Paul Cunningham

Presenter, This Week

Micheál Martin speaks to reporters at the Cairdre Fianna Fáil gathering in Dublin

Martin 'deeply sorry' over FF presidential candidacy

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has once again apologised to his party over the presidential election which saw its candidate, Jim Gavin, withdraw from the race last weekend.

Presidential Election • 11 Oct 25

TD among five held after Gaza flotilla intercepted

Independent TD Barry Heneghan and author Naoise Dolan are among five Irish citizens detained by the Israel Defence Forces, after a number of flotilla vessels heading to Gaza were intercepted overnight.

Middle East • 08 Oct 25

Martin apologises to FF colleagues for election debacle

Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has apologised to his party colleagues for the Presidential Election debacle at a parliamentary party meeting, saying he was devastated at what had happened.

Presidential Election • 09 Oct 25

Ministers Chambers and Donohoe wave to media ahead of budget speeches

Govt priorities underlined in money ministers' Budget

The political battle line was well drawn before Budget 2026 was even announced and nothing said by Ministers Donohoe and Chambers changed that fact, writes Paul Cunningham.

Analysis and Comment • 08 Oct 25

Gavin removes video referencing Defence Forces call

Presidential candidate Jim Gavin has taken down a video from Instagram this morning in which he referenced receiving a call from a serving Defence Forces officer serving with UNIFIL in south Lebanon.

Presidential Election • 02 Oct 25

€2.5bn cost of living package in SF alternative budget

Sinn Féin has launched its alternative budget, entitled 'End The Rip-Off', which includes a €2.5 billion cost of living package.

Budget 2026 • 02 Oct 25

Minister recommends turning off location apps on mobiles

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has recommended that mobile phone users turn off any location apps to ensure that their data cannot be collected and then sold-on by criminal brokers.

Politics • 01 Oct 25

A view from Global Sumud Flotilla, which is an international initiative aimed at reaching the Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid

Motion calls on Israel not to target Gaza flotilla

The Dáil has heard a joint cross-party motion calling on Israel to adhere to international law and not target the 50 vessel peace flotilla attempting to break the aid blockade on Gaza.

Middle East • 30 Sep 25

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

Inquiry into CHI care will be 'effective', says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Government will ensure that a promised inquiry into the care of spina bifida and scoliosis patients at Children's Health Ireland (CHI) is "effective" as well as being "transparent and public".

Health • 30 Sep 25

Tánaiste to update Cabinet on Troubles legacy agreement

Tánaiste Simon Harris will update Cabinet on the recent agreement with the UK on dealing with the legacy of Northern Ireland's Troubles, including a Government commitment to provide €25 million to support victims and families over the next three years

Politics • 30 Sep 25