Press Association
Sinn Fein pledge to investigate RTE deemed ‘dog whistle to conspiracy theorists’
A Sinn Fein manifesto pledge to investigate RTE’s objectivity is a “dog whistle to conspiracy theorists”, the Taoiseach has said. Fine Gael leader Simon Harris and Tanaiste and Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin both heavily criticised...
Press Association
Micheal Martin speaks to the media in Co Cavan
Tanaiste Micheal Martin with local candidate Niamh Smyth (yellow coat) speaking to the media at Ballyjamesduff Co Operative Livestock Mart in Ramonan, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan, ahead of the General Election on November 29.
Press Association
Fine Gael scraps plans to increase paid sick leave
Fine Gael has scrapped plans to increase workers’ annual entitlement to paid sick leave and will retain it at five days, under its manifesto plans. It marks a U-turn in the party’s policy pledges after its former leader Leo Varadkar...
Press Association
Leaders arrive for election debate at RTE
Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald, Roderic O'Gorman of the Green Party, Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael, Simon Harris and Tanaiste and leader of Fianna Fail, Micheal Martin arrive for RTE Leaders' Debate. Ten party leaders are to...
Press Association
Sinn Fein discuss plans to end waste of public money
Sinn Fein finance spokesman Pearse Doherty and outgoing PAC chairwoman Mairead Farrell discuss the party's plan to end waste of public money at the Teachers Club.
Press Association
Simon Harris speech at Fine Gael manifesto launch – highlights
Taoiseach Simon Harris at Fine Gael's General Election manifesto launch at Horse & Jockey Hotel, Co. Tipperary ahead of the General Election on November 29.
Press Association
Simon Harris calls on Sinn Fein to publish manifesto ahead of first debate
Simon Harris has called on the Sinn Fein leader to publish the party’s manifesto ahead of the first leaders’ debate on Monday evening. The Fine Gael leader has accused Mary Lou McDonald of “cynicism” in not publishing the party’s General...
Press Association
Roderic O’Gorman defends objection by housing spokesman over major development
Roderic O’Gorman has defended the Green Party’s housing spokesman after he objected to more than 300 homes planned for a site next to his home. It has been reported that Dublin TD Francis Noel Duffy defended his objection because of...
Press Association
Fianna Fail and Fine Gael 'all over the shop' on drugs policy, says Labour's Duncan Smith
Labour’s Duncan Smith criticises Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of being “all over the shop” on drug decriminalisation and suggested taking any rows between the two big parties “with a pinch of salt”.
Press Association
Conor McGregor leaves court
Footage of Conor McGregor leaving Dublin High Court on Thursday.
Press Association
Simon Harris confronts heckler who told Taoiseach he 'should be ashamed of himself'
A People Before Profit supporter confronts Taoiseach Simon Harris about the homeless and housing crisis on Dublin’s Capel Street. Mr Harris was heckled about the state of homelessness and the housing crisis
Press Association
Climate and Nature Fund was a “red line” issue says the Greens
Roderic O’Gorman said the Greens made it clear to coalition colleagues that the Climate and Nature Fund was a “red line” issue, after a party colleague revealed that the Government nearly collapsed at the time.
Press Association
Sinn Fein launch its immigration policy ahead of General Election - full
Sinn Fein would introduce a new dedicated immigration management agency within months, Mary Lou McDonald has said. Ms McDonald said the agency would “ensure cohesion” around planning, sharing of information, and speedy decision-making.
Press Association
Sinn Fein would introduce new immigration management agency, says McDonald
Sinn Fein would introduce a new dedicated immigration management agency within months, Mary Lou McDonald has said. Ms McDonald said the agency would “ensure cohesion” around planning, sharing of information, and speedy decision-making.
Press Association
Irish housing minister would not be drawn on potential rise in homelessness amid Ukraine aid cut
Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien would not clarify whether he expected homeless figures to rise in response to the cut to support for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland.
Press Association
Taoiseach and Tanaiste chat with rugby fans ahead of Ireland's clash with New Zealand
Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tanaiste Micheal Martin chat with rugby fans around the Aviva Stadium ahead of the Ireland v New Zealand game.
Press Association
Taoiseach to dissolve the government for a general election on Friday November 29
Simon Harris has announced he is travelling to the home of Irish President Michael D Higgins to advise him to dissolve the government for a general election on Friday November 29. Speaking to media at government buildings in Dublin, the...
Press Association
Taoiseach travels to President’s residence to seek dissolution of Dail
Taoiseach Simon Harris has arrived at the residence of President of Ireland Michael D Higgins to request that he formally dissolves the Dail. Mr Harris was greeted by Secretary General to the President Orla O’Hanrahan as he exited his...
Press Association
Conor McGregor attends court in Dublin
Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor is being sued by Dublin woman Nikita Hand, alleging she was sexually assaulted by him and another man in December 2018.
Press Association
The Irish people face a historic choice at election, says Mary Lou McDonald
The Irish public face a “historic choice” in the general election between more of the same or the “live option” of a Sinn Fein-led government, Mary Lou McDonald has insisted. The Sinn Fein president said the 70-plus candidates being...
Press Association
Greens used to ‘sniping’ from coalition partners, O’Gorman says
The Greens have dealt with “sniping” every day for four and a half years in Government, their party leader has said. Roderic O’Gorman made the remark as he reflected on the “large impact” the Green Party played in the coalition ahead of...
Press Association
Politicians respecting each other ‘the best armour’ for democracy, says Irish Tourism Minister
Tourism Minister Catherine Martin and Sports Minister Thomas Byrne speak in Dalymount Park in Dublin about protecting the democratic process as they announced 173 million euro in funding for 35 sports projects. The were speaking at at...
Press Association
People Before Profit leader explains People Before Profit's state-building company policy
People Before Profit leader Richard Boyd Barrett explains the party's policy of having a state-building company after a press launch in Dublin today.
Press Association
Micheal Martin hails 'different approach' to housing crisis
Tanaiste Micheal Martin speaking to the media after attending the annual Wolfe Tone Commemoration at Bodenstown Cemetery, Co. Kildare.