We are learning that a pandemic, along with a week, is a long time in politics

Pandemic has exposed ‘crumbling’ state of many school buildings, debate hears

Victor Boyhan tells Seanad ‘we’ll be here for many, many months yet’

Gerard Craughwell (Ind) and Catherine Noone (FG) were speaking during a Seanad debate

A rat in TDs’ midst; Shane Ross’s birthday; Dr Reilly’s tie; hands, knees and boomps-a-daisy

Senators fears for problem gamblers ignore need for new legislation for betting industry

Bill unexpectedly passes committee stage after more than 100 hours of Seanad debate

Fears expressed the changes will exacerbate Ireland’s gambling addiction problem

Michael Holohan returns to the Áras 80 years after attending its first garden party

BusConnects, rural broadband and property tax are some of the issues that keep cropping up at Dublin doorsteps

President leads commemorations at GPO following ceremony at Glasnevin Cemetery

Planning permission, the civil servant who bowed out and male unease at period poverty

Politicians asked to support suspension of debate until fishermen fully consulted on issue

The presidential hopeful is apparently looking at a run for Europe, and maybe the Dáil

Emergency meeting of top officers convened as reservists drafted to fill gaps on third ship

President defends unaudited presidential allowance of €317,000

Businessman and former ‘Dragons’ Den’ investor seeks presidential nomination

Businessman says Senator Gerard Craughwell has done State ‘great service’ on ‘lonely’ journey

Gavin Duffy’s act cheapens office of president, says Social Democrats Fingal councillor

City and county council holding meeting at which it expects ‘four or five candidates’

Varadkar may ask councillors to facilitate only ‘truly Independent’ candidates

Taoiseach: Issue of allowing councillors facilitate candidates into race yet to be decided

Decision by Sinn Féin ensures there will be a presidential election in October

Joan Freeman, Padraig Ó’Céidigh, Gerard Craughwell or Kevin Sharkey may stand against Michael D

TDs and Senators of main parties unlikely to sign nomination papers of any aspiring Independent

Oireachtas members begin co-ordinated efforts to field a rival presidential candidate

Sparse Dáil attendance as Deputies prepare to party with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

A contest appears inevitable, and that is no bad thing

Michael D Higgins confirms intention to seek second term and is likely to face an election

‘Higgins has really screwed it for most of us,’ says Independent Senator

Pieta House founder was appointed to the Seanad by Enda Kenny

Minister’s stance ‘arises from dissatisfaction with way a case he was involved in... was decided’

Michael D Higgins has been a fine president, but if he wants a second term he should set out a vision for the next seven years

Views differ on whether SF should support Michael D Higgins or field own candidate

Radio review: “Do people ever stop bitching?” asks Yates. Has he met Mr Pot and Mr Kettle?

Minister says that Independent’s legislation ‘smacks of top-down approach’

Gerard Craughwell claims President is delaying any announcement for tactical reasons

‘We live in a democracy - not Turkey’: Gerard Craughwell calls for election to be held

Michael D Higgins indicates his desire to stand again ahead of formal announcement