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Michael McNamara
Fine Gael’s Seán Kelly retains Ireland South seat, with Fianna Fáil’s Billy Kelleher set to take second seat
European election: Independents Michael McNamara and Mick Wallace, Sinn Féin’s Kathleen Funchion, Green Party’s Grace O’Sullivan and Fianna Fail’s Cynthia Ní Mhurchú are battling for the other three seats
Election results: The candidates and constituencies to watch and what the main parties are hoping for
The only certainty is uncertainty, but here are the key bellwethers and battlegrounds in the European and local elections
European Parliament elections: a few clear leaders and then a mad scramble for seats
Candidates face a battle where party running mates could be their most dangerous rivals transfers will in many cases be decisive
More than 21,000 people awaiting first decision on international protection application
Figures high despite accelerated processing system from so-called safe countries introduced almost two years ago
Substitute bench more important than usual in upcoming European elections
Names on European candidates’ replacement lists matter more than usual with a general election on the horizon
When Harris chickened out of moving McEntee, he lost the chance for a new approach to immigration
Mount Street operation to clear unsanitary tent city begs the question of how the camp was allowed to develop in the first place
Michael McNamara to run in European elections in Ireland South constituency
Clare Independent TD, who trained as a barrister and is a drystock farmer, previously ran unsuccessfully in 2009
Drug use committee faces difficulties reporting findings before possible autumn election, chair says
Timeframe for bringing results to Dáil a ‘big worry’, says Independent TD Michael McNamara
‘We didn’t do our job well enough’: Minister of State criticises colleagues over referendum campaign
Michael McNamara says no votes in family and care referendums cast Irish parliament in ‘a very dim light’
Lawyers group urges No vote in family and care referendums
Yes vote would have long-term consequences in tax, property and family law, group claims
Miriam Lord: Polygamy and throuples in the Dáil chamber? Doesn’t sound like a durable relationship
Poor Roderic O’Gorman’s patience was sorely tested during a debate on the upcoming constitutional referendums
Expanded concept of family in Constitution will not cover polygamous relationships
The referendums, due to be held on International Women’s Day on March 8th, would broaden the definition of family beyond marriage in the Constitution
New farmers’ political party has become ‘serious discussion point’ in Oireachtas
Contentious issues among disaffected rural voters include turf-cutting, nitrates, bog rewetting, roads investment and forestry privatisation
EU rewetting proposal could ‘destroy the fabric of rural Ireland’, Galway meeting hears
More than 350 farmers attend public meeting in Ballinasloe on Sunday raising concerns
Shannon claims ‘land grab’ as customs inspections switch to Dublin
Until six weeks ago customs checks on non-EU products routed through Shannon Airport took place in Clare
Oireachtas group’s chief critical of Taoiseach around Watt testimony
Allegation of ‘misleading commentary’ put to Dáil over bid to secure mandarin’s appearance
Minister for Public Expenditure ‘not satisfied’ with handling of Holohan secondment
Varadkar says it would have been ‘far preferable’ if details were released from outset
Pádraig O’Céidigh quits as Shannon chair after less than six months
O’Céidigh did not comment on suggestion of friction with group’s management team
‘Ridiculous’ that cash payments not accepted at driver licence centres, say TDs
Post offices suggested as a ‘more accessible way’ for people to renew their licence
ESB floats wind power manufacturing plant for Moneypoint
State energy group engages in pre-application consultation on turbine plan
Miriam Lord’s Week: Stephen Donnelly returns from UAE to a nasty surprise
Backslapping Fine Gael Senator puts his foot in it while Russia gets lost in the boogie
Miriam Lord’s 2021 Awards: Coalition had to Sinn and bear it in the year of Mary Lou
Danny Healy-Rae left to his own device as Zapponegate saw Government rocked by a role
Culture of bullying ‘widespread’ across Coast Guard, Dáil told
Issues which led to Doolin Coast Guard being stood down replicated across country, TDs say
Government jet not used for trip to Cop26, says Taoiseach
Dáil told that State aircraft not used regularly because of frequent need for maintenance
Siptu seeks meeting with Lufthansa as 180 Shannon staff to lose jobs
Atlantic Aviation Group to buy German company following months of travel curbs
Family to learn outcome next week of inquiry into Patrick Nugent’s death
Judge-led investigation into killing of man in Bunratty began in 2017, completed in 2020
Spending by overseas tourists in Dublin jumps 25%
Spending rises 5.1% in second quarter as consumers splash out on entertainment
Clare County Council to take over ownership of Bunratty Castle
Shannon Group transferring its tourism arm to local authorities following Covid-19 losses
Lufthansa Technik could decide on sale of Shannon business by mid-July
German-owned group reviewing Irish business following impact of Covid on travel
Five Irish locations to apply for inclusion on tentative list of Unesco sites
Clare TD criticises failure to include group of monastic sites in application process
Tánaiste hails ‘day of hope’ as he pledges continued financial supports
Varadkar says up to 15,000 businesses could re-open , 200,000 could get jobs back in May
Moneypoint power station to become major base for renewable energy
Partnership with Equinor will see 1.4GW offshore wind farm using floating technology
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