Parents should be fined for pre-teen misuse of e-scooters, says Aontú leader Peadar TóibínGovernment department seeking Health Service Executive report on scale of injuries, says Minister Thu Jul 09 2026 - 16:42
Bill to ban hare coursing overwhelmingly defeated by 125 votes to 24All Government TDs voted against PBP legislation in line with whip, with Sinn Féin opposition guaranteeing defeatThu Jul 09 2026 - 08:32
‘Make it a beautiful day’: TD appeals to Taoiseach to prevent demolition of U2 school hallTaoiseach praises band’s ‘phenomenal legacy’, says any new facility could ‘capture magic’ that led to emergence of groupWed Jul 08 2026 - 21:36
Former Christian Brother’s 1970 abuse confession letter concealed for decades, Dáil hearsMary Lou McDonald said survivors, forced to fight until 2021 for compensation, were ‘faced down so viciously by State’Wed Jul 08 2026 - 19:11
Ten of 12 rape trials adjourned in solicitors’ fees row, Social Democrats leader claimsTwo went ahead only because defendants were minors, with legal services not withdrawn for childrenTue Jul 07 2026 - 19:53
Occupied Territories Bill banning trade in goods but not services passed by Dáil without votePaul Murphy accuses Coalition of trying to ‘absolutely gut’ legislation as he objected to debate being restricted to 90 minutesTue Jul 07 2026 - 19:13
United Ireland is ‘the big idea for our future’ says Sinn Féin leaderTaoiseach rejects Bill as approach that 'has failed repeatedly over past 100 years’Tue Jul 07 2026 - 15:32
Dogs-for-sale website complains to Seanad clerk over puppy farm link allegations Dogs.ie submits 20-page response, saying claims from Sinn Féin Senator Chris Andrews are damaging its reputation Mon Jul 06 2026 - 06:00
The nine projects awarded €24.7m in total funding six years ago that have still not startedFAI among sports organisations criticised over delays, with Minister saying projects cannot continue on the ‘never-never’ Mon Jun 29 2026 - 06:00
LNG terminal: ‘death by a thousand exemptions’ from climate responsibility Dáil hears trenchant opposition to floating Clare facility, which Minister says is ‘critical to securing Ireland’s energy’ Thu Jun 25 2026 - 20:44
Simon Harris indicates gradual rollback of fuel tax cuts to avoid ‘cliff-edge’Tánaiste says decision on petrol and diesel pricing to be made before mid-July Dáil recessThu Jun 25 2026 - 16:32
‘Nearly as bad as X’: Meta must be challenged for amplifying homophobic comments, Dáil hears Facebook's participation in Dublin Pride parade should trigger a ‘look at themselves’, says TD Thu Jun 25 2026 - 06:30
Ex-partners failing to pay child support must be hit with new laws, Dáil hearsAutomatic deductions from wages and benefit payments among proposed measaures on agreed problemWed Jun 24 2026 - 19:10
Scale of defective concrete crisis ‘profoundly underestimated’, Dáil hears‘Cowboy developers’ who used defective materials walked away ‘facing no consequences’, says Social Democrats TDWed Jun 24 2026 - 17:20
Possession of all drugs for personal use should be decriminalised, committee recommends Major overhaul of Republic’s approach to drug use could be on the wayWed Jun 24 2026 - 11:56
Dublin Airport passenger cap would result in immediate cut of four million passengers, Minister saysDarragh O’Brien aims for Bill to be passed in Dáil by next weekTue Jun 23 2026 - 20:07
Legislation to end Ireland’s reputation as ‘puppy farm capital of Europe’ advancesNew Bill will addresses welfare and breeding standards, sales and record keeping and enforcement, says MinisterTue Jun 23 2026 - 06:00
Process under way to halt ‘nixers’ by public-only consultants, Tánaiste saysGovernment and Minister for Health have insisted contract breaches ‘simply won’t be tolerated’, Simon Harris tells DáilThu Jun 18 2026 - 16:34
Sinn Féin Bill on abortion services passes crucial Dáil vote with help of Ministers Proposal will abolish compulsory three-day wait for accessWed Jun 17 2026 - 21:48
Government plan for sustainable data centres is like ‘sustainable smoking’, TD saysLabour seeks moratorium and levy amid concerns over energy demand and electricity pricesWed Jun 17 2026 - 15:47
‘Big implications’ for Ireland if alumina exports linked to Russian arms, Minister warns‘Action will have to be taken’ if a Department of Enterprise investigation finds that Aughinish Alumina exports are being used to make weapons for the Russian military, Peter Burke says Wed Jun 17 2026 - 08:23
Bill to end mandatory three-day wait for abortion access set to pass second stage in DáilSupport of main Opposition parties and some Independents expected to secure the 87 votes needed for measure to advanceWed Jun 17 2026 - 06:00
Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Minister for Health to back SF Bill ending mandatory three-day abortion waitMicheál Martin says Bill should go to committee stage; Government TDs will have free vote as a ‘matter of conscience’ Tue Jun 16 2026 - 16:54
Longest driving test waiting time in Ireland is revealedTallaght centre forced to cancel 160 tests because of delay in completion of tests before close of businessTue Jun 16 2026 - 11:00
US presidents’ trail could some day be ‘comparable with Wild Atlantic Way’, claims TD Government establishing trail with native tree, information panel at each ancestral site, literary guides for adults and childrenTue Jun 16 2026 - 09:00
Confirmation of neutral venue for Ireland-Israel match prompts criticism from OppositionSinn Féin, Labour and Green Party say games should be stopped over Israel’s treatment of PalestiniansFri Jun 12 2026 - 20:19
