Tommy Meskill

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The Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll suggests support for Sinn Féin is at 30%

Opinion poll suggests increase in support for Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin has seen an increase in its support, a new opinion poll suggests.

Politics • 06 Jan 24

Michael Lowry said the delay in finalising the issue was 'inexcusable, unreasonable, and unfair'

Michael Lowry settles €2.8m tribunal costs dispute

The Independent TD Michael Lowry has confirmed that he has reached a settlement regarding over €2.8 million in costs arising from legal representation on his behalf during the Moriarty Tribunal.

Ireland • 06 Jan 24

The protest outside the former JJ Gannon's Hotel in Mayo today

Dept 'engaging' with hotel over asylum seeker housing

The Department of Integration has said that it is continuing to engage with the provider of accommodation in Ballinrobe, Co Mayo, following protests outside a hotel in relation to the housing of International Protection applicants.

Ireland • 06 Jan 24

Ireland is among the member states that has not yet supported the current definition of rape (Stock image)

Row over rape definition hampers EU violence directive

The European Union's first directive on combatting violence against women has hit a roadblock with a number of countries, including Ireland, unable to agree on a legal definition of rape.

Politics • 03 Jan 24

Next year will see a number of big events for the electorate, including the possibility of a General Election (file pic)

Key items on the political agenda for 2024

2024 will see a number of big events for the electorate and while it's not pencilled in at present, speculation is rife in political circles that a General Election could be one of them.

Politics • 28 Dec 23

As part of amendments to the Planning and Development Bill, a standalone offence would be introduced to deal with extortionist objectors (File image)

Housing Minister aims to cut bogus planning objections

Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien is seeking to introduce new rules to reduce bogus planning objections, following revelations in a RTÉ Investigates programme, which uncovered cases of alleged "go-away money" being paid to serial objectors.

Ireland • 22 Dec 23

In a statement a spokesperson said that the party believes in 'equality and inclusion'

Fianna Fáil to look at rep comments on Ross Lake Hotel

Fianna Fáil has said that comments made by party representatives, in relation to the accommodation of asylum seekers at the Ross Lake House Hotel in Galway, have been referred to the party's Rules and Procedures Committee.

Regional • 18 Dec 23

Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus reiterated his call for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

WHO chief thanks Ireland for 'moral leadership' on Gaza

The Director General of the World Health Organization has thanked Ireland for its "moral leadership" on the crisis in Gaza.

Ireland • 18 Dec 23

David Norris is Ireland's longest serving senator

No 'enormous threat' to Ireland from far right - Norris

Outgoing Independent Senator David Norris has said he does not believe that the far right poses an "enormous threat" to Ireland.

Politics • 10 Dec 23

The department said 76 asylum seekers remain without accommodation (File Image: RollingNews.ie)

76 asylum seekers remain without accommodation - Dept

The Department of Integration has confirmed that 76 asylum seekers remain without state provided accommodation.

Ireland • 08 Dec 23