President Higgins has no plans to attend Castro’s funeralMichael D Higgins faced criticism for his tribute to the Cuban leader over the weekendMon Nov 28 2016 - 19:15
Obama urged not to send representative to Castro funeralTed Cruz among Republican critics, referring to Cuban leader as ‘murderous tyrant’Sun Nov 27 2016 - 23:08
President Higgins rejects criticism of Fidel Castro tributeClaims that he neglected human rights concerns ‘unsustainable and unwarranted’, says spokesmanSun Nov 27 2016 - 17:39
Mental health service provision must be monitored, says MinisterHelen McEntee tells Seanad of increased awareness of wellbeing in societyThu Nov 24 2016 - 20:41
Public service pay cuts yield €1.4bn annually in savings, Dáil toldPascal Donohoe says demands for increases a matter of ‘affordability’Thu Nov 24 2016 - 20:15
Tánaiste launches sharp Dáil attack on Fianna FáilFrances Fitzgerald says dysfunctional housing market one of most ‘scarring’ FF legaciesThu Nov 24 2016 - 13:35
Bill on regional authority for Dublin to be debated in DáilGreen Party leader Eamon Ryan also proposes a directly elected mayor for the cityWed Nov 23 2016 - 22:02
Fresh line of inquiry into disappearance of Amy Fitzpatrick, Dáil toldTD Mick Barry speaks of family anguish over failure to find Irish teenagerWed Nov 23 2016 - 19:02
Cork suicide rate twice national average, says FF leaderMicheál Martin highlights death of 16 people in the county in past two weeksWed Nov 23 2016 - 18:30
Suicide rate in Cork is twice national average, Dáil toldMicheál Martin calls for more counselling services following increase in suicidesWed Nov 23 2016 - 14:27
Bill to introduce directly elected Dublin mayor progressesDamien English indicates support for move but says Fianna Fáil Bill lacks specificsTue Nov 22 2016 - 22:01
Kenny says Pence clarified what Trump said on immigrantsTaoiseach says it is ‘politics’ to deal with new US administrationTue Nov 22 2016 - 21:07
Shane Ross described as ‘mini dictator’ by Micheál MartinMinister’s remarks about judicial appointments unacceptable, says Fianna Fáil leaderTue Nov 22 2016 - 15:27
Kerry Association in Dublin seeks nominations for awardsFormer winners of Kerry Person of the Year include John B Keane and Dick SpringMon Nov 21 2016 - 16:19
Crisis pregnancies: Harris orders review of counselling rulesClaims of providing untruthful information on terminations can be given to Garda - MinisterThu Nov 17 2016 - 21:38
Limerick city should be part of Wild Atlantic Way, Senator saysFine Gael’s Maria Byrne calls on Fáilte Ireland to include the area in successful routeThu Nov 17 2016 - 18:54
Government needs to increase hospital bed capacity, says FFFianna Fáil health spokesman Billy Kelleher refers to consultant’s warning people will dieThu Nov 17 2016 - 13:21
Post offices could offer motor tax renewal services, Dáil toldMichael Ring says number of options considered for rural An Post networkWed Nov 16 2016 - 20:37
About €6bn spent on public transport since 2008, Seanad toldMinister stresses need for value for money as senators express fears for rural servicesWed Nov 16 2016 - 19:52
The Garda has three senior vacancies, Enda Kenny saysTaoiseach responds to FF claims that there are ‘significant’ vacancies across the forceWed Nov 16 2016 - 14:46
Forum to promote links as Seanad prepares for National Museum moveCathaoirleach Denis O’Donovan says Oireachtas has addressed museum’s needsTue Nov 15 2016 - 22:04
Taoiseach rejects call for public commission on future of Irish mediaSocial Democrats TD Catherine Murphy criticises INM’s expansionTue Nov 15 2016 - 21:57
Independent TDs to call for safeguarding of post officesGovernment is expected to accept requests for a new banking service run by An PostTue Nov 15 2016 - 01:00
High cost of insurance leading to fewer taxis, say driversTaxi drivers very surprised to hear their numbers have dropped by 40% since 2009Mon Nov 14 2016 - 20:02
Rising marked in ‘inclusive and sensitive way’, Dublin service toldDr Houston McKelvey delivers Remembrance sermon in St Patrick’s CathedralSun Nov 13 2016 - 18:58
