Sharing wisdom in a time of crisis: 25 ways to live your life to the full
Brendan Gleeson, Eavan Boland, John Creedon and others pass on advice during this uncertain time
Life as a female TD: ‘If I had a euro for every time I’ve been called the C word’
Regina Doherty, Katherine Zappone and Jan O’Sullivan not seeking to return to electoral politics
The shape of the 33rd Dáil - gender and age
Less than a quarter of TDs in the 33rd Dail are women and the average age is 48.5
The Irish Times view on women in the Dáil: Progress has stalled
Much remains to be done to make politics an attractive career option, not least as regards maternity leave and working hours
Limerick City results: Counting complete as Brian Leddin (GP) takes final seat
Fine Gael’s Kieran O’Donnell regained seat lost in 2016
Election 2020: Labour’s poor result reveals a party in need of renewal
Brendan Howlin presented the party with a challenge in terms of image
Earthquake election brings SF to position of unprecedented power
Previously unshakeable fealty of electorate to party system shattered
Housing crisis: How each of the political parties say they’re going to fix it
Wondering how to vote? Here’s what the parties will do for tenants, first-time buyers and the homeless
Election 2020: Limerick City constituency profile
If there is a ‘Green wave’ nationally, it should wash through Limerick with election of Leddin
Fine Gael proposes restrictions on tenants’ right to buy social housing
Party plans to reduce discount for low earners and return to 10-year minimum tenancy
Concerns that thousands may be unable to vote in early February election
PAC chairman fears some voters will not be eligible if new register is not valid until February 15th
Government set for majority of three in Murphy confidence vote
Maureen O’Sullivan says ‘housing situation is so dire, how could I abstain?’
Eoghan Murphy criticised as rents surge by 7 per cent in one year
Minister for Housing says rent pressure zones need to work but rents are ‘unsustainable’
‘Reduced timetable’ system may breach children’s constitutional rights
Traveller cross-party group says audit needed on schools’ use of limited hours
Church of Ireland marks 150 years since end of role as state church
A unique institution continues to accommodate those people of divergent political views
Being religious is now a countercultural identity
Christianity is no bulwark against new tribal identities dominating discourse
School imposing reduced timetables in a way that is ‘not solely child centred’
Warning from the Oireachtas Committee on Education contained in first statutory report on the issue
Water charges are now water under the bridge – it’s all about housing
Campaigners struggle to exert pressure on Government as Minister keeps low profile
Locals on Limerick: ‘We’re very hard on ourselves here’
Limerick residents discuss the future of their city ahead of a mayoral plebiscite
Homeless crisis: Murphy defends family hubs as better than hotels
Critical report should be ‘seared into brain of every policy influencer’, says Fianna Fáil TD
Westminster-style Brexit voting echoed in Dáil during votes on housing crisis
House rejects amendments and Labour motion for ‘fundamental shift’ in housing policy
Government rejects Bill enshrining Ireland’s neutrality
Sinn Féin accused Simon Coveney of trying to be ‘best boy in class’ on route to EU army
Rent pressure zones in Navan and Limerick City East have come ‘too late’
Rent controls ‘devalue property when selling’, says Irish Property Owners Associations
Protestants in the Republic: Inclusion and exclusion, resilience and pride
Brian Dobson, Heather Humphreys, Jan O’Sullivan and others on growing up in a Catholic dominated State
‘Cold storage’ for two Irish MEPs elected to European Parliament due to Brexit
When Brexit is finalised Ireland will gain two extra seats, one in Dublin and the second in Ireland South
Labour accused of hypocrisy over motion for ‘fair start for every child’
Howlin accused of being a ‘blackguard’ during Labour’s time in coalition government
Tickets for rock concerts, sporting events should not be for ‘those with deepest pockets’
Long-awaited ban on ticket touting moved a step closer as Minister introduces Bill in Dáil
‘Celebrity-type’ mayors could be voted in if public not fully informed
TD tells Dáil of need for debate on role ahead of votes in Cork, Limerick and Waterford
Limerick remains outside rent pressure zone despite costs above average
Minister: More landlords may be forced out of market which will not help tenants
Ceann Comhairle says Varadkar should appoint Traveller to Seanad
Seán Ó Fearghaíl proposes new Dáil committee to examine concerns of ethnic group
Blazing a trail: The 19 female ministers since 1918
After Constance Markievicz, Ireland had no woman at cabinet for 60 years. In the past century, there have been just 19 female ministers - and two female presidents
Status of apprenticeships suffering from ‘overwhelming’ focus on college places
Long-term marketing plan needed to boost the image of the sector, committee hears
Varadkar positions Fine Gael as the party of tax cuts
Deal with Fianna Fáil leaves Taoiseach limited scope for headway on ardfheis pledge
Parents refusing to send children back to school at centre of structural concerns
Protest planned outside St Luke’s national school over threats posed by remedial works
Threshold apologises for falsely claiming landlords were charging ‘viewing fees’
Housing charity says it ‘incorrectly characterised’ upfront tenant payment to media
Analysis: Minister’s critique of councils is latest shifting of housing blame
Murphy’s comments are first policy statement since family slept in Garda station last month
June homeless figure steady at just under 10,000
Homeless campaigners say the numbers remain unacceptably high
Has the Government’s plan to end homelessness achieved anything?
Rebuilding Ireland was launched two years ago. There are still 9,846 people homeless
Call for Oireachtas group to consider ‘reparations’ for Travellers
New cross-party Oireachtas group to look at improving life for Travellers
Mattie McGrath denies planning to obstruct Abortion Bill
Dáil told one couple will be able to try for another child because of referendum result
Miriam Lord: Another dark chapter in Ireland’s never-ending story
The adoption scandal is the latest in a relentless stream of dispiriting episodes
Abortion referendum: Yes secures landslide victory
Government hopes legislation on abortion will be implemented by the end of the year
Limerick city result: Two in three voters back Repeal
Canvass lead with Limerick Together for Yes: Result represents more compassionate Ireland
Labour complains of ‘concerted’ attempts to tear down Yes posters
Deputy Jan O’Sullivan gives video to gardaí showing posters being removed in Limerick
Sinn Féin leader calls phrase ‘abortion on demand’ offensive
No right to equal healthcare for pregnant women, says Catherine Murphy TD
Referendum on Eighth Amendment can go ahead after court ruling
Senator Catherine Noone welcomes Supreme Court decision on the unborn
Teachers warn of ‘crisis point’ staff shortages
Pupils left without qualified teachers, Oireachtas committee hears
‘Another cock-up’ or ‘visionary’? Politicians and industry react to the NDP
There is a clear divide between the business and industry sectors and the political sphere
New offence of forced marriage to be introduced by Minister
Charlie Flanagan says law allowing those under 18 years marry will be repealed
Fewer than 20 TDs present for Dáil debate on child homelessness
Sinn Féin TD Imelda Munster makes emotional plea to help homeless families
How the Eighth Amendment committee voted
Only two Citizens Assembly recommendations were rejected by TDs and Senators
Eighth Amendment committee agrees to recommend abortion law changes
Sinn Féin members abstain on recommendation to allow terminations up to 12 weeks without restriction
Where Oireachtas Eighth Amendment committee members stand
Two members say their positions on issue have changed since joining committee
Oireachtas committee to recommend unrestricted abortions up to 12 weeks
Fine Gael TD Hildegarde Naughton confirms her support for Eighth Amendment proposal
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices