2025 in Irish politics: A messy Dáil start, more housing woes and, finally, a new president
Discord dominated in the Dáil, Fianna Fáil tripped up in the race for the Áras and housing hasn’t gone away, you know
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Amid festive goodwill, Dáil reminded of 5,247 children facing homeless Christmas
British ambassador in attendance reminded of Irish position on Palestine protesters at final Dáil sitting
Future of Dublin arts centre The Complex hangs in the balance amid €7.6m bid for State funds
Petition with more than 15,000 signatures appeals for urgent action to save multi-disciplinary arts space
More than 40 investigations carried out into money going missing from Garda stations
Public Accounts Committee says it was told that €40m being stored as evidence in Garda stations across country
Negotiations under way to keep Oireachtas TV broadcasting next year
No response to tender for new contract, current provider opted not to seek renewal
Micheál Martin’s detractors seem to have come unstuck by basic maths
Taoiseach would be wise to pay attention to the end of The Grinch on the eve of the Dáil Christmas recess
School withdraws appeal for toilet rolls from pupils but funding strains remain
Primary school principals say balancing books is ‘impossible’ without seeking parental donations
Dáil votes by narrow margin not to restore abortion Bill that ends three-day wait for termination
Legislation passed second stage in previous Dáil but TDs decided by 73 to 71 to reject Bill
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Sinn Féin oppose Bill to ban fox hunting
Réada Cronin says she will continue trying to persuade Sinn Féin ardfheis to ban ‘abhorrent, cruel, barbaric’ activity
Micheál Martin survives Fianna Fáil showdown - for now
Report lays out process that ultimately proved disastrous for the party’s presidential election hopes
Why 2025 will be remembered as a pivotal year in Irish politics
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Plan before Cabinet would see €600m in loans to small builders and developers
Scheme to be presented by Simon Harris aims for up to 5,000 new homes in the next few years
United left can’t wait for the next election. It needs to build a housing movement
We know the Government is failing on housing. But so is the Opposition
Stay-at-home young people are angry over housing but at least they’re happier than Italians
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