Person: Sarah McInerney

RTÉ announces new presenters for 'Prime Time'

Sarah McInerney and Fran McNulty will join veteran host Miriam O'Callaghan

Mon, 22 Mar, 2021

Unity of Green Party doesn't rest on who got Cabinet positions - Hourigan

Green Party TD Neasa Hourigan has said that she does not think the unity of the party rests on who got positions in the new Cabinet.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Vouchers for home breaks proposed for those cancelling trips abroad over Covid-19 advice

The move would ease the financial burden on holidaymakers who could be set to lose thousands of euro by not using scheduled flights and also serve as a boost for the flailing domestic tourism sector, Independent TD Michael McNamara has said.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Doherty: Storey funeral carried out in accordance with Covid-19 restrictions

Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty has defended his attendance at the funeral of Bobby Storey and was adamant that the funeral had been carried out in accordance with Covid-19 restrictions.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Compensate public for cancelled foreign holidays says Covid-19 Committe Chairman

Such people could be given a voucher to the value of their trip so they could instead holiday in Ireland.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Michael Clifford: Department response on Kerry asylum centre an attack on tenet of democracy

Direct provision, on the way out, appears to be leaving with a bang. The centre, opened in Caherciveen, Co Kerry, last March, illustrates much about what has rendered the system morally bankrupt.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

'A bit of a shock that there was no call': Unionist senator learned of Seanad status from tweet

Former Senator Ian Marshall has expressed his disappointment that he learned that he was not being nominated to the Seanad for a second term via social media.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2020

Foreign travel is too risky, warn experts

Travelling abroad is too risky at the moment, warns a microbial diseases expert.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Intensive care consultant calls for extra bed capacity before second coronavirus wave

Dr Catherine Motherway has called for extra bed capacity to be created in Irish hospitals between now and the autumn.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Government help needed to avoid job losses in private coaches, sector says

The industry is very happy at the prospect of going from 20% to 50% capacity next week, but this is not a sustainable figure as 65% to 70% capacity is necessary to break even.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Epidemiology expert Scally pours cold water on foreign holidays

The president of epidemiology and public health at the Royal Society of Medicine in London, Professor Gabriel Scally, has poured cold water on tourists flying in and out of Ireland during the holiday period.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Government advised to lift 14-day quarantine for people arriving into Ireland

The Government has been advised to lift the 14-day quarantine for people arriving into Ireland by next Wednesday.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Two to three years for air travel to be at pre-coronavirus levels - DAA CEO

Air travel will be a safe, but stressful experience, for the near future the chief executive of the Dublin Airport Authority, Dalton Philips has warned.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Four Green Party members sign open letter opposing Programme for Government

Four young Green Party members have signed an open letter opposing the Programme for Government.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2020

Paschal Donohoe: FG would 'argue very firmly' in favour of Cork-Limerick motorway project

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has said that Fine Gael would “argue very firmly” in favour of the Cork-Limerick motorway project while the Green Party’s deputy leader Catherine Martin said that if commitments and investment had already been made then such projects would be likely to go ahead.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

Catherine Martin: We can renegotiate programme for government when Taoiseach changes

Ms Martin also reiterated her concern that there are a number of Independent TDs who “have a different ethos” and are in conflict with the Green Party

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

Tánaiste says UN seat ‘hugely significant’

Securing a seat on the United Nations Security Council is “hugely significant” for Ireland, which will be a “voice” for other small countries, the Tánaiste has said.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Public transport will be under pressure if 2m rule remains in place, NTA say

The chief executive of the National Transport Authority (NTA), Anne Graham has said that public transport services will remain under pressure while the two metre physical distancing guidelines remain in place.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

No 'happy clappy' leap to coalition: Micheál Martin emphasises compromise as FG minister airs doubts

There will be "no happy clappy" leap from Fine Gael into a coalition with Fianna Fáil, Agriculture Minister Michael Creed says.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Green Party should 'grasp this nettle' even if Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil 'are not our natural bedfellow'

Green Party MEP Ciarán Cuffe has said that his party should “grasp this nettle” and the extraordinary opportunity to promote a green agenda “even if Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are not our natural bedfellows.”

