Government planning for abortion referendum in May, says TánaisteSimon Coveney calls for respectful debate as issue will ‘divide households’Thu Dec 14 2017 - 17:42
Social media Bill could have ‘unintended consequences’ for democracyBill criminalising use of automated social media accounts to manipulate debates rejectedWed Dec 13 2017 - 21:43
Labour Senators and Trevor Ó Clochartaigh form technical groupGroup set up so Labour Party four and ex-SF member could keep Seanad speaking rightsWed Dec 13 2017 - 20:50
Invitation to Donald Trump to visit Ireland stands, Tánaiste saysSimon Coveney says that US president ‘will be facilitated’ if he chooses to come to StateWed Dec 13 2017 - 16:21
Department halts weekly Brexit reports following leakDocument relayed strong criticisms of the UK’s performance in Brexit negotiationsWed Dec 13 2017 - 14:52
‘Beds were available’ for all rough sleepers in Dublin on SundayVaradkar defends record after Adams claims 300 children homeless since he became TaoiseachTue Dec 12 2017 - 21:30
Varadkar clarifies ‘offensive’ remark on Northern IrelandTaoiseach under fire for saying ‘no government will ever again leave North behind’Tue Dec 12 2017 - 20:59
One-third of State residences in parks and public spaces are vacantSocial Democrat TD calls for the properties to be restored for holiday lets or long-term rentalMon Dec 11 2017 - 05:00
Luas Cross City service expects 10m extra passenger trips a yearLeo Varadkar a ‘big fan of light rail. Once built it requires no subvention whatsoever’Sat Dec 09 2017 - 17:13
Minister failed to ‘rural proof’ drink-driving Bill, Dáil hearsMove to ban anyone caught above limit has made people scared ‘even to drive to Mass’Fri Dec 08 2017 - 18:01
IDA accused of misconduct in dispute with diaspora jobs contractorNo sign of review of ConnectIreland initiative nearly nine months after promised, says FFThu Dec 07 2017 - 21:43
Michael Healy-Rae presses Murphy for date for planning guidelinesIndependent TD chides Minister for Housing for difficulty in getting ‘straight answer’Thu Dec 07 2017 - 21:13
Murphy says ‘very difficult phone call to take’ when rough sleeper diesBríd Smith ‘ashamed’ of Ireland with the deaths of eight homeless people since AugustThu Dec 07 2017 - 20:52
Dáil approves Ireland joining EU’s Pesco military frameworkConstitutional challenge may be taken against Government planThu Dec 07 2017 - 17:20
Bruton accused of ‘standing idly by’ as school pitches soldMinister says he cannot intervene in Christian Brothers sale of land at Clonkeen CollegeWed Dec 06 2017 - 20:55
Creating a ‘bespoke’ CIA or MI6 for Ireland could cause complicationsTaoiseach warns national security could be compromised for years in setting up agencyWed Dec 06 2017 - 19:45
Varadkar believes Ireland should join new EU military structureOpposition TDs say further debate is required on whether State should sign up to PescoWed Dec 06 2017 - 13:31
Former taoiseach Enda Kenny corrects Dáil record after 13 yearsStatement untrue that murdered Irish aid worker Margaret Hassan converted to IslamTue Dec 05 2017 - 21:45
‘Amhrán na bhFiann’ deserves legal protection, Seanad toldAuthor’s grandson says anthem due respect, dignity and protectionTue Dec 05 2017 - 20:55
Dáil hears claims Ireland ‘selling out’ neutrality for EU support on BrexitOpposition TDs say no rush to sign deal and time is needed for debateTue Dec 05 2017 - 19:08
Taoiseach: Brexit ball is in London courtLeo Varadkar acknowledges relations between Ireland UK ‘strained’ in the last year or twoTue Dec 05 2017 - 15:43
2,500 young people waiting for mental health services‘You can’t put someone on a waiting list when they’re in crisis,’ says TDFri Dec 01 2017 - 17:10
New Bill proposes 90-night limit on short-term rentalsMeasure targets landlords using letting services such as Airbnb at professional levelFri Dec 01 2017 - 15:28
Dart stations near disability centres ‘will always be staffed’Total of 34 railway stations currently unmanned as part of ongoing reviewThu Nov 30 2017 - 21:19
Brexit: Coveney says EU will ‘not abandon’ Ireland during talksTánaiste tells the Dáil Brexit will see a permanent change in relationship with BritainThu Nov 30 2017 - 16:04
