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    Soc Dems to nominate Catherine Connolly for run for Áras

    The National Executive of the Social Democrats has unanimously decided that its Oireachtas members will nominate Catherine Connolly for President.

    Ireland • 11 Jul
    The Dáil was hearing statements on domestic, sexual and gender based violence with survivors in attendance in the public gallery

    Dáil hears call for 'strangulation porn' to be banned

    The Dáil has heard a call for so-called "strangulation porn" to be banned.

    Politics • 10 Jul
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    More than 250 post offices closed over last ten years

    Over the last ten years, 257 post offices have closed across the country, according to data provided to Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane via parliamentary question.

    Ireland • 08 Jul
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    Postmasters warn of closure of 40% of post offices

    Postmasters have warned that 40% of post offices could close unless Government funding for the network is increased.

    Politics • 25 Jun
    Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald speaks during Leaders' Questions in the Dáil

    'Step-change needed' to end violence against women - SF

    Achieving zero-tolerance of violence against women requires a "step-change from Government", Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said.

    Ireland • 25 Jun
    Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Rossa Mulcahy said several positive measures were under way to address the issue

    Lower pay blamed for air traffic controller shortage

    The head of the Defence Forces has blamed lower pay and competition from the commercial sector for the crisis in military air traffic controllers.

    Politics • 25 Jun
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    Food prices 'out of control', Dáil hears

    Households are being "hammered left, right, and centre" because food prices are "out of control", the Sinn Féin leader has said.

    Politics • 24 Jun
    The so-called 'combined opposition' has pooled its weight and resources repeatedly to advance issues of mutual interest (RollingNews.ie)

    'Combined opposition' set to continue, but for how long?

    The sight of Opposition leaders gathering together on the plinth at Leinster House has become very familiar in recent weeks. But, overall, there are mixed views as to how long the combined opposition will last.

    Analysis and Comment • 21 Jun
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    More housing announcements seek to unblock issues

    There may be no silver bullet to magically boost housing output, but the Government has certainly accelerated its own output on housing decisions.

    Analysis and Comment • 17 Jun
    Hundreds of people gathered outside Leinster House for the rally

    Hundreds attend Raise the Roof rally outside Dáil

    The Raise the Roof campaign group held a rally outside the Dáil calling for urgent Government action on Ireland's housing and homelessness crisis.

    Politics • 17 Jun
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