The Irish Times view on nuclear power: a debate worth revisiting
Other countries are embracing nuclear due to developments in safety along with climate and energy security concerns
James O'Connor
Fianna Fáil TD
Why are we talking about building nuclear reactors?
Reactor construction was outlawed in 1999, but changing technology, and circumstances, have reopened the debate
Micheál Martin survives week of internal Fianna Fáil dissent, but is a bigger heave on the way?
The Government’s response to the fuel protests exposed a fissure within the party, ‘loss of connectivity’ with grassroots supporters, and accusations of top-down leadership
Will Jim O’Callaghan’s Army threat against fuel protesters come back to haunt Fianna Fáil?
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‘Our politics are not working’: Young Fianna Fáil TDs rebuke Coalition in strong statement
‘We must face that reality that the social contract is strained to breaking point,’ says trio of representatives
Miriam Lord’s look back at 2025 and predictions for the year ahead
With a healthy majority thanks to Independents, the Coalition should have time to get a grip on the issues of most concern to voters
‘Jim O’Callaghan could stop all this. He hasn’t’: Inside Fianna Fáil’s post-election crisis
Taoiseach and party leader Micheál Martin is deemed vulnerable by insiders after the Jim Gavin debacle, but there is a sense that any potential heave is on hold
Everyone is knocking great enjoyment out of the Fianna Fáil drama that overshadowed budget day
Opposition and everyone else are knocking great enjoyment out of the presidential drama, too
Fianna Fáil TD harshly criticises leadership for ‘unceremonious dumping’ of Jim Gavin
Party strongly denies it was aware of dispute between Gavin and tenant about overpayment of €3,300 in rent
Cork East constituency candidates list: Sinn Féin fancy their chances as Labour lose retiring vote-getter
Election 2024: In the Cork East constituency Fine Gael face uphill battle to secure two seats
PR firm warned Road Safety Authority about ‘tricky’ Public Accounts Committee members
Dublin public relations agency Drury provided short biographical notes on each TD
Fianna Fáil TDs rack up the air miles after recall from China junket
Party had not cleared deputies for take-off, but James O’Connor flew straight back to Beijing after casting Dáil vote
‘Help is on the way’, Varadkar tells flood-affected Midleton traders
Midleton business owners approached Taoiseach, pleading with him to make funding available with as little bureaucracy as possible
Data provided on NCT wait times ‘complete and utter rubbish’, TD claims
Fianna Fáil’s James O’Connor says some people are reporting a wait time of up to five months
Miriam Lord’s Week: TDs and Senators eager for their close-ups in The Tubridy Show
Committee hearings into RTÉ payments controversy provided stark contrast between top performers and those who scaled soaring heights of incoherence
Fianna Fáil TD says ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ remarks made by Tánaiste Micheál Martin were ‘inappropriate’
James O’Connor will meet Mr Martin on Thursday to discuss the comments
Dáil struggling with housing crisis despite TDs experiencing issue from both sides
The Dáil includes TDs who are landlords but TDs on both sides of the House have experienced eviction
Average NCT wait times still rising amid confusion over ‘free tests’
Fianna Fáil’s James O’Connor claims motorists waiting longer than 28 days entitled to free test
Motorists entitled to free NCT tests over delays, but none have been offered, TD says
Delays of up to four months in some test centres mean the law may have to be amended
Enable Ireland teams up with Microsoft to create assistive technology course
E-learning collaboration aimed at teachers, special needs assistants and parents
Dublin Airport delays: Use of Army personnel to ease pressure discussed
Operator to present plans to remove bottlenecks after Dáil committee’s visit to airport
Drew Harris defends Garda’s criminal investigation into Golfgate affair
Impact on reputations of those involved raised at committee by James O’Connor TD
More employers offering remote and hybrid working options
Hiring in Irish labour market recovering with flexible working more common
Ukraine crisis is like nothing Europe has seen since second World War, Martin says
Taoiseach also tells his party to ‘hold its nerve’ on plans to tackle housing crisis
President warns against ‘affected amnesia’ in Civil War commemorations
Higgins calls for inclusive response to revolution-era events and division at Cork event
Flexi tax-saver tickets still ‘work in progress’, says Irish Rail
Chief says issue is ‘front and centre’ as many workers prepare to return to the office
Ciarán Murphy: Club finals do romance better than most – no matter the date
Playing club finals in January at least grants them the audience’s undivided attention
Ruddle solves riddle of how to beat Ballyhale as Ballygunner seal historic win
Substitute’s goal on the final whistle earns first All-Ireland title for a Waterford club
Ballyhale Shamrocks and Ballygunner both hope to make history in All-Ireland club final
James O’Connor’s side have snatched victory from jaws of defeat twice to reach Croke Park
Irish economy is recovering at ‘great pace’, Taoiseach tells FF meeting
Martin says report shows young people in south Kerry were ‘failed’ by Camhs service
Reid has the vital final say as champions Ballyhale march on
Kilkenny legend scores goal from a free in the dying seconds to break St Thomas’ hearts
Christmas meals and cheer delivered to elderly people in Dublin
Friends of the Elderly organises festive hampers as Covid surge leads to cancelled parties
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