Taoiseach questions reported 30% cut to funds for some roads‘I can’t understand cut of that nature’ when budget increase for every year to 2021Wed Nov 29 2017 - 20:08
Foreign Affairs investigates leak of sensitive Brexit documentsCoveney says culprit is from another department as Micheál Martin applies pressureWed Nov 29 2017 - 19:54
Howlin questions use of zero-hours contracts in Leinster HouseIf-and-when employment contracts can work in on-call and agency situations - TaoiseachWed Nov 29 2017 - 16:05
Between 40 and 50 homeless people die every year in IrelandLeo Varadkar ‘deeply saddened’ by deaths of two homeless men in DublinWed Nov 29 2017 - 15:13
Lone parents will not have to contact their abusers - DohertyWomen seeking lone parent’s allowance no longer have to provide evidence of seeking maintenanceWed Nov 29 2017 - 13:38
Girl (7) granted licence for use of medicinal cannabisVera Twomey walked from Cork to Leinster House to highlight daughter’s struggleWed Nov 29 2017 - 09:46
‘Are you seriously spending your time on this stuff?’ - Varadkar quizzed on spin unitTaoiseach is warned against using Government funds for ‘full-blooded’ political campaignsWed Nov 29 2017 - 09:14
Varadkar says Fitzgerald could not get a fair hearingTaoiseach says ‘a calm reading of evidence will show the tánaiste acted appropriately’Tue Nov 28 2017 - 14:53
President ‘will be a hero’ if he refuses to dissolve DáilMichael D Higgins will resolve controversy if party leaders fail to, says Fine Gael veteranMon Nov 27 2017 - 01:00
Fine Gael holds selection conventions in preparation for electionParties race to complete candidate selection as prospect of Christmas poll looms largeSun Nov 26 2017 - 23:33
Abortion referendum set for delay if election held before ChristmasSocial-welfare increases and public-service pension restoration also hitFri Nov 24 2017 - 19:19
Mary Lou McDonald tells Tánaiste ‘time for you to go’Fitzgerald gives impassioned defence of her role as minister in heated Dáil exchangesThu Nov 23 2017 - 17:05
Notice period of 24 hours for disabled to take trains ‘unacceptable’Shane Ross says plans in place for Irish Rail pilot project to reduce notice to four hoursThu Nov 23 2017 - 09:58
Ceann Comhairle criticises midnight Dáil sittingSome decisions made in the early hours of the morning have ‘not exactly been sterling’Thu Nov 23 2017 - 09:57
Tánaiste: ‘inappropriate, improper, illegal’ for her to act on emailIndependent Senator condemns politicians for looking for ‘heads on a plate’Wed Nov 22 2017 - 20:59
TD criticises remarks by colleague about Rugby World Cup bidShane Cassells questions Minister for Sport about lobbying of Wales and ScotlandWed Nov 22 2017 - 20:55
Make hospital consultants clock in to work, says TaoiseachVaradkar says non-compliance with HSE contracts is ‘deeply offensive and must stop’Wed Nov 22 2017 - 20:09
Sinn Féin to give Tánaiste last chance to answer questionsFrances Fitzgerald gives Seanad staunch defence of actions over Garda whistleblower controversyWed Nov 22 2017 - 19:53
Taoiseach has ‘confidence’ in Tánaiste but criticises Department of JusticeVaradkar ‘happy to correct the record’ on timeline of knowledge of legal strategyWed Nov 22 2017 - 16:01
TV licence fee could be linked to electricity bills, Minister saysGovernment focus on targeting evasion which is twice the UK rateWed Nov 22 2017 - 07:35
Nobody in Department of Justice team remembered email, Tánaiste saysFrances Fitzgerald insists she has always worked to protect whistleblowersWed Nov 22 2017 - 05:30
Deadline for investigation into Siteserv sale extended until end of 2018Cregan commission request for doubling of legal fees refused as cost could rise to €25mTue Nov 21 2017 - 20:32
Varadkar expects action ‘within weeks’ on Apple fundsTaoiseach told tech giant that contested back taxes must be in escrow account ‘without further delay’Tue Nov 21 2017 - 19:33
Taoiseach concerned at ‘any diminution’ of RTÉ orchestrasVaradkar to raise issue with Minister for Culture amid fears of mergerTue Nov 21 2017 - 19:05
Taoiseach will call British Irish Governmental Conference if no deal on NorthVaradkar: Irish Government cannot accept a return to pre- Belfast Agreement ’direct rule’Tue Nov 21 2017 - 17:46
