Sandra Hurley

Family reunification changes 'troubling', says Opposition Opposition parties have criticised Government proposals to tighten rules on family reunification for those granted refugee status describing them as "deeply troubling". The International Protection... See more

The Government has said it still has grave concerns about the Mercosur trade deal ahead of a crucial EU vote on Friday. In December, the EU decision on the deal was delayed in the face of opposition from France, Italy, Poland and Ireland. Government sourc... See more

Ahead of what's set to be another testy political year, Sandra Hurley takes a look back at events of 2025 - the rows, the talks and that Presidential Election. Politics in 2025 began with the machinations of government formation and ended with a messy int... See more

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has told the Dáil that he objects to Israel's "consistent messaging" that "if you're not onside, you're offside". His comments come after Israel's Foreign Minister posted a video yesterday of an exchange with the Irish Ambassador ... See more

The Labour Party has called for improvements in trans healthcare and gender affirming care in Ireland. It said that gender affirming care should be provided in primary care settings with a focus on GP-led care. The party has introduced a motion in the Dái... See more