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Minister rejects Fianna Fáil demand for review of broadband plan

Minister rejects Fianna Fáil demand for review of broadband plan

Naughten says he will not allow process to continue a minute longer than necessary

Tue Feb 06 2018 - 21:28
Taoiseach rules out further railway line closures in Dáil

Taoiseach rules out further railway line closures in Dáil

Fianna Fáil leader challenges Government’s record on rural development

Tue Feb 06 2018 - 15:27
Taoiseach announces Oireachtas committee to consider Seanad reform

Taoiseach announces Oireachtas committee to consider Seanad reform

Leo Varadkar says House has not fulfilled role as revising chamber or independent voice

Thu Feb 01 2018 - 18:35
Rural broadband deal will be done by September, says Tánaiste

Rural broadband deal will be done by September, says Tánaiste

Heated Dáil exchanges follow withdrawal of Eir from procurement process

Thu Feb 01 2018 - 17:00
Seanad role in vote on any abortion legislation emphasised

Seanad role in vote on any abortion legislation emphasised

Independent Senator David Norris claims 12-week provision ‘foolish’

Thu Feb 01 2018 - 00:10
Seven year prison sentence for internet harassment in Dáil Labour Bill

Seven year prison sentence for internet harassment in Dáil Labour Bill

Justice minister said Bill was ‘timely and appropriate’ but needs amending

Wed Jan 31 2018 - 23:56
Transport to be part of Government’s 10-year investment plan - Taoiseach

Transport to be part of Government’s 10-year investment plan - Taoiseach

Lack of capacity in public transport raised in Dáil by TD who said traffic chaos exacerbated by cross-city Luas in Dublin

Wed Jan 31 2018 - 18:43
Schools to be finished in ‘timely’ manner following Carillion collapse

Schools to be finished in ‘timely’ manner following Carillion collapse

Minister acknowledges ‘understandable concern’ among school communities

Tue Jan 30 2018 - 21:54
Government opposes Bill to ban goods from illegal Israeli settlements

Government opposes Bill to ban goods from illegal Israeli settlements

Settlements in Palestinian territories unjust, Simon Coveney tells Seanad

Tue Jan 30 2018 - 21:42
People in deprived areas more likely to die earlier, says GP

People in deprived areas more likely to die earlier, says GP

Social Democrats conference hears about ‘caring’ society and ‘careless’ Government

Mon Jan 29 2018 - 01:00
FG Minister of State to vote against repealing abortion Amendment

FG Minister of State to vote against repealing abortion Amendment

Patrick O’Donovan declares position in advance of referendum Cabinet meeting

Mon Jan 29 2018 - 01:00
Social Democrats call for investment in services over tax cuts

Social Democrats call for investment in services over tax cuts

Catherine Murphy and Róisín Shortall urge rise in public spending at party conference

Sun Jan 28 2018 - 15:32
Over 60% of lone parents live in deprivation, SD conference told

Over 60% of lone parents live in deprivation, SD conference told

Social Democrats event also hears that the party should aim to be in government

Sat Jan 27 2018 - 22:10
Divisive abortion issue a national torture, says Fianna Fáil TD

Divisive abortion issue a national torture, says Fianna Fáil TD

Cowen: Decision to support termination up to 12 weeks ‘agonising and difficult’

Thu Jan 25 2018 - 19:39
Mandatory reporting of abuse ‘not derailing child services’

Mandatory reporting of abuse ‘not derailing child services’

Zappone tells Seanad over 1,100 reports received – but no evidence of ‘anticipated spike’

Thu Jan 25 2018 - 18:40
Do not exploit those with Down Syndrome in abortion debate - Minister

Do not exploit those with Down Syndrome in abortion debate - Minister

People with condition ‘listen to radio, watch TD and read media’ so respect is crucial

Thu Jan 25 2018 - 01:00
FG Senator welcomes examination of Kerry babies tribunal report

FG Senator welcomes examination of Kerry babies tribunal report

Joanne Hayes wrongly charged with the murder of ‘Baby John’, says Paul Coghlan

Wed Jan 24 2018 - 20:30
Martin calls Bruton ‘lethargic and inept’ over teacher shortage

