Joe Mag Raollaigh

Political Coverage Editor

Members of the Dáil seated in the chamber

Govt rent legislation passed by Dáil after 5-hour debate

The Residential Tenancies Bill that will change the law around renting in the country has passed committee stage in the Dáil.

Politics • 11 Feb

Leap cards were first introduced in the greater Dublin area in 2011 and are now in use nationally

Over €8.5m in unused credit on inactive Leap cards

More than €8.5 million has been left by passengers on Leap cards that have not been used for five years or more.

Ireland • 10 Feb

a windfarm with several turbines in the countryside with blue skies in the background

Plans to speed up approval process for major projects

The Government is planning to speed-up its own approval process for major transport, energy and water projects by 20 weeks.

Politics • 10 Feb

generic image of ireland's defence forces

Taoiseach says 'a lot of noise' surrounds Irish security

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said there is a lot of "noise" around the issues of Irish security and defence, adding it was "no big deal" when other countries aided each other on defence matters.

Ireland • 09 Feb

Taoiseach opens 75-bed health and addiction facility

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has officially opened a 75-bed facility at Ushers Quay in Dublin city centre.

Dublin • 09 Feb

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has heavily criticised Government for what she described as the "endless doom loop of failure" over the housing crisis.

It's clear Social Democrats see themselves in growth mode

At their party conference it was clear the Social Democrats see themselves in growth mode.The by-elections in May will be the first test to show if the electorate agrees.

Analysis and Comment • 07 Feb

hundreds of people are seen at a protest

Hundreds of asylum seekers protest outside Dáil

Hundreds of asylum seekers have protested outside Leinster House, calling for an amnesty to allow them remain in Ireland.

Politics • 28 Jan

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly speaking at a podium

Consequences of 'might is right' now clear - President

President Catherine Connolly has warned that "the consequences of a 'might is right' mentality are now "crystal clear before our eyes" amid a period where "countries can be invaded at will, or threatened with invasion".

Ireland • 21 Jan

A noticeboard at a school displays work under a Gaeilge sign

New action plan to deliver public services through Irish

The Government has published a strategy to improve the delivery of public services through the Irish language, containing a number of commitments to improve the provision of services to speakers of the language and residents in Gaeltacht areas.

Ireland • 20 Jan

Micheal Martin speaking to RTE News in China

Taoiseach defends use of international property investors

Ireland is to take part in a major international property event in France in March in a bid to attract investment to support the supply of new homes here.

Business • 16 Jan