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Medical professionals suggested teens have baby to ‘sort your endometriosis’, Dáil hears

Medical professionals suggested teens have baby to ‘sort your endometriosis’, Dáil hears

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill urges doctors not to make such recommendations in future

Thu Nov 20 2025 - 20:25
Right to flexible working needed to resolve three-hour commutes on ‘car park motorways’

Right to flexible working needed to resolve three-hour commutes on ‘car park motorways’

Dáil also hears call for emergency response unit on M7 to handle minor incidents and prevent ‘standstill’ rush-hour traffic

Thu Nov 20 2025 - 17:48
Paschal Donohoe uses final Dáil speech to appeal for continued support for libraries

Paschal Donohoe uses final Dáil speech to appeal for continued support for libraries

Tánaiste says he never thought he would see the day when former finance minister would ‘ask me to spend more money’

Thu Nov 20 2025 - 15:03
‘Great frustration’ only 19 children treated abroad for spinal surgeries, Dáil hears

‘Great frustration’ only 19 children treated abroad for spinal surgeries, Dáil hears

Minister for Health says over €16m is available in funding for international treatment in EU and US

Wed Nov 19 2025 - 20:05
Taoiseach criticises Dublin local authorities over lack of sporting facilities

Taoiseach criticises Dublin local authorities over lack of sporting facilities

Gary Gannon highlights lack of amenities in north inner-city despite number of top-level athletes from area

Wed Nov 19 2025 - 16:17
Occupied Territories Bill: Three EU countries have passed Bills sanctioning Israel, Dáil told

Occupied Territories Bill: Three EU countries have passed Bills sanctioning Israel, Dáil told

Labour TD asks why Government is ‘dancing to tune’ of 5% of US Congress when no multinational says it is pulling out of Ireland

Wed Nov 19 2025 - 13:01
Mistreated horses being stabled in vacant Limerick properties, says TD

Mistreated horses being stabled in vacant Limerick properties, says TD

‘Why must those who live in working-class communities ... endure what would not be tolerated’ elsewhere?’ asks Maurice Quinlivan

Tue Nov 18 2025 - 06:00
Laughing gas worth €8.6m seized by Revenue since 2020 as recreational use rises

Laughing gas worth €8.6m seized by Revenue since 2020 as recreational use rises

Youth workers told Department of Health that children as young as 10 are experimenting with nitrous oxide

Tue Nov 18 2025 - 06:00
Tourism strategy will aim to turn Ireland into a ‘foodie’ holiday destination

Tourism strategy will aim to turn Ireland into a ‘foodie’ holiday destination

Tourism added Minister for Enterprise’s portfolio, with key plans to benefit 46,000 small and medium enterprises

Mon Nov 17 2025 - 10:00
‘Veil of deep sadness’: Five people killed in Co Louth crash named

‘Veil of deep sadness’: Five people killed in Co Louth crash named

Crash happened on L3168 in Gibstown in Dundalk shortly after 9pm on Saturday

Sun Nov 16 2025 - 20:33
New housing plan was written for ‘big developers’, Opposition says

New housing plan was written for ‘big developers’, Opposition says

Workers and families ‘have once again been ignored’, says Sinn Féin’s Ó Broin, with all parties critical of decision to abolish annual targets

Thu Nov 13 2025 - 17:03
Man living in Ireland for 19 years to be deported in ‘absolutely cruel’ case, TD tells Dáil

Man living in Ireland for 19 years to be deported in ‘absolutely cruel’ case, TD tells Dáil

People Before Profit leader Richard Boyd Barrett says Government bowing to groups ‘screaming for mass deportations’

Thu Nov 13 2025 - 16:27
Long-awaited housing plan to be unveiled against backdrop of fall in new commencements

Long-awaited housing plan to be unveiled against backdrop of fall in new commencements

Plans for additional €400m support from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund for developers

Thu Nov 13 2025 - 06:00
Statutory public inquiry into spinal care to be recommended by Ministers

Statutory public inquiry into spinal care to be recommended by Ministers

Minister for Health ‘had no knowledge of Harvey Morrison Sherratt whistleblower report’, Dáil hears

Wed Nov 12 2025 - 21:47
Who attended President Connolly’s inauguration and who didn’t? From family to campaign rivals

Who attended President Connolly’s inauguration and who didn’t? From family to campaign rivals

Former taoiseach Enda Kenny abroad, presidential candidate Heather Humphreys on holidays

Tue Nov 11 2025 - 19:44
Courts still allowing drivers to avoid penalty points

Courts still allowing drivers to avoid penalty points

Road-safety campaign group says use of court poor box ‘trivialises what are serious offences’

Tue Nov 11 2025 - 06:00
TDs back Bill to appoint 21 additional judges

TDs back Bill to appoint 21 additional judges

Figures show recruitment of 24 extra members of judiciary by previous government brought significant rise in court sittings

