Joe Mag Raollaigh

Political Coverage Editor

Sinn Féin says the Government's policies on housing have failed

Govt to 'persevere' with new housing office - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said that the Government will "persevere" with establishing the Housing Activation Office and that it will not be deflected from doing so.

Ireland • 02 May 25

Ruth Coppinger told the Dáil that she and other TDs have been accused of not telling the truth

Protesters 'made out to be liars,' Dáil hears

Ruth Coppinger has said that women from the Mothers Against Genocide group who were arrested outside Leinster House three weeks ago "have been made out to be liars" by the Garda Commissioner and the Minister for Justice.

Politics • 29 Apr 25

'Grace' is the pseudonym of a woman now in her 40s who has been in the care of the State all her life (Stock image)

Minister to meet 'Grace' solicitor on report concerns

Minister for Children Equality and Disability Norma Foley is to meet the solicitor who represents the interests of 'Grace', the woman at the centre of the Farrelly Commission of Investigation report.

Ireland • 29 Apr 25

John Brady will chair the powerful Public Accounts Committee

SF's John Brady to chair Public Accounts Committee

Sinn Féin has announced the chairpersons of the Oireachtas committees it will take charge of, including the powerful Public Accounts Committee.

Politics • 25 Apr 25

The taskforce will meet monthly and will be chaired by Jack Chambers

New taskforce to tackle 'slow' infrastructure delivery

A new dedicated Infrastructure Division along with a taskforce to support it aims to address the slow pace at which long-term infrastructure is delivered, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Jack Chambers has said.

Politics • 15 Apr 25

The Sceirde Rocks Windfarm project was due to deliver power for 350,000 homes and save 550,000 tonnes of carbon per year

Major windfarm project off Clare, Galway halted

A plan to build 30 windturbines in the Atlantic Ocean off the Co Galway and Co Clare coast, which was one of six major offshore windfarm projects central to the Government's Climate Action Plan, will not now be proceeding.

Regional • 24 Apr 25

Mr Conlan has met with Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik who launched a bill to compel religious institutions to pay compensation to former residents of Mother and Baby homes

Mother-and-Baby home survivors should be compensated - MP

British Labour Party MP Liam Conlon, who authored the legislation dubbed 'Philomena's Law' going through the British parliament, has said it is important former residents of Mother and Baby homes should be able to access compensation.

Politics • 10 Apr 25

EU could target US imports of cereals, meat, wine, and chewing gum

EU countries left grappling with implications of tariffs

How to respond to an unpredictable administration? That will surely be the question on the minds of EU trade ministers when they meet in Luxembourg.

Analysis and Comment • 07 Apr 25

Ongoing uncertainty about where things go from here

The overall sense that pervaded many conversations and many press briefings today was that of ongoing uncertainty about where things go from here, writes Joe Mag Raollaigh.

Analysis and Comment • 04 Apr 25

It is understood Simon Harris will meet Howard Lutnick on Wednesday

Tánaiste to travel to US to meet Commerce Secretary

Tánaiste Simon Harris will travel to the United States next week for a meeting with the US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.

Ireland • 05 Apr 25