Micheál Martin probably wasn’t anticipating a second surprise attack from within
Opposition politicians watch on as cracks in the Government’s resolve deepen
Miriam Lord
Miriam Lord columns
Michael Healy-Rae looked like a man who had seen a ghost. Something was afoot
While the Government comfortably won the confidence vote, the Kerry TD looked uncomfortable as he prepared for his bombshell
Miriam Lord’s Easter awards: ‘Air raid’ O’Donovan a clear winner of the Sulky Bunny gong
Mammy and Ammi Burke land the Best Easter Egg Hunt prize for their elusive turn
Alan Kelly to Jim O’Callaghan ... I will look for you, I will find you...
If TDs return to milder spring weather after the recess, then they might be spared a roasting from Opposition over fuel cost interventions
Taoiseach, emboldened by US trip, calls out Sinn Féin and their rich developer friends
Micheál Martin lauded €250m energy package as best in Europe after opposition said it wasn’t enough
The Oscar for best Fianna Fáil Minister in a supporting role goes to ... Jim O’Callaghan
It was a 'real advantage' to have Micheál there as leader of a non-Nato European country, he burbled
Welcome to UKIS: the flattest summit in the history of political hillocks
United Kingdom-Ireland Summit is already up there with Davos and COP and Puck Fair
An ‘outrageous’ gender oversight and turmoil for St Patrick’s Day plans
It’s not just stranded tourists and discommoded influencers who have been repatriated, Eoin Hayes has returned to the Dáil
Home heating oil and petrol price gougers combust like rocket fuel for the Dáil
What Opposition TD wouldn’t loathe the money-hungry gannets or love a chance to castigate the Government for not cracking down on them?
Taoiseach’s Operation Septic Turkey prompts epic levels of fury on Opposition benches
But Fine Gael TD Edward Timmins emerges as unlikely star in Fianna Fáil’s leader’s two hours of need
Micheál’s full of bluster on his record - but threatened SNA ‘review’ falls flat as a pancake
No jobs will be cut, insisted the Taoiseach - but tell that to parents in schools told they will lose Special Needs Assistants
Micheál Martin’s musings on European getaway are interrupted by bus stops and prisons
Taoiseach had one foot on plane to informal EU summit as TDs railed on grassroots issues
‘Insider trading’ accusation from roaring Richard sparks testy Dáil exchanges
Row blows up after claims by Richard O’Donoghue TD
TDs sing in a saturated spring to bid farewell to one of the Dáil’s unsung organisers
Birthday boy and deputy head usher Mick O’Brien bows out before Micheál wades through a flood of questioning
The Minister says ‘Death’ is calling and you must not answer
Given the anticipated global St Patrick’s Day ministerial airlift, concerns have sprouted on what to do in case of emergency at home
Death of Grace Lynch jolts Micheál Martin into promise of prompt action
Taoiseach vows to ban scramblers from public roads following death of 16 year old in Dublin
Michael Collins takes aim at ‘Ming’ Flanagan, proceeds to shoot himself in the foot
After steering the discussion to Mercosur, the Independent Ireland leader was in no mood to hold back
Say what you like about Helen McEntee, but she’s no Trump – she hasn’t lost the plot
TDs brave a leaky Dáil roof for a chance to comment on the Codswalloper-in-Chief
Three more Trump years? For God’s sake, Holly, don’t remind us of Ol’ Fanta Face
US president’s increasingly disturbing behaviour dominates Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil
The Dáil’s floodgates have opened and led to some Michael Collins cussin’
The Independent Ireland leader seemed to momentarily forget where he was during a watery Uisce Éireann debate
Third World War? Taoiseach has more pressing concerns as Dáil reconvenes
Micheál Martin managed to avoid actually naming T***p when discussing threats facing the world
Michael Healy-Rae loses the room with grandstand performance over Mercosur
Mixed messages and ‘red-line’ threats didn’t win favour with fellow Independents
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
Miriam Lord’s week: Labour still first among equals as SocDems are outvoted
Government sides with Labour in row over Leaders’ Questions pecking order
Dáil deputies make their love for dogs (and cats) known in emotional animal welfare debate
Ethel Gannon, Coco Gould and Padmé Murphy just three of the pets namechecked as TDs backed case for stronger protections
Storm Bram failed to dampen spirits on the one day all TDs are afforded a smile
Young campaigner Cara Darmody was the star of the hour as tree-lighting ceremony was moved inside
Miriam Lord: Will Government’s 30-pint infrastructure plan bring festive cheer to all?
Parties made a big Christmas show of launching the initiative, complete with flashy flyers and silly videos
Red-carpet treatment as packed Dáil chamber gathers to hear Zelenskiy
Unlikely wartime leader must be so weary of having to travel the world, pleading for solidarity with his invaded homeland
Don’t think twice, it’s all right to get a selfie in Leinster House
Mix-ups over photos and Bob Dylan, memories of a cow called Thatcher, and Mr Angry meets his match
The Fourteen Steps of Mount Merrion a must-see for international students of profligacy
‘I don’t believe €750,000 is right, proper or appropriate for 14 steps,’ Taoiseach concedes on his return from the world stage
Mystery of the missing Micheál leaves Opposition leaders stuck with understudy
Ministers of a more fragile disposition than Darragh O’Brien might have been crushed by the reception
Bualadh bos for Liz Truss as Coalition use ‘the lettuce’ to stave off Sinn Féin attack
Taoiseach and Tánaiste relish the chance to remind Mary Lou McDonald of her one-time alignment with the former Tory PM
Well wishes from all sides see Paschal Donohoe off from his time in the Dáil
The now former minister bowed out ahead of taking on his new job at the World Bank in his usual fuss-free style
They had seven years to prepare and yet the inauguration was only grand
The venue was too small, there was not enough food and an ambassador tried to leave
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