Houses Of The Oireachtas

Opposition calls for expulsion of Russian ambassador to Ireland

Yury Filatov and embassy have acted as ‘unapologetic propagandists’, says McDonald

State wants further sanctions against Russia after ‘appalling crimes’, says Taoiseach

Government to back fifth EU sanctions package as Zelenskiy accuses Russia of war crimes –

Miriam Lord: Micheál’s back on the yokes? That can’t be right

‘They contain a thing called choline,’ says the Taoiseach. ‘Very good for brain function’

Eileen Flynn becomes first Traveller to address the Dáil

Independent Senator calls for national Traveller accommodation authority

Draft law for mother and baby home exhumations to be brought to Cabinet next week

Minister for Children writes to survivors and families on Institutional Burials Bill

Remote voting for new parent TDs among potential referendum proposals

New Bill seeks to allow for remote voting for those who are ill or in event of future pandemic

Garda Commissioner to face questions over lowering Irish language requirement

Drew Harris to come before Oireachtas committee due to recruitment changes

Requirement for information sessions set out in Bill receives further criticism

Mechanism described as ‘unnecessary’ and ‘insulting’ by Richard Boyd Barrett

Former justice minister criticises decision not to release politicians’ staff names

‘Decision is the antithesis of openness and transparency’, says Charlie Flanagan

Bill to guarantee Irish speakers’ rights set to become law

One-fifth of new recruits to the civil service will have to be proficient in Irish from 2030

Irish women who rocked the patriarchal system with their words

The first volume of Irish women’s speeches is a reminder of the female voices that inspired and drove change

Miriam Lord: ‘Votegate’ double-voting controversy rears its ugly head again

Fianna Fáil was hoping no one would mention the War of the Buttons two years later

Call for vote to allow TDs ‘work remotely’ if on maternity leave

Forum recommends women for every Oireachtas committee after next election

The Irish Times view on politicians’ safety: A toxic climate

Make politicians aware of safety measures and generate awareness that harassing TDs in their homes is intolerable

TDs and Senators given Garda briefing on their personal safety

Move follows killing of British MP David Amess and protests at politicians’ homes

Building workers to get higher minimum pay from February

Workers can also expect pay increases of just under 3% in February 2023 under new scales

Constitutional experts back President Higgins over John Bruton

Experts conclude that President did not need to consult Government over Armagh event

TDs and Senators allowed to claim expenses for video conferencing

Politicians warned installation of Zoom on Oireachtas supplied devices is prohibited

Eircode system non-compliant on Gaeltacht place-names, report finds

Recommendations of An Coimisinéir Teanga after 2015 inquiry not satisfactorily implemented

Sustainability, connectivity projects boosted by Microsoft alliance

Parkinson’s Association, My Waste see benefits of programme

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