Boycotting Israel match would mean not taking part in 2028 Olympics, Minister claims Accepting Opposition motion would rule Ireland out of any event in which Israel was competing, says Charlie McConalogueThu Jun 11 2026 - 20:03
Malcolm Byrne replaced as AI committee chair after arrest Fianna Fáil TD introduces Bill to outlaw malicious use of people’s identity via AI technologyThu Jun 11 2026 - 19:08
Leaked CHI report states consultants ‘prioritising private over public’ child patientsOne child waited seven years for routine urology surgery, TD tells DáilThu Jun 11 2026 - 14:31
No finding of cover-up, conspiracy or collusion in Kenneally report, Taoiseach tells DáilMicheál Martin acknowledges report’s finding of ‘gross dereliction of duty’ as Ivana Bacik calls for criminal offence of misconduct in public officeWed Jun 10 2026 - 20:37
US congressman renews call for Occupied Territories Bill to be withdrawnAs Bill debated in Dáil, Josh Gottheimer claims legislation is ‘a one-sided measure that singles out Israel while ignoring territorial disputes everywhere else in the world’Wed Jun 10 2026 - 18:49
Ireland should not play against ‘genocidal regime’, says TD and former League of Ireland playerDaniel Ennis says ‘sport more than a game but only works when grounded in respect’Wed Jun 10 2026 - 13:53
Government to insist it has no role in sports fixtures in response to calls to stop Ireland-Israel gamesTaoiseach rejects calls for intervention in upcoming matchesTue Jun 09 2026 - 22:10
Rotunda master defends decision to allow public-only consultants carry out private workSeán Daly says hospital allowing public-only consultants to do private work was on basis of legal advice, and says ‘so much misinformation’ over issueTue Jun 09 2026 - 15:43
Daniel Ennis: Former League of Ireland footballer becomes a TDNorth Strand native, whose father was allegedly a close associate of Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch, entered politics after working in the community Sun May 24 2026 - 08:00
Byelections: Turnout figures show Galway West 44% and Dublin Central 40% as count set to get under wayNew TDs could change speaking rights in Dáil if Social Democrats gain a seat, overtaking LabourFri May 22 2026 - 22:52
Fourteen Irish flotilla activists subjected to ‘shocking treatment’ by Israel arrive in TurkeyTaoiseach calls for EU ban on Israeli settlement products after ‘shocking treatment’ of Global Sumud Flotilla activistsThu May 21 2026 - 16:53
Government to bring Occupied Territories Bill to Dáil in coming weeks, says McEnteeLegislation targeting trade with illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine first introduced by Senator Frances Black in 2018Thu May 21 2026 - 16:43
‘Disgusting behaviour’: Taoiseach condemns Israeli minister who taunts detained Gaza flotilla activistsIrish activist is restrained by soldiers and pushed to the ground in video circulated by Itamar Ben-GvirWed May 20 2026 - 20:57
Taoiseach called ‘slíbhín’ for defence of changes to rental system amid record rent hikesMicheál Martin accuses Mary Lou McDonald of ‘empty rhetoric, no solutions’ during testy exchanges and heckling in DáilWed May 20 2026 - 19:25
Israel detains more Irish citizens on Gaza flotilla, bringing total to 13Israeli ministry denies live ammunition used when two vessels were fired upon by its forcesTue May 19 2026 - 19:23
Local authorities to set social housing targets for people with disabilitiesNorma Foley says plan provides reassurance to disabled people and their families about ‘housing at right time in their lives’Sun May 17 2026 - 19:00
The delegates’ views: Fianna Fáil members say ‘leadership in waiting is very patient’Party faithful give mixed views on Micheál Martin’s tenure, with no obvious challenger emerging amid concerns it is ‘difficult to find a TD who spans the generations’Sun May 17 2026 - 13:07
Public service must embrace risk to deliver big projects, Jack Chambers saysMinister addresses Fianna Fáil ardfheis in Dublin as party braces itself for possible double byelection lossSat May 16 2026 - 13:40
Government urged to impose sanctions on Israel in same way De Valera did on Italy in 1935Richard Boyd Barrett introduces Bill to sanction Israel, break off ‘all economic trade, financial relations’Thu May 14 2026 - 22:01
Modern courthouse has buckets ‘all over the place’ for leaks, Dáil toldFG TD highlights problems with Drogheda courthouse, which opened in 2017 as part of a €9m investmentThu May 14 2026 - 20:02
Government accused of ‘stroke’ over retrospective use of force rules for Defence ForcesSinn Féin accuses Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan of trying to ‘make legal’ remarks made during fuel protestsThu May 14 2026 - 18:07
Bertie Ahern’s comments on immigration ‘totally wrong’, says Jack Chambers Tánaiste Simon Harris expects former taoiseach to ‘reflect’ on ‘any hurt or harm’ remarks have causedThu May 14 2026 - 15:48
Record number of eviction notices issued ahead of changes to rental rules More than 7,000 notices received by RTB in first three months of year, with intention to sell property the most common reason citedThu May 14 2026 - 12:00
‘I’ve no problem with people from the Congo or Africa’: Bertie Ahern addresses video commentsFormer taoiseach, who made migration comments during a canvass, said his issue was with speed of processing in immigration systemWed May 13 2026 - 21:54
