Tusla: Child benefit link to school attendance ‘not an effective tool’Katherine Zappone indicates intention to ‘continue to have discussions’ on the issueThu Jun 09 2016 - 21:17
Tourism sparks worry over hotel beds for homeless this summerZappone distressed ‘as citizen of this country’ about destitute children in homeless sheltersThu Jun 09 2016 - 21:01
FF calls for taskforce on cost of motor insuranceMichael McGrath warns Government it must act on proposal about high motor premiumsThu Jun 09 2016 - 01:00
Fianna Fáil’s Denis O’Donovan is Seanad’s new CathaoirleachDenis O’Donovan appeals to his Seanad colleagues to avoid being ‘cynical’Thu Jun 09 2016 - 01:00
Taoiseach confirms approval for drafting of Bill on IBRC inquirySiteserv sale to be investigated as a module while other sales may be added afterwardsWed Jun 08 2016 - 21:14
Denis O’ Donovan elected Cathaoirleach of the SeanadFianna Fail Senator supported by Fine Gael as part of minority Government agreementWed Jun 08 2016 - 16:25
James Reilly in line to be appointed FG leader in SeanadUniversity Independents set to break with tradition and divide into two groupingsMon Jun 06 2016 - 01:00
Gas and electricity regulator to get stronger powersEnergy companies need to be ‘brought to account’ for charges, says Fianna FáilThu Jun 02 2016 - 21:53
Dáil fails to elect Leas Cheann Comhairle despite votes on four nomineesCeann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl urges party whips to treat the issue urgentlyThu Jun 02 2016 - 21:53
Donnelly claims rural business decimatedSocial Democrats TD highlights emigration figures since the economic crashThu Jun 02 2016 - 21:46
Dáil fails to elect Leas Cheann Comhairle after series of votesCeann Comhairle urges party whips to meet and treat the issue ‘with some urgency’Thu Jun 02 2016 - 14:58
Renamed department to include ‘environment’ in titleMinister for Communications Denis Naughten says change will bring coherenceThu Jun 02 2016 - 01:00
Middle-class illegal drug use ‘fuels’ crime in inner city DublinTD claims wealthy recreational drug users contributing to drug trade and murdersThu Jun 02 2016 - 01:00
Zika virus, pregnancy risks raised in Dáil row on abortionNo politicians will be involved in citizens’ assembly debating Eighth AmendmentThu Jun 02 2016 - 01:00
Martin urges independent external reviews of maternity deathsFF leader says outside reviews should be carried out rather than internal inquiriesThu Jun 02 2016 - 01:00
Minority Government suffers first defeat in Dáil voteLabour and Sinn Féin in sharp exchanges over Dáil motion on workers’ rightsWed Jun 01 2016 - 21:56
Independent reviews of baby deaths can be held ‘if necessary’Taoiseach responds to call from Micheál Martin for external inquiry into deathsWed Jun 01 2016 - 12:55
Ministers should not decide high-tech drug funding, says KennyFianna Fáil leader suggests setting up State fund to finance life-saving drugsWed Jun 01 2016 - 01:00
Many women on ‘appalling’ low pay, says Jan O’SullivanToo many women in jobs at edge of employment protection, says Brendan HowlinWed Jun 01 2016 - 01:00
FF concerned over lobby rules after banks fail to register Noonan talksPaschal Donohoe: Review of legislation starts in September; compliance rates very highWed Jun 01 2016 - 01:00
Taoiseach rejects inquiry into sale of Nama portfolioAdams presses for investigation into sale of agency’s Northern Ireland loan bookWed Jun 01 2016 - 01:00
Project Eagle: Taoiseach rejects Gerry Adams call for inquirySF chief says Nama sale a scandal and disgrace, Kenny insists Nama ‘compliant with law’Tue May 31 2016 - 17:45
Ireland ‘not backing off’ strict EU laws on alcoholFrance and Germany among 11 EU states objecting to detailed compulsory labelsMon May 30 2016 - 01:00
Thousands celebrate Africa Day at FarmleighFestival in Phoenix Park recognises Africa’s diversity and links with IrelandSun May 29 2016 - 21:50
Trudeau to consider Vickers tackling protester if issue raisedCanada PM pressed to respond to incident involving Brian Murphy at GrangegormanSat May 28 2016 - 01:00
