Joe Mag Raollaigh

Political Coverage Editor

Simon Harris said progress with the Occupied Territories Bill was being made

Important not to play politics with OT bill - Harris

The Taoiseach has said it was important not to play politics with the Occupied Territories Bill after Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats offered to give over their Dáil time next week to pass it.

Politics • 01 Nov 24

Brian Stanley said he spoke to gardaí about 'serious matters'

Stanley says McDonald handled matter 'appallingly'

Former Sinn Féin TD and now Independent TD Brian Stanley has accused Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald of handling a matter relating to him "appallingly" and said that she has not been in touch with him.

Politics • 01 Nov 24

The Sinn Féin plan includes the provision of 5,000 hospital beds by 2031

SF healthcare plan pledges free prescription medicines

Sinn Féin has pledged to provide free prescription medicines for all households if the party is elected to government.

Health • 29 Oct 24

Deputy Grealish said population growth estimates of seven million people by 2057 would eventually lead to 240 members in the Dáil (file image)

Referendum needed for a cap on number of TDs - Grealish

Independent Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Government to commit to putting a proposal for a cap on the number of TDs in the Dáil to the people in a referendum.

Politics • 16 Oct 24

The plan would see homeowners owning 100% of their home and free to sell it on in the future, but restricted to an affordable price

Social Democrats launch affordable housing plan

Affordable housing in Dublin will be available for €300,000 per unit and €260,000 outside the capital, under a new affordable housing plan published by the Social Democrats.

Politics • 14 Oct 24

Patricia Ryan said she will serve out the remainder of her Dáil term as an independent

Kildare TD Ryan to run as independent in general election

Kildare South TD Patricia Ryan has said that intends to run as an independent candidate in the next general election after she resigned from Sinn Féin.

Politics • 11 Oct 24

L-R: Senator Ronan Mullen, Chryselle Cardinho, Ceann Comharirle Seán Ó Fearghail, and James Johnston at the launch of the Oireachtas essay competition

Ceann Comhairle launches 3rd Oireachtas essay competition

"Keep faith in the potential of politics to change people's lives for the better," the Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl told students today at a gathering in Leinster House.

Politics • 10 Oct 24

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly was due to have stiff competition at the selection convention (file image)

Donnelly to stand in Wicklow after opponent withdraws

One of the last remaining selection conventions for Fianna Fáil ahead of the next general election will take place in Co Wicklow tonight in the constituency of Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly.

Politics • 10 Oct 24