Hugh O'Connell

Hugh O'Connell

Hugh O'Connell is political correspondent with the Sunday Business Post. He is the former political editor of TheJournal.ie and has previously worked for BBC Radio 4, FIFA, and Newstalk. He holds a BA First Class Honours degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moores University. A regular contributor to television and radio, he also occasionally lectures in journalism.

O'Callaghan not ruling out SF 'confidence and supply' deal

O'Callaghan not ruling out SF 'confidence and supply' deal

FF justice spokesperson tells Sunday Business Post he would have 'no difficulty' in holding exploratory talks for such a deal with Sinn Féin

Harris angry after initial snub from  launch of HPV vaccine

Harris angry after initial snub from launch of HPV vaccine

Harris expressed displeasure over his office not being informed of events in advance

Varadkar warns high income taxes could cost state Brexit jobs

Varadkar warns high income taxes could cost state Brexit jobs

Fine Gael is seeking to increase the point at which the higher income tax rate of 40 per cent is levied

Staff ordered to delay revealing Regina Doherty’s €16k repayment

Staff ordered to delay revealing Regina Doherty’s €16k repayment

Doherty was paid the allowance as she was one of three so-called super junior ministers who sat at cabinet

Fine Gael sets out targets for seat gains in 15 constituencies

Fine Gael sets out targets for seat gains in 15 constituencies

Senior Fine Gael figures have begun focussing on constituencies where they want to win a seat or add a second

Jim O’Callaghan: Flight Path Of A Legal Eagle

Jim O’Callaghan: Flight Path Of A Legal Eagle

A high-profile barrister, O’Callaghan is also seen as Fianna Fáil leader in waiting

Where's the spark in Budget 2018 build-up?

Where's the spark in Budget 2018 build-up?

The usual fevered speculation over what we can expect when Paschal Donohoe gets to his feet is severely lacking this year

State auditor questions IBRC liquidation oversight

State auditor questions IBRC liquidation oversight

The Comptroller and Auditor General Seamus McCarthy said last week the absence of any committee of inspection for the IBRC liquidation was 'certainly unusual'

State fails to notify EU of its sugar tax proposal

State fails to notify EU of its sugar tax proposal

Ireland is obliged under law to formally notify the European Commission of plans to introduce the tax but has not yet done so

Legally unsound: SF warned over discipline handling

Legally unsound: SF warned over discipline handling

Sinn Féin has been beset by a series of bullying controversies over the last three years with nearly a dozen councillors either quitting or being expelled from the party

Victims who bore children of rape to visit Leinster House

Victims who bore children of rape to visit Leinster House

Women who did not seek an abortion after becoming pregnant through rape are to be brought into Le...

Stand up to Trump, ex-Clinton adviser tells Varadkar

Stand up to Trump, ex-Clinton adviser tells Varadkar

Jake Sullivan, who will meet Varadkar in Dublin this week, served as a senior national security adviser in Barack Obama’s administration

Dysfunctional Dáil returns from summer break

Dysfunctional Dáil returns from summer break

No amount of summer rest, it seems, will deter TDs from engaging in heckling and procedural rows

100 days of Leo

100 days of Leo

The Taoiseach’s brand remains strong, but Fianna Fáil’s ‘spin over substance’ jibe shows he’ll have to prove his Republic of Opportunity has some meaning in people’s lives

TD Murphy to complain to Gsoc over ‘fabrication’

TD Murphy to complain to Gsoc over ‘fabrication’