Verona Murphy is swinging her mallet in the Dáil like Wexford’s answer to Thor
Allow them a little latitude and next minute it’s wholesale ructions and we’re disgraced in front of the world
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn
Speaking time row: Michael Lowry calls for Government review of Ceann Comhairle decision
Verona Murphy rules Independent TDs cannot be viewed as members of the Opposition
Further Dáil clash over Lowry group speaking time looms
There are disputed accounts also as to whether Independent TD Michael Lowry and Sinn Féin’s Pádraig Mac Lochlainn shook hands over a claimed ‘deal’
What are Dáil speaking rights, what is a technical group and what is the row involving Independents?
Oireachtas has said it is a matter for Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy, who said legal advice allows for Regional Independent Group members to also ask questions from Opposition benches
Legal advice allows for Regional Independent Group members to also ask questions from Opposition benches
Verona Murphy said that there is precedent for any non-party member who is not a minister or minister of State, and has agreed to support government to get speaking time
Plan for mini-budget by new government dropped
Fine Gael proposal dropped amid concerns about international instability and economic uncertainty
Bid for Dáil speaking rights by government-supporting Independents ‘having your cake and eating it’
Backlash after Michael Lowry proposes that he and other Independents supporting next Coalition sit on Opposition benches
Donegal constituency candidates list: Disaster zone for Fine Gael amid huge impact of defective blocks issue
Election 2024: In Donegal the 100% Redress Party candidate Charles Ward will be watched closely by other parties
Donegal fishermen frustrated as general election looms: ‘We are the fish basket of Europe, yet we’re the poor relation’
Fishermen doubt politicians will be able to fight their corner on the issues that matter most in Brussels
Savaged by Anton: Easy questions for Seán O’Rourke, gentle inquisition for Lynn Boylan
Radio: The former RTÉ presenter joins Anton Savage on Newstalk. Sinn Féin is under fire everywhere
State wants further sanctions against Russia after ‘appalling crimes’, says Taoiseach
Government to back fifth EU sanctions package as Zelenskiy accuses Russia of war crimes –
Gardaí treating death of man in Donegal as personal tragedy
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Buncrana Garda station
Newton Emerson: Feature of northern nationalists is rejection of 'violent struggle' during Troubles
From 1969 to 1981, there is no ballot box proof of nationalist sympathy for violence
Scrapping fishing boats will ‘destroy industry and communities’
Representative bodies oppose Government plan for decommissioning of 60 trawlers
Miriam Lord: Will Michael D know it’s Christmas time at all?
President could be on the Bob Cratchit shift as Government leaves its shopping late
Mica: Minister says 100% redress still on table as he pledges no delay on issue
Darragh O’Brien will pursue those responsible for problems and is considering a construction levy
Taoiseach not ruling out 100 per cent redress for mica homeowners
McGrath appeals to Opposition not to pass judgment before enhanced proposals issued
Miriam Lord: Angry homeowners gather at Government’s shining edifice
Rural TDs warn of crumbling support for parties unless mica redress issue dealt with
State to provide ‘exceptional resources’ to make homes with mica defects liveable
State should not be left to foot bills for failings of people who have walked away, Martin says
Local lockdowns not ruled out as Donegal infections remain high
‘Common sense’ urged in Border areas as cross-Border travel driving up Covid-19 rates
Gardaí can now fine cross-Border travellers but confusion about enforcement measures
Unclear what will happen if person in North refuses to pay €100 fine
Ireland ‘not at all happy’ about ‘disproportionate’ fish quota loss - Minister
Charlie McConalogue says EU members have not respected principle of post-Brexit burden sharing
Cabinet approves pay increase for judiciary and party whips
Varadkar defends move while Sinn Féin whip says increased allowance will be returned
