Alan Kelly
Alan Kelly is a prominent Irish politician and member of the Labour Party, serving as a Teachta Dála (TD) for Tipperary. He has been involved in various political roles, including as the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government. Kelly is known for his commitment to social justice and public health issues, and he has been an outspoken critic of the National Children's Hospital project, predicting significant delays in its opening. His recent comments regarding the hospital's timeline reflect ongoing concerns about the project's management and escalating costs.
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Alan Kelly questioned Charlie McConalogue about his unofficial meeting regarding the funding scheme.
Where’s the Brazilian beef? Senators roast Ciaran Mullooly over school lunch claims – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-30
The Labour Party’s Alan Kelly told RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst that they are the elected representatives.
RTÉ should be accountable for its spending, but critics’ focus is too selective – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-29
Alan Kelly expressed concern over X's refusal to attend the Oireachtas meeting.
Social media groups cannot catch all harmful posts, TikTok tells Oireachtas committee – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-05
Alan Kelly is a Labour TD who expresses concern about the unsustainable growth rate of the prison population.
Irish prison conditions among the worst ‘anywhere’, chief inspector tells politicians – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-13
Alan Kelly, former Labour leader, publicly criticized Connolly during the campaign.
From gaining cross-party support to digital dexterity – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-26
Alan Kelly, the chair of the committee, expressed concerns about drug use in sports clubs.
‘I saw the wildness that got into them after using this drug’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-25
Alan Kelly, a former leader and TD, has expressed reluctance in supporting Connolly.
Young Labour voters show united front despite divisions in party at senior level – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-22
Alan Kelly, chairman of the Arts, Media and Communications committee, advocated for bringing the broadcasting service in-house.
Oireachtas TV broadcaster not seeking to extend contract worth estimated €7m – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-14
Following criticisms of her candidacy by former Labour leader Alan Kelly, Ms Connolly was asked if any former Labour leader had publicly supported her.
Catherine Connolly confirms voting against European referendums – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-14
Labour TD Alan Kelly was critical of the manner in which Catherine Connolly has answered questions during the campaign.
Labour TD Alan Kelly says he will vote for Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys ‘by default’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-13
Alan Kelly expressed concern over Catherine Connolly hiring someone with a criminal background so soon after prison.
Deep division emerges amongst parties over Connolly’s hiring of convicted woman – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-03
Alan Kelly has openly challenged the decision to back Connolly.
Backing Catherine Connolly is a smart political move by Sinn Féin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-03Alan Kelly pointed out to reporters that the FAI's deliberation was ill-judged.
This won’t be the last time the FAI face a Dáil committee – they need to get better at it – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-24
Alan Kelly requested a timeline regarding the FAI’s actions to understand their safeguarding procedures.
Dáil committee questions why FAI didn’t act on concerns before documentary on alleged abuse was aired – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-24
Labour’s Alan Kelly expects Catherine Connolly will have to withdraw her remarks.
Catherine Connolly denies being ‘equivocal’ on Hamas, condemns genocide in Gaza – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-23
His response was not as strong as that of his colleague Alan Kelly who last night asked her to withdraw her remarks.
Independent Ireland votes to back Maria Steen’s candidacy for president – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-23
The committee chaired by former Labour leader Alan Kelly has sought to assuage FAI concerns around prejudicing the Garda investigation.
Eileen Gleeson says FAI told her not to attend Oireachtas hearing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-23
Alan Kelly is the chair of the joint Oireachtas sport committee.
FAI decline to attend Oireachtas hearing without ‘assurances’ around Garda investigation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19
Alan Kelly is the former leader of the Labour party and was involved in a difference of opinion regarding backing Catherine Connolly.
Party think-ins have been dominated by one thing, and it’s not policy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-09
Labour’s Alan Kelly is one of the few people who could be regarded as more arrogant than Varadkar.
Six takeaways, from Golfgate to that heave against Enda Kenny – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-08
Kelleher maintains a proud lineage for a country that also produced the likes of Alan Kelly.
Five things we learned from Ireland’s 2-2 draw with Hungary – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-07
Alan Kelly criticized Catherine Connolly's candidacy, which Paul Murphy dismissed as a negative endorsement.
Catherine Connolly’s remarks on not trusting ‘US, UK, France’ were in ‘context of Gaza genocide’, she says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-31
Alan Kelly is one of the ministers who has come and gone while failing to get a grip on the homelessness problem.
A decade ago homelessness was branded a ‘crisis’, so why are numbers still climbing? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-31
Alan Kelly has drawn distinctions within the Irish left regarding government participation.
There are landmines on the path to the presidency for every party – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-30
Labour TD Alan Kelly has expressed 'regret' to party colleagues if his intervention on the presidential election earlier this week caused 'confusion or concern'.
Labour’s Alan Kelly tells colleagues of ‘regret’ over radio interview – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-29Alan Kelly was the then Labour minister for transport photographed on a bicycle.
the long and winding road to building a greenway through Connemara – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-28
Alan Kelly stated he would not support Catherine Connolly's bid for presidency.
Growing expectation in Fianna Fáil of Jim Gavin contesting presidential election – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-28
Labour Party TD Alan Kelly has criticised his party’s decision to back Independent candidate Catherine Connolly for president.
Labour’s Alan Kelly criticises party’s decision to back Independent Catherine Connolly in race for the Áras – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-27
The Tipperary TD Alan Kelly wanted to succeed Joan Burton as leader but failed to get enough TDs to nominate him.
Unfortunately, Fine Gael’s candidate selection process for president looks like a victory parade – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-23
Labour Party justice spokesman Alan Kelly described the correspondence as extraordinary and criticized the Government's recruitment plans.
Garda ‘very unlikely’ to hit target of 5,000 more officers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-06
