Martina Fitzgerald

Pearse Doherty said conscience motions at four past Ard Fheiseanna have been defeated

Abortion and Brexit on agenda at Sinn Féin Ard Fheis

Three thousand delegates at this weekend's Sinn Féin Ard Fheis will debate 171 motions including ones on abortion, Brexit and entering government after the next election.

Politics • 13 Jun 18

The Cabinet discussed UK government proposals on the customs union today

Taoiseach says more progress needed on border issue

The Taoiseach has said that more progress from the British government is needed on the border in the next two weeks ahead of a European Council meeting.

Brexit • 12 Jun 18

Enda Kenny was named European of the Year by the European Movement Ireland

Kenny appalled by 'lack of clarity' on Brexit

The former Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that he is appalled at what is happening in politics in Britain in relation to the internal dissent and lack of clarity on Brexit.

Brexit • 11 Jun 18

Simon Harris has indicated that some elements to support women may be introduced sooner than 2019

FG members to have free vote on abortion legislation

The Fine Gael parliamentary party has been told that members will have a free vote on the upcoming legislation on abortion.

Eighth Amendment • 30 May 18

Carol Nolan was given a three-month suspension when she voted in the Dáil against the holding of the referendum on the Eighth Amendment

Nolan undecided on Sinn Féin return after suspension

Sinn Féin's Carol Nolan has said she has not decided if she will return to the parliamentary party when her suspension expires at the end of June.

Eighth Amendment • 28 May 18

Mr Harris said he will consult the cabinet, opposition and stakeholders on the legislation this week

Harris: Legislation will be introduced before summer

Minister for Health Simon Harris has confirmed that the legislation giving effect to Friday's referendum will be introduced in the Dáil before it breaks for its summer holidays.

Eighth Amendment • 28 May 18

Ballots will be cast at 6,500 polling stations across the country today

Voters go to the polls in Eighth Amendment referendum

Voters will go to the polls today to cast their ballots on whether to replace or retain the Eighth Amendment which provides for the equal right to life of the mother and the unborn.

News • 25 May 18

Dr Gabriel Scally says he has spoken to many of the women affected, including Vicky Phelan

Scally concerned by atmosphere around cancer crisis

The doctor who is leading the preliminary investigation into the cervical cancer controversy has expressed concern about the "fevered atmosphere" around the issue.

CervicalCheck • 15 May 18

Vicky Phelan said on Twitter that too much has happened behind closed doors

Call for prompt and public CervicalCheck investigation

The woman whose court case brought the CervicalCheck controversy to public attention has said she wants to see a Commission of Investigation that is urgent, prompt and public.

Health • 03 May 18

Ian Marshall (R) was elected on the fourth count

Unionist farmer takes one of two Seanad seats

A Unionist farmer who opposes Brexit has been elected to the Seanad in a by-election along with a former Fine Gael TD.

Politics • 27 Apr 18