Thu Nov 06 2025 - 20:47
Dublin Zoo strongly rejects TD’s claims of animal mistreatment, sexual harassment of staff

Dublin Zoo strongly rejects TD’s claims of animal mistreatment, sexual harassment of staff

Paul Murphy puts forward Bill for emergency inspection of attraction and demands tougher oversight

Thu Nov 06 2025 - 20:02
Dáil cost of living clash as Doherty claims Government has ‘magic money tree’ for ‘big boys’

Dáil cost of living clash as Doherty claims Government has ‘magic money tree’ for ‘big boys’

Tánaiste Simon Harris accused SF finance spokesman of using his ‘single transferrable speech’

Thu Nov 06 2025 - 16:39
Immigration debate: Dáil hears ‘Ireland of the welcomes’ in danger of being lost forever

Immigration debate: Dáil hears ‘Ireland of the welcomes’ in danger of being lost forever

Sinn Féin accuses Government of making a ‘mess of system that continues to operate in crisis mode’

Wed Nov 05 2025 - 20:25
Richard Boyd Barrett appeals for more oncology machines that have ‘given me my life back’

Richard Boyd Barrett appeals for more oncology machines that have ‘given me my life back’

In first Dáil contribution since successful cancer treatment, TD says €23m is outsourced to private sector each year

Wed Nov 05 2025 - 16:37
Learner drivers will have to sit test after four years to renew permit

Learner drivers will have to sit test after four years to renew permit

Some 38,000 learner drivers have never taken a driving test, Minister of State Neale Richmond told the Dáil

Wed Nov 05 2025 - 12:14
Jack Chambers rejects Sinn Féin claim he should have declared Fianna Fáil hired Ivan Yates

Jack Chambers rejects Sinn Féin claim he should have declared Fianna Fáil hired Ivan Yates

Minister says matter for broadcaster to declare conflict of interest, not for him as party’s director of elections

Tue Nov 04 2025 - 21:02
Call in Dáil for immediate byelection to fill Catherine Connolly’s Galway West seat

Call in Dáil for immediate byelection to fill Catherine Connolly’s Galway West seat

Deputies pay tribute after she became first sitting woman TD to win presidential election

Tue Nov 04 2025 - 19:31
Simon Harris calls for ‘rational, calm, informed debate’ on immigration

Simon Harris calls for ‘rational, calm, informed debate’ on immigration

Tánaiste stands by comments that number of migrants coming into Ireland is ‘too high’

Tue Nov 04 2025 - 17:45
‘Discussion’ needed on bereavement leave as funerals take longer now, TD says

‘Discussion’ needed on bereavement leave as funerals take longer now, TD says

Louise O’Reilly was ‘very lucky’ but others forced back to work sometimes a day after a parent’s funeral

Mon Oct 27 2025 - 06:00
When is Catherine Connolly inaugurated? Here’s what happens after presidential election

When is Catherine Connolly inaugurated? Here’s what happens after presidential election

Inauguration ceremony for 10th president of Ireland to be held on November 11th

Sun Oct 26 2025 - 17:00
Presidential election: Which constituencies had the highest - and lowest - turnout?

Presidential election: Which constituencies had the highest - and lowest - turnout?

Heather Humphreys’ home constituency Cavan-Monaghan had highest turnout while Donegal had lowest

Sun Oct 26 2025 - 16:23
Guide to count day: Six things to watch when presidential election ballot boxes are opened

Guide to count day: Six things to watch when presidential election ballot boxes are opened

It could be all over by breakfast time if the polls are proven accurate

Fri Oct 24 2025 - 16:00
Presidential election: Turnout ‘hopes’, spoiled votes and polling station open times

Presidential election: Turnout ‘hopes’, spoiled votes and polling station open times

Re-election of Michael D Higgins saw 44% cast ballots

Fri Oct 24 2025 - 06:00
Certain developers ‘getting almost €1m a day in tax cuts since Budget’, Dáil hears

Certain developers ‘getting almost €1m a day in tax cuts since Budget’, Dáil hears

Big builders, landlords and investors treated better than workers by Paschal Donohoe, says Sinn Féin

Thu Oct 23 2025 - 14:49
Three gardaí injured and 23 people arrested in second night of Citywest public disorder

Three gardaí injured and 23 people arrested in second night of Citywest public disorder

More than 500 people took part in disturbances during which one garda was hit in head with bottle

Wed Oct 22 2025 - 23:56
Ireland in deepening row with Norway over proposed fishing quotas in EU waters

Ireland in deepening row with Norway over proposed fishing quotas in EU waters

Minister seeks vote against access to blue whiting fishing for country that ‘robbed us of our breakfast, lunch, tea’

Wed Oct 22 2025 - 16:13
‘Urgent’ review ordered into case of girl in State care allegedly sexually assaulted in Saggart

‘Urgent’ review ordered into case of girl in State care allegedly sexually assaulted in Saggart

Minister for Children describes it as a ‘very, very worrying case’

Tue Oct 21 2025 - 19:32
Bravery award given to garda involved in serious crime should be revoked, Dáil hears

Bravery award given to garda involved in serious crime should be revoked, Dáil hears

Taoiseach agrees with Ruth Coppinger ‘there are questions to answer’ over Scott Medal given to former detective

Tue Oct 21 2025 - 19:25
What did Catherine Connolly actually say about the banks?

