The Irish Times

Sonia O’Sullivan awarded honorary doctorate at DCU

‘The enormity of the individual ambition became inextricably intertwined with that of the nation’

Tue Sept 12 2017 - 16:27

Parties agree minority government could not control new Seanad

Seanad can hold up legislation for 90 days

Mon Mar 21 2016 - 01:00

Taoiseach gets ‘belt of crozier’ over online parish records

Archbishop wrote letter over National Library’s publication of details free online

Mon Nov 09 2015 - 01:00

Action not words needed to save Irish, say native speakers

Gaeltacht Parents group says research paints dismal picture of native language’s future

Wed Oct 21 2015 - 01:00

Cloiseann Coiste Oireachtais go bhfuil an Ghaeilge sna Gaeltachtaí i mbaol mar theanga dhúchasach

‘Níl a thuilleadh cainte ag teastáil. Tá an taighde déanta,’ a duirt sí

Tue Oct 20 2015 - 18:28

Fleadh Cheoil: ‘biggest Irish trad music festival’ launched

Sligo event a magnet for ‘larger Irish family’ and those with no Irish links, says President

Sun Aug 09 2015 - 20:22

Hanafin denies saying Fianna Fáil stands for nothing

Former minister says comments in leaked minutes misrepresented what she had said

Wed Apr 22 2015 - 13:20

Protests against councillors is going to be a ‘trend’, Fianna Fáil claims

Verbal abuse not pleasant ‘but it’s not the bloody third World War’: David Norris

Wed Feb 11 2015 - 01:00

Miriam Lord: A window of wanton consensus on wording

‘It’s strange when almost every politician is in favour of something’

Thu Jan 22 2015 - 05:30

Seanad debate on water charges Bill to resume on Monday

Opposition Senators accused of filibustering during 16 hours of debate

Sat Dec 20 2014 - 14:48

Tourism picture ‘positive’, Donohoe tells Seanad

Hotel costs criticised by some Senators

Thu Nov 27 2014 - 01:00

Ó Murchú warns against politically divisive debate on 1916 commemoration

Senators call for publication of centenary ceremony details

Thu Oct 16 2014 - 01:00

Criticism of direct provision system for asylum seekers continues to grow

Confidential document warns improving the Irish system increases the risk of asylum seekers from the UK moving to the State for better conditions

Sat Sept 20 2014 - 01:00

Fianna Fáil keeps eye on Senators’ electoral intentions

TDs to decide over the summer if they are going to contest the next general election

Mon Jul 21 2014 - 01:00

Thousands protest against against plan to change Leader schemes

Crowd urged not to ‘allow Phil Hogan to tear the heart out of our communities’

Wed Jul 09 2014 - 20:39

Seanad sketch: Match-fixing scandal ruins the ‘Beautiful Game’

Fine Gael and Labour leaders show they are quite prepared to win ugly if need be

Fri Jun 13 2014 - 13:00

Seanad leader contradicts Tánaiste’s claim of parliamentary ‘stroke’ by Opposition

Maurice Cummins says selection of two non-Government Senators a ‘democratic decision’

Fri Jun 13 2014 - 01:00

Seanad agrees unanimously to invite Pope Francis to address the Upper House

Norris says pontiff would ‘give us all a lift at this time in our history’

Thu Feb 20 2014 - 01:00

Broadcasting and Defamation Acts need ‘freedom of expression’ audit, Seanad told

Laws and resources needed to make schools homophobia-free zones, says Zappone

Wed Feb 19 2014 - 10:34

Irish emigrant treated as ‘foreigner’ on returning home to attend college

Seanad urged to consider involvement of diaspora in Irish elections

Fri Oct 18 2013 - 01:00

Outside, the living dead . . . Inside, the dead bored

Fine Gael, Labour, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin were making a joint appearance. Of sorts. They favour a Yes vote. On the other referendum

Wed Oct 02 2013 - 01:01

Senators demand Minister of State explain ‘bribe’ claim

FG Senators distance themselves from party press statement critical of Independent colleagues

Tue Oct 01 2013 - 22:15

FF Senators question banking inquiry

Mooney asks if inquiry will be a ’political witch hunt’

Fri Sept 20 2013 - 01:01

Seanad likely to be recalled to discuss law on organ donation

Fianna Fáil senator Mark Daly secures signatures from one third of Senators

Tue Aug 06 2013 - 15:45

How the Seanad voted

Senators vote 33 to 25 in favour of referendum

Tue Jul 23 2013 - 17:21

Seanad votes to hold referendum on its abolition

Fine Gael tweets October 4th vote date but later says this was based on news report

Tue Jul 23 2013 - 15:19

FG Senator claims anti-abortion campaign trying to trade votes

FF Senator hits out at bullying tactics by anti-Bill campaigners

Tue Jul 16 2013 - 01:00

Abortion legislation about protecting mother’s life - Reilly

Minister for Health opens debate on Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill in Seanad

Mon Jul 15 2013 - 19:22

Seanad abolition referendum as a ‘cynical political exercise’

Bradford claims Taoiseach’s proposal is a ‘political exercise to win Dáil seats’

Thu Jul 04 2013 - 01:00

Call for Traveller housing powers to be taken from local councils

Issue must be dealt with at national level because of ‘racism’, committee hears

Tue May 14 2013 - 18:16