Paul Cunningham

Political Correspondent

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Tánaiste Simon Harris speaking in the Dáil

Dáil passes Harris confidence motion by vote of 94 to 65

The Government motion of confidence in Simon Harris has been passed after 94 TDs voted in favour and 65 against.

Politics • 2 hrs

Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly with David McCullagh in the This Week studio

5 takeways from This Week presidential radio debate

The presidential race took to the airwaves today with candidates Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly taking part in a live debate with presenter David McCullagh on RTÉ's Radio's This Week programme.

Presidential Election • 12 Oct

Irish presidential candidate, independent candidate Catherine Connolly,

Substantial lead for Connolly in Áras race, poll suggests

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly has a substantial lead in the Presidential Election, a new Business Post/Red C poll suggests.

Presidential Election • 12 Oct

Micheál Martin speaks to reporters at the Cairdre Fianna Fáil gathering in Dublin

Martin 'deeply sorry' over FF presidential candidacy

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has once again apologised to his party over the presidential election which saw its candidate, Jim Gavin, withdraw from the race last weekend.

Presidential Election • 11 Oct

TD among five held after Gaza flotilla intercepted

Independent TD Barry Heneghan and author Naoise Dolan are among five Irish citizens detained by the Israel Defence Forces, after a number of flotilla vessels heading to Gaza were intercepted overnight.

Middle East • 08 Oct

Martin apologises to FF colleagues for election debacle

Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has apologised to his party colleagues for the Presidential Election debacle at a parliamentary party meeting, saying he was devastated at what had happened.

Presidential Election • 09 Oct

Ministers Chambers and Donohoe wave to media ahead of budget speeches

Govt priorities underlined in money ministers' Budget

The political battle line was well drawn before Budget 2026 was even announced and nothing said by Ministers Donohoe and Chambers changed that fact, writes Paul Cunningham.

Analysis and Comment • 08 Oct

Gavin removes video referencing Defence Forces call

Presidential candidate Jim Gavin has taken down a video from Instagram this morning in which he referenced receiving a call from a serving Defence Forces officer serving with UNIFIL in south Lebanon.

Presidential Election • 02 Oct

€2.5bn cost of living package in SF alternative budget

Sinn Féin has launched its alternative budget, entitled 'End The Rip-Off', which includes a €2.5 billion cost of living package.

Budget 2026 • 02 Oct

Minister recommends turning off location apps on mobiles

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has recommended that mobile phone users turn off any location apps to ensure that their data cannot be collected and then sold-on by criminal brokers.

Politics • 01 Oct