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Vicky Phelan says people with terminal illnesses should be given the choice to die

Phelan appeals for TDs to support assisted dying bill

Campaigner Vicky Phelan has appealed to politicians to support the "Dying with Dignity Bill" which will be reintroduced in the Dáil tomorrow.

Politics • 14 Sep 20

Hundreds of residents in nursing homes died as a result of Covid-19

Nursing home regulations need enhancing - HIQA

The Health Information and Quality Authority has said Covid-19 has brought into sharp focus the need to review and enhance nursing home regulations.

Politics • 10 Sep 20

Body that represents solicitors said lockdown has resulted in a backlog of cases

Call for funding to clear lockdown court cases backlog

The Chair of the Bar Council of Ireland Maura McNally has told the Oireachtas Committee on Covid-19 that access to the courts is a matter of grave public importance.

Politics • 09 Sep 20

Sinn Fein TD Matt Carthy said he objected to Thursday's Dáil sitting moving back to the Convention Centre

Calls for end to Convention Centre Dáil sittings

There have been calls for a "workable solution" to allow TDs return to sitting in Leinster House instead of the Convention Centre.

Politics • 08 Sep 20

The annual six-week summer recess wasn't due to end until 15 September but due to the political upheaval the House will return on Wednesday

No sign of silly season as Dáil set to return

There was no silly season this year with politics continuing unabated. It was a summer recess like no other with political controversies breaking almost every week since the Dáil adjourned at the end of July.

Politics • 29 Aug 20

Phil Hogan was first elected to the Dáil in 1989

From Kilkenny to Brussels - Hogan's political journey

Phil Hogan grew up on a farm in rural Co Kilkenny and was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fine Gael TD in 1989 representing the Carlow/Kilkenny constituency.

Politics • 26 Aug 20

Stephen Donnelly said that if there is a second wave of Covid-19, healthcare services will be severely curtailed

Focus on suppressing virus while reopening society

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said the focus from now until Christmas will be on suppressing Covid-19 while reopening society.

Coronavirus • 26 Aug 20

Dara Calleary's replacement as Minister of Agriculture will be appointed next week by the Taoiseach

Martin writes to Ceann Comhairle over Dáil recall

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has written to the Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, asking him to resume the Dáil on Wednesday and Thursday of next week, a spokesperson has said.

Politics • 24 Aug 20