Paul Cunningham

Political Correspondent

Eoin Hayes sold shares in the company Palantir, which supplies artificial intelligence tools to the Israeli military (File image)

Hayes 'indefinitely suspended' from party - O'Callaghan

Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan has confirmed that the party's national executive has decided to "indefinitely suspend" TD Eoin Hayes, backing an earlier decision of the parliamentary party.

Politics • 11 Feb

The Labour Party has said a shift in approach is needed or the Government will fall short of its housing target this year

Cabinet approve Government motion on housing

The Cabinet has signed off on a Government motion on housing which specifies the need for the State to diversify sources of investment when it comes to housing delivery.

Ireland • 11 Feb

Senator Martin Conway was arrested for being intoxicated in Dublin last month (File photo: RollingNews.ie)

SF calls for Harris Dáil address on Conway investigations

Sinn Fein is calling on Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris to give a "full account to the Dáil" regarding its investigations into its former senator Martin Conway.

Politics • 11 Feb

Tánaiste, Simon Harris (L), and Taoiseach Micheál Martin seemed oblivious to how damaging the Dáil speaking row was to the new administration's reputation

Govt failings making it 'too easy' for Opposition

What happened to the brief honeymoon that most government's enjoy?

Analysis and Comment • 08 Feb

Some 7,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power, the ESB says

ESB boss's costs increase remark called 'inappropriate'

Comments by ESB Chief Executive Paddy Hayes that the costs arising from Storm Éowyn will be passed on to customers have been described as "inappropriate" by Minister of State Jerry Buttimer.

Politics • 07 Feb

Mary Lou McDonald said data from the Central Statistics Office and the Central Bank showed that the 40,000 figure was 'fictitious"'

Pledge to build 40,000 homes 'pure fiction' - McDonald

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has accused the Taoiseach and Tánaiste of repeating "pure fiction" during the General Election campaign that 40,000 new homes would be delivered in 2024.

Ireland • 06 Feb

The Cabinet will receive an update today on Storm Éowyn from Minister for the Environment Darragh O'Brien

Trade talks, Storm Éowyn update to be brought to Cabinet

Two proposals aimed at improving Ireland's ability to withstand future trade shocks will be brought to Cabinet by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Harris.

Politics • 05 Feb

Tánaiste Simon Harris will also ask Cabinet to approve the immediate establishment of a separate domestic Consultative Group on International Trade Policy

Trade talks, Storm Éowyn update to be brought to Cabinet

Two proposals aimed at improving Ireland's ability to withstand future trade shocks will be brought to Cabinet today by the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Harris.

Politics • 05 Feb

The bill aims to ban trade between Ireland and Israel's illegal settlements on Palestinian land

SF to call on Govt to pass Occupied Territories Bill

Sinn Féin will move a Dáil motion today calling on the government to pass Occupied Territories Bill without any further delay, however it is likely to clash with government plans.

Politics • 05 Feb

The dispute over Dáil speaking time remains deadlocked

Lowry says Opposition demand in Dáil row unacceptable

Independent TD Michael Lowry has ruled out an Opposition demand that his technical group be excluded from the Dáil's Leaders' Questions slot.

Politics • 03 Feb