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Creed: No 'happy, clappy' Fine Gael endorsement of programme for government

Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has said that there will be no “happy, clappy” Fine Gael endorsement of the new programme for government.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Teachers will return to school 'once safe to do so' - TUI president

The president of the Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI) Seamus Lahart has said that teachers want to return to school and will return when it is safe to do so.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2020

Covid-19: Nine deaths and nine new cases confirmed

In total there are now 25,215 cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

Guidelines for reopening hospitality sector published amid call to reduce 2m social distancing rule

Fáilte Ireland has published guidelines for the tourism industry to ensure businesses can reopen safely on June 29.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

Those who can't work because of lack of childcare will receive pandemic payment, Minister says

“I want to reassure people the department will be there to support them until they can go back to work.”

Mon, 08 Jun, 2020

Alison O’Connor: Putting aside petty differences and taking what’s put on the table

The perception is that Fianna Fáil ministers would be more flexible and creative in trying to find a solution, writes Alison O'Connor .

Fri, 05 Jun, 2020

Mary Lou McDonald: Recent remarks about IRA were not meant as justification

The Sinn Féin leader said she understood the horror and pain experienced by people during the Troubles.

Fri, 29 May, 2020

EASA in agreement with Ryanair's Michael O'Leary that passengers now safe to fly amid Covid-19

The executive director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Patrick Ky has said that he agrees with Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary that it is safe to fly.

Fri, 29 May, 2020

Minister Halligan: 'If I was Fine Gael I'd go back to the country'

The outgoing minister said Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Greens are negotiating a government "nobody wants."

Thu, 28 May, 2020

Minister for Education: September school return difficult with two metre social distancing rule

The Minister said it was his mission to ensure as many students as possible return to school in September.

Thu, 28 May, 2020

Eamon Ryan has no interest in being Taoiseach but doesn't rule out Tánaiste role

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said that he has no interest in being Taoiseach as part of a rotating position in government. That would become the whole story and that is not what the Green party wants.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

CIF chief said he ‘misspoke’ after claiming cost of construction could rise 40%

The head of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has said he “misspoke” when he claimed new safety measures put in place across large complex construction sites could increase costs by up to 40%.

Fri, 22 May, 2020

Locals and residents of Direct Provision centre held protest in Cahersiveen

Locals and residents of a Direct Provision centre held a protest in Cahersiveen, calling for the closure of the centre.

Fri, 22 May, 2020

Justice Minister says he could not directly apologise to Cahirciveen residents due to Covid-19 restrictions

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has said he could not travel to Cahirciveen to apologise directly to the people in Direct Provision in the Skellig Star hotel because of Covid-19 restrictions.

Thu, 21 May, 2020

Flanagan couldn't apologise for direct provision centre in person due to Covid-19 restrictions

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said he could not travel to Cahirciveen to apologise directly to the people in direct provision in the Skellig Star hotel because of Covid-19 restrictions.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

'It's clear Sinn Féin are locked out of talks': Martin comes under fire from FF members

Micheál Martin has come under increased pressure from his party members, councillors and TDs to halt government formation talks with Fine Gael.

Wed, 13 May, 2020

Chris Donoghue leaves Newstalk presenter and Communicorp political editor roles for Coveney advisor position

Newstalk parent company Communicorp Group has announced that Chris Donoghue is leaving his roles as Group Political Editor and Newstalk 'On The Record' presenter.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

Michael Colgan 'needs to think a bit more about his behaviour', says Grace Dyas

Update 9.30pm: Grace Dyas, the first woman to come out with allegations against Michael Colgan has responded to his apology on TV3’s The Sunday Show.

Sun, 12 Nov, 2017

Alan Kelly criticised for 'ill-judged' attack on Labour leader Brendan Howlin

Labour TD Alan Kelly was criticised by party colleagues over his apparant move on leader Brendan Howlin on TV3 on Sunday.

Tue, 07 Nov, 2017

Here's what you'll be watching on TV3 this winter…

There's a LOT.

Wed, 30 Aug, 2017

Does radio lack female voices?

As female journalists gather this weekend for the Women in Media conference, Marjorie Brennan wonders why there are so few female voices on our radios.

Sun, 23 Apr, 2017

Well-known Irish people share their favourite books from their childhoods

The Arts Council is urging people to share the joy of reading with children this Christmas, writes Marjorie Brennan. Here, some of the well-known people backing the ‘Story for their Stocking’ campaign select the books that captured their imagination as youngsters

Fri, 09 Dec, 2016