Motion seeking to impeach Séamus Woulfe to be brought to Dáil
Rise TD Paul Murphy says judge attending golf dinner ‘undermined’ public health effort
Government under pressure to have Minister answer questions on Woulfe appointment
Legal academics say Coalition’s concerns over such a Dáil session are overstated
Dáil sitting moves from Leinster House to Convention Centre after sharp exchanges
Government, Opposition accuse each other of responsibility for extra €25,000 cost
Ceann Comhairle defends Dáil adjournment as Opposition cries ‘shambles’
TDs say they had to rely on political correspondents on social media for information
More ‘allowed in Dáil bar than in chamber’ under new guidelines
Mattie McGrath called ‘political bluffer’ in row over return to Leinster House
Coronavirus: Getaway hopefuls told Kerry holiday homes out of bounds
Checkpoints pledged by gardaí countrywide in attempt to contain spread of contagion
Donegal results: Veteran FF TD Pat the Cope Gallagher loses seat amid SF surge
Final three seats go to Ind Thomas Pringle, Joe McHugh (FG), Charlie McConalogue (FF)
Harry McGee’s final seat prediction for Election 2020
Fianna Fáil to emerge on top with Green Party in line to hit double figures
Election 2020: Donegal constituency profile
If Peter Casey performs as well as he did in presidential election, he could be elected
Rockall was ‘handed over’ to UK in 2013, say Irish fishers
IFPO seeking legal advice on overturning agreement between Ireland and UK
Minister appeals to fisherman to stop hunger strike
Seanad passes Bill to restore rights of northern fishermen to six-mile zone
Bill to allow NI vessels access to Irish waters not backed by all
Legislation to pass Seanad, Dáil by Brexit deadline despite claims haste unnecessary
Fish Bill delayed until Brexit deadline in row over ’meaningful talks’
Legislation aims to restored access by Northern boats to Irish waters
New ‘Irish FBI for white-collar crime’ to have broad search powers
Investigators will be able to access data in the cloud and on remote servers, say officials
Donegal arson attack hotel owner received telephone threats
Sinn Féin Senator overall situation handled very badly by Department of Justice
Casey vote viewed as protest rather than unleashing of an Irish Trump
Analysis: If businessman runs for Dáil he could stop Sinn Féin winning a second seat in Donegal
Presidential campaign key points: Traveller comments, expenses and jets
Peter Casey introduced dogwhistle into the campaign during a podcast in mid October
Senator from Traveller background rows in on Casey remarks
Sinn Féin’s Pádraig Mac Lochlainn slates candidate’s views – but ‘discussion necessary’
Donegal result: No 51.87% and Yes 48.13%
The only constituency in the country to vote No was also one of the last to declare a result
New inquest verdict for prescription-drug-related deaths ruled out
Minister for Justice rejects potential new verdict proposed in ‘Jake’s Bill’
Is Winston Churchtown spoiling for a bust-up with McDowell?
Miriam Lord on Shane Ross, strange alliances, and a lather of misplaced indignation
Anti-Brexit unionist wins Seanad seat with Sinn Féin support
Sinn Féin also backs Fine Gael candidate ‘because of Micheál Martin’s attacks’
Hello Mary Lou, goodbye Gerry: how Sinn Féin grassroots view the leadership change
Party faithful believe new leader will offer policy continuity, but a fresh, more dynamic approach
Criticism over plan to spend €2m on Israeli-made drones
Documents show plans to ‘accelerate upgrade and acquisition’ of drones by the end of 2017
Majority happy with pay-by-weight bin collection, says Coveney
Minister rejects SF Seanad motion to annul regulation governing refuse charges
Singer Frances Black elected to Seanad on 27th count
FG Senator Catherine Noone re-elected on 25th count, FF’s Cllr Catherine Ardagh also in
Former justice minister Michael McDowell wins Seanad seat
TCD student leader Lynn Ruane and Alice-Mary Higgins, daughter of President, elected
Sinn Féin ardfheis a low-key affair verging on anti-climax
Gerry Adams will not step down at ardfheis. Relatively soon, we are told. When is that?
Leo Varadkar backs Averil Power in Seanad elections
Former TDs Jerry Buttimer, Joe O’Reilly and Colm Keaveney among nominations
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