President Catherine Connolly speaks out against war on eve of Taoiseach’s St Patrick’s Day White House visit

The President released a statement last week that has been tied to US-Israeli attacks in the Middle East President Catherine Connolly. Photo: Sportsfile “The normalisation of war can never be accepted,” President Catherine Connolly has said in her first St Patrick’s Day address to the nation, as Taoiseach Micheál Martin prepares to meet US president … Read more

Fine Gael senator Evanne Ní Chuilinn to probe former employer RTÉ during media committee hearing

Broadcast chiefs to appear before Media Committee this afternoon Former RTÉ journalist and television presenter Evanne Ní Chuilinn is now a senator. Photo: Mark Condren Senator Evanne Ní Chuilinn has said she is not afraid to ask her former employer RTÉ tough questions when the national broadcaster appears before the Media Committee today. RTÉ representatives … Read more

Over half of places used to house Ukrainian refugees have contracts terminated

The figures were revealed in a briefing document prepared for minister Norma Foley. In June 2023, a dedicated compliance team was established, which investigates any issues brought to its attention regarding state-provided accommodation for refugees fleeing the Ukraine war. According to the briefing notes, the team has conducted 639 investigations into properties, of which 351 … Read more