Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

The opposition group say they want to see the bill introduced by next September

Fines of up to €50,000 included in new Sex for Rent bill

Landlords who ask vulnerable tenants for sex instead of rent could face fines of up to €50,000 under a new opposition bill seeking to ban the coercive practice.

Ireland • 09 Apr

Ivana Bacik said 233 children are on waiting lists for spinal surgery (Stock image)

Removal of CHI board would cause 'further disruption'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has responded to calls for the board of Children's Health Ireland to step down or be removed saying doing so "would weaken governance further" and lead to "even further disruption" to the service.

Politics • 09 Apr

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said 'Europe did not start' the economic stand-off

'All options on the table' in tariffs response - EU chief

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has warned "all options are on the table" in response to US President Donald Trump's tariffs threats, saying while the EU does not want an economic conflict it has the "power to push back".

Business • 01 Apr

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said 'tariffs are bad for the world economy and a trade war will be very bad for the world economy'

Protecting Irish jobs a priority in trade war - Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Government's "over-arching priority" is to protect Irish jobs amid concerns US President Donald Trump's incoming tariff plans could see pharmaceutical and other firms reduce their presence in Ireland.

Business • 28 Mar

The five main Opposition parties said they will table a no confidence motion in the Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy

Political stakes raised over future of Verona Murphy

After two days of raised voices, raised temperatures and at least a couple of raised fingers, the political stakes over the future of Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy have been raised too.

Analysis and Comment • 27 Mar

Mary Lou McDonald called on Verona Murphy to resign during Leaders' Questions

Murphy hits back after opposition calls for resignation

Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil Verona Murphy has said she "categorically" rejects the "totally unfounded allegations" around her role in the speaking rights row, saying she fully intends to continue in her role.

Politics • 27 Mar

Opposition leaders chose not to express confidence in Verona Murphy continuing in her role as Ceann Comhairle

Murphy in political firing line after chaotic day in Dáil

After a day of confusion, contradiction and just a hint of chaos, one moment made it crystal clear where the Dáil speaking rights row is likely to go next - and, just as importantly, who is now firmly in the political firing line, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith.

Analysis and Comment • 26 Mar

Verona Murphy described the situation as 'farcical'

'Holy show' - Chaotic scenes as Dáil passes speaking vote

The Dáil has passed changes to speaking time arrangements in the chamber amid chaotic scenes in which Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy said deputies were "making a holy show of themselves".

Politics • 25 Mar

Shane O'Farrell's family arrive for their meeting with Minister Jim O'Callaghan

Minister considering public inquiry into O'Farrell's case

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has told the family of Shane O'Farrell, who was killed in a hit-and-run incident involving a man who was on bail, he is still considering whether a public inquiry into the case is possible.

Politics • 21 Mar

Sarah Ann and Benjamin Buday are carers, along with their parents, for younger sister Esther

'We need more help' - young carers ask for more support

Young carers who are looking after family members have told politicians they need more help from the State in order to continue providing voluntary support.

Ireland • 20 Mar