How did Ireland’s MEPs perform in Europe over the last five years?
Coalition-building across political groups more important in European Parliament than in the Oireachtas
Frances Fitzgerald
Simon Harris: The five career moves that led him to the taoiseach’s office
The Fine Gael politician has scraped through tight corners in politics to become taoiseach-designate
Online abuse putting young women off political careers, female ex-tánaistí say
Frances Fitzgerald recently had to go to gardaí over threat to sons while sexism still a day-to-day reality
EU directive on violence against women will not include rape after legal definition roadblock
Irish MEP Frances Fitzgerald says there were months of ‘tough negotiations’ on issue
Ireland doesn’t have the right people in the right places in the European Parliament
Too many of our 13 MEPs are in peripheral groups, where little real power is exercised. Thirty per cent of Ireland’s parliamentary presence is in a group that comprises just over 5 per cent of the parliament
Frances Fitzgerald will not run in next year’s European elections
Fine Gael MEP (73) has represented Dublin constituency in European Parliament since 2019
Hesitation to introduce EU-wide consent-based definition of rape ‘unacceptable’ - Frances Fitzgerald
MEP says ‘strong’ legal advice from some member states suggests EU-wide rape law would be ‘overreach’ as legal foundation of sexual exploitation was to target trafficking
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s Noeline Blackwell: ‘We have not fully uncovered the extent of the harm yet’
Noeline Blackwell’s seven years at DRCC have seen huge changes in attitude, but more remains to be done
Alcohol-warning label plan attracts suggestions and criticism from industry and campaigners
While Britain and Canada express interest in initiative, foetal alcohol spectrum disorder group, Irish language supporters and wine importers voice range of complaints
Ireland being used by Predator spyware group to avoid tax, claims Dutch MEP
Fear that Ireland at risk of becoming a ‘haven’ for companies involved in the sale of spyware to countries with a history of human rights abuses
Paschal Donohoe’s usefulness to Varadkar and Martin will save him
Minister is getting a chance Fine Gael denied Alan Shatter, Frances Fitzgerald and Phil Hogan
Emails, ‘lies’, robots and pencils: inside IDA Ireland’s bitter dispute with Terry Clune’s Connect Ireland
Arbitration documents show how tech entrepreneur’s job-finding organisation fell out with State agency for cutting it out of credit for new investments
Inside the family court: ‘I don’t know what to do with him as it is complete chaos’
Applications for barring and protection orders continue apace in Dolphin House, Dublin during the legal holidays
The Uber Files shine spotlight on Irish lobbying regulation
State’s official register points to intensive lobbying by US cab-hailing giant between 2014 and 2017 but does not show full extent of government contacts disclosed in private files
European Parliament accuses Russia of using rape as weapon of war
Resolution calls for co-operation by agencies to collect evidence swiftly to aid prosecutions
Paracetamol supplies to Irish pharmacies experiencing shortages
Squeeze on supplies of painkiller comes amid controversy over absence of HRT supplies
Caveat: Ireland needs to be careful it doesn’t end up dancing to TikTok’s tune
The Chinese-controlled social media giant potentially could be even more troublesome for the State than its US Silicon Valley peers
Five Irish MEPs sign motion calling for all EU ports to close to Russian vessels
Motion addressed to Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel signed by 207 MEPs
The late summer murders: Two men on a mission to kill Irish women
In 1976, the career criminals travelled around Ireland, abducting, raping and murdering women
Nóirín O’Sullivan: ‘Having your good name destroyed is a huge thing’
Allegations against former garda commissioner have been dismissed by tribunal
Garda whistleblower controversy had devastating effect, says Nóirín O’Sullivan
Former commissioner and Frances Fitzgerald speak about Disclosures Tribunal findings
Miriam Lord’s Week: A black pudding paean at controversial SF event
Commemoration for IRA volunteer featured the famous Clonakilty breakfast product
Bacik ‘over the moon’ as she wins Dublin Bay South byelection
Fine Gael’s James Geoghegan polls second and Sinn Féin’s Lynn Boylan takes third
Dublin Bay South: Turnout up in Sinn Féin stronghold but reportedly down elsewhere
