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Daniel McConnell

We learned a little from Theresa May's visit to Enda Kenny— but not enough

Enda Kenny and his giddy advisers were on their best behaviour for the visit of Theresa May. But there was a touch of the absent landlord visiting the land, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2017

Multimillion euro land purchase lying idle in Galway

In 2008, Galway City Council purchased land for €10.5m, over €4m more than it had changed hands for only months before, and has done nothing with it. Political Editor Daniel McConnell reports.

Mon, 30 Jan, 2017

Martin McGuinness' contribution to peace will have long legacy

Martin McGuinness turned to republicanism after witnessing the oppression of nationalists but went on to forge warm bonds with former enemies, writes Daniel McConnell.

Fri, 20 Jan, 2017

'Grace' Reports: Time to end this long and shameful saga

A year since a commission of investigation was promised into the ‘Grace’ foster home abuse scandal there has been no inquiry, and there’s no justice for the victims, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell.

Fri, 20 Jan, 2017

Friends in high places will let us down again

Putting our faith in our so-called ‘friends’ in Europe is a disaster waiting to happen, as they will not think twice about letting Ireland swing once more over Brexit, says Political Editor Daniel McConnell

Sat, 14 Jan, 2017

Blunt Shane Ross faces dilemma to keep Irish Rail finances on track

Ross either has to commit huge sums of money in order to fix the rail network or cut his losses and start closing some stations and routes, writes Daniel McConnell

Wed, 11 Jan, 2017

No excuse for delay on ‘Grace’ inquiry and bill

The Government must progress the introduction of new laws to protect vulnerable adults with a much greater sense of urgency than it has shown in bringing this inquiry to life, writes Daniel McConnell, Political Editor

Wed, 04 Jan, 2017

Shane Ross interview: 'They regarded us as a couple of guys at the cabinet table to be bypassed'

In a rare interview, Shane Ross tells Political Editor Daniel McConnell about a fractious Coalition with Fine Gael, Enda Kenny waving the Constitution in his face, Micheal Noonan as peacemaker, and the issues that may divide the Government

Tue, 03 Jan, 2017