Harry Manning

The week that was at Leinster House Tuesday 10 February The situation surrounding Seamus Culleton, an Irish man detained at an ICE detention centre in Texas, is raised several times at the Leinster House plinth by Opposition TDs and dis...

The week that was at Leinster House:

The Taoiseach has named Freddie Scappaticci as the British army agent known as Stakeknife in the Dáil. He said Stakeknife's identity was clear to everybody and called on the UK government to officially name Stakeknife as Scappaticci. He said Stakeknife was implicated in 14 murders and 15 abductions.

Rent legislation will throw tenants 'to the wolves' - SF The new rent legislation which is set to be passed by the Dáil tonight will throw renters to the wolves, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said, branding it a huge gift to landlords and vulture f...

The Dáil will tonight vote on what are the most significant changes to the rental sector in years. Sinn Féin says the Residential Tenancies Bill will throw renters to the wolves, but Government argues it'll provide more certainty and security for tenants in the long-run.

Noel Hawkins, the bartenders' bartender - a tribute Noel Hawkins began working in Mulligan's of Poolbeg Street in Dublin in 1979. During his near half-century behind the bar, he became one of the capital's most well-known and best-loved characters.

Noel Hawkins began working in Mulligan's of Poolbeg Street in Dublin in 1979. During his near half-century behind the bar, he became one of the capital's most well-known and best-loved characters

Why was Govt action not taken sooner on scrambler bikes? The Government is set to consider an immediate ban on scrambler bikes in public areas at a Cabinet meeting in the coming days.

Fiachra Ó Cionnaith looks at the current laws and why was Government action not taken sooner on scrambler bikes rte.ie/b/1556049

Around 15 tractors have stopped outside Leinster House, protesting against Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon's decision not to remove Larry Murrin as Chair of Bord Bia.

The convoy slowly made their way through Dublin city centre from the Bord Bia offices this afternoon.

New law to ban scramblers in public spaces within weeks A ban on scramblers in public spaces will be introduced within weeks following Government discussions.

RTÉ News : New law to ban scramblers in public spaces within weeks; Government TD calls for 30-day amnesty, refund scheme

Uber fare system offers transparency, committee told The head of Uber Ireland has defended the company's fixed fare system, saying it offers passengers more certainty and transparency.

The head of Uber Ireland has defended the company's fixed fare system, saying it offers passengers more certainty and transparency General Manager of Uber Ireland Kieran Harte told politicians that fixed fares have been a long-established element of the Irish taxi industry..

Brian Crowley: A formidable poll-topper of Irish politics We look back on the life and career of Brian Crowley, one of the most formidable vote-getters in Irish politics, who has died age of 61.

Brian Crowley's life was one in which he defied limitations both physical and political, becoming a formidable poll-topper who disregarded sympathy in favour of the hard graft of canvassing and...
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Jackie Fox named as RTÉ's new Washington Correspondent Jackie Fox has been announced as RTÉ's new Washington Correspondent.

Jackie Fox has been announced as RTÉ's new Washington Correspondent.

A lunchtime jaunt around Merrion Square turned into a bit of a crawl - rocked up to some famous residencies - Wilde, O'Connell, Yeats, Schrodinger, to name a few.

School hot meal scheme 'not sustainable', cttee to hear A Government programme that sees hot meals provided to schools is not sustainable and there are concerns over procurement, food quality and packaging waste, an Oireachtas committee will be told.

A Government programme that sees hot meals provided to schools is not sustainable, and there are concerns over procurement, food quality, and packaging waste, an Oireachtas committee will be told.

Family reunification changes 'troubling', says Opposition Opposition parties have criticised Government proposals to tighten rules on family reunification for those granted refugee status describing them as "deeply troubling".

Opposition parties have criticised Government proposals to tighten rules on family reunification for those granted refugee status. The International Protection Bill will change regulations that allow people who are granted asylum here to bring family to Ireland. @sandrahurley.bsky.social

Ceremony to accredit Iran's ambassador postponed The new Iranian ambassador to Ireland has been prevented from officially taking up their duties by the Department of Foreign Affairs because of the regime's response to protests in Iran.

