The Irish Times

‘Political climate change’ of Brexit will go on forever, Varadkar says

Tánaiste tells Fine Gael TDs and Senators that NMH paused helped to reassure people

Wed May 18 2022 - 20:54

Bord Pleanála must be beyond ‘any perception’ of inappropriate behaviour – Martin

Taoiseach says Government not satisfied with level of litigation taken against planing body

Wed May 11 2022 - 15:47

Judiciary should reflect diversity of wider society, Dáil told

Need for State to be ‘proactive’ in terms of future appointments, says Andrews

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 17:50

Key figures in Holohan secondment to be invited before health committee

Pursuit of Robert Watt has touch of ‘witch hunt’ about it, warns Taoiseach

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 16:38

Miriam Lord’s Week: Virus surge sees Cabinet isolated in Covid Castle

Elsewhere, we were doing time on Bernard’s watch, and saw some political engagement

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 01:00

Health service recruitment targets missed by more than half last year

Total of 6,149 whole time equivalents were hired, compared to budget target of 14,700

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 12:25

Government comes under criticism in Dáil over health service scandals

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald accuses Minister for Health of ‘sitting on his hands’

Wed Feb 16 2022 - 19:30

‘People’s income is able to purchase less and less; that’s politically toxic’

Government is staring down the barrel of yet another problem as inflation sets the pace

Fri Feb 11 2022 - 19:28

Miriam Lord: Micheál’s field of dreams for housing faces some ugly home truths

Dáil again hears of quiet desperation of the housing crisis – and Taoiseach’s one-word solution

Wed Feb 09 2022 - 22:34

Miriam Lord: Blatherballs Bernard hits the jackpot with Lotto crusade

Calls for balls to be dropped is an entertaining distraction, but not a winning proposal

Wed Nov 24 2021 - 22:29

Lotto should be investigated after six months of no winners, Fine Gael TD says

Bernard Durkan speaking after biweekly draw rolled over on 46 separate occasions

Fri Nov 19 2021 - 18:41

Sinn Féin TD recognises Des O’Malley’s contribution to politics

Des O’Malley ‘a senior politician who made his mark’, says Waterford TD David Cullinane

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 04:35

Passengers warn over faulty Dart announcement systems

Multiple carriages fitted with information systems which ‘cannot be maintained’

Mon Jul 12 2021 - 02:14

Fianna Fáil TDs urged to back Martin after disastrous byelection

TDs cast doubt on whether Micheál Martin will lead party into next general election

Mon Jul 12 2021 - 01:00

Dublin Bay South byelection ‘wide open’, says Social Democrats

Party leaders defend approach to public health advice at launch of Durcan’s campaign

Wed Jun 16 2021 - 19:06

Naas Shopping Centre owners submit pre-planning application to council

Number of large repair and maintenance projects completed in recent weeks

Sat May 01 2021 - 06:30

Progress against Covid-19 is ‘fragile’, Taoiseach tells FF party meeting

Micheál Martin says Ireland will be in a ‘different position’ in April due to vaccination

Wed Mar 24 2021 - 22:42

FF TDs would not exclude Sinn Féin coalition after next election

A year after the general election, Martin indicates a sea-change in FF stance

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 02:29

Martin appoints 18 Fianna Fáil TDs to spokesperson positions

Dara Calleary takes social protection role while Barry Cowen turns down climate job

Thu Dec 17 2020 - 22:49

Taoiseach does not envisage having to close non-essential retail again

Micheál Martin tells parliamentary party there will be sufficient vaccine for everyone

Wed Dec 02 2020 - 22:47

Dáil row erupts after McEntee agrees to take questions on Woulfe appointment

Oireachtas justice committee disputes Minister’s account of appearance before it

Wed Nov 25 2020 - 19:48

Lockdown exit plan to see ‘enjoyable and safe’ Christmas - Taoiseach

Fianna Fáil meeting hears recriminations over how party HQ ran election strategy

Wed Nov 18 2020 - 21:57

Taoiseach faces calls for Level 2 ‘with tweaks’ after lockdown ends

Families need clarity on Covid-19 restrictions ahead of Chrismas, party meetings told

Thu Nov 12 2020 - 11:07

Referendum may be needed for Dying with Dignity Bill, says Gino Kenny

Cabinet divided on legislation which has been moved to Oireachtas Committee on Justice

Fri Oct 09 2020 - 01:12

Eighteen TDs nominated to chair Oireachtas committees

James Lawless, Fergus O’Dowd, Kathleen Funchion and Neasa Hourigan among appointees

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 16:04

Clifden golf dinner: Former junior minister Áine Brady apologises for attendance

Ex-TD Dr Michael Harty said going to the dinner was an error of judgement

Mon Aug 24 2020 - 19:25

Covid-19: Nine unannounced inspections of meat plants undertaken by HSA since March

Meat sector official tells Oireachtas committee that ‘hot-bedding’ should not be tolerated

Thu Aug 13 2020 - 17:06

Watchdog may gain greater powers on Covid workplace inspections

Employers not obliged to report diseases to the Health and Safety Authority

Wed Aug 12 2020 - 02:41

Leaders spark anger as they look west for junior minister carve-up

Several TDs from west get posts, but not everyone in the parties has been placated

Thu Jul 02 2020 - 02:10

Nine women among Taoiseach’s 11 appointees to Seanad

Traveller rights activist Eileen Flynn the only non-party figure among the nominations

Sun Jun 28 2020 - 18:29

FF, FG and Greens carve up ‘Taoiseach’s 11’ nominees to Seanad

Northern Ireland to be represented in Seanad under deal between parties

Sat Jun 13 2020 - 20:28

Group of 70 asylum seekers transferred from Dublin despite case of Covid-19

Group had lived for many months at the Travelodge where the guest had fallen ill

Tue Apr 21 2020 - 02:15

Coronavirus: Simon Harris says couple ‘coughed’ on him before running off

Gardaí receive several reports of people coughing on elderly as part of social media ‘challenge’

Wed Mar 25 2020 - 13:19

Jewish council to write to TDs on how to spot anti-Semitism

Parties should adopt internationally-recognised working definition, says representative body

Mon Feb 24 2020 - 03:01