French senator praises rejection of Seanad referendum
‘The Irish case should serve as an example to European countries that might be tempted to renounce the bicameral model’
‘The Irish case should serve as an example to European countries that might be tempted to renounce the bicameral model’
Opinion: History will be kinder to Taoiseach if he learns a lesson and goes for reform
Noonan and Howlin will answer listeners’ budget questions on RTE radio
Taoiseach berated over campaign by TD John Deasy at tense meeting
Leader of the House, Maurice Cummins, appeals for no recriminations on referendum outcome
Norris describes as ‘cloud cuckoo land’ calls for Senators to be paid nothing
Kenny’s refusal to compromise during the referendum campaign will change to realpolitik
Commuter counties rejected Government’s proposal by a clear margin
Kenny insists there would be no rerun of the referendum
Kenny outlines hopes for second house in wake of No vote
People swallow the party line more in rural areas - Fine Gael TD
You’ve got to actually do the test - not send someone else in to sit your exam - Barrett
Minister for Justice hails ‘vital reform’
There is deep concern within the Fine Gael ranks that its populist referendum campaign misfired so badly
The Yes side lost its advantage in the final and crucial week of campaign
Coalition pledges to press ahead with raft of constitutional changes despite referendum defeat
Spokesman says report of a rift between members were 'greatly exaggerated'
Very effective No campaigners had a big influence on voters’ decisions
Shouting matches are for party political issues not referendums , Taoiseach insists
‘Reform’, ‘No but reform’ and ‘A plague on both your Houses’ all ruled invalid
Fianna Fáil found itself in the happy position of being the only political party on the winning side
Minister says time needed to assess if another referendum will be required
Fianna Fáil leader says Taoiseach let Yes side down by not debating referendum
Result confounded all predictions, including a series of opinion polls
Voters prevented the ‘largest constitutional amendement’
Of the 1.23 million valid votes cast, the No side wins with 51.7% of vote to 48.3% for Yes side
Questions remain over new institution
Fine Gael is urged to see result as ‘clear message for fundamental political reform’
Closest margin was Dublin North West which voted 54.7% to 45.3 % against abolition
Just 88 votes separate sides when results from two central constituencies are combined
Enda Kenny has been unwavering champion of abolition
A brief history of the Seanad abolition and Court of Appeal referendums
A very tight outcome looks likely, with massive upset a possibility
This week Miriam Lord looks at Enda’s breakfast and Cong’s new quiet man
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices