The Irish Times

Government relying on little-known rule to block Bills

Blocking Bills by refusing Money Message is unprecedented in past 50 years

Mon Jun 26 2017 - 00:44

Kieran Coughlan: Dáil vote reform may be unconstitutional

The recording of abstentions by TDs could leave new laws open to legal challenge

Mon Sept 26 2016 - 01:00

Caveat: Wetherspoon may need a bar extension for its Irish invasion plan

Pubs in Ireland have become much more expensive in the past few years

Fri Apr 01 2016 - 08:23

Dáil to vote on allowing secret ballot on Ceann Comhairle

Opposition condemns Government’s ‘lack of respect’ for constitutional convention

Fri Jan 15 2016 - 01:00

Few deputies can escape Seán Barrett’s tongue or temper in Dáil

Profile: One description of Ceann Comhairle is that he’s an equal opportunities grump

Tue Nov 18 2014 - 01:00

Accusations of ‘lies’ as Bruton and Martin debate Seanad

FG minister says Upper House ‘obsolete’ but FF leader says Government killing debate

Tue Oct 01 2013 - 23:10

MEPs face uphill battle to retain seats

Vast new constituencies will present a big challenge to lesser-known candidates

Thu Sept 26 2013 - 01:00

Barrett says media leaks attempting to “blacken’’ his good name

Appointment of new Clerk of the Dail leads to sharp exchanges

Thu Sept 26 2013 - 01:00

Video: Barrett says leaks are attempt to ‘blacken’ name

Ceann Comhairle resents being dragged into controversy on new Dail Clerk appointment

Wed Sept 25 2013 - 15:23

Speaking rights move ‘logical, fair and democratic’

Is Kenny letting go the string of the dissident kite, allowing it float into the skies?

Wed Sept 18 2013 - 12:44

Scrapping Seanad would see 40 changes to Constitution

Referendum Commission will have budget of €3.3m for its information campaign

Thu Sept 05 2013 - 14:52

Dáil moderniser retires after 40 years

Kieran Coughlan served the State with distinction, honour and loyalty Taoiseach says

Wed Jul 17 2013 - 22:53

Seanad savings claim of €20m ‘not exaggerated’

Government defends figure supplied by Bruton indicating savings from abolition

Wed Jul 17 2013 - 01:10

Elizabeth Dunne to chair Referendum Commission

Vote on Court of Appeal to be held in October

Thu Jul 11 2013 - 13:28

New referendum commission will have long lead-in time for poll on Seanad

High Court judge Elizabeth Dunne appointed chair of body which will prepare information campaign for autumn poll

Thu Jun 13 2013 - 01:00

Government’s €1 million information campaign during Children’s Referendum criticised by Commission

Referendum Commission report says two State-funded campaigns led to confusion and costs were hard to justify

Thu May 16 2013 - 01:00