‘An enormous challenge’: Aontú leader becomes emotional discussing relative with Alzheimer’s
Peadar Tóibín unable to continue his Dáil speech while describing homecare as ‘backbone of dementia support’
Dáil Éireann
The Irish Times view on the hare coursing Bill: a free vote would be better
Strict whipping limits the space for vigorous and well-informed debate
MetroLink makes its biggest property purchase yet
Inside Politics: State acquisition of O’Connell Street site for Dublin transport project part of €725m pre-construction spend
Bill to ban hare coursing overwhelmingly defeated by 125 votes to 24
All Government TDs voted against PBP legislation in line with whip, with Sinn Féin opposition guaranteeing defeat
Paul Murphy hunts mysterious hare coursing report as Taoiseach defends status quo
Paul Murphy questions ‘elusive’ pro-coursing report, held forth by Government yet ‘shyer than the hare itself’
Former Christian Brother’s 1970 abuse confession letter concealed for decades, Dáil hears
Mary Lou McDonald said survivors, forced to fight until 2021 for compensation, were ‘faced down so viciously by State’
McDonald charm offensive fails to win support for Sinn Féin Bill on united Ireland plans
McDonald argued the Bill that would have committed the Government to drafting a Green Paper on reunification within 18 months was ‘not a Sinn Féin thing’
Jack Chambers of Commerce stands tall in the Dáil for Big Jim as legal aid row rumbles on
There was a miserable turnout for Leaders’ Questions amid the desperate crawl to the summer recess
Ten of 12 rape trials adjourned in solicitors’ fees row, Social Democrats leader claims
Two went ahead only because defendants were minors, with legal services not withdrawn for children
Occupied Territories Bill banning trade in goods but not services passed by Dáil without vote
Paul Murphy accuses Coalition of trying to ‘absolutely gut’ legislation as he objected to debate being restricted to 90 minutes
United Ireland is ‘the big idea for our future’ says Sinn Féin leader
Taoiseach rejects Bill as approach that 'has failed repeatedly over past 100 years’
End of term approaches for Dáil, but EU presidency keeps politicians focused
Eurocrats descended on Co Mayo where Dara Calleary played host for an informal meeting
As someone born into the greyhound industry, coursing should not be allowed to continue
It is obvious to anyone living in the countryside that the number of hares found now is significantly reduced
Inland Fisheries Ireland chief executive had suicidal thoughts, doctor tells tribunal
Specialist tells WRC State fishing agency was unhappy with her findings but did not seek her to change her report
Ireland relieved to have avoided obvious embarrassment on EU stage – so far
Micheál Martin to speak in Strasbourg, and Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin talk about Ukraine
Sinn Féin TDs get lost in translation over their own amendment
Big Jim O’Callaghan hears voices, Zelenskiy’s joke opens the Euro Lingo Bingo, laptop Lawless comes down on data centres
Fianna Fáil TD says it is ‘frustrating’ to be whipped into voting down hare coursing Bill
Other Fianna Fáil TDs have expressed support for the practice in advance of the vote
On a day of soft words, Zelenskiy’s tough love stole the show
Zelenskiy did not rain on the parade exactly but this is a political leader whose style of communication is blunt and direct
Social Democrats TD Daniel Ennis sues campaigner Nick Delehanty over social media posts
Former solicitor and operator of dog day care service denies defaming recently elected Dublin Central representative
Free vote urged on Bill seeking to ban hare coursing
People Before Profit’s Paul Murphy urges law to prohibit ‘cruel practice’ as others argue activity’s economic contribution
Aughinish Alumina criticism causes discomfort on Ireland’s first day as EU president
Ursula von der Leyen unlikely to do a walkabout in Cork; and very interesting questions raised following the Jeffrey Donaldson case
Martin tells Kenneally victims FF will examine TDs’ failure to notify authorities of abuse
Taoiseach gives undertaking to victims in advance of State apology
EU presidency ceremony almost went down without a hitch, but Zelenskiy dig was copped by all
At the opening ceremony for Ireland’s EU presidency at Dublin Castle, Volodymyr Zelenskiy delivered a well-timed dig
Zelenskiy the star turn on opening day of Ireland’s EU presidency
Inside Politics: Ukrainian president will participate in a three-way meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and president of the EU Council António Costa
Party van steals show at Leinster House as Taoiseach prepares to be Emperor of Europe
Dáil proceedings have summer holiday feel as Micheál Martin gets set to lean on his three pillars of EU council presidency
TCD mathematicians develop a formula to solve constituency boundary conundrum
Algorithm draws inspiration from 19th century Irish physicist William Hamilton
Yes, the fuel tax cuts will come to an end ... slowly
Inside Politics: Building once-off housing in rural area is about to get easier, especially for Irish speakers
The tricky politics of unwinding petrol and diesel excise cuts
Inside Politics: Irish motorists are promised no ‘cliff edge’ as Ministers decide how to pare back fuel excise cuts
Go-slow or proper scrutiny? The divide over Bill scrapping three-day wait for abortion
Proponents say proposal has had plenty of examination - but opponents may play for time
The pitter-patter of little feet in the Áras? No, Michael D’s not back
Becoming President was good news for Catherine Connolly, but becoming a grandmother for the first time is just as good
Starmer shafting latest psychodrama in British party politics
A report recommends decriminalising drugs, but the issue has caused division in Ireland
PTSB chief defends bid remarks after Dáil claims of ‘misleading’ investors
Eamonn Crowley said on a call with analysts in October he was not aware of the Government receiving any bid approach
LNG terminal: ‘death by a thousand exemptions’ from climate responsibility
Dáil hears trenchant opposition to floating Clare facility, which Minister says is ‘critical to securing Ireland’s energy’
TDs defend infrastructure report over suggestion document seeks actions already in motion
Committee on Infrastructure publishes document examining transport, energy and housing delivery
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