Michael Ring

The verdict on a Government that has to date faced unparalleled challenges

Rural TDs warn of crumbling support for parties unless mica redress issue dealt with

Micheál served up a nourishing number soup and we lapped it up with palpable relief

The lack of recognition for the cleaners of this (very big) building is about to be rectified

Michael Ring says he is prepared to lose party whip as he cannot support ‘cruel’ 5km limit

The fact that sport has been decoupled from transport could allow a little more light to shine in

Regional imbalance rectified with appointments from constituencies along west coast

Party leaders yet to finalise list of ministers of State, but there will be disappointments

Richard Bruton, Eoghan Murphy, Charlie Flanagan, Joe McHugh among those left out

Eamon Ryan set to head up new department responsible for climate and transport

Greens set to have four TDs at cabinet table if they enter coalition

Michael Ring also urges Bank of Ireland to reopen branches closed in pandemic immediately

Government appears to be looking for cover from Dr Tony Holohan

Labour source says tax pledge in FF-FG framework document is ‘unbelievably stupid’

Wexford County Council to close car park at Curracloe Beach; NPHET urges public to stay at home

Community Call aims to marshal volunteering energy to help elderly and isolated

Minister ‘really worried’ about psychological impact of isolation and job losses

Funding granted to walking trails, cycleways and canoeing outdoor facilities

Green Party’s rising star Saoirse McHugh was knocked out after the fifth count

Mayo – Elected first count

The regulars at Guiry’s Bar in Foxford are tired of the ‘same old’ politics

Coveney made comments after FF leader opposed State plans for rural broadband

Michael Ring says movement ‘is a good thing for community life in Ireland’

Funding announced for sensory play equipment, toys and assistive technologies

Surviving a no-confidence motion was one thing. Tougher challenges – and a general election – await in the new year

Changes unlikely to be passed through the Oireachtas before next year’s general election

Plans for ‘Norman Wexford’ attraction and ‘one of great gardens of the world’ in Waterford

Over 70% of overseas visitors spend nights in just five counties

Some 156 rural locations awarded on Thursday by Minister Michael Ring

Centres are springing up in Connemara, Gweedore and other remote places

With support in polls in the ascendent, Greens are on the cusp of a breakthrough

Rural Mayo town was found to be most diverse in Ireland in 2016 Census

Over 110 branches to provide debit cards, standing orders, direct debits and overdrafts

Border village which hosted Paul McCartney’s wedding beat off competition from a record 918 entries

Men and women still face huge problems in finding work after their release from prison

Minister says other departments are foisting issues onto Department of Rural Development

Inside Politics: Last sitting of summer term until House rises at 2pm on September 17th

Horan didn’t come back to preside over a team showing such familiar shortcomings

Tánaiste sees obligation for Tories and Labour to find middle ground position