Paul Cunningham

Political Correspondent

A cross-party motion will be brought forward this week by the Social Democrats, backed by Sinn Féin, Labour and People Before Profit

Opposition seeks free Govt vote on sale of Israeli bonds

Four Opposition parties have called on Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael TDs to be given a free vote on an upcoming Dáil motion, which seeks to prevent the Irish Central Bank from facilitating the sale of Israeli bonds.

Politics • 09 Jun

Magnifying glass in front of an open newspaper with paper houses. Concept of rent, search, purchase real estate.

Govt leaders agree to extend RPZs across country

Large landlords will be prohibited from implementing no-fault evictions, under a plan to be brought to Cabinet tomorrow by Minister for Housing James Browne.

Politics • 09 Jun

LDA set for private land purchase for housing projects

The Land Development Agency is on course to purchase more private land and build more private housing projects, following a meeting of the Cabinet committee on housing in Dublin.

Housing • 05 Jun

The report concluded that 'a root and branch review' of use of the National Treatment Purchase Fund and other waiting list initiatives 'should be undertaken'

Children's Health Ireland report to be referred to gardaí

An unpublished Children's Health Ireland report, into concerns at one of its hospitals, is to be referred to An Garda Síochána by the Health Service Executive.

Ireland • 05 Jun

The incident happened near Yaroun, and involved a joint Irish UNIFIL and Lebanese Armed Forces patrol (file image)

UNIFIL to convey Irish Govt anger to Israel over shooting

The Force Commander of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is expected to convey the Government's anger and concern at the shooting incident involving Irish peacekeepers directly to the Israel Defence Forces.

Ireland • 29 May

Two Govt-supporting TDs back SF bill on Israeli bonds

A Sinn Féin bill that would have prevented the Irish Central Bank from approving the prospectus which allows Israel to sell bonds in the EU has been defeated in a Dáil vote, despite receiving the backing of two Government-supporting TDs.

Politics • 28 May

The suspension happened when Palestinian demonstrators began to chant in the public gallery

Watch: Dáil suspended during Israeli bonds bill debate

The Dáil was suspended for a time during a debate on a bill brought forward by Sinn Féin that seeks to prevent the Central Bank from dealing with Israeli bonds.

Politics • 27 May

A protest held outside Leinster House late last year urging the Government to enact Senator Frances Black's legislation

First step on road to new OTB after first draft approval

Cabinet took a first step today and gave approval to Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris to draft an Occupied Territories Bill

Analysis and Comment • 27 May

The Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement is a deal reached between the EU and Canada, which requires the backing of parliaments across all the EU member states to be fully operational (Stock image)

Draft Irish legislation to ratify CETA approved

Tánaiste Simon Harris has secured Cabinet approval for the drafting of legislation which will allow for the ratification of the controversial EU-Canada trade deal.

Politics • 27 May

Simon Harris said he hopes other European countries will follow Ireland's example and move to adopt similar legislation

Cabinet approves drafting of bill on occupied territories

The Cabinet has approved the drafting of legislation to prohibit the importation of goods from illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Politics • 27 May