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Cillian Sherlock

Cillian Sherlock

Cillian Sherlock

Climate & Environment

Green minister Ossian Smyth complains of ‘horrible conservative scaremongering’ on EU nature law

The TD for Dun Laoghaire said he was “disappointed” with the European People’s Party, which is the European affiliate of Fine Gael

Micheál Martin calls for review of ‘triple lock’ defence policy

Tánaiste says people needed to be more aware of Ireland’s defence cooperation with other countries.

Number in emergency accommodation rises above 12,000 for first time after lifting of eviction ban

The overall figure includes 3,594 children across a total of 1,733 families

Varadkar responds to EU criticisms of Irish response to migrants

Dunja Mijatovic wrote to Leo Varadkar to say that reception conditions for international protection applicants have been inadequate since summer 2022

Minister for Justice Simon Harris ‘genuinely worried’ about far right

He described actions such as the “hijacking of the Irish flag”, the burning of tents, and attempts to block access to migrant accommodation as “abhorrent”

Dara Calleary refuses to say if he will back Micheál Martin into next election

The junior minister said he would not take the ‘bait’ when asked if he supported the Fianna Fáil leader to go into the General Election

Director appointed to oversee excavation of Tuam Mother and Baby Home site

Daniel Mac Sweeney, a former International Committee of the Red Cross envoy, will lead the independent office as the director of authorised intervention for the site in Co Galway

Darragh O’Brien says government ‘committed’ to Budget measures for landlords

Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure have “clearly signalled” a desire to attract and retain landlords in the rental system which he added has been under strain for years

Leo Varadkar says ‘positive feelings’ needed to counter far-right hate

The Taoiseach said that actions are being taken to combat hate groups travelling around the country to protest