Sipo calls for powers to run rule over former Oireachtas members
Commission notes ‘lacuna’ where ex-TDs cannot be investigated for misconduct
Dara Murphy leaves EU job after just seven months
Former Cork Fine Gael North Central TD had resigned Dáil position for post under shadow of expenses scandal
Almost €600,000 for TDs who lost seats or retired
Over €28,000 for ex-FG TD Dara Murphy and in excess of €17,000 to ‘swing gate’ Maria Bailey
Voters go to the polls after parties hear demand for change from electorate
Polls open at 7am and close at 10pm with heavy rain forecast across country
Election 2020 in Co Mayo: ‘Many people are disillusioned with Fine Gael’
The regulars at Guiry’s Bar in Foxford are tired of the ‘same old’ politics
Martin accuses FG of ‘superiority complex’ over Brexit negotiations
Varadkar and Fianna Fáil leader trade insults as they both rule out coalition with Sinn Féin
Election 2020: Soc Dems propose US-style vetting process for officials
Party says corruption and weak governance are at the centre of scandals in Ireland
Colm Burke vows ‘not to be deterred’ after Cork office was vandalised
Vandals throw brick through window of Fine Gael Senator’s office in Blackpool, Co Cork
Election 2020: Cork North-Central constituency profile
Fine Gael will hope disquiet over Dara Murphy collecting expenses while in Europe will have dissipated
How foundations of minority FG-led Government were eroded
Past week saw rural Independents group confirm intention to table no-confidence motion in Harris
There was only one story of 2019 in Irish politics. And it wasn’t ‘Swing-gate’
Year in Review: It often felt like the true epicentre of Irish politics was Westminster
Miriam Lord: The Dara Murphy Fierce Big Job in Europe award goes to . . .
Political awards for 2019: Gongs for Varadkar, Healy-Rae . . . and Bertie
Inquiry still possible into Dara Murphy Dáil attendance, says Creed
Minister for Agriculture expresses confidence in Cabinet colleague to resolve impasse
Dara Murphy failed to vote despite being fobbed in
Former FG TD did participate on a third of voting days he was recorded as present
Varadkar issues election date challenge to Fianna Fáil leader
Taoiseach discussed timing of election with FG Ministers at private meeting this week
Leo Varadkar ‘glad’ Verona Murphy did not get elected
Taoiseach says dropped election candidate ‘unfortunately’ harbours views on migrants
Dara Murphy attended more Dáil votes than Fianna Fáil leader, Taoiseach claims
Varadkar and Martin in ongoing spat over former TD and ‘votegate’ Deputies
The Irish Times view on the election countdown: slow march to the ballot box
Once there is certainty on Brexit, there will no longer be any pressing reason to keep the current Dáil in existence
Varadkar: way to investigate Dara Murphy’s attendance must be found
Taoiseach says independent person may be appointed to examine former TD's Dáil attendance
Miriam Lord’s week: Varadkar set for family Christmas in Mumbai
Taoiseach’s father will celebrate 80th birthday in the land of his birth
Tory victory reopens question of early Irish general election
Brexit uncertainty has kept the fragile Fine Gael-led minority government in place
Harris says Murphy should pay back some of the expenses he claimed when in Dáil
Minister for Health says be understands all expenses for any TD are still auditable for up to five years
The week that saw the beginning of the end for Varadkar’s Government and 32nd Dáil
Surviving a no-confidence motion was one thing. Tougher challenges – and a general election – await in the new year
Katie Hannon seems to enjoy her guests’ discomfort
Radio review: The host waits for guests to slip up before she turns the screw
Miriam Lord: Air Miles Murphy's EU efforts fall back to Earth
This week saw high-spirited dispatches from Gerry Adams and another twist in swing-gate
The Irish Times view on Election 2020: the sooner, the better
The minority Fine Gael-led government is a lame duck that lacks the power to legislate
Martin: Change law to investigate politicians even after leaving office
