'Trailblazers' Murphy, Shortall will not contest election Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has described her predecessors Catherine Murphy and Róisín Shortall as "trailblazers in Irish politics" after confirmation that they will not contest the next general election. Politics • 02 Jul 24
'Trailblazers' Murphy, Shortall will not contest election Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has described her predecessors Catherine Murphy and Róisín Shortall as "trailblazers in Irish politics" after confirmation that they will not contest the next general election. Politics • 02 Jul 24
Soc Dems accuse Government over cost of living crisis The Social Democrats have accused the Government of reacting too slowly to the cost of living crisis at the party's national conference amid calls to increase social protection payments. Politics • 11 Jun 22
Soc Dems accuse Government over cost of living crisis The Social Democrats have accused the Government of reacting too slowly to the cost of living crisis at the party's national conference amid calls to increase social protection payments. Politics • 11 Jun 22
€79m in wage subsidies repaid to Revenue last year One firm repaid €6 million in Covid-19 wage subsidies to the Revenue Commissioners last year. Business • 22 Jan 21
€79m in wage subsidies repaid to Revenue last year One firm repaid €6 million in Covid-19 wage subsidies to the Revenue Commissioners last year. Business • 22 Jan 21
Dáil attendance, expenses rules on Commission agenda The body which oversees the running of Leinster House will discuss the Dáil attendance and expenses rules which have come under increased scrutiny in recent weeks. Politics • 12 Nov 19
Dáil attendance, expenses rules on Commission agenda The body which oversees the running of Leinster House will discuss the Dáil attendance and expenses rules which have come under increased scrutiny in recent weeks. Politics • 12 Nov 19
The story that led Denis O'Brien to the Supreme Court This week businessman Denis O'Brien lost a Supreme Court action over statements made in the Dáil about his banking affairs, which featured information that was subject to both a planned RTÉ report and a High Court injunction. Former business editor David Murphy looks back at the case. Business • 10 Mar 19
The story that led Denis O'Brien to the Supreme Court This week businessman Denis O'Brien lost a Supreme Court action over statements made in the Dáil about his banking affairs, which featured information that was subject to both a planned RTÉ report and a High Court injunction. Former business editor David Murphy looks back at the case. Business • 10 Mar 19
O'Brien criticises Murphy's statements in the Dáil Businessman Denis O'Brien has criticised Social Democrat TD Catherine Murphy for statements she made in the Dáil yesterday about his business affairs. News • 09 Jul 16
O'Brien criticises Murphy's statements in the Dáil Businessman Denis O'Brien has criticised Social Democrat TD Catherine Murphy for statements she made in the Dáil yesterday about his business affairs. News • 09 Jul 16
Murphy, Shortall and Donnelly – Are three heads better than one? The Social Democrats, the country’s newest party, is unique in that it has three leaders, writes RTÉ's Ailbhe Conneely. News • 15 Feb 16
Murphy, Shortall and Donnelly – Are three heads better than one? The Social Democrats, the country’s newest party, is unique in that it has three leaders, writes RTÉ's Ailbhe Conneely. News • 15 Feb 16
TDs call for end to fluoride in water The Dáil has debated a Private Member's Bill on a proposed ban on the addition of fluoride into the drinking water supply. News • 08 Nov 13
TDs call for end to fluoride in water The Dáil has debated a Private Member's Bill on a proposed ban on the addition of fluoride into the drinking water supply. News • 08 Nov 13
Murphy urges Govt to support Environment Bill Independent TD Catherine Murphy has urged the Government to support the climate change legislation she brought into the Dáil today. News • 08 Feb 13
Murphy urges Govt to support Environment Bill Independent TD Catherine Murphy has urged the Government to support the climate change legislation she brought into the Dáil today. News • 08 Feb 13
Martin says treaty referendum timetable too rushed Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said the timetable for the fiscal treaty referendum was too rushed. News • 18 Apr 12
Martin says treaty referendum timetable too rushed Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said the timetable for the fiscal treaty referendum was too rushed. News • 18 Apr 12
