Decision to approve NMH move criticised as ‘bad day for Ireland’ and ‘mistake’
Deal unchanged following intense debate over ownership and ethos of new hospital
Miriam Lord: We've put 2020 behind us, now we can look forward to year ahead
In May Labour Party leader Alan Kelly explodes during Leaders’ Questions. ‘It’s what he would have wanted,’ says a constituency colleague
Miriam Lord: Dáil reeks of alcohol but Irish politics will not be sanitised
TDs are used to ensuring their seats are safe but never in quite such a literal sense as this
Miriam Lord: Some TDs could do with bibs as well as masks
Mary Lou weathers aerosol bombardment from spitting-mad Independents
Miriam Lord: What exactly is Alan Kelly doing to a Fianna Fáil senator outside the Dáil?
Man who hopes to take over from Howlin unapologetic
Miriam Lord: Colour coding is key as canvassing nears conclusion
Eamon Ryan looks to a glowing green future as Soc Dems parade in purple
'He has a nice tone' - kids give their verdict on Ireland's politicians
Pupils from St Audoen’s National School give their verdict on our political leaders
Miriam Lord: Male TDs are out of step as women stride forward
Meanwhile, Fianna Fáil casts an envious eye over Social Democrat talent
Alcohol lobby fights back
Is Leo Varadkar in thrall to the drinks industry or simply unprepared to confront vested interests
Noel Whelan: Donnelly plots his course to ministerial office
He may well be rewarded for supporting the Government as an independent
Miriam Lord: The Dáil end-of-term awards
Who was best Minister? Best politician? Biggest disappointment? Cutest hoor?
Miriam Lord: Labour pretender’s floored ambition steals show
Whodunnit? It was Alan Kelly. He done himself in. And everyone was very sad about it
Call for 10-year health service plan welcome, Simon Harris says
Opposition TDs call for establishment of committee to plan for State’s future health needs
Miriam Lord: This was a FF election - not Fianna Fáil, but fractured and fragmented
For all the Left-wing celebration, a move to old ways leaves Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil brass neck and brass neck
This is what change looks like, whatever this is
The electorate clicked its heels and didn’t just end up in a tornado but created one
Alcohol Bill: Not a full measure
In spite of its limitations and fudged decisions, some elements will have positive impact on public health
Another week, another new political grouping?
Polls show new political party fatigue is already beginning to set in
Miriam Lord: Marie Louise tells Mattie the jig is up for his jibes
Senator eats McGrath alive over his ‘outrageous’ behaviour in Oireachtas restaurant
Miriam Lord: Temperature is self-raising in heated row
After much roaring, Seán Barrett abandoned the chair and decided to suspend the House
Labour Senator evicted from Leinster House office says he wants to build new party
James Heffernan plans on running as an Independent in the next general election
Regulating alcohol abuse by way of new legislation is to be welcomed
Focus on price control will have some success but does not tackle issues around culture of drinking
Twin egos once joined at the hip threaten Coalition
The two men at the top of our justice system, cut from the same cloth, seem to be turning on each other. And this story is turning into one for the history books
Creighton finally lays her cards on the table without showing them all
Sketch: meandering Dáil debate will have little bearing on women leaving the State
Government still committed to free GP care, conference told
Minister of State for Primary Care says plans will be unveiled before summer recess
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