Paul Cunningham

Presenter, This Week

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25