Joe Mag Raollaigh

Political Coverage Editor

Irish embassy in Iran shut amid 'deteriorating' situation

The Irish embassy in Tehran has temporarily closed in light of escalating clashes between Iran and Israel, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said.

Middle East • 20 Jun 25

The Seanad has a unique electoral system

Supplementary register recommended for Seanad elections

The introduction of a supplementary register is among a number of recommendations following a review by An Coimisiún Toghcháin of the conduct of the Seanad elections last January.

Politics • 20 Jun 25

TD introduces bill to ban fox hunting in Ireland

People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger has introduced a bill to the Dáil to ban fox hunting in Ireland, aiming to amend the Animal and Health Welfare act.

Politics • 27 May 25

Cara Darmody is taking part in a 50-hour protest outside Leinster House

Teen disability rights campaigner meets Taoiseach

Fourteen-year-old disability rights campaigner Cara Darmody met Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Leinster House this morning.

Politics • 21 May 25

The bill was proposed by Deputy Aidan Farrelly

Social Democrats in Dáil bid to reduce voting age to 16

The Social Democrats have introduced a bill in the Dáil calling for a referendum to reduce the voting age to 16 years.

Politics • 20 May 25

The Housing Committee was told 28% of local authority land banks could not proceed due to inadequate access to essential services (stock image)

Land banks undeveloped over lack of services, cttee told

The Oireachtas Committee on Housing has heard that nearly one third of local authority land banks cannot proceed to development because they are not serviced sites.

Politics • 20 May 25

Garda Kevin Flatley was killed after he was struck by a motorcycle while carrying out a checkpoint in the Lanestown area of north county Dublin

Funeral mass for Garda Kevin Flatley to be held on Friday

The funeral details have been announced for Garda Kevin Flatley, who was killed after he was struck by a motorcycle while carrying out a checkpoint on Sunday afternoon.

Ireland • 13 May 25

The Tánaiste is due to meet Senator Frances Black to present a timeline to enact the Government's version of the Occupied Territories Bill

Where now for the Occupied Territories Bill?

Tánaiste Simon Harris is due to meet Senator Frances Black to present a timeline to enact the Government's version of the Occupied Territories Bill. Where now for the bill, seven years after its introduction?

Analysis and Comment • 11 May 25

Taoiseach Micheál Martin (R) made the comments the official opening of a wastewater treatment plant in Arklow, Co Wicklow

Courts not place to decide planning applications - Martin

The courts are not the place for planning applications to be decided once the planning process has gone through, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said.

Ireland • 09 May 25

Last year, Shannon Airport catered for 2.1million passengers

Support for Shannon Airport from Oireachtas group

Shannon Airport has been at the centre of much controversy in recent times, thanks to allegations of flights carrying munitions landing there for refuelling, US troop carriers passing through and protestors targeting the facility, most recently this week.

Regional • 02 May 25