First World War memorial unveiled in GlasnevinHeather Humphreys says French gift to Ireland a ‘very significant gesture’Sun Nov 13 2016 - 13:32
McCabe inquiry fails to request material from Garda whistleblowers, says TDClare Daly rebuked for claiming Garda Commissioner misled OireachtasThu Nov 10 2016 - 21:54
Seanad passes Bill providing collective pay bargaining for self-employedSenator Ged Nash says he expects Bill will be law next yearThu Nov 10 2016 - 20:17
Dáil agrees Ireland will take 200 children from Calais campAll-party motion expresses concern about 10,000 children missing in EuropeThu Nov 10 2016 - 17:08
Garda whistleblowers not contacted in McCabe inquiry, TD claimsClare Daly rebuked by Minister for saying Garda Commissioner misled OireachtasThu Nov 10 2016 - 14:19
Mixed reaction among Senators to Trump victoryLabour Senator Ivana Bacik calls for foreign policy debateThu Nov 10 2016 - 01:00
Taoiseach questioned over description of Trump as ‘racist’ in DáilEnda Kenny pledges to work with US president-elect in ‘a very constructive way’Wed Nov 09 2016 - 19:56
Sinn Féin TD pay move ‘nakedly populist’, says DonohoeSF’s David Cullinane says TDs getting rise of €100 a week but workers getting just €20Tue Nov 08 2016 - 21:36
At least 2,500 children will be homeless on Christmas Day, says Tommy BroughanIndependent TD calls for Government action on homelessnessTue Nov 08 2016 - 21:05
Schools closed over extra hour’s work, Kenny tells DáilOpposition criticises Government’s approach to secondary school teachers’ strikeTue Nov 08 2016 - 19:15
Teachers’ strike ‘does down’ Leaving Cert students, Kenny saysTaoiseach calls for end to dispute as Siptu chief calls for more money for public servantsTue Nov 08 2016 - 15:27
Mary Lou McDonald criticises Government over homelessnessSinn Féin deputy leader says vacant houses must be brought into use to tackle problemThu Nov 03 2016 - 21:37
Contingencies cannot replace 12,800 striking gardaí, Tánaiste saysFF claims Government has allowed an industrial dispute to become a national crisisThu Nov 03 2016 - 20:29
Prostitution a criminal enterprise selling human flesh, says Regina DohertyGovernment Chief Whip says no equality of power between parties involvedThu Nov 03 2016 - 18:06
Zappone asks Tusla to review capacity to help more childrenMinister’s call comes as Daíl debates course of action to take on youth stranded in CalaisThu Nov 03 2016 - 01:00
Kenny says gardaí to access industrial relations proceduresTaoiseach warns there will be ‘no winners’ if strike by gardaí goes aheadThu Nov 03 2016 - 01:00
No rail line closures ‘without public consultation’Shane Ross signals funding report imminent but FF accuses Minister of stalling on publicationWed Nov 02 2016 - 17:39
Kenny says he hopes gardaí will respect Labour Court decisionTalks involving GRA at Labour Court are adjourned until 8pmWed Nov 02 2016 - 16:35
Teachers’ strike: ASTI proposes ‘temporary’ deal to ease tensionGarda sergeants and inspectors to hold second day of action FridayThu Oct 27 2016 - 20:48
Fifteen-year wait for public service code of conduct, Seanad toldSet of ‘integrity principles’ for public officials to be drawn up, Minister of State saysThu Oct 27 2016 - 18:24
Danny Healy-Rae criticises use of electric carsIndependent TD also claims nuclear testing is responsible for damage to ozone layerThu Oct 27 2016 - 14:44
ASTI will get supervision pay if Croke Park hours worked, Bruton saysMinister to hold further talks with union, members of which are taking strike actionThu Oct 27 2016 - 13:42
Harbour transfer to local council imminent, Seanad hearsShane Ross says Dún Laoghaire harbour firm facing challenge of marine leisureThu Oct 27 2016 - 01:00
Clare Daly accuses judge of ‘irrational decision’Independent TD claims judge is creating ‘huge problems’ in justice administrationWed Oct 26 2016 - 22:40
New body to appoint judges on way ‘at earliest opportunity’Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald says law and procedures need comprehensive researchWed Oct 26 2016 - 21:22
