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Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil tests positive for Covid-19

The Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil has tested positive for Covid-19. Seán Ó Fearghaíl received the results of his PCR test at the weekend and will continue to isolate at home until Monday 29th November in accordance with public health guidelines. The ...

22 Nov 2021 at 16:00

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Dail hears call for ‘obnoxious inequality’ within RTE to end

The “obnoxious inequality“ that sees leading broadcasters paid vastly more than other workers at RTE must end, the Dail has been told. People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Richard Boyd Barrett urged the Irish Government to ensure a “massive ...

29 Jun 2023 at 14:38

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Ceann Comhairle pledges to protect Irish democracy from ‘hate mongers’

The Ceann Comhairle has pledged to protect Irish democracy from “hate mongers”. Violent scenes marred the first day back at Leinster House last week following the summer recess. Gardai had to move in on Wednesday as demonstrations saw ...

24 Sept 2023 at 12:34

Donohoe to address Dail on election expenses controversy next week

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Donohoe to make further Dail statement on election expenses controversy

Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe will make a further Dail statement next week on a controversy over his 2016 election expenses. The undertaking from Mr Donohoe comes after he made a statement to the Dail on Wednesday ...

19 Jan 2023 at 19:12

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Teenager among those commended for their heroism at National Bravery Awards

It was a day of celebration on Friday at Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park as individuals from across Ireland were honoured at the National Bravery Awards for risking their own lives to help others in peril. At the ceremony, ...

08 Nov 2024 at 18:25

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Verona Murphy’s journey from truck driver to Dail history maker

Former trucker Verona Murphy has travelled an often rocky road to one of the most prestigious destinations in Irish politics. The 53-year-old from Co Wexford arrived at the Ceann Comhairle’s chair in the Dail chamber only ...

18 Dec 2024 at 18:10

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TDs raise concerns about the public’s disengagement with politics

Some of the TDs pitching to become the next speaker of the Irish parliament used their speeches to raise concerns about the public’s disengagement with politics. The nominated candidates – which included Independent ...

18 Dec 2024 at 16:43

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Verona Murphy becomes first female speaker of the Irish parliament

Verona Murphy has become the first female speaker of the Irish parliament as part of attempts to form a coalition government. Ms Murphy, an independent TD for Wexford, defeated two Fianna Fail candidates and one ...

18 Dec 2024 at 21:07

Irish premier tenders resignation as new parliament meets

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Taoiseach Simon Harris tenders resignation as new Dáil meets

Irish premier Simon Harris has formally tendered his resignation as part of the formalities for the first sitting of the new parliament. Mr Harris visited the official residence of President Michael D Higgins, ...

18 Dec 2024 at 14:22

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Lessons will be learned from ‘infamous’ Leinster House bike shed, Dail told

The Ceann Comhairle has said “lessons will be learned” from the “exorbitant” cost of the now “infamous” bike shed at Leinster House. Sean O’Fearghail said “it is a profound embarrassment” that a glass, ...

18 Sept 2024 at 14:44

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'Transparency goes both ways' - Serious concerns mounting as Dáil becomes embroiled in child sex abuse controversy

Government officials are reeling from heated exchanges which took place yesterday evening in the Dáil following Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald's handling of their former press officers. In a fiery ...

09 Oct 2024 at 09:37

National News

Taoiseach told to ‘stop behaving like a child’ by Ceann Comhairle

The Taoiseach has been told to “stop behaving like a child” by the Ceann Comhairle, following a series of interruptions in the Dail. Proceedings in the chamber on Wednesday afternoon were marked with ...

26 Feb 2025 at 14:29

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