Dara Murphy should face inquiry over Dáil non-attendance, says Fianna Fáil leader
Dáil expenses system ‘too lax’ and needs overhaul, says Varadkar
Taoiseach calls for clerk of Dáil to launch investigation into ex-FG TD Dara Murphy
Sipo unable to investigate Dara Murphy after resignation
Ex-Fine Gael TD will receive more than €50,000 gross in severance under Oireachtas scheme
Landlord forced pregnant woman to leave home ‘because of crying baby’
Dáil told property owners ‘brazen’ as cards stacked in their favour with Fine Gael in power
Fine Gael’s Dara Murphy formally resigns as TD
Fianna Fáil accuses Taoiseach of error of judgement in backing former junior minister
TV View: The three wise men return as the boy Jaysus comes bearing gifts
Premier Sports brought the band back together for their first midweek game
Miriam Lord: Fine Gael’s invisible men appear for Murphy’s full house
‘Air Miles’ Dara Murphy disappears again after confidence vote in Eoghan Murphy
Dara Murphy ‘has to explain’ expenses, says Fine Gael Minister
Damien English responds to Peter McVerry ‘Irish Times’ letter querying actions of departing TD
Fine Gael seeks aid of Independents to win Dáil confidence vote
Party expects to win but needs support of departing TD Dara Murphy and at least three unaligned deputies
Taoiseach faces fallout from four byelection defeats
Pressure within Fine Gael for Varadkar to remove Verona Murphy from Wexford general election ticket
Miriam Lord: Fine Gael’s byelection hopes fall victim to Murphy’s law
Party leaders make their excuses as their Wexford candidate fails to haul in votes
Dara Murphy: his Dáil record while holding down job in Europe at same time
TD still claimed full salary of €94,500, as well as full allowance of €51,600 per annum
FF wants Dara Murphy investigated over attendance record
Party wants to know if absent TD breached regulations by claiming allowances
Miriam Lord: Barefaced cheek as Fianna Fáil chases make-up bills
Election fever simmers as politicians begin stockpiling ammunition – against each other
The Irish Times view on Dara Murphy’s Dáil activity: Here and there
FG TD signed into Dáil on dates when his tweets indicate he was abroad
Miriam Lord: How will the Dáil fill a huge void left by a huge void?
Ireland’s loss is Europe’s gain as Fine Gael TD for Cork North-Central heads to Brussels
Fine Gael TD Dara Murphy to step down and take up top EU job
The TD for North Cork Central will join team of new youth commissioner Mariya Gabriel
Snap election could give Kosovo its first female prime minister
New government will have to tackle corruption, poverty and frosty relations with Serbia
Far from swinging left or right, European voters are confused
Europe Letter: Facebook ad protocol may choke transnational campaigns and debate
Miriam Lord: Motion of no confidence fails to find single target
Simon Harris, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin all take turns in ‘sleeveen politics’ attack session
Fitzpatrick will back budget if Fine Gael ‘look after middle class’
Colleagues knew Peter Fitzpatrick, who will run as independent in next election, was unhappy
Kathleen Lynch to contest Cork North Central in next election
Former Minister of State faces a challenge in regaining seat she held from 2002 to 2016
Why Macron will struggle to export his revolution
The French president is looking for Irish parties to join his new European bloc
No free vote for Fine Gael TDs on contentious drink-driving Bill
Measures will see an automatic ban for anybody caught over the legal limit
No free vote on new drink-drive laws for Fine Gael TDs, Senators
Party discusses proposals to automatically ban drivers caught over legal limit of alcohol
Leo heads off FF ambush with pre-emptive dash to the Áras
Once Máire Whelan’s appointment was rubberstamped, Micheál was shooting blanks
Data protection ministry lost in Pat Breen’s vast portfolio
Concern for data privacy helps lure firms to Ireland and Leo Varadkar move is damaging
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