Edel McAllister

Edel McAllister

Deputy Richard Boyd-Barrett proposed the Bill in the Dáil today

Bid to block oil and gas plans from fast track planning

Solidarity-People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett has called for the removal of any application for fossil fuel related infrastructure from legislation which allows fast track planning for key strategic projects.

Politics • 21 May 19

Ten of the 19 Dublin candidates appeared on the debate

Climate change, security and housing feature in debate

Candidates from the Dublin constituency of the European Elections discussed climate change, security and housing among other topics during the second RTÉ televised debate.

Elections 2019 • 21 May 19

Nine of the 23 candidates in Ireland South participated in the Prime Time debate

Climate action, tax feature in EU Election TV debate

From climate action to corporation tax, candidates from the Ireland South constituency of the European Elections discussed a range of topics in a live television debate.

Elections 2019 • 20 May 19

Minister Richard Bruton told Senators the government was right to reject the advice of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Bruton defends rejection of warning over broadband plan

Communications Minister Richard Bruton has reiterated his rejection of advice from the head of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Robert Watt.

Politics • 16 May 19

Finian McGrath said he was trying to find solutions and was regularly meeting service providers

Ministers to meet Rehab over funding shortfall

The Minister for Health and the Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Disabilities are to meet Rehab representatives amid reports the organisation may have to withdraw services for the disabled due to funding difficulties.

Health • 15 May 19

Azzam Raguragui was fatally stabbed in a park in Dundrum on Friday

Dáil hears concerns over knife crime

The Taoiseach has described last week's stabbing of a young man in a Dublin park as "really shocking" and called on anyone with information to contact the authorities.

Politics • 14 May 19

The party is running one candidate in the Dublin European constituency

Workers' Party launch manifesto ahead of elections

The Workers' Party launched their manifesto for the European and local elections today, calling for public investment in public services

Politics • 13 May 19

The Green Party is also fielding 82 local election candidates

Green Party launches European election manifesto

The Green Party is fielding four candidates in the forthcoming European Elections, north and south.

Elections 2019 • 09 May 19

The Bill will also increase the age of the child for which parental leave is available from eight to 12 years

New Bill allows eight weeks additional parental leave

The Government has said it will introduce a phased introduction of eight weeks additional parental leave, following the passing of a Social Democrat Bill in the Seanad this evening.

Politics • 08 May 19

What do councillors do?

What powers do councillors have? How much do councillors get paid?

Politics • 14 May 19