High Court to hear challenge to accommodation for 1,000 asylum seekers in Athlone
Incoming Independent TD for Longford-Westmeath Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran among group of local representatives backing challenge
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran
Independents TDs hold the balance of power. A lot hinges on Verona Murphy’s next move
With Labour divided and the Social Democrats sceptical, the focus is on a handful of Independents
Snow and ice warning issued as communities battle floods
Irate residents confront Taoiseach in Athlone during visit to inspect damage caused
‘Parachute’ payments of €2m for TDs and Senators who lost seats
The 45 politicians who failed to win seats are entitled to a range of payments depending on length of service
Election 2020: Longford-Westmeath constituency profile
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will do battle for Penrose’s seat
1916 Rising plaque to be first addition to Washington Monument in decades
Ireland to become 17th country with its own representation at the US site
Homes damaged and GAA pitch submerged after Limerick flooding
Flooding caused by a breach of embankment in Shannon which was followed by high tides
Miriam Lord: Prince Charles glimpses Irish nature at close quarters
It took an Anglo-Irish effort to remove Boxer Moran and Andrew Doyle from the frame
Repossessions Bill will take family circumstances into account
Legislation aims to keep distressed borrowers in mortgage arrears living in their homes
Work to begin on refurbishment and reopening of Stepaside Garda Station
Station is in Shane Ross’s constituency and was key demand for entering government
Miriam Lord’s Week: I hear you’re a bigamist now, Kevin
Kevin ‘Butty’ Moran’s (first) wife seems quite pleased to have him taken off her hands
Diarmaid Ferriter: Ireland’s position on climate change is a very dark joke
The gulf between the Government’s rhetoric and action has grown to farcical proportions
Ross says Independent Alliance has ended cronyism and brought stability
Alliance wants to see tax on gambling raised from 1% to 2% in the budget
Irish Times view on flooding prevention in the Shannon catchment
Realism needed about what is financially and ecologically feasible
Independents will tell Varadkar to cool election talk
Discussions will include the forthcoming budget and the future of the Coalition
Varadkar urged to take hard line with Fianna Fáil
Senior Government sources say Taoiseach is eager to have general election this year
Clouds clear for royal couple’s visit to Daniel O’Connell’s ancestral home
Prince Charles and Camilla meet with Liberator’s relatives and hear how he championed Catholic Emancipation
Seán Canney steps down as Assistant Government Whip
Galway East TD, who left Independent Alliance last week, said role had become a distraction
Canney to find out next week if he keeps assistant whip job
Galway East Deputy has left Independent Alliance but will remain on Government benches
Sean Canney considering his future in Independent Alliance
Meeting of Alliance has been postponed while Galway TD clarifies his future
Annual St Patrick’s Day exodus sees Ministers favouring US
Varadkar heads to Washington and New York, Coveney goes to China
Ireland 2040 advertising is ‘Goebbels territory,’ Kelly says
Sipo asked to investigate Government’s publicity campaign for national plan
Ethics watchdog asked to investigate Government advertising
Project Ireland 2040 campaign ‘breaks Civil Service ban’ on political work
Over 30 Ministers spreading the message on St Patrick’s Day
Tánaiste reveals details of ministerial itineraries in run up to Ireland’s national day
Business leaders welcome OPW report on Cork flood relief plan
Over 1,000 submissions received on scheme designed to protect more than 2,000 properties
Independent TD says it’s time to ‘move on’ from controversy
‘Boxer’ Moran says North Korea plan ‘embarrassed’ him and that Halligan made a ‘mistake’
Shane Ross calls off trip to North Korea
Minister says there was never a ‘structured plan’ over mooted peace mission by some members of Independent Alliance
Donohoe says most affected in tracker scandal to get redress by end of year
Further regulation of banks yet to be decided on
Campaigners to present Cork Harbour barrier plan to Dáil committee
Office of Public Works says preliminary costing suggests structure not viable
Donegal bridges gaps after ‘all hands on deck’ flood response
Council staff and workers acted swiftly as severe flooding hit northwest of country
Flood prevention funding increase necessary, Varadkar says
Government will provide necessary support in wake of flooding, Taoiseach says
Junior minister criticises Government’s flood-defence budget
Kevin Moran calls for ‘substantial’ increase in funds following northwest floods
‘What I witnessed here on Tuesday night will live with me forever’
Burnfoot bungalow owner saw his 7ft wall collapse onto the village’s main street
Athlone pushes for regional city status under new national spatial plan
Submission to Government says midlands town could double in size before 2040
People reach out to ‘Boxer’ Moran after TV interview on suicide
‘People have put a lot of faith in me’: Minister plans event on literacy and mental health
Finian McGrath pledges to ratify convention on people with disabilities
‘Dumping’ of relatives in institutions a key matter of concern in Government strategy
Repossession reforms ‘could drive up interest rates’
Government and Central Bank issue warnings over ‘Boxer’ Moran’s proposed legislation
Fine Gael TDs to be given free vote on drink-driving Bill
Shane Ross’s legislation to automatically ban drink-drivers is unlikely to pass in Dáil
Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran TD reveals bid to take his own life
Member of Independent Alliance speaks out about his problems with literacy, dyslexia
Miriam Lord: The Prince and the schoolgirl entrepreneurs
Royals delight in horse diets, Taoiseach goes for cycle and RTÉ pol corr shows how to exit
Zappone seeks ‘urgent review’ of pre-clearance at Irish airports
Application of Trump’s travel ban here may be illegal, warn human rights law experts
Government to make no move to close western rail corridor
Galway TD says regional development means not just retention of line but its expansion
Budget 2017: No agreement on date for social welfare increases
Leo Varadkar’s spokesman confirms no date agreed, says will be decided within two weeks
With friends like this bunch of TDs, who needs enemies?
Most of the Taoiseach’s ‘Endapendents’ constitute an annoying – but essential evil
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to discuss government options
Enda Kenny and Micheál Martin to meet after the Dáil votes on next taoiseach
Enda Kenny outlines Fine Gael’s priorities in government
Acting taoiseach says he will meet Fianna Fáil leader after Dáil vote
‘I wanted to end it all’: Distressed borrowers share their stories
More than 200 seek support and express anger at Portlaoise rally highlighting eviction crisis
Miriam Lord: Independents need jump leads and a hanger
Taoiseach’s nameplate is a hot potato as Ministers try to impress TDs in negotiations
Lawyers drafted in as Longford-Westmeath recount continues
Peter Burke expected to be elected, Willie Penrose or James Bannon to miss out
Cold conditions hampering Athlone flood defence effort
‘Mechanical issues’ with pumps disrupt residents and volunteers battling deluge
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