The Irish Times

Vincent Brady – businessman and former FF minister won widespread respect on all sides of political divide

An Appreciation

Sun Jan 10 2021 - 15:01

Q&A: How is the ceann comhairle elected and when will Varadkar go to the park?

What will happen when the 33rd Dáil convenes today

Thu Feb 20 2020 - 02:06

Denis O’Brien loses Supreme Court appeal over Dáil statements on his banking

At issue was whether courts can intervene when committee allegedly fails to obey rules

Tue Mar 05 2019 - 10:25

Public finances watchdog may have some of its teeth pulled

Kerins case raises fundamental questions as to the extent of the powers of Oireachtas committees

Thu Feb 28 2019 - 02:00

The Irish Times view on the PAC: out of bounds

The Public Accounts Committee is a vital body, but in recent years it has become a contrived, hostile – and, crucially, less effective – place

Wed Feb 27 2019 - 17:00

Group will advise of new ways to punish Dáil privilege abuses

Ceann Comhairle to undertake consultation to address problems with Dáil discipline

Sun Jul 16 2017 - 15:12

Why did Denis O’Brien take case against Dáil committee?

Explainer: Businessman alleged two TDs had breached his constitutional rights

Fri Mar 31 2017 - 18:09

Brian Stack: Committee to audit complaints over Alan Farrell

Fine Gael TD told Dáil two Sinn Féin TDs had details on 1983 murder of prison officer

Wed Dec 14 2016 - 01:00

Article 50 case in UK raises big questions about the business of democracy

The sovereignty of parliament should apply in all cases

Tue Dec 13 2016 - 00:00

Five things you need to know today

‘Irish Times’ latest poll; Cork shooting of Real IRA man; SF TDs reject link to Stack murder

Thu Dec 08 2016 - 07:54

McGrath considers legal action against Ruth Coppinger

Anti-Austerity Alliance TD had called the Independent ‘a sexist, backward man’

Wed Nov 23 2016 - 20:19

Clare Daly may face action over comments about judge

Committee considers if TD’s remarks about judge constituted abuse of Dáil privilege

Thu Nov 17 2016 - 01:00

Dress code for TDs and Senators back on Dáil agenda

AAA-PBP TDs may be disciplined under House rules for wearing ‘Repeal’ sweatshirts

Fri Oct 14 2016 - 01:00

Wallace complains of comment refugee camp ‘the place for you’

TD says response of Minister for Foreign Affairs reflects worrying attitude to refugee crisis

Tue Jun 21 2016 - 11:44

TV reporters to move inside Dáil gates to thwart protesters

Media allowed to film on grounds of Leinster House in effort to avoid pranks of passersby

Thu Jun 09 2016 - 01:00

Dáil procedure committee to discuss O’Brien case

Dáil group will also hear legal advice in case by former Rehab boss Angela Kerins

Wed Jun 08 2016 - 01:00

Four out of five Fine Gael TDs in line for income boost

Appointments by Taoiseach Enda Kenny will provide range of additional paid roles

Tue May 24 2016 - 01:00

Reformed Dáil may not be fully functioning until autumn

Delay in forming government means new legislation unlikely to be enacted before July

Wed May 18 2016 - 01:00

Reform group proposes sanctions for Ministers who evade questions

Report calls for creation of budget committee to help ‘crunch the numbers’ for TDs

Tue May 17 2016 - 01:00

Security upgrade at Leinster House as ‘threat level’ rises

Oireachtas says TDs and Senators should be held responsible if a guest engages in disorder

Thu Nov 12 2015 - 08:00

Dáil opposes Denis O’Brien request for documents

Businessman seeks voluntary discovery of Committee on Procedures and Privileges papers

Wed Oct 28 2015 - 11:51

Kenny rules out Dáil debate on Denis O’Brien legal challenge

Taoiseach ‘strongly’ advises House to authorise defence to businessman’s challenge

Wed Oct 07 2015 - 11:14

TDs meet to contest Denis O’Brien challenge

Businessman has initiated legal proceedings against Dáil’s Committee on Procedures and Privileges

Wed Sept 23 2015 - 08:15

Ceann Comhairle rejects rumours about resignation

Seán Barrett says will not stand down before general election

Thu Aug 27 2015 - 21:38

O’Brien legal proceedings ‘extraordinary’, says Seán Barrett

Ceann Comhairle criticises potential cost to the State of Denis O’Brien’s legal action

Wed Aug 05 2015 - 22:38

Lucinda Creighton calls for banking inquiry to be reconvened

TD says Mike Aynsley claim that department wanted asset sold to lower bidder a ‘bombshell’

Tue Aug 04 2015 - 16:00

Paschal Donohoe backs TDs facing Denis O’Brien legal action

Minister for Transport says Dáil privilege a ‘cornerstone of Irish democracy’

Tue Aug 04 2015 - 13:30

Businessman Denis O’Brien takes legal action against Dáil committee

Ceann Comhairle among CPP members named in submission to High Court

Mon Aug 03 2015 - 01:00

Independents seek meeting over Dáil speaking time

Dispute brews as new restrictions mean TDs may not get to talk

Wed Jul 08 2015 - 01:00

Commissioner to review policing of Leinster House protest

O’Sullivan tells committee policing response to protest was ‘balanced and proportionate’

Fri Jul 03 2015 - 12:31

Female garda knocked out at Dáil water charges protest

Dáil protesters who surounded car anti-democratic and fascist, says Shatter

Wed Jul 01 2015 - 23:41

Opposition raise IBRC inquiry concerns with Noonan

Taoiseach says head of commission ‘will not be dictated to’ by Government

Mon Jun 08 2015 - 13:32

Howlin welcomes Denis O’Brien High Court clarification

Businessman writes to Ceann Comhairle to complain about Catherine Murphy speech

Wed Jun 03 2015 - 12:45

Mary Lou McDonald defends use of Dáil privilege

Sinn Féin TD calls on Taoiseach to defend constitutional protection

Tue Jun 02 2015 - 10:48