Louise Byrne

Policy & Analysis Correspondent

Prime Time Reporter

CEO of ICSH Donal McManus and Clúid Housing Brian O'Gorman.

Funding delays threaten thousands of social homes, ICSH warns

The delivery of thousands of new social homes is facing delay due to Government approval and funding issues, according to social housing organisations.

Prime Time • 27 May 25

Emily and Kevin Flynn's daughters Isabelle and Olivia were three years old when they had surgery

'We feel sick' - parents speak out over children's hip operations

The parents of twin girls who both underwent surgery to correct a hip condition have spoken of their unease after receiving a pair of letters informing them that a clinical review is under way into the type of operation carried out on their daughters.

Prime Time • 15 May 25

Cliona Ward was detained on 21 April after travelling to Ireland to see her father last month

Ward 'full of gratitude' after release from US facility

Irish woman Cliona Ward, who had been detained in a US immigration facility, has been released, her lawyer has confirmed.

US • 08 May 25

Cliona Ward was detained by ICE in recent weeks.

Irish woman detained by US immigration to be released

Irish woman, Cliona Ward, who has been detained in a US immigration facility, is to be released later today, her family has confirmed.

Ireland • 07 May 25

President Trump introduced tariffs of up to 50% on imported washing machines in February 2018.

What can washing machines tell us about Trump's view of tariffs?

As President Trump's sweeping tariff policy on imported goods sends the stock market into shock and sparks fear of widespread inflation, what can washing machines tell us about his view on tariffs?

Prime Time • 09 Apr 25

The Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme has been promoted as a key part of government plans to retrofit 500,000 homes by 2030

Minister: 'Work needed' to ensure take up of 'game-changer' loan

The Minister for Environment has accepted more work needs to be done to improve take-up of a low-cost loan scheme which was heralded as an environmental 'game-changer' by government prior to its launch early last year.

Prime Time • 25 Mar 25

Back to the office: Are the days of remote work numbered?

With several prominent companies like Amazon, Dell and JP Morgan recently implementing return-to-office mandates, and with President Trump and Elon Musk pushing for less remote working, Prime Time asks if the days of working from home are numbered?

Prime Time • 04 Mar 25

Explained: The debate over the Occupied Territories Bill

During the 2024 election campaign, all parties confirmed they supported an Occupied Territories Bill in some form. However, post-election, campaigners are concerned legislation is being watered down. So how did it get to this and can a bill progress?

Prime Time • 18 Feb 25

The changes the Trump administration made during his first term did not result in the damage to the Irish economy some feared

Trump term two: Tariffs and tax threats loom over Irish economy

With the US readying itself for Donald Trump's inauguration early next week, what impact will his second term in the White House have on Ireland's economy?

Prime Time • 16 Jan 25

The HRT scheme is not yet operational, however the key legislation has been passed.

Pharmacists and health officials clash over delayed HRT scheme

The Irish Pharmacy Union and the Department of Health are at loggerheads about which is at fault for a delay in implementing a national plan to make Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) free to all women, according to correspondence seen by Prime Time.

Prime Time • 10 Jan 25