Paul Cunningham

Political Correspondent

The Taoiseach pictured with President Donald Trump at the White House in March

EU is strong, not weak, Taoiseach tells Trump

The Taoiseach has said he disagrees with US President Donald Trump, who described the European Union as "weak" and accused member states of letting Ukraine fight "until they drop".

Ireland • 21 hrs

Minister for Children Norma Foley speaking outside Government Buildings

Minister announces reforms to Assessment of Need process

Targeted reforms to improve the Assessment of Need process for children and their families have been announced.

Ireland • 23 hrs

A man with short dark hair stands at a podium with two microphones. He is wearing dark clothes. A taller balding man stands at a podium beside him. He is wearing a navy suit and tie with a white shirt. The background is white.

Drones another example of Russian threat - EU Council

The President of the European Council has expressed "full confidence" in Ireland's capacity to ensure the safety of EU leaders when travelling to Dublin, despite unidentified drones flying over the Irish Sea during the recent visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Ireland • 10 Dec

Dept says aims for effective use of asylum accommodation

The Department of Justice and Migration says it works to ensure that "the extremely limited accommodation capacity" for people seeking asylum in Ireland is used in the best and most effective way, after the Irish Refugee Council expressed deep concern that the current policy is dangerous.

Ireland • 07 Dec

James Lawless speaking on The Week in Politics

No external security during EU presidency, says Lawless

Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless has said he does not believe that external security assistance will be required when Ireland holds the presidency of the European Council next July.

Politics • 07 Dec

Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris chat as they stand at podiums

Leinster House visited by Ghost of Christmas Past

There was a buzz in Leinster House after Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Jack Chambers published his "Accelerating Infrastructure report and action plan. Our Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham looks at the new measures and back at what lessons Government can learn in its implementation.

Analysis and Comment • 08 Dec

'Deep concern' over unaccommodated asylum seekers policy

The Irish Refugee Council has expressed "deep concern" about the challenges facing unaccommodated people seeking asylum in Ireland, contending that the current policy is "dangerous".

Ireland • 06 Dec

A view of the interior of the Dáil chamber

Govt 'in race to bottom' over migration policies - Bacik

The Government has been accused of being involved in a "race to the bottom" by promoting migrant and asylum policies which pander "to the worst instincts" of some people on the far right.

Politics • 03 Dec

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

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan speaks at Government Buildings

'Self-sufficiency' key tenet of new migration philosophy

The starting point for Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan on the country's migration system changes was a statistic: Ireland's population increased by 1.6% last year, which was seven times the European average.

Analysis and Comment • 27 Nov