‘Ghost-bus’ cancellations increase pressure on O’Brien as problems persist on new routes
Minister for Transport says 8 per cent cancellation rate ‘unacceptable’ on ‘infamous’ 238 west Dublin route
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Irish Government has no files on Jeffrey Epstein, says Taoiseach
Martin criticised for upcoming White House meeting with ‘man named in Epstein files more times than Jesus is mentioned in Bible’
Miriam Lord: Driven demented by the infernal Dáil bells – and Danny Healy-Rae’s Nokia
FF’s Malcolm Byrne wants a composer-in-residence in Leinster House, which might distract from the constant ding-donging
Detention of children ‘who have done nothing wrong’ should not be legislated for, Dáil hears
TDs criticise International Protection Bill provision to detain children ‘as last resort’
Micheál’s full of bluster on his record - but threatened SNA ‘review’ falls flat as a pancake
No jobs will be cut, insisted the Taoiseach - but tell that to parents in schools told they will lose Special Needs Assistants
‘You can buy Viagra over the counter’: Bill to abolish three-day abortion wait introduced
Ruth Coppinger says 72-hour delay ‘does not apply to any other medical procedure that we have in law’
Not ‘one iota’ of Coalition’s values compromised in dealings with White House, Dáil hears
‘An insult to celebrate’ Irish migration experience, says Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger, ‘with somebody who’s terrorising migrants’
Miriam Lord’s Awards: Who gets the gongs for brass neck, cringe event and politician of the year?
It was a weird political year, featuring a humiliating presidential election for the Government parties and a far happier time for the Opposition
‘I’m not out to kill foxes’: Hunting splits rural community as St Stephen’s Day chase held
Meath landowner says this month’s defeat of Bill on banning foxhunting was ‘diabolical’
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
‘My voice was silenced’: Survivors of violence push back against victim blaming
Rebecca Clarke ‘started to regret’ her decision to report an alleged sexual assault against her
Man living in Ireland for 19 years to be deported in ‘absolutely cruel’ case, TD tells Dáil
People Before Profit leader Richard Boyd Barrett says Government bowing to groups ‘screaming for mass deportations’
Miriam Lord: Connolly’s inauguration was a bit like a big Irish wedding, solemn and joyous
Simon Harris walked Catherine C up the aisle in Dublin Castle before giving her away to the people of Ireland
Bravery award given to garda involved in serious crime should be revoked, Dáil hears
Taoiseach agrees with Ruth Coppinger ‘there are questions to answer’ over Scott Medal given to former detective
Women won’t be equal as long as they continue to ‘live in fear’ - Minister Josepha Madigan
Violence against women was recurring theme at events marking International Women’s Day
Tributes paid to Ashling Murphy at vigils in Ireland, London and New York
‘Femicide is an Irish issue as much as it is an international one,’ says student activist
Sipo report referral of 25 cases relating to candidates in 2020 general election to DPP
Offences that can reported include failure to furnish donation and expenses statements
Workers who fought for better deal after losing jobs an ‘inspiration’ says Campbell
Former rugby international describes dispute as an ‘eye-opener’ at book launch
George Nkencho family asks inquest to examine policing of black community
Inquest told the 27-year-old died from ‘multiple gunshots wounds to the trunk’
Teacher who got Covid-19 last year ‘could not breathe’ during walk
Delegates tell ASTI conference of health concerns around return to school
Debenhams workers live with the trauma of liquidation one year on
Bitter dispute appears near resolution after a year of protests and pickets
‘Safe’ protesting during Covid-19: Lifeblood of democracy?
As frustrations with Government rise, calls to relax ban on demonstrations get louder
Piers Morgan, it is never wise to storm off a TV show
The unhappy truth is that it is almost impossible to storm off with dignity
Protest marks end of mother and baby homes commission’s term
Academic warns against delaying release of recordings of survivors’ testimonies
My first year as an ex-TD: ‘I looked for jobs, but I didn’t make the grade’
Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, Ruth Coppinger and Noel Rock on losing their Dáil seats in 2020
Gardaí investigate sending of racist letter to George Nkencho’s family
Mail sent to relatives of young man shot dead by police last week is to be fingerprinted
Mother and Baby home survivor: ‘My identity, heritage and culture was taken from me’
Protesters gather on Navan Road over controversial Mother and Baby Homes legislation
Aer Lingus staff say they are living in ‘near poverty’ and unable to cover rent
Airline insists it has acted in accordance with official guidance on Covid-19 wage scheme
Debenhams workers urge Minister to intervene with liquidators
Regina Doherty called on to engage with KPMG and advise extending consultations
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
Dublin West results: Joan Burton and Ruth Coppinger lose seats
Green Party’s O’Gorman takes final seat as Sinn Féin’s Paul Donnelly comes out on top
Election 2020: ‘I am a longshot. But if I can get the ideas out there, that is a win’
Patrick Noonan decided to postpone finding a new job and run for election instead
Election 2020 final debate: It’s speed-dating for coalition partners. Any hot prospects?
Róisín had her moments, Eamon smiled too much, Peadar talked about a woman he knew
Election 2020: Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael spend most on Facebook advertising
Two parties spent over €31,000 each in past week, with Labour third, Sinn Féin fourth
Coppinger hopes track record on Repeal and water charges will repel SF surge
Election 2020 Dublin West canvass: keen competition for four seats
On the Canvass: Varadkar running mate eyes second seat
Fine Gael likely to need 30% of vote for Emer Currie to take seat in Dublin West
Election 2020: Dublin West constituency profile
Green councillor has chance with Burton, Coppinger and Donnelly in dog fight for last seat
Government ‘losing control’ following shootings and stabbing
Violent crime now central election issue as Varadkar promises more resources
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
Around 500 families turned away from one refuge last year due to a lack of space
Dublin 15 Action Against Gender Violence protest outside Leinster House calling for service to be expanded
‘Homes not hotels’: Thousands march in Dublin against homelessness
Families living in emergency accommodation among those at city centre rally
Miriam Lord: Barefaced cheek as Fianna Fáil chases make-up bills
Election fever simmers as politicians begin stockpiling ammunition – against each other
Noel Grealish row could be the tip of the iceberg
Independent TD’s comments on migrants are supported by some voters and TDs
Community centre services at risk over low pay, managers claim
Variations in wages under different schemes result in some earning €3 an hour less
Miriam Lord: Noel Grealish cuts remarkable figures with his loose grasp on facts
Independent TD’s provocative question leads to a second day of blowback in the Dáil
Grealish urged to apologise for ‘exaggerated’ remittance figures
Coppinger claims Independent TD ‘knew full well’ he was citing incorrect data for Nigeria
Boil water notice affecting 600,000 people lifted with immediate effect
Audit of old Leixlip Plant and satisfactory results on a number of water samples factors in decision
TD accused of racism after questioning billions in remittances sent to Nigeria
Noel Grealish asked if Revenue had method of ensuring money was not proceeds of crime
Varadkar invokes St John Henry Newman in conscience debate
Taoiseach was responding to Labour leader’s call for end to clerics ‘instructing’ politicians
Government urged to clarify impact of ‘missing millions’ on education budget
McHugh insists cut will ‘not impact’ on delivery of thousands of school places next year
Socialist group Rise joins growing band of left-wing organisations
New group formed by Paul Murphy joins crowded space on Ireland’s political left
Miriam Lord: Brendan Ogle eager to get back in the leftie limelight
With Paul Murphy starting his own party, Ogle thinks it’s a good time to unite socialists
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