Edel McAllister

Edel McAllister

The proposed Metrolink project has seen residents groups along the route object to the plan

Minister rejects call to split Metrolink project

Minister for Transport Shane Ross has rejected a call from two Dublin Fine Gael TDs to split the Metrolink project and complete the northside phase, despite a row over the route on the southside.

Politics • 29 Jan 19

The Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill was initiated in the Seanad last year

Law prohibiting Israeli goods from occupied territories

The Dáil has passed controversial legislation to prohibit the import of Israeli goods produced in the occupied Palestinian territories by 78 votes to 45.

Politics • 24 Jan 19

C&AG report had been highly critical of University of Limerick

Dept of Education examining recoupment of money

Secretary General of the Department of Education has told the Public Accounts Committee that it is examining ways to recoup money from higher education institutions where breaches of governance have been identified.

Education • 24 Jan 19

'Independence declared,' report papers 100 years ago

Today marks the anniversary of a pivotal moment in Irish history as the Dáil officially celebrates its 100th birthday.

Analysis and Comment • 21 Jan 19

Dáil Éireann sat for the first time in the Mansion House in Dublin on 21 January 1919

100th anniversary of Dáil Éireann at Mansion House

Preparations are in place to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Dáil Éireann, which sat for the first time in the Mansion House in Dublin on 21 January 1919.

Politics • 19 Jan 19

Ruth Coppinger and Bríd Smith raised the issue in the Dáil

Dáil told woman 'refused' abortion at Dublin hospital

There have been heated exchanges in the Dáil after it heard that a woman carrying a baby diagnosed with a fatal foetal abnormality was not granted a termination at the Coombe Hospital in Dublin.

Politics • 17 Jan 19