Joe Mag Raollaigh

Political Coverage Editor

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is pictured addressing the Dail

'Real chance' for peace in Ukraine, Zelensky tells Dáil

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky was given a standing ovation while addressing a joint meeting of the Dáil and Seanad, in which he thanked Ireland for the assistance it has given his country and people since it was invaded by Russia almost four years ago.

Politics • 03 Dec 25

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Ireland with his wife Olena Zelenska

Zelensky arrives in Ireland for first official visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Dublin for his first official visit to Ireland.

Ireland • 01 Dec 25

Cork rail project among priorities in Govt transport plan

The Government has published its €24bn plan for roads, rail, aviation, maritime and active travel projects it intends to begin over the next four years.

Politics • 27 Nov 25

'Violence against women is a men's problem', says Cairns

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has said violence against women is a "men's problem", adding that the problem will not be fully addressed until more men join the fight against it.

Politics • 26 Nov 25

Verona Murphy speaking in Leinster House

Centenary of first PAC report into State spending marked

The centenary of the first report into State spending by the Public Accounts Committee has been marked in Leinster House.

Ireland • 26 Nov 25

Speedy Cabinet reshuffle avoids vacuum and battle in Govt

Paschal Donohoe's decision this week to resign from Irish politics and take a job at the World Bank in Washington DC left the Government with a big choice to make to avoid a political vacuum and battle for succession, writes Joe Mag Raollaigh.

Analysis and Comment • 22 Nov 25

Donohoe urges library investment in final Dáil speech

Former minister for finance Paschal Donohoe has delivered his final speech in the Dáil, calling on his successor, Tánaiste Simon Harris, to continue to prioritise funding for libraries.

Politics • 20 Nov 25