‘Political climate change’ of Brexit will go on forever, Varadkar says
Tánaiste tells Fine Gael TDs and Senators that NMH paused helped to reassure people
Robert Watt criticised over ‘lack of engagement’ on Holohan secondment
Finance committee asks top civil servant for documents relating to TCD appointment
Stephen Donnelly may be having his own Zappone moment
Appointment of chair of abortion legislation review receives almost no scrutiny
Coveney ‘surprised’ at ‘ill-judged’ photo of Defence Forces chief with Russian ambassador
Minister says Seán Clancy explained meeting was part of engagements with all ambassadors
Plight of mica-stressed homeowners dominates FG party gathering
Parliamentary party meeting hears support for 100% redress to remedy defective buildings
Unflattering optics as defensive Government offers same excuse twice
Ministers in hiding around Zappone appointment and Varadkar presence at hotel
Senator calls on HSE to assess overcrowding at University Hospital Galway
Former minister says 24 patients waiting on trolleys, while numbers reached 36 last week
Sinn Féin TD says party presentation on social media use was ‘stupidly worded’
FG Senator calls for German data commissioner to investigate Frankfurt-based system
Senators criticise Bank of Ireland over ‘cynical’ move to close branches
Senator Timmy Dooley says the closure of 103 branches is ‘appalling kick in the teeth’
Fine Gael Senator calls for exemption to 5km travel limit for golfers and sea swimmers
Independent Senator says Covid-19 restrictions are a ‘dystopian vision of living’
Taoiseach faces calls for Level 2 ‘with tweaks’ after lockdown ends
Families need clarity on Covid-19 restrictions ahead of Chrismas, party meetings told
Aran Islands cattle shipped to Mayo due to severe water and fodder shortages
Call for certainty on reopening of islands as 92% on Inisheer favour closure until August
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil TDs raise concerns over cost of coalition promises
Labour source says tax pledge in FF-FG framework document is ‘unbelievably stupid’
Drinks industry lobbyists met Government members and officials 361 times in 2018
Meetings took place year Dáil debated legislation aimed at combating harmful alcohol consumption
Taoiseach appoints Sean Kyne to the Seanad
He replaces Frankie Feighan as Taoiseach’s nominee after losing Galway West Dáil seat
Election 2020: All votes counted and FF have just one more seat than SF
Cavan-Monaghan elects last two TDs putting Micheál Martin’s party on 38
Fine Gael candidates not sitting comfortably as rivals eye their seats
Latest Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI poll suggests Taoiseach’s party could suffer casualties
Noel Grealish faces fight to retain Galway West seat, poll suggests
TG4/Ipsos MRBI survey suggests Social Democrats and Greens in contention
Fintan O’Toole: Will Election 2020 be another story of cynical politics and patronage?
Our politicians think we are not interested in long-term policies. The election will test if their cynicism is justified
Taoiseach pledges extra €10m to new Connacht Rugby stadium
Minster for Sport had previously refused to meet Connacht’s demand additional funding
Varadkar indicates it is still his preference to hold summer election
Two potential election dates on either February 7th or February 14th have been mooted in recent days
Irish Language Bill like ‘emperor’s new clothes’
Opposition criticise failure to set targets to ensure 20 per cent of public service recruits competent in Irish
New Bill aims to improve delivery of public services in Irish language
New legislation includes 20% civil service recruitment target for Irish speakers
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
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
Some FG Ministers register concern as new penalty points scheme is approved
Changes unlikely to be passed through the Oireachtas before next year’s general election
Miriam Lord: Leo makes Wexford wait while Wallace takes the Mick
Learjet woes, compo culture and Maria Bailey all made an appearance this week
TD whose car was set on fire says Government must not give in to ‘bullies’
Martin Kenny urges Minister not to back down on asylum centre in Co Leitrim
Ceann Comhairle suspends Dáil over ‘money message’ row
Government abusing device in ‘sabotage to democratic process’, says Boyd Barrett
Minority rights campaign visits Dublin in bid to save ‘dying’ languages
‘We should pay attention because assimilation and language-loss is present’
Varadkar calls for Grealish statement over ‘African sponger’ comments
Galway TD claimed direct provision centre would ‘destroy the fabric of Oughterard’
Oughterard row: ‘It’s a little town and we like to keep it the way it is’
Locals against the direct provision centre reject the idea that Galway town is racist
Minister booed as Oughterard rejects direct provision centre
Up to 700 people attend public meeting where there was near unanimous opposition
Funding confirmed for historical dictionary of Irish
RIA initiative is one of the most ambitious linguistic research projects in history of State
Cabinet set to approve investment plan for State’s 30 populated islands
Ministers to discuss drug cautions, night culture scheme and childcare at final meeting
Telecoms companies to face clampdown on ‘fake fibre’ adverts
Advertising watchdog plans to restrict when word ‘fibre’ can be used in broadband adverts
Student from Mohawk nation completes Gaeltacht course
Tahothoratie Cross was the first participant in a new annual scholarship programme
Commemorations held in Galway for first transatlantic flight
Event marks famous 1919 flight of Alcock and Brown from Canada to Connemara
Funding awarded for online Irish adult teaching course
Maynooth course will facilitate students at home and abroad who wish to teach Irish
‘Erasmus na Gaeilge’ to bring 175 students to Gaeltacht areas
Third level students to get opportunity to study for three months in Gaeltacht areas
Global wedding planner to establish significant presence in Galway
The Knot Worldwide plans to create about 100 jobs in the city
Tús caoithiúil le chaidreamh nua le Náisiún na Móhácach
Súil ag Ceann Fine Náisiún na Móhácach go gcuirfidh an scéim nua le stór eolais a mhuintire
Mohawk Nation scholars to study Irish language in new scheme
Mohawk student from Kahnawá:ke to study Irish in Connemara Gaeltacht this summer
Varadkar delivers election warning to TDs over lost votes
A number of Government TDs understood to have missed Dáil business for soccer match
Campaign for Twitter messages in Irish hopes to beat record
Taoiseach lends support to #TrasnaNadTonnta campaign
Hidden vote deal between Alliance and Fine Gael comes under pressure
Alliance under pressure not to vote against Government on occupied territories Bill
Cost hike of €450m for children’s hospital ‘very disturbing’
PAC to hear €50m of overrun for St James’s site to come from health budget this year
Activists criticise NTA for failing to put fadas on Leap cards
Transport body is blaming ‘technical limitations’ over commuters’ missing characters
Brexit legislation and divorce referendum priorities for new Dáil term
Up to five Bills may be needed to amend 60 EU Acts to deal with UK withdrawal
Ministers face travel ‘lockdown’ over Dáil votes
Taoiseach and Chief Whip warn Ministers Government losing too many votes
Ross’s speeding fine proposal shows his determination on safety law reforms
Penalty points and €80 fine proposed for drivers who don’t have driving licence to hand
A flurry of texts, a handshake and stony faces, as Dáil passes abortion legislation
The Taoiseach was the first to take out his phone and snap a quick photo of the screen which showed that the Bill had passed 90 votes to 15, with 12 abstentions
Climate issues are in the air at special ‘speed dates’ with politicians
No lack of passion as 91 TDs meet constituents in Dublin to discuss climate concerns
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