Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

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

Labour's Alan Kelly accused the garda vetting process of being watered down

Government insists garda recruits are fully vetted

The Government has insisted garda recruits are being fully vetted, amid accusations from the Opposition that the vetting process has been watered down to increase recruitment numbers.

Ireland • 20 Mar

Shane O'Farrell, 23, was killed in a hit-and-run incident in 2011

Family of Shane O'Farrell to meet justice minister

The family of Shane O'Farrell, who was killed in a hit-and-run incident involving a man who was on bail, are to meet Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan as part of an ongoing campaign for a public inquiry into what happened.

Ulster • 20 Mar

Micheál Martin said he had stated in the Oval Office that housing was the number one issue

Martin denies laughing at anybody in Oval Office

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has insisted that he did not laugh at anybody during his meeting with the US President last week.

Politics • 19 Mar

Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell (file image - RollingNews.ie)

State loses appeal after claims of airspace 'secret deal'

The State has lost its appeal to block a case seeking to compel officials to confirm if Ireland has a secret deal with Britain to allow the RAF to enter Irish airspace in the event of a terrorist or international attack.

Courts • 18 Mar

(L-R) Paul Murphy, Councillor Jess Spear, Samantha Ryan and Clive Ryan at the bill's launch in Dublin (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

PBP seeks support on home insulation exemption

People Before Profit-Solidarity has called for cross-party support for a new bill attempting to allow home insulation to be exempt from planning permission.

Politics • 18 Mar

Paschal Donohoe said the former MMA fighter does not represent Ireland (File Photo)

McGregor does 'not represent Ireland', says Donohoe

The Minister for Finance said his "heart fell" when he saw Conor McGregor in the Oval Office on St Patrick's Day.

Ireland • 18 Mar