Neil Michael

Social Democrat TD claims fishing representative called her 'anti-Irish' and 'pro refugee' A row broke out at an Oireachtas committee this morning over remarks alleged to have been made on a female TD's Facebook page before Christmas. Wicklow Social Democ... See more

Public urged to report unusual interactions between seals and other marine animals The public is being urged to report any unusual interactions between potentially amorous seals sizing up other mammals, such as dolphins, porpoises, and even penguins for s... See more

Reliance on tax take from US firms is 'biggest threat’ to Ireland Continued over-reliance on corporate tax receipts from US multinationals remains one of the biggest threats to Ireland’s financial stability in 2026, leaving the country in “big trouble if ... See more

Inflation has hit Irish wallets — but wage rises help us stay ahead With most people preoccupied with post-Christmas returns to school and work last Tuesday, few batted an eye at an announcement by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) that morning on the l... See more

Mass dolphin stranding in Clare has happy ending as rescuers successfully herd them back to sea Another mass dolphin stranding has taken place in Clare, the third in the same location in three weeks, according to the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG). ... See more