HSE drugs group to meet in June on advanced cancer drugs‘Single biggest barrier to approvals is high prices manufacturers are seeking to charge’, says executiveFri May 27 2016 - 21:03
New claims of Garda malpractice raised in DáilAllegations about handling of informants in Leitrim were with authorities in 2012Fri May 27 2016 - 01:01
Sinn Féin TD calls for inquiry into ‘rogue’ gardaí in LeitrimMartin Kenny accuses gardaí of unauthorised use of informants and entrapmentThu May 26 2016 - 22:33
Fitzgerald says Gsoc is the correct forum for O’Higgins report concernsGreens call on Tánaiste to ‘look to her own department not just Garda Commissioner’Thu May 26 2016 - 22:23
‘Rogue’ gardaí using criminal informants to entrap people, says TDSinn Féin TD calls for investigation into alleged Garda malpractice in LeitrimThu May 26 2016 - 15:20
Government amendment on water charges carriedMichael Fitzmaurice calls for referendum to ensure water supply not privatisedThu May 26 2016 - 01:00
Enda Kenny corrects Dáil record at request of Alan ShatterTánaiste Frances Fitzgerald expresses confidence in Garda CommissionerThu May 26 2016 - 01:00
Third motion on Dublin-Monaghan bombings passedAll-party motion calls for Britain to release documents on 1974 atrocities that killed 34Thu May 26 2016 - 01:00
Enda Kenny corrects Dáil record on statements about Alan ShatterTaoiseach opening debate on O’Higgins Commission of InvestigationWed May 25 2016 - 16:41
No change in policy on discretionary medical cards, says TaoiseachHalving of incontinence pads supply to woman (99) ‘unacceptable’, says KennyWed May 25 2016 - 01:00
Coveney defends delay on water issueSuspension of charges will allow ‘proper discussion of issue’, Minister tells DáilWed May 25 2016 - 01:00
Bilateral relations with UK critical in case of Brexit, says KennyEU ‘all-purpose whipping boy’ for English nationalists over past 30 years, says MartinWed May 25 2016 - 01:00
Third time lucky for ‘pompous, collegiate’ Brendan HowlinLabour leadership by coronation before small monarchy of seven TDs, five SenatorsSat May 21 2016 - 01:01
Call for establishment of education ombudsmanMinister for Education Richard Bruton pledges to give matter ‘priority attention’Fri May 20 2016 - 01:00
‘Shift’ in answering questions needed if new Dáil politics to workReforms will give all TDs a greater voice in Oireachtas affairs, says Chief WhipFri May 20 2016 - 01:00
Michael Healy-Rae accuses FG of ‘gerrymandering’ in rowFine Gael criticised in heated exchanges over Leas Ceann Comhairle deadline extensionWed May 18 2016 - 22:19
Fluent should not lecture less skilled Irish speakers – HumphreysMinister for Gaeltacht says being lectured puts people off and damages the languageWed May 18 2016 - 22:14
NI fracking test ‘does not set a precedent for us’ - FitzgeraldRichard Boyd Barrett says three water reservoirs closed despite claims of no dangerWed May 18 2016 - 21:50
FG accused of ‘gerrymandering’ in Leas Ceann Comhairle rowMichael Healy-Rae criticises ‘disgraceful’ deadline extension in heated exchangesWed May 18 2016 - 13:13
New Bill allows adoption regardless of parents’ marrital statusKatherine Zappone says legislation provides significant improvements in rights of childWed May 18 2016 - 11:37
Garda Commissioner must step down, say Daly and WallaceMinister for Justice insists she has ‘every confidence’ in Nóirín O’SullivanWed May 18 2016 - 01:00
Time for Garda Commissioner ‘to go’, TDs tell TánaisteClare Daly warns Frances Fitzgerald to act or Nóirín O’Sullivan will ‘take you with her’Tue May 17 2016 - 22:58
Frances Fitzgerald warns against abandoning legal privilegeRemarks follow claim O’Sullivan’s counsel said McCabe acted in malice in O’Higgins inquiryTue May 17 2016 - 17:14
FG members almost unanimously endorse minority GovernmentEnda Kenny: Biggest challenge for everyone is ‘attitudinal change’Mon May 16 2016 - 01:00
Union calls for post offices to be used for range of new servicesIrish Postmasters’ Union says Government needs to show commitment to communitiesMon May 16 2016 - 01:00
