The Irish Times

Sipo calls for powers to run rule over former Oireachtas members

Commission notes ‘lacuna’ where ex-TDs cannot be investigated for misconduct

Fri Jul 24 2020 - 18:35

Dara Murphy leaves EU job after just seven months

Former Cork Fine Gael North Central TD had resigned Dáil position for post under shadow of expenses scandal

Fri Jul 03 2020 - 09:51

Almost €600,000 for TDs who lost seats or retired

Over €28,000 for ex-FG TD Dara Murphy and in excess of €17,000 to ‘swing gate’ Maria Bailey

Tue Mar 31 2020 - 20:12

Voters go to the polls after parties hear demand for change from electorate

Polls open at 7am and close at 10pm with heavy rain forecast across country

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 01:00

Election 2020 in Co Mayo: ‘Many people are disillusioned with Fine Gael’

The regulars at Guiry’s Bar in Foxford are tired of the ‘same old’ politics

Mon Feb 03 2020 - 20:59

Martin accuses FG of ‘superiority complex’ over Brexit negotiations

Varadkar and Fianna Fáil leader trade insults as they both rule out coalition with Sinn Féin

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 22:06

Election 2020: Soc Dems propose US-style vetting process for officials

Party says corruption and weak governance are at the centre of scandals in Ireland

Fri Jan 24 2020 - 17:18

Colm Burke vows ‘not to be deterred’ after Cork office was vandalised

Vandals throw brick through window of Fine Gael Senator’s office in Blackpool, Co Cork

Mon Jan 20 2020 - 19:47

Election 2020: Cork North-Central constituency profile

Fine Gael will hope disquiet over Dara Murphy collecting expenses while in Europe will have dissipated

Sun Jan 19 2020 - 10:57

How foundations of minority FG-led Government were eroded

Past week saw rural Independents group confirm intention to table no-confidence motion in Harris

Wed Jan 15 2020 - 01:00

There was only one story of 2019 in Irish politics. And it wasn’t ‘Swing-gate’

Year in Review: It often felt like the true epicentre of Irish politics was Westminster

Sat Dec 28 2019 - 06:00

Miriam Lord: The Dara Murphy Fierce Big Job in Europe award goes to . . .

Political awards for 2019: Gongs for Varadkar, Healy-Rae . . . and Bertie

Tue Dec 24 2019 - 00:47

Inquiry still possible into Dara Murphy Dáil attendance, says Creed

Minister for Agriculture expresses confidence in Cabinet colleague to resolve impasse

Mon Dec 23 2019 - 19:44

Dara Murphy failed to vote despite being fobbed in

Former FG TD did participate on a third of voting days he was recorded as present

Sat Dec 21 2019 - 07:56

Varadkar issues election date challenge to Fianna Fáil leader

Taoiseach discussed timing of election with FG Ministers at private meeting this week

Sat Dec 21 2019 - 00:02

Leo Varadkar ‘glad’ Verona Murphy did not get elected

Taoiseach says dropped election candidate ‘unfortunately’ harbours views on migrants

Fri Dec 20 2019 - 18:01

Dara Murphy attended more Dáil votes than Fianna Fáil leader, Taoiseach claims

Varadkar and Martin in ongoing spat over former TD and ‘votegate’ Deputies

Wed Dec 18 2019 - 19:51

The Irish Times view on the election countdown: slow march to the ballot box

Once there is certainty on Brexit, there will no longer be any pressing reason to keep the current Dáil in existence

Mon Dec 16 2019 - 19:00

Varadkar: way to investigate Dara Murphy’s attendance must be found

Taoiseach says independent person may be appointed to examine former TD's Dáil attendance

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 12:52

Miriam Lord’s week: Varadkar set for family Christmas in Mumbai

Taoiseach’s father will celebrate 80th birthday in the land of his birth

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 05:16

Tory victory reopens question of early Irish general election

Brexit uncertainty has kept the fragile Fine Gael-led minority government in place

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 01:01

Harris says Murphy should pay back some of the expenses he claimed when in Dáil

Minister for Health says be understands all expenses for any TD are still auditable for up to five years

Mon Dec 09 2019 - 20:06

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

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 06:00

Katie Hannon seems to enjoy her guests’ discomfort

Radio review: The host waits for guests to slip up before she turns the screw

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 06:00

Miriam Lord: Air Miles Murphy's EU efforts fall back to Earth

This week saw high-spirited dispatches from Gerry Adams and another twist in swing-gate

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 05:00

The Irish Times view on Election 2020: the sooner, the better

The minority Fine Gael-led government is a lame duck that lacks the power to legislate

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 00:10

Martin: Change law to investigate politicians even after leaving office

Dara Murphy should face inquiry over Dáil non-attendance, says Fianna Fáil leader

Thu Dec 05 2019 - 14:59

Dáil expenses system ‘too lax’ and needs overhaul, says Varadkar

Taoiseach calls for clerk of Dáil to launch investigation into ex-FG TD Dara Murphy

Thu Dec 05 2019 - 14:08

Sipo unable to investigate Dara Murphy after resignation

Ex-Fine Gael TD will receive more than €50,000 gross in severance under Oireachtas scheme

Wed Dec 04 2019 - 17:32

Landlord forced pregnant woman to leave home ‘because of crying baby’

Dáil told property owners ‘brazen’ as cards stacked in their favour with Fine Gael in power

Wed Dec 04 2019 - 15:49

Fine Gael’s Dara Murphy formally resigns as TD

Fianna Fáil accuses Taoiseach of error of judgement in backing former junior minister

Wed Dec 04 2019 - 11:00

TV View: The three wise men return as the boy Jaysus comes bearing gifts

Premier Sports brought the band back together for their first midweek game

Tue Dec 03 2019 - 22:35

Miriam Lord: Fine Gael’s invisible men appear for Murphy’s full house

‘Air Miles’ Dara Murphy disappears again after confidence vote in Eoghan Murphy

Tue Dec 03 2019 - 22:05

Dara Murphy ‘has to explain’ expenses, says Fine Gael Minister

Damien English responds to Peter McVerry ‘Irish Times’ letter querying actions of departing TD

Tue Dec 03 2019 - 13:15