Necktie proves a knotty problem for Dáil visitorA Finn in the press gallery wasn’t to know that a two-tiered sartorial system operates in the Dáil chamberWed May 15 2013 - 01:00
In awe of a ‘brave’ leader’s sanityEnda Kenny is a talented, intelligent, communicative and brave leader – at least in the gushing opinion of Senator Marie Louise O’DonnellSat May 11 2013 - 08:55
Sunlight fails to illuminate Kildare StreetFirst austerity, then suicide and finally, abortion. By the time the third question was through, all we were fit for was a panel of six psychiatrists and strong drink.Wed May 08 2013 - 06:24
No floodgates but same old departure gatesAnd there’s 14 more weeks of argument to come before the finalised Bill comes before the DáilThu May 02 2013 - 06:00
Cabinet of curiosities fails to reveal secretsEnda Kenny delivered a speech in praise of the dairy industry when all waited on news of draft legislation on abortionWed May 01 2013 - 11:00
Come all ye faithful and hear humble Micheál’s party parable: fly Fianna Fáil – a fare away from RecoveryThe chief’s keynote address was the rhetorical equivalent of beige: nondescriptMon Apr 29 2013 - 05:00
Opposition blown away by salary of Bank of Ireland’s Richie RichTaoiseach defends Noonan’s honour against Mattie McGrath onslaughtThu Apr 25 2013 - 05:00
Muffled bell tolls for passing of once mighty Iron LadyMaggie’s farewell gig was full of pomp and circumstance, but strangely mutedThu Apr 18 2013 - 07:00
Another birthday for Sinn Féin’s Most Glorious Leader and Perpetual PresidentFor sheer longevity, Gerry Adams is among the dearest of global Dear LeadersMon Apr 15 2013 - 07:00
Mountaineer Taoiseach commemorates Rising while Dr Who puts spring in Shatter’s stepVolunteers of 1916 would be comforted to see the Republic in such capable handsMon Apr 01 2013 - 05:05
Former taoisigh talk of past glories to help keep the wolves from their doorsNice to see Bertie Ahern and John Bruton are still making some money from the Celtic Tiger and the peace dividendSat Mar 30 2013 - 08:14
Cheers and tears as emotions overflow on strange and bittersweet dayEnda walked up to them, his eyes already brimming. He cupped Helen’s face in his hands and they hugged. ‘Great day,’ he whisperedFri Mar 29 2013 - 01:00
In the banks Enda still seems to trustTaoiseach assures women nobody would have to give up a job for a mortgage write-downThu Mar 28 2013 - 06:00
Flower power takes centre stage with lilies of the DáilThere was much consideration of the Easter lily in the Dáil yesterdayWed Mar 27 2013 - 06:00
Stories of quiet desperation from a once-gilded generation in Meath EastFinal weekend push in byelection campainMon Mar 25 2013 - 06:00
US males pose dilemma for TDsEamon Gilmore made headlines by dropping Savannah from his St Patrick’s week itinerary in AmericaSat Mar 23 2013 - 12:00
Rabbitte goes down memory lane, back to the abyssWe had begun to miss that cliff so often referred to by GilmoreFri Mar 22 2013 - 12:00
Permanent scar from Vincent Browne show for Fine Gael TDJim Daly got into an unusual spot on the late-night current affairs showSat Mar 16 2013 - 06:00
Ming the meek makes his pointThe ’Technicality Group’ has three leading lights – Wallace, Daly and FlanaganTue Mar 12 2013 - 11:54
Boyd Barrett and 'People Before Probate'There was a discussion on inheritance tax at the finance committee on Thursday.Sat Mar 09 2013 - 00:00
Best wishes in House for key team playerCongratulations and good wishes came from the highest levels this week for Reka Szocs, a member of one the most important teams…Sat Mar 09 2013 - 00:00
Reilly in full voice as he wows visitorsIt was a beautiful evening, by all accounts.Sat Mar 09 2013 - 00:00
Dardis Clarke's exchange with Enda's office on presidential matterOn Monday, President Michael D Higgins headed a parade of the great and good of Irish poetry at Mount Jerome crematorium, all…Sat Mar 09 2013 - 00:00
