Paul Cunningham

Political Correspondent

FAI turns down committee invite after garda 'guidance'

The Football Association of Ireland has turned down a request to attend a Joint Oireachtas Committee on sport hearing next week, regarding safeguarding issues, on the basis that it "risks prejudicing ongoing garda investigations"

Politics • 19 Sep

Commission to recommend 5% increase in minimum wage

The Low Pay Commission is expected to recommend to the Government an increase of 5% to the National Minimum Wage.

Business • 19 Sep

Presidential election hopeful Maria Steen is pictured at Fingal County Council

Steen receives backing of 11th Oireachtas member

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said the party's participation in the Presidential Election campaign will be a "game-changer".

Presidential Election • 18 Sep

Simon Harris speaking in the Dáil on the 18th of September

'Distinct possibility' EU will suspend Israel trade deal

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris has said he believes it is a "distinct possibility" that the European Union will suspend parts of a cooperation deal with Israel that allows for reduced tariffs on goods coming from the country.

Politics • 18 Sep

Parents seeking places for the academic year 2026/2027 will need to be in touch with the National Council for Special Education before 1 October

Parents told of 1 Oct deadline for special school places

Parents seeking school places for children with special educational needs for next September have been urged to contact the National Council for Special Education before 1 October to alert it to their needs.

Education • 17 Sep

The Cabinet will meet at Government Buildings in Dublin ahead of the Dáil returning following its summer recess

Harris to update Govt on EU measures against Israel

Tánaiste Simon Harris is expected to update the Cabinet today on the measures the European Commission proposes to take to increase pressure on Israel over its actions in Gaza and the West Bank.

Politics • 17 Sep

Harris seeks clarity from Europe on Israeli sanctions

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris has initiated a coordinated diplomatic effort to gain clarity from the European Commission about how quickly it will move to sanction Israel over its actions in Gaza and the West Bank.

Middle East • 15 Sep

Fianna Fáil members at their think-in in Cork

Taoiseach meeting with FF parliamentary party in Cork

Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin is meeting his parliamentary party at a meeting in Cork city, ahead of the return of the Dáil on Wednesday.

Politics • 15 Sep

Catherine Connolly speaking to media in front of a group of canvassers in Cork

Connolly says she would be 'delighted' if SF backed her

Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has said she would be "delighted" if Sinn Féin backed her campaign, when it clarifies its position next Saturday.

Presidential Election • 14 Sep

Legislation to end Dublin Airport passenger cap due soon

The process of drafting legislation that will remove Dublin Airport's 32 million a year passenger cap is expected to happen soon.

Ireland • 14 Sep