Martin calls Bruton ‘lethargic and inept’ over teacher shortage

Varakdar urges FF leader not to be ‘partisan’ in statements made and questions asked

Wed Jan 24 2018 - 13:03
Dáil abortion debate ends abruptly as Government TDs absent when quorum called

Dáil abortion debate ends abruptly as Government TDs absent when quorum called

McGrath condemns lack of attendance as disgraceful in debate called for 10pm

Tue Jan 23 2018 - 23:51
Open dedicated office for NI Irish passports, urges Senator

Open dedicated office for NI Irish passports, urges Senator

SF Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile urges Government to ‘put its money where its mouth is’

Tue Jan 23 2018 - 21:27
No extra money without reform, Taoiseach warns HSE

No extra money without reform, Taoiseach warns HSE

Health service unique in estimating it needs €1.5bn extra a year to do nothing – Varadkar

Tue Jan 23 2018 - 14:53
Abortion debate: Ireland’s most Catholic times were its ‘least Christian’

Abortion debate: Ireland’s most Catholic times were its ‘least Christian’

Minister of State opposes ‘purposeful destruction’ of a viable pregnancy

Thu Jan 18 2018 - 21:04
Colm ‘Gooch’ Cooper named Kerry Person of the Year

Colm ‘Gooch’ Cooper named Kerry Person of the Year

Former Gaelic footballer receives annual award from Kerry Association in Dublin

Thu Jan 18 2018 - 20:15
Baby in womb ‘weakest’ member of society, says Senator Paul Coghlan

Baby in womb ‘weakest’ member of society, says Senator Paul Coghlan

Colleague Gabrielle McFadden highlights exodus of 165,000 women for abortion

Wed Jan 17 2018 - 21:10
State’s lack of empathy for Joanne Hayes ‘shameful,’ says Martin

State’s lack of empathy for Joanne Hayes ‘shameful,’ says Martin

Tánaiste says Government will try to make ‘quick’ decision on compensation

Wed Jan 17 2018 - 19:36
Repeat of Kerry babies case unlikely in modern Ireland

Repeat of Kerry babies case unlikely in modern Ireland

Attitudes to gardaí and role of women have changed dramatically since nadir of 1980s

Tue Jan 16 2018 - 17:22
Majority Fine Gael view on abortion referendum expected

Majority Fine Gael view on abortion referendum expected

Taoiseach likely to back repeal of amendment at special parliamentary party meeting

Mon Jan 15 2018 - 01:00
FF and FG ‘increasingly nervous’ about presidential election

FF and FG ‘increasingly nervous’ about presidential election

Possible general election and cost may mean the parties will not field candidates

Sun Jan 14 2018 - 20:36
Kingsmill survivor believes Sinn Féin MP’s insult was ‘deliberate’

Kingsmill survivor believes Sinn Féin MP’s insult was ‘deliberate’

Alan Black, who saw 10 colleagues killed by the IRA, says Barry McElduff was ‘dancing on their graves’

Sun Jan 14 2018 - 12:12
‘Boxer’ Moran: I was maddened and embarrassed by my colleagues’ North Korea plan

‘Boxer’ Moran: I was maddened and embarrassed by my colleagues’ North Korea plan

Minister of State says any tensions within Independent Alliance in the past

Sat Dec 30 2017 - 17:30
Pope Francis is Ireland’s favourite world leader

Pope Francis is Ireland’s favourite world leader

Theresa May and Donald Trump rate poorly among Irish people, according to new poll

Fri Dec 29 2017 - 01:00
Number of Irish citizens dying abroad rises by 21% in 2017

Number of Irish citizens dying abroad rises by 21% in 2017

More than 2,500 Irish needed help, some caught up in terrorist attacks and natural disasters

Wed Dec 27 2017 - 19:15
Delayed hospital discharges preventing progress on trolley crisis – FF