The new Iranian ambassador to Ireland has been prevented from officially taking up their duties by the Department of Foreign Affairs because of the regime's response to protests in Iran. Opposition parties have welcomed the decision, saying the delay is the correct step. @fertha.bsky.social

Government withdraws file alleging Gerry Kelly IRA leadership role from National Archives Letter written by senior Garda Noel Conroy outlined group’s most influential figures in 1996

Government withdraws file alleging Gerry Kelly IRA leadership role from National Archives

5 things we learned from Day 3 of State Papers We have reached the penultimate day of this year's State Paper release - and today carries a bit of a sporting theme. Two of today's main stories centre around the Republic of Ireland national team.

More great yarns from the #StatePapers today on @news.rte.ie from @ocionnaith.bsky.social, Evelyn O’Rourke and @harrymanningrte.bsky.social www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

Chinese panda's Dublin trip may have led to its death Chinese officials suggested that a trip by a giant panda to Dublin Zoo may have contributed to its death, according to a new file released under the State Papers.

More great #StatePapers coverage on @news.rte.ie this morning from @ocionnaith.bsky.social, @harrymanningrte.bsky.social & Evelyn O’Rourke - I liked this one… www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

Cheers David!

Explainer: What are the State Papers? The State Papers include letters, communications, private briefing notes, secret government documents, fax messages and e-mails relating to stories from the past.

Great stuff on the #StatePapers on @news.rte.ie from Fiachra O Cionnaith, Evelyn O’Rourke and @harrymanningrte.bsky.social www.rte.ie/news/2025/12...

The #SarsfieldHomecoming Project is in the national news again! Many thanks to Harry Manning for this article. We are all very honoured by the support shown to the project by the Irish Defence Forces and by the Chair of the European Union Military Committee 🙏🏻

Humphreys say Connolly will be 'a president for all' Heather Humphreys has congratulated Catherine Connolly on "becoming the next President of Ireland', saying the Independent candidate "will be a president for all of us and she will be my president".

Heather Humphreys has congratulated Catherine Connolly on "becoming the next President of Ireland', saying the Independent candidate "will be a president for all of us and she will be my president"

A photo posted by Zelensky’s Presidential office shows Zelensky and Trump alone on the floor of St Peter’s Basillica in the Vatican. They are sat on two red chairs, face to face, inches apart. Zelensky is making a point, fist out. The marble floor and intricate decorations are visible all around.

Possibly the news photo of the decade.

President Higgins to lead 1916 Rising ceremony at GPO President Michael D Higgins will lead a commemoration ceremony to mark the anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising on O'Connell Street in Dublin this afternoon.

President Michael D Higgins will lead a commemoration ceremony to mark the anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising on O'Connell Street in Dublin this afternoon.

Trump and Zelensky raise voices in Oval Office clash Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump have openly clashed in the White House at a meeting where they were due to sign a deal on sharing Ukraine's mineral riches and discuss a peace deal with Russia.

Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump have openly clashed in the White House at a meeting where they were due to sign a deal on sharing Ukraine's mineral riches and discuss a peace deal with Russia www.rte.ie/news/us/2025...

NEW: Further controversy in the arts sector expected to cause a stir at Cabinet today. This time the focus will be on a scanner purchased by the National Gallery which does not fit in a room

The US and Europe are at a crossroads. A new world order is emerging | Christopher S Chivvis We’ve seen the opening salvo in a US effort to transform the transatlantic relationship. The future of democracy is in play

The US and Europe are at a crossroads. A new world order is emerging | Christopher S Chivvis

Trump isn’t a narcissist – he’s a solipsist. And it means a few simple things The president delights in being attacked, since it keeps the focus on him. The press should handle him like parents with an ornery child Two weeks into the Trump administration, I’m still being asked by foreigners about the new president’s “political…

Trump isn’t a narcissist – he’s a solipsist. And it means a few simple things

Remains of Patrick Sarsfield to be repatriated to Ireland after more than 300 years Dr Loïc Guyon, Honorary Consul of France for the Midwest Region, discusses the repatriation of Patrick Sarsfield's remains to Ireland.

So the exciting news is finally out! Listen back to today’s Morning Ireland report by @harrymanning.bsk.social here www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Or click on the below link to read his excellent article: www.rte.ie/news/munster...

Many thanks Harry for your fantastic coverage of our project’s news! 🙏🏻

RTÉ Six One News 31 January 2025 YouTube video by Limerick Wild

In case you missed yesterday’s great TV report by @harrymanningrte.bsky.social on RTÉ’s Six One News 👇

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