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The legislation was tabled by Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Bill to disregard historic convictions introduced in Dáil

A Sinn Féin Private Members' Bill aimed at disregarding historic convictions for consensual same sex activity has been introduced in the Dáil.

Politics • 16 Apr

Majority of Defence Force complaints came from Air Corps

Over two thirds of complaints received by the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces last year came from the Air Corps, a committee has heard.

Ireland • 16 Apr

Palestinian demonstrator 91 year old Leila Doolan arriving at Leinster House after walking from Shannon, to demonstrate against the USA using Shannon as a Military stop-over.

Woman, 91, wants Shannon change after 220km protest walk

A 91-year-old woman has completed a 220km walk from Shannon Airport to the Dáil in protest against the use of the airport by the US military.

Dublin • 15 Apr

Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae waves to the crowds gathered outside Leinster House, Dublin, after resigning in the Dail as Minister of State. The Dail has returned today from the Easter break, which has been marked by fuel-cost protests and the announce

Michael Healy-Rae resigns as Govt 'let the people' down

Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae has resigned from the Government, accusing the coalition of losing touch with the people.

Ireland • 15 Apr

Patrick O'Donovan TD speaking to the media at Government Buildings to discuss the Budget 2026

Minister no longer seeking review of protest coverage

Minister for Communications Patrick O'Donovan is no longer seeking a review of media coverage of fuel protests despite his comments yesterday.

Politics • 14 Apr

Left wave looking to beat Govt in Galway West by-election

With the date of the upcoming by-elections expected in late May but still to be finalised, parties have mostly selected their candidates for Dublin Central and Galway West, as canvassing is getting under way on the ground.

Analysis and Comment • 22 Mar

Met Eireann director Eoin Moran - pic - PAC

Flood warning systems 'could take five to 10 years'

The Dáil Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has heard that the introduction of localised flood warning systems could take another five to 10 years.

Politics • 19 Mar

The unreleased funding was returned to the concession holder following a query during the 2024 audit

CHI accepted €30,000 for Christmas party in 2022 - PAC

Children's Health Ireland accepted €30,000 from a concession holder towards the cost of a staff Christmas party in 2022, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has heard.

Politics • 19 Mar

'Litany of failures' led to 130 unused EV buses - PAC

Chair of the Public Accounts Committee John Brady said that a "serious litany of failures" led to more than 130 State-funded electric double-decker buses remaining unused because there is nowhere to charge them.

Politics • 19 Mar

Wide view of crowd of protesters outside Leinster House

Protest over development plans for Bessborough site

A protest against the construction of a 140‑unit apartment development on the site of the Bessborough mother and baby home has been held outside Leinster House.

Ireland • 18 Mar