The Irish Times

Varadkar, Coveney and Harris should retain roles, Greens say

Temporary national unity government to tackle Covid-19 crisis urged by Ryan

Sat Mar 21 2020 - 09:09

McDowell urges Dáil to take lead on Seanad election reforms

Senator argues Seanad should not be relied on to implement changes in a timely fashion

Fri Dec 21 2018 - 01:01

Micheál Martin sacks Eamon Ó Cuív from Fianna Fáil frontbench

Party says Ó Cuív ‘aware in advance’ of plans to hold unauthorised candidate launch

Thu Nov 08 2018 - 18:04

Seanad meets in its temporary new home for the first time

Senators were forced to relocate to the National Museum due to repair works

Tue Sept 26 2017 - 14:56

‘We would be quite happy to have RTÉ relocated to Athlone’

And other nuggets from this week’s Seanad’s debate on broadcasting

Fri May 26 2017 - 11:55

Mental health service provision must be monitored, says Minister

Helen McEntee tells Seanad of increased awareness of wellbeing in society

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 20:41

Forum to promote links as Seanad prepares for National Museum move

Cathaoirleach Denis O’Donovan says Oireachtas has addressed museum’s needs

Tue Nov 15 2016 - 22:04

Golden opportunity to represent the diaspora could be lost

Ten senators should be elected from different areas around the world under reform plan

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 01:30

Senators criticise proposal for student loan scheme

Independent Marie-Louise O’Donnell says the idea is ‘absolutely outrageous’

Tue Jul 12 2016 - 21:42

Laura Slattery: ‘Free’ part of freelancer must not apply to pay

Government reform of competition Bill comes after years of activism by trade unions

Tue Jul 12 2016 - 01:00

Disgrace that Seanad still being elected in archaic way

Precedents do not augur well for real reform

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 01:00

Taoiseach contradicted himself on Imma appointment–Renua

Lucinda Creighton says Enda Kenny would ‘go into the Dáil and claim that black is white’

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 12:33

Election 2016: No major breakthroughs in final leaders’ debate

Taoiseach pressed on affordability of USC pledge; Adams says he is ‘not at sea’ with figures

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 00:00

Where in the world? Seanad voters are registered in 100 countries

Registered Seanad voters are in Tonga, Lesotho, Greenland ... and the USSR

Tue Jul 14 2015 - 23:35

Seanad reforms unlikely in current Government term

Taoiseach Enda Kenny suggests reform in EU legislation and public policy consultation

Wed Jul 08 2015 - 22:50

Patients ‘disempowered’ at point of death, says Senator John Crown

Cancer specialist believes more should be done to facilitate people’s wish to die at home

Mon May 18 2015 - 01:00

Miriam Lord: Party time for older Soldiers of Destiny

Micheál Martin absent as Mary Coughlan celebrates 50th with former colleagues

Sat Apr 25 2015 - 01:00

Seanad reform: Opening doors to the Upper House

Proposal to allow passport-holding emigrants and Northern Ireland citizens participate in our democratic process is especially welcome

Wed Apr 15 2015 - 00:00

One-Parent Family Payment changes to be raised in Seanad

Senator Katherine Zappone accuses State of compelling single parents to work full-time

Tue Apr 14 2015 - 20:27

GAA players should be used to promote farm safety, Seanad hearing is told

Several calls for farm safety education to be compulsory in schools

Tue Mar 24 2015 - 01:00

Fianna Fáil Senator tells opponents of plain packaging to ‘butt out’

Paschal Mooney criticises Ibec and US Chamber of Commerce over tobacco firm threat

Wed Feb 18 2015 - 18:39

FG TD Seán Conlan ordered to pay ex-secretary €25,000

Cavan-Monaghan deputy expected to appeal against tribunal finding of unfair dismissal

Tue Feb 17 2015 - 01:00

Emigrant body says Irish diaspora should be able to elect senators

Irish in Britain organisation wants emigrants to be allowed to vote in Seanad elections

Mon Feb 02 2015 - 22:00

Water Services Bill makes its way through Seanad

House adjourned amid row about whether Senators were drunk during Friday’s late sitting

Mon Dec 22 2014 - 18:46

Adams claims Seanad ‘elitist, undemocratic and unacceptable’ in Dáil debate

Minister says constitutional implications of reform must be considered

Fri Oct 17 2014 - 01:00

Cautious tinge of ambition emerges among lobby groups

Interest groups moving from a ‘just leave us alone and we’ll be happy’ stance

Mon Oct 13 2014 - 12:06

Humphreys refuses to answer questions on McNulty

Taoiseach apologises for McNulty debacle, says it is too late to withdraw his name

Sat Sept 27 2014 - 12:29

Removing free travel pass ‘not on the agenda’

Minister to review operation of the system by private operators

Wed Jul 02 2014 - 01:00

Voters urged to question candidates about Seanad reform

Democracy Matters criticises Government for delay in reforming Upper House

Mon May 12 2014 - 16:08

FF proposes fundamental changes to Seanad elections

Bill would extend franchise to every voter for some panels and change composition

Thu Jan 09 2014 - 12:45

Calls for 'reflection' as returning Senators contain jubilation

Norris describes as ‘cloud cuckoo land’ calls for Senators to be paid nothing

Tue Oct 08 2013 - 18:46

Urban/rural divide among voters made clear by turnout figures

Commuter counties rejected Government’s proposal by a clear margin

Tue Oct 08 2013 - 01:00

Taoiseach ‘anxious’ to see Seanad become effective watchdog

Kenny outlines hopes for second house in wake of No vote

Mon Oct 07 2013 - 19:35

FG fears day of reckoning over Enda Kenny’s Seanad gamble

There is deep concern within the Fine Gael ranks that its populist referendum campaign misfired so badly

Mon Oct 07 2013 - 01:01