Paul Cunningham

Political Correspondent

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald called on Government to reinstate energy credits

McDonald calls on Government to reinstate energy credits

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has called on the Government to reinstate energy credits, warning that people are "anxious and scared" about the bills which are going to land this winter.

Ireland • 19 Nov 25

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JULY 7: President of the Eurogroup Paschal Donohoe attends the Eurozone Economy and Finance Ministers meeting in Brussels, Belgium on July 7, 2025. (Photo by Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Donohoe departure leads to significant Cabinet changes

Paschal Donohoe's sudden departure for the rarified heights of the World Bank has triggered significant changes in the Cabinet, writes Paul Cunningham.

Analysis and Comment • 18 Nov 25

Picture shows Harvey Morrison Sherratt, who had spina bifida and scoliosis.

Govt agrees to public inquiry into child spinal care

The Government has agreed to a statutory public inquiry into spina bifida and complex scoliosis services.

Ireland • 18 Nov 25

Vapes 'revenge of the tobacco industry', says Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said it is important to focus on eliminating the use of vapes over time, describing them as the "revenge of the tobacco industry".

Ireland • 18 Nov 25

Jim O'Callaghan, Simon Harris and Hilarry Benn speak on a stage in Farmleigh

Coalition leaders meeting on tightening migration rules

The Coalition leaders are meeting in Dublin and are expected to sign off on a further tightening of migration rules, relating to the criteria for family reunifications.

Politics • 17 Nov 25

Govt to replace apartment planning guidelines, court told

The High Court has been told the Government intends to replace the proposed new planning guidelines for apartments with a draft national planning statement and to carry out an environmental assessment.

Ireland • 17 Nov 25

Calls for Government to enact Occupied Territories Bill

Opposition party leaders and Senator Frances Black have called on the Government to enact the Occupied Territories Bill before the end of the year.

Politics • 17 Nov 25

Cabinet to consider May 2027 date for next census

Politics • 12 Nov 25

A view of a construction cranes over the construction site of the Salesforce Tower Dublin in Dublin's Docklands

Govt's National Housing Plan 'deeply disappointing'

The Government has been accused of "worsening the housing crisis" ahead of the publication of its National Housing Plan, which the Taoiseach has claimed amounts to "the most unprecedented investment in housing ever".

Politics • 13 Nov 25

A picture of protesters outside Leinster House

Abuse survivors end hunger strike after over 50 days

Survivors of abuse in industrial and reformatory schools have ended their hunger strike outside Leinster House after more than 50 days.

Politics • 11 Nov 25