The Irish Times

Elderly residents seek new accommodation after three killings in Dublin block

Murder of Kwok Ping Cheng in his flat compounds already traumatic month for residents

Sat May 01 2021 - 06:00

Teenagers putting lives at risk by ignoring social distancing, Dublin mayor says

Coronavirus: Tom Brabazon issues warning as he asserts city faces ‘microbial enemies’

Fri Mar 20 2020 - 19:25

Miriam Lord: Lofty new chamber fails to inspire waffling Senators

Back in their expensively refurbished Upper House, the talk was still resolutely cheap

Tue Sept 24 2019 - 23:00

Emergency Brexit law passes Oireachtas with cross-party support

Coveney says: ‘We are as ready as we can be legislatively for March 29th’

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 07:24

School students lay out climate demands in Leinster House

Six demands outlined at informal meeting with more than 20 Senators and TDS

Thu Mar 07 2019 - 12:04

Miriam Lord: ‘Gendered language’ row reveals everyday sexism in Seanad

Male politicians react smugly as woman senator overreacts to routine sideswipe

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 01:59

‘Peculiar decision’ by TDs to oppose abortion vote disappoints Harris

Minister for Health dismayed so many TDs ‘voted to deny people having their say’ on issue

Thu Mar 22 2018 - 12:04

SF Senator Máire Devine urged to explain her Twitter activity

Sinn Féin chief Mary Lou McDonald acted ‘swiftly and decisively’, says Seanad leader

Wed Mar 21 2018 - 20:46

Sinn Féin will not seek resignation of suspended Senator Maire Devine

Taoiseach and murdered prison officer’s son call for her to step down

Wed Mar 21 2018 - 01:08

Varadkar: Devine offence comparable with McElduff Kingsmill insult

Taoiseach notes ‘inconsistency’ that ex-MP felt obliged to resign while Senator sidelined

Tue Mar 20 2018 - 15:16

Miriam Lord: ‘Leo is like Hyacinth Bucket on speed these days’

Taoiseach feeds the faithful, Dáil bingo on the way and Clare Daly keeps it real

Sat Oct 07 2017 - 01:00

Most mental health service users ‘do not know how to complain’

Mental Health Reform pilot study highlights ‘need for greater access to advocacy supports’

Tue Jul 25 2017 - 15:17

Seanad adjourned amid FF-SF row over Garda Commissioner

Diarmuid Wilson (FF) claims SF ‘colleagues’ in IRA removed gardaí by murdering them

Wed May 10 2017 - 17:09

Harris calls for greater effort to assist patients on trolleys

Senator says problems in secondary care will never be rectified until primary care is adequately resourced

Wed Jan 25 2017 - 18:38

Seanad tributes to TK Whitaker on his 100th birthday

Senators praise ‘architect of modern Ireland’ and former Seanad member

Thu Dec 08 2016 - 20:52

GAA accused of discriminating against Senators over All-Ireland

FG members claim the Seanad was not given the chance to buy final tickets

Wed Oct 12 2016 - 20:44

FG Senator claims SF opposes Seanad role in health committee

Sinn Féin indicates contentious issue a matter for Committee on Procedure and Privileges

Thu Oct 06 2016 - 20:08

Abortion assembly a ‘pointless exercise’ in democracy

Randomly picked panel no better than selecting from a football match, Seanad hears

Fri Jul 15 2016 - 19:42

New drugs Bill causes division in Seanad

Legislation part of attempt to tackle serious crime in inner-city Dublin

Fri Jun 24 2016 - 01:00

Fine Gael’s Paul Coghlan elected Seanad Leas Chathaoirleach

Fianna Fáil supports FG candidate in vote after SF and Labour nominees defeated

Wed Jun 15 2016 - 15:24

Former justice minister Michael McDowell wins Seanad seat

TCD student leader Lynn Ruane and Alice-Mary Higgins, daughter of President, elected

Wed Apr 27 2016 - 15:10

Former Fine Gael TD Jerry Buttimer elected to the Seanad

A ‘dogfight’ to ensue on Wednesday as counting begins on Industrial and Commercial panel

Wed Apr 27 2016 - 07:21

Nominations for Seanad vocational panels close

Sinn Féin to seek reform of the Upper House which will be elected next month

Tue Mar 22 2016 - 01:00

South Dublin groups set to share in €3.4m ‘windfall’

Projects to get unexpected distribution of South Dublin County Council budget surplus

Tue Nov 11 2014 - 01:00

Dublin South West is SF’s to lose despite left-wing competition

Constituency set to become the most left wing constituency in the country

Thu Oct 09 2014 - 13:30

Sinn Féin criticised for choosing male byelection candidate

Women’s Council ‘disappointed’ over selection of Cathal King in Dublin South West

Mon Sept 01 2014 - 16:30

Candidates of the left vie to take seat left vacant by election of Hayes to Europe

The battle for this four-seater is likely to be in late September or early October

Tue Aug 05 2014 - 01:01

Mother and her three young children forced to live in car

Sabrina McMahon (36), who has spent a week in a car in Tallaght, feels ‘like a hopeless parent’

Fri Apr 25 2014 - 09:03