The Irish Times view on the future of the Seanad: In dire need of a revamp
Just as important as changing composition of the Seanad is changing what it does
How is the remote working Bill going down? Not very well, apparently
Detractors say the Bill, which enables staff to request remote work, favours employers
Dáil to return to Leinster House next month for new term
Public gallery to be used as extra seating for TDs to facilitate social distancing
How can a judge be removed from office?
No Irish judge has ever been formally unseated from their position
Minister blames public servants for €1.8m Dáil printer fiasco
Blame for controversy does not lie with politicians, says Heather Humphreys
NUI and Trinity graduates could storm some barricades if they register to vote – now
It’s estimated only a quarter of NUI graduates vote for the Seanad, but it’s not that simple
Leinster House to set up staff harassment helpline
Helpline to be established for those wanting to raise concerns on bullying or sexual harassment
Victims of parliamentary privilege ‘a part of life’, court hears
Former Rehab chief executive Angela Kerins appealing rejection of her claim for damages
Dáil passes Bill ending six–year–cut off rule on financial complaints
Sinn Féin Bill will ‘open the doors of justice to many individuals’, says Pearse Doherty
PAC engaged in ‘frolic of its own’ in dealings with Angela Kerins
Committee made statements and comments derogatory of ex-Rehab boss, counsel says
New faces but no change as count in Seanad election begins
Two referendums and 11 reports have failed to reduce democratic deficit
David Norris says gay cousins should be allowed to marry
Senator makes suggestion during the introduction of the Marriage Bill in the Seanad
Clerk of Dáil meets banking inquiry members over allegations
Peter Finnegan told committee senior counsel appointed to conduct investigation
Ireland may accept more migrants, says Taoiseach
Kenny says Irish have natural empathy with migrants and understanding of plight
Independents seek meeting over Dáil speaking time
Dispute brews as new restrictions mean TDs may not get to talk
Dáil and Seanad could be moved for Leinster House renovations
Office of Public Works says improvements must be carried out on buliding’s oldest parts
Niall Muldoon selected as new children’s ombudsman
Successor to Emily Logan is clinical psychologist and child protection expert
What will the new Central Bank mortgage regime mean to you?
Everything you need to know about the rules but were afraid to ask
Launch of dedicated television channel to cover Oireachtas proceedings
Broadcaster John Bowman recalls political resistance to the proposal in early RTÉ years
Banking inquiry may not have powers to investigate Cabinet meeting on night of bank guarantee
Act precludes Oireachtas committee from compelling evidence or asking questions about Cabinet discussions
Final arguments made in appeal against Callely decision
Seanad Committee appealing upholding of former senator’s challenge to expense findings
We should never be ashamed that our Dáil is a ‘talking shop’
We have come from civil war to democratic debate and should now know it’s good to talk
Ten reforms Enda Kenny should bring in now
The Dáil purports to do a 21st century job but shelters behind 19th century privileges
Ten reforms Enda Kenny should bring in now
The Dáil purports to do a 21st century job but shelters behind 19th century privileges
New referendum commission will have long lead-in time for poll on Seanad
High Court judge Elizabeth Dunne appointed chair of body which will prepare information campaign for autumn poll
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