Paul Cunningham

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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

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25