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    Edel McAllister

    Dessie Ellis raised concerns about accommodation for homeless families during Pope Francis' visit in August

    Concern over emergency accommodation during Pope visit

    The Government has insisted that families in emergency accommodation will not be displaced by Pope Francis' visit in August.

    Politics • 21 Jun 18
    Minister Simon Harris said over half of patients wait less than six months for an operation or procedure

    Minister acknowledges 'unacceptably long' waiting times

    Most patients waiting for a hospital operation are seen within a year, according to Health Minister Simon Harris.

    News • 20 Jun 18
    The proposal to include warnings about cancer was supported by Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil

    Measures agreed on alcohol cancer warnings

    Measures to warn drinkers about the link between cancer and alcohol on bottles have been agreed by the Oireachtas Health Committee.

    Politics • 20 Jun 18
    Leo Varadkar said he would convey the Government's "grave concern" to the acting US Ambassador as soon as possible

    Dáil to agree motion condemning US immigration policy

    The Dáil is to agree an all-party motion condemning the controversial practice in the United States of separating the children of illegal immigrants from their parents.

    Politics • 19 Jun 18
    The Ireland's Wild Waste programme highlighted the lack of spending on waste disposal by some local authorities

    Ireland has 'long way to go on waste enforcement'

    The Taoiseach has told the Dáil that "we have a long way to go on waste enforcement in Ireland".

    Politics • 19 Jun 18
    Leo Varadkar said it was no secret that a number of patriots who were involved in the founding of the State were homosexual

    Varadkar pays tribute to homosexuals who were convicted

    The Taoiseach has paid tribute in the Dáil to those who were criminalised for homosexual activity prior to the repeal of the laws in 1993.

    Politics • 19 Jun 18
    European Parliament elections are to take place next May

    Disinformation could 'destablise' European elections

    Disinformation or fake news has the ability to "destablise and delegitimise" next year's European elections, a seminar organised by the European Parliament in Dublin has been told.

    Politics • 15 Jun 18
    The BusConnects plan will see a redrawing of the Dublin Bus network

    NTA to talk to households affected by BusConnects plan

    Transport Minister Shane Ross has said the National Transport Authority has assured him they will speak to every single household affected by plans to build 16 new bus and cycling lanes around Dublin.

    News • 14 Jun 18
    Social Democrats TD Róisín Shortall hopes parental leave can be extended in the coming months

    Bill to extend parental leave passes through Dáil

    A bill to extend unpaid parental leave for parents to six months has passed all stages in the Dáil.

    News • 14 Jun 18
    Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin during Leaders' Questions

    Dáil: Martin calls for Scally inquiry Commission input

    Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has called on the Taoiseach to roll the current investigation into the CervicalCheck controversy into a Commission of Investigation.

    Politics • 13 Jun 18
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