Harry McGee

Harry McGee

Politcal Correspondent

Harry McGee is a Political Correspondent with The Irish Times.

Politicians accepting hospitality at horse-racing festival ‘deeply concerning’

Eight Government TDs and Senators attended Punchestown in April as guests of bookmakers’ body

Boris is loyal to the party, especially if it’s late night

British PM’s refusal to refusal to resign contrasts with Irish politics

Britain’s position on protocol spells difficult weeks ahead

Inside Politics: Almost half of Irish people do not trust Government to be honest, research shows

Support for vacant property tax despite ‘murmurings’ on efficacy

Government figures, including Taoiseach, have queried the extent of vacancy in the State

Political leaders throw support behind Ireland in Brexit row

Inside Politics: Dutch prime minister and senior US democrat arrive in Ireland

Dutch PM says EU has shown ‘maximum flexibility’ on NI protocol

Martin says unilateralist position adopted by UK government ‘simply does not work’

Coalition and Oireachtas housing group at odds over vacant units

Committee indicates tax could be applied to as many as 137,000 properties countrywide

Canada trade deal ruling could further erode Government's majority

Green Party is divided on issue, which could lead to members voting against Government

Ryan ‘confident’ rebel TDs will not break ranks while suspended

Minister plays down suggestions the Government had been weakened

Green Party duo always likely to break ranks on divisive NMH issue

Neither Hourigan nor Costello in favour of Coalition that was formed in summer 2020

Government to extend law on consumption of alcohol in outdoor areas

McEntee seeks extension to help support the hospitality sector recover from pandemic

Public and private sector unions to intensify demands for pay increases

Talks to take place to progress Ictu’s claims for higher pay in response to inflation

Taoiseach warns British on protocol as EU-UK relations plummet

Martin says ‘unilateralism flies in face’ of approach that delivered peace process

DUP chief prepared for deputy first minister role, says Taoiseach

Donaldson not ‘resisting naming ministers’ for Executive because O’Neill to have top post

Concerns about NMH ownership ‘comprehensively addressed’ - Taoiseach

Two Cabinet members who raised concerns defended project over the weekend