Paul Cunningham

Political Correspondent

The minister said new proposals would 're-balance the rights of the public at large with the rights of individuals' with regards to planning (file photo)

Judicial review process to be tightened, minister says

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has signalled that he is going to legislate to tighten the judicial review process, so that applicants "have an actual interest in the [planning] process" rather than undertaking action to "suit their own agenda".

Politics • 14 Sep

Dara Calleary said heat and energy bills coming from bad insulation and food costs are some of the major causes of parents with children living in poverty (File image)

Dept examining secondary child benefit payment - Calleary

Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary has said his department is looking to introduce a secondary child benefit payment.

Ireland • 14 Sep

A poster of Heather Humphreys at her campagin launch

Humphreys takes message of unity to campaign trail

There was fervent support for Heather Humphreys at her campaign launch in Monaghan town yesterday, an event which was packed to the rafters, writes Paul Cunningham.

Presidential Election • 15 Sep

A photo of Aras an Uachtarain, with the Irish flag above and blue skies

Poll suggests Heather Humphreys leading presidential race

A new opinion poll suggests that the Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys is leading the presidential race.

Presidential Election • 14 Sep

Heather Humphreys shakes hands with a man at the launch of her presidential campaign

Humphreys launches presidential campaign in Monaghan

Fine Gael presidential election candidate Heather Humphreys has said what is happening in Gaza is wrong, as she officially launched her campaign at the Peace Campus in her home county of Monaghan.

Presidential Election • 13 Sep

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is expected to inform Cabinet that there is support for increasing pressure on Russia

Cabinet to discuss increasing support for Ukraine

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is expected to update ministers on Ukraine, including the Government's intention to intensify its support for the war-torn country.

Politics • 10 Sep

Fianna Fáil party leader Micheál Martin with the winning candidate Jim Gavin

Martin says he trusts FF's councillors to support Gavin

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said he trusts councillors to support the party's presidential candidate Jim Gavin.

Presidential Election • 10 Sep

Gavin named FF candidate, favours removing Triple Lock

Fianna Fáil presidential candidate Jim Gavin has said that he is in favour of the abolition of the Triple Lock, which requires Ireland to get UN approval if it wants to send Defence Forces personnel abroad as peacekeepers.

Presidential Election • 09 Sep

Stephen Morrison and Gillian Sherratt holding a sign of their son Harvey

SF to focus on Govt's 'appalling record on children'

Sinn Féin TDs and senators are gathering in Dún Laoghaire in south Dublin, ahead of the autumn Dáil and Seanad session, with a specific focus on what the party terms the Government's "appalling record on children".

Politics • 08 Sep

Gavin, Kelleher in contest for FF nomination

Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher and former Dublin GAA manager Jim Gavin will proceed to Fianna Fáil's selection process to contest the Presidential Election.

Presidential Election • 05 Sep