Mica-affected homeowners seek help over scheme A group representing thousands of people living in potentially dangerous homes has urged the Government to make banks contribute to a multi-million euro financial repair ... Regional • 22 Feb
Podcast: Political Scandals episode 1: John O'Donoghue It was a time when savage austerity budgets clashed in the public's mind with ministerial limousine airport transfers. When the devastating banking sector collapse was ... Your Politics • 19 Jan
Wave of resignations puts pressure on Greens The Green Party's recent mother-and-baby homes bill troubles, and resulting wave of grassroots resignations, are a symptom of a wider internal problem, writes Fiachra Ó ... Politics • 02 Nov 20
Significant rise in calls to Dublin Rape Crisis Centre The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre's annual report for 2019 shows there has been a significant rise in people seeking help from the group. Ireland • 07 Sep 20
Heated debate over changes to Dáil speaking time Controversial changes to Dáil speaking time rules were passed after a heated late night debate saw the Dáil suspended twice, a call to have an ... Politics • 31 Jul 20
TDs vote to begin their six week holidays immediately Politicians have voted to begin their six week Dáil summer break immediately, and not return for an emergency debate on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment next ... Politics • 31 Jul 20
Govt announces €375m plan to reopen schools Funding for more than 1,000 additional secondary school teachers, "enhanced cleaning and hand hygiene" supports and classroom "bubbles" for primary schools have all been detailed ... Coronavirus • 27 Jul 20
Politicians told to wear face coverings TDs, senators and all other officials have been told to wear a face covering while visiting either Leinster House or the Convention Centre in Dublin ... Politics • 20 Jul 20
After the drama comes the realities of life in power Now the theatrics of government formation have received their standing ovation and are exiting stage left, it is time for the far more mundane realities ... Politics • 27 Jun 20