General turnout unlikely to top 40%, as Bacik and Geoghegan considered frontrunners
State opposes investigation of Garda inquiry into Séamus Ludlow murder
Séamus Ludlow was murdered in 1976 in a ‘a random, sectarian killing’, a judge has said
All to play for in pivotal Dublin Bay South byelection
Contentious housing issue likely to test mettle of candidates from Coalition parties
Anti-vax email 'deluge' hits European Parliament
MEPs receive thousands of emails aiming to stop introduction of vaccine certificates
Tánaiste’s leak remains a hot topic in political circles, especially in Fine Gael
Many in the party accept Varadkar’s argument that his actions were in the national interest
Fidesz quits Fine Gael's EPP group in European Parliament showdown
Hungarian leader Orban pulls out MEPs after EPP votes for new rules that allow it to suspend or expel party colleagues
Miriam Lord’s Week: Limerick TD unites his FG colleagues against him
Minister of State Patrick O’Donovan handed black card for unsporting behaviour
Ulster Bank’s departure likely to push up banking costs – consumer advocates
‘Body blow’ for consumers could see higher rates on mortgages and loans
Beijing should release Irishman as Chinese New Year ‘gesture’, says TD
EU MEPs write to China’s envoy about continued detention of Richard O’Halloran
My first year as a TD: ‘I felt like I was working in a blizzard’
The pandemic has made for an unusual first year in the Dáil for some 40 deputies
Ireland to get €23.3m from EU to deal with Covid emergency
State applied for solidarity funding following rise in Covid-19 cases over autumn
EU watchdog resists calls to revisit payment breaks
EBA says it must ensure the credibility of banks’ balance sheet data is not jeopardised
Irish banks ‘ready’ for bad loans spike as EU warns sector
Lenders advised to prepare for real impact of Covid-19 when payment breaks wear off
EU bank watchdog may need to revisit payment breaks
Further economic decline due to Covid-19 could warrant loan flexibility, ECB says
Veggie ‘burger’ survives attempted farm lobby cull
But Irish MEPs back European Parliament move to restrict dairy terms for non-dairy
Rose McGowan, president SVP: ‘The only criteria for help is need’
Charity boss says needs are growing but pandemic has made society more empathetic
Andrew McDowell and Mairead McGuinness candidates for European Commission role
Government has written to Ursula von der Leyen proposing pair able for ‘most demanding roles’
Three senior Fine Gael figures appear to be in running to replace Phil Hogan
Simon Coveney, Maireád McGuinness and Frances Fitzgerald comment on EU Commissioner role
Miriam Lord: FG’s rural TDs take on party’s city slickers
The country crew were not about to let the Dubs bag all the top parliamentary party jobs
Ombudsman warns against any downgrading of Department of Children
Coronavirus crisis is affecting ‘safety, welfare and wellbeing of children’ – Niall Muldoon
An Post delays mortgage market entry, rating agency reviews and electric car targets
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Fitzgerald calls on EU to review ratings firms following many downgrades
Fine Gael MEP says the EU should not allow rating agencies to ‘unleash panic in the financial markets’
Non-payment of court fines up threefold since curbs on jailing
Move to cut numbers jailed led to 31,997 not paying court fines in first 11 months of 2019
Tech companies lobby on cloud policy, planning issues and letting rules
Amazon, Facebook, Airbnb and Stripe among those to file contacts to register
Election 2020: Dublin Mid-West constituency profile
Seat won by Sinn Féin in recent byelection may be short-lived
How foundations of minority FG-led Government were eroded
Past week saw rural Independents group confirm intention to table no-confidence motion in Harris
Shane Ross: ‘Going to Cabinet meetings was a weekly ambush’
Minister recalls testy relationship with Enda Kenny and looks forward to general election
Current family law court facilities ‘archaic’, says campaign group
Courting Disaster calling on Government to fund a dedicated court in Dublin city centre
Eoghan Murphy likely to survive Dáil motion of no confidence
Minister facing second motion of no confidence in his time at Department of Housing
Turnout expected to be low for four Dáil byelections
Fianna Fáil tipped to win at least two seats as voters go to polls in Cork, Dublin and Wexford
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