Hannibal Kenny and Tánaiste Mr T mark two years as A-TeamSKETCH: It’s been quite a mission. Doing good and helping rebuild a cash-strapped landThu Mar 07 2013 - 00:00
Some clause for concern as Enda digs in over tax“ Somebody,” wailed Richard Boyd Barrett. “Somebody has to make a protest!” But who?Wed Mar 06 2013 - 00:00
Rabbitte lured by the one-linerHumour is dangerous territory for a politician, particularly when journalists are around, but Pat Rabbitte has never been able…Sat Mar 02 2013 - 00:00
A fleeting taste of life without a mobility allowanceThe Minister for Health found out yesterday that bumping up a lift is far more difficult than bumping up a list.Fri Mar 01 2013 - 00:00
Alarms ring out as Mary Lou and Brendan blazeCourage undimmed and with not a thought to their personal safety, they courageously battled through the tumult.Thu Feb 28 2013 - 00:00
Credibility gap widens for Gerry TwadamsThere was a major outbreak of Glass Jaw syndrome yesterday afternoon.Wed Feb 27 2013 - 00:00
Fans pack in to see what Katie does bestIt’s shaping up to be the longest send-off in Irish sporting history – and it began in Dublin last night.Mon Feb 25 2013 - 00:00
Flowers and fond farewellsThere were flowers and farewells in the fourth-floor corridor on Monday when Catherine Butler, who had been personal assistant…Sat Feb 23 2013 - 00:00
Gilmore close to finding gem of a way to aid economyNo. That was not the Tánaiste on his hands and knees crawling around the tarmac at Zaventem international airport on Monday evening…Sat Feb 23 2013 - 00:00
Now Enda needs to appoint a shepherdEnda was the hero of the hour at the Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting on Wednesday for his electrifying speech to the Magdalene…Sat Feb 23 2013 - 00:00
Technical seating carry-on among (male) IndependentsEver notice how, when representatives of the Technical Group are on their feet during Leaders’ Questions, different TDs occupy…Sat Feb 23 2013 - 00:00
TDs get tired and emotional over late barDÁIL SKETCH: After the emotional scenes in the Dáil the night before, it was a low-key day in Leinster House.Thu Feb 21 2013 - 00:00
'I, as Taoiseach, on behalf of the State, the Government and our citizens, deeply regret and apologise unreservedly to all those women for the hurt that was done to them'The Dáil was charged with strong emotion as Kenny made his apologyWed Feb 20 2013 - 00:00
ConCon takes steps to kick out sexist wordingArticle 41.2, on a woman’s place in the home, was clearly set for the bootMon Feb 18 2013 - 00:00
Constitution's 'women in the home' clause comes in for some youthful scrutinyThe Constitutional Convention reconvenes for its second outing today.Sat Feb 16 2013 - 00:00
Enda spends Valentine's night in dead centre of cityWhile others were heading off to enjoy candlelit dinners in restaurants, the Taoiseach chose an unusual location for Valentine…Sat Feb 16 2013 - 00:00
McAleese silence leaves Enda to handle Magdalene falloutAmid the noise generated by the publication of the McAleese report on the Magdalene laundries, perhaps the loudest sound of all…Sat Feb 16 2013 - 00:00
Gushing Kelly waxes lyrical about 'Lucinda'MEP for Munster Seán Kelly, who is related by marriage to the Taoiseach (Fionnuala Kenny is his first cousin), addressed the …Sat Feb 16 2013 - 00:00
Ó Snodaigh props up nicely among the blueshirts on the ballIreland’s parliamentarians salvaged some rugby pride from the ruins of Sunday’s loss to England when they trounced their Westminster…Sat Feb 16 2013 - 00:00
The Seanad has spoken - Rome hugely relievedDAIL SKETCH: The pall of gloom over the Vatican City cleared when word filtered through from Seanad ÉireannThu Feb 14 2013 - 00:00
