Cormac McQuinn

Cormac McQuinn

Political Correspondent

Cormac McQuinn is a Political Correspondent at The Irish Times.

Garda chief backs calls to ban e-scooters, saying society would be ‘better off’ without them

Taoiseach ‘leaning towards’ restriction as doctors and victims’ parents call for action

Fianna Fáil sells Clonmel property for €507,000 in bid to reduce debt levels

Building in Co Tipperary had been used by party as well as community groups

Nigel Farage’s main byelection rival: Count Binface

Inside Politics: At home, the big set piece this week was Sinn Féin’s bid to ramp up preparations for a united Ireland

TDs lobby for budget tax package and increase on Help-to-Buy ceiling

Tánaiste to discuss escalation of Middle East hostilities with fellow EU finance ministers

Preventive healthcare and ‘upscaling’ of free contraception part of latest Women’s Health Action Plan

Government extends scheme for remediation of homes damaged by defective concrete to parts of Meath and all of Carlow

Civil servants will be permitted to take risks to speed up delivery of homes

Ministers urged to increase recruitment of public service apprenticeships after 2025 target missed

Thalidomide survivors disappointed over Government belief more work needed before State apology

‘A little bit of headway’ towards resolving outstanding issues, says Irish Thalidomide Association

Ireland to represent EU in relations with Iran over the next six months

Irish diplomats will take up role during EU presidency, initially operating from German embassy in Tehran

Decision on fuel excise cuts expected but Taoiseach indicates no ‘cliff edge’

Senior Government figures signal phased approach to reversing reductions

TDs defend infrastructure report over suggestion document seeks actions already in motion

Committee on Infrastructure publishes document examining transport, energy and housing delivery

Is decriminalisation of drug possession on the way?

A ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ to help people with addiction; and ‘climate on steroids’

Expectation on fuel-duty decision shows how hard it is to unwind cost-of-living supports

Inside Politics: Staying safe in Europe during the heatwave, and claims Occupied Territories Bill has been designed to avoid ‘annoying the Americans’

‘Maximum temperature’ limits for workplaces proposed by Labour

Proposed top value under legislation could be set between 25 and 30 degrees, says Senator Neasa Cosgrove

Taoiseach Micheál Martin defends plan to scrap triple lock before facing Fianna Fáil TDs

Backbench group led by Willie O’Dea issued letter raising concern about change

Taoiseach promises engagement with victims of abuse in Co Cork school

Nineteen women are planning to legal action against State over its failure to pay them redress for abuse suffered

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