What did Catherine Connolly actually say about the banks?

Fine Gael has accused her of ‘hypocrisy’ for representing the lenders while a barrister

Mon Oct 20 2025 - 19:01
Drivers will now face fines for hard-to-read licence plates

Drivers will now face fines for hard-to-read licence plates

ICT upgrade allows fines for interfering with ‘automatic number plate recognition and speed camera vans’

Mon Oct 20 2025 - 06:00
Humphreys makes plea to Fianna Fáil supporters to ‘lend’ votes for presidential election

Humphreys makes plea to Fianna Fáil supporters to ‘lend’ votes for presidential election

Connolly says no one in FG has distanced themselves from Ivan Yates’ comments to ‘smear’ independent candidate

Fri Oct 17 2025 - 19:52
Humphreys accuses ‘far left’ of suing for ‘speaking out’ as Murphy takes defamation action

Humphreys accuses ‘far left’ of suing for ‘speaking out’ as Murphy takes defamation action

Fine Gael candidate said case does not undermine her claim she could speak diplomatically as president

Thu Oct 16 2025 - 20:47
Gardaí not allowed use drones to track scrambler bikes ‘terrorising communities’

Gardaí not allowed use drones to track scrambler bikes ‘terrorising communities’

‘Bizarre’ that food and coffee can be delivered by drone in places, but gardaí cannot use them, TD says

Thu Oct 16 2025 - 19:19
Ireland must work with UK, EU and US to combat threats from Russia, says Taoiseach

Ireland must work with UK, EU and US to combat threats from Russia, says Taoiseach

Martin warns Seanad that Moscow has become more aggressive beyond Ukraine and showed no interest in peace

Thu Oct 16 2025 - 16:16
Aontú will think ‘long and hard’ on further no-confidence motion against Harris, says Tóibín

Aontú will think ‘long and hard’ on further no-confidence motion against Harris, says Tóibín

Peadar Tóibín proposed move over Tánaiste’s ‘failed promise’ in 2017 that no child would wait more than four months for scoliosis surgery

Wed Oct 15 2025 - 22:14
No decision made on including services in Occupied Territories Bill, says Taoiseach

No decision made on including services in Occupied Territories Bill, says Taoiseach

Goods can be traced through supply chains, but services are different matter entirely, Dáil hears

Wed Oct 15 2025 - 22:10
Energy companies will factor in subsidies to ‘gouge’ customers, Taoiseach says

Energy companies will factor in subsidies to ‘gouge’ customers, Taoiseach says

Micheál Martin says ongoing energy credits for households would be used by providers

Tue Oct 14 2025 - 21:58
Oireachtas TV broadcaster not seeking to extend contract worth estimated €7m

Oireachtas TV broadcaster not seeking to extend contract worth estimated €7m

Renewed calls for service to be brought in-house after worker complaints over terms and conditions

Mon Oct 13 2025 - 17:34
Councillor critical of failure to take drink-spiking seriously

Councillor critical of failure to take drink-spiking seriously

Politician rails against reaction of gardaí and hospital staff after family member’s experience

Mon Oct 13 2025 - 06:00
Leo Varadkar defends tax exemption for memoir Speaking My Mind

Leo Varadkar defends tax exemption for memoir Speaking My Mind

Tax laws should apply to former politicians as they do for ‘any private citizen’, says former taoiseach

Sat Oct 11 2025 - 06:00
Government’s VAT cut for developers ‘torn apart’ by Parliamentary Budget Office, TD claims

Government’s VAT cut for developers ‘torn apart’ by Parliamentary Budget Office, TD claims

Rory Hearne alleges measure to cost ‘billions’, but Tánaiste insists total package is ‘millions’

Thu Oct 09 2025 - 18:13
Halloween fireworks starting in summer, Dáil hears amid calls for tougher penalties

Halloween fireworks starting in summer, Dáil hears amid calls for tougher penalties

Garda’s Operation Tombola has carried out 1,218 seizures of fireworks over last decade

Thu Oct 09 2025 - 18:11
Coalition to ‘blow’ €250m on apartments being built, says Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin

Coalition to ‘blow’ €250m on apartments being built, says Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin

Party housing spokesman rails against budget VAT reduction on accommodation units under construction

Wed Oct 08 2025 - 16:40
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