Delayed hospital discharges preventing progress on trolley crisis – FF

Party health spokesman Billy Kelleher says total for first nine months was 142,472

Wed Dec 27 2017 - 17:08
Two rural TDs plan political lobby group with anti-abortion stance

Two rural TDs plan political lobby group with anti-abortion stance

Mattie McGrath and Michael Collins set to promote anti-abortion message

Wed Dec 27 2017 - 01:00
Loneliness epidemic in Ireland, says GP and Fianna Fáil Senator

Loneliness epidemic in Ireland, says GP and Fianna Fáil Senator

Dr Keith Swanick calls on Government to set up loneliness task force

Thu Dec 21 2017 - 14:52
President praises work of Dublin Central Mission

President praises work of Dublin Central Mission

Higgins says many people have experienced the mission’s ‘warm embrace’

Tue Dec 19 2017 - 20:20
New offence of forced marriage to be introduced by Minister

New offence of forced marriage to be introduced by Minister

Charlie Flanagan says law allowing those under 18 years marry will be repealed

Fri Dec 15 2017 - 18:34
Sign language for the deaf to be granted State recognition

Sign language for the deaf to be granted State recognition

Legislation initiated in the Seanad by Fianna Fáil Senator Mark Daly

Thu Dec 14 2017 - 20:23
Lynn Ruane says she has lost 42 friends from homelessness, addiction and suicide

Lynn Ruane says she has lost 42 friends from homelessness, addiction and suicide

Independent Senator calls for Seanad debate on class issues in Irish society

Thu Dec 14 2017 - 18:53
UK withdrawal from EU could take five years, Coveney says

UK withdrawal from EU could take five years, Coveney says

Minister tells Dail it is not realistic to expect a new trade arrangement in full by October

Thu Dec 14 2017 - 14:03
DUP deal with Conservatives will ‘end in tears’, Adams predicts

DUP deal with Conservatives will ‘end in tears’, Adams predicts

Sinn Féin leader says some progress made in talks to restore Northern Executive

Wed Dec 13 2017 - 21:25
Martin attacks Government record on Capuchin Centre

Martin attacks Government record on Capuchin Centre

FF leader says numbers seeking help are rising and key staff have not been appointed

Wed Dec 13 2017 - 18:55
Tuam site decision to be taken ‘within months’

Tuam site decision to be taken ‘within months’

Katherine Zappone publishes report outlining options for mother-and-baby home site

Tue Dec 12 2017 - 21:56
Varadkar favours RTÉ retaining two orchestras

Varadkar favours RTÉ retaining two orchestras

Micheál Martin says orchestras have been part of Ireland’s cultural life for many decades

Tue Dec 12 2017 - 20:30
Minister to reform District Court following drink-driving conviction revelations

Minister to reform District Court following drink-driving conviction revelations

Flanagan says he is very concerned about ‘inconsistent’ operation of court poor box

Tue Dec 12 2017 - 18:28
Republic will have a million people above 65 within a decade, Seanad told

Republic will have a million people above 65 within a decade, Seanad told

Fine Gael Senator Colm Burke says planning to meet challenge should begin in earnest

Thu Dec 07 2017 - 20:58
Contrasting cost of spin unit with health funding ‘bad politics’

Contrasting cost of spin unit with health funding ‘bad politics’

Leo Varadkar says he feels for scoliosis sufferers after Martin criticises €6m used for PR

Wed Dec 06 2017 - 21:33
Varadkar says May acting in good faith on Brexit Border deal

Varadkar says May acting in good faith on Brexit Border deal

Taoiseach says all parties should be told about any deal at same time

Wed Dec 06 2017 - 13:31
Varadkar: part-time work is not always necessarily a bad thing

Varadkar: part-time work is not always necessarily a bad thing

Opposition claims some employees exploited by short-term contracts

Tue Dec 05 2017 - 21:18
Taoiseach: Brexit ball is in London court

Taoiseach: Brexit ball is in London court

Leo Varadkar acknowledges relations between Ireland UK ‘strained’ in the last year or two

Tue Dec 05 2017 - 15:43
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