Cormac Mcquinn

The attendance of two senior Sinn Féin members at the 2019 inauguration of Venezuela’s former president Nicolás Maduro has been defended by the party. Justice spokesman Matt Carthy said any suggestion that Irish representatives should not go to states whe... See more

The new Iranian ambassador to Ireland cannot officially take up his new role after the Department of Foreign Affairs postponed the ceremony where he was due to present his credentials amid concern over the crackdown of protests in Iran. Upon their arrival... See more

Good morning and belated Happy New Year. Irish politics will fully wake up from its post-turkey and ham and tub of Roses slumber today with a Cabinet meeting and the return of the Dáil after the Christmas break. Yes, the Taoiseach was in China last week, ... See more

Tech giants could face large penalties for violations of European Union regulations related to artificial intelligence – under proposed legislation due to go to Cabinet on Tuesday. Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke is expected to seek approval for legis... See more

The cancellation of a planned Christmas market exposed significant tensions at the top of Limerick City and County Council. Issues relating to staffing are at the heart of disputes that have arisen during the experiment in local democracy that sees Limeri... See more