Richard Boyd Barrett on his cancer treatment: ‘It is going to be very difficult to eat. That is what worries me most’
The People Before Profit TD has been heartened by a flood of kind messages from all shades of the political spectrum
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Sanctimonious Soc Dems find themselves on shaky high moral ground
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Oliver Callan’s mood darkens: ‘In this incredibly rich country of ours we get this’
Radio: RTÉ host hears about waiting-list misery as Kieran Cuddihy exchanges tart words with Minister for Health
Mothers Against Genocide plan to lodge complaint over treatment by gardaí
Mothers Against Genocide plan to lodge complaint over treatment by gardaí
Richard Boyd Barrett to step back from politics after cancer diagnosis
The People Before Profit TD has been diagnosed with throat cancer
Women protesting outside Leinster House strip-searched, one subjected to cavity search, Dáil hears
TDs protest at Garda treatment, Taoiseach did not understand ‘necessity for any strip-searching’
No sheepishness as Katie Hannon decries bleating TDs
Radio: Liveline guest host adoitly covers Dáil speaking-time fiasco as political divisions are laid bare on Drivetime
Opposition leaders stop short of no confidence motion in Verona Murphy
Opposition stops short of tabling motion of no confidence in Ceann Comhairle following her decision to push through vote on controversial changes
Taoiseach is accused of ‘plámásing’ Trump at White House as critics scorn housing ‘joke’
Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin said joking about homes crisis was never ‘a good answer’
Combined Opposition leaders firmly oppose ‘cynical attempt to manipulate speaking time’ in Dáil
Government proposals to resolve row over speaking rights ‘utterly unacceptable and will not be tolerated’
Deliverance almost at hand for Coalition’s overdue triplets after Michael D summons the Seanad
Details of exactly when Upper House meets on Wednesday remain sketchy, perhaps in an attempt at crowd control
As Claire Byrne gets caught up in the Leinster House chaos, Richard Boyd Barrett almost chokes on his outrage
Radio: Reporter Barry Lenihan colourfully describes the political spectacle as having ‘descended into scenes more akin to Camden Street at 2am on a Saturday night’
Measures to counter anti-Semitism included in programme for government
Jewish Representative Council ‘delighted’ Ireland is to adopt framework for stamping out targeting of Jewish people
Election 2024 final results: Fianna Fáil the biggest party in the Dáil with just one seat between Sinn Féin and Fine Gael
Final count finished in Cavan-Monaghan with the make up of the 34th Dáil now complete
Election 2024 results: The winners and losers from day one of count
Fianna Fáil leader says he sees clear path to government while Fine Gael leader expresses confidence that his party will play significant role in Coalition formation talks
General election: Mary Lou McDonald indicates Sinn Féin voters should transfer to Social Democrats or PBP
Rival parties pressed on possible coalition arrangements in final campaign events before polling day
Dún Laoghaire constituency candidates list: If there is a change, the Greens could lose out
Election 2024: Richard Boyd-Barrett, with a strong local and national brand, is well dug in at this stage
Election 2024 live updates: Simon Harris ‘not sure’ if he will canvass with Fine Gael candidate John McGahon in Louth
Leaders’ debate fails to change dynamic of uncertain election campaign
Leaders’ debate: Harris, Martin and McDonald clash on economy, housing and potential coalitions
Election 2024: Simon Harris, Micheál Martin and Mary Lou McDonald trade blows in final TV debate before election
Richard Boyd-Barrett: State construction firm could deliver 35,000 homes annually
Election 2024: People Before Profit leader wants to remove income limits for social housing and impose wealth tax on high earners
Election 2024: Latest poll results show momentum is with Sinn Féin, says McDonald
‘I don’t think fair people will judge me on 40 seconds,’ Harris says following backlash over disability worker interaction
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil attacks on Sinn Féin move into a higher gear
Election 2024: While manifestos should be taken with a large pinch of salt by the electorate, they are the raw ingredients for government formation talks
What’s the point of an election if it inevitably means the same parties get back in?
The shameful and eternal truth about the Irish left is that as long as it stands apart, it falls apart
Parties clash on future of Help to Buy scheme which Sinn Féin plans to abolish
Labour and Sinn Féin claim scheme has inflationary effect, increasing price of housing for first time buyers
Pro-Palestine supporters and young voters urged to ‘choose wisely’ in election, march hears
Solidarity campaign chair tells protestors to ensure every politician knows territory is ‘key’ issue in lead up to polling day
Sinn Féin clashes with Tánaiste over Occupied Territories Bill
Opposition raise claims Government warned by US ambassador of ‘consequences’ if legislation is passed
Taoiseach wants no ‘ruaille buaille’ over timescale for passage of Occupied Territories Bill
Ireland’s Central Bank is facilitating ‘sale of war bonds by Israel’, People Before Profit leader claims
Number of Nigerian asylum seekers falls dramatically under fast-track system
Past four months has seen a significant increase in the number of Jordanians seeking international protection in Ireland
‘Agent Cobalt’ fills role of Banquo’s ghost as Oireachtas amuses itself
Deputies and senators address each other as ‘comrade’ in corridors as speculation continues about Oireachtas member allegedly recruited as a Russian agent
PBP-Solidarity calls for €13bn in Apple tax to go towards home building
Richard Boyd-Barrett says the money should be spent on building social housing
Planning refused for close to 900 homes in south Dublin
Cairn Homes proposals in Blackrock and Dublin 18 refused planning permission
Newpark Academy of Music closure: Department accused of taking ‘pass the buck’ view
Richard Boyd Barrett appeals for Minister to urgently intervene, citing Government pledge to give access to music to all young people and students
‘Puppets of Putin’: Dáil suspended amid heated row over junior minister’s comments
Seán Fleming subsequently withdrew remark in case anyone ‘felt the comments were directed at them’
Government urged to take emergency measures to address housing crisis at Dublin protest
Richard Boyd-Barrett tells Housing Fight Back rally current State policy is a ‘disaster’
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