Murphy bears 'no ill will' after winning confidence vote The Dáil has voted confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy after a lengthy debate. Politics • 01 Apr
Murphy bears 'no ill will' after winning confidence vote The Dáil has voted confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy after a lengthy debate. Politics • 01 Apr
As it happened: Murphy 'intends' to continue in role Catch up on the events of the day, as opposition parties said Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy 'no longer retains the confidence of all members' of the Dáil and published a motion of no confidence in her Politics • 26 Mar
As it happened: Murphy 'intends' to continue in role Catch up on the events of the day, as opposition parties said Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy 'no longer retains the confidence of all members' of the Dáil and published a motion of no confidence in her Politics • 26 Mar
Cttee passes Govt-supporting TDs speaking time proposal The Government's move to allocate Dáil speaking time to the Regional Independent TDs who support it, along with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael backbenchers, has been voted through by the Dáil Reform Committee on a margin of 10 votes to 8. Politics • 26 Feb
Cttee passes Govt-supporting TDs speaking time proposal The Government's move to allocate Dáil speaking time to the Regional Independent TDs who support it, along with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael backbenchers, has been voted through by the Dáil Reform Committee on a margin of 10 votes to 8. Politics • 26 Feb
Proposal could see Govt-backing TDs get LQ speaking slot The Government Chief Whip Mary Butler will table a proposal on Thursday to try to resolve the dispute over the allotted Dáil speaking time for Regional Independents, which delayed the nomination of the Taoiseach last week. Politics • 27 Jan
Proposal could see Govt-backing TDs get LQ speaking slot The Government Chief Whip Mary Butler will table a proposal on Thursday to try to resolve the dispute over the allotted Dáil speaking time for Regional Independents, which delayed the nomination of the Taoiseach last week. Politics • 27 Jan
How a day of ceremony and significance is off course Elections all done, counting concluded, and negotiations complete, the day finally arrived for the Dáil to elect a Taoiseach, but things have not progressed as planned. Politics • 22 Jan
How a day of ceremony and significance is off course Elections all done, counting concluded, and negotiations complete, the day finally arrived for the Dáil to elect a Taoiseach, but things have not progressed as planned. Politics • 22 Jan
How a day of ceremony and significance is now off course Elections all done, counting concluded, and negotiations complete, the day finally arrived for the Dáil to elect a Taoiseach, but things have not progressed as planned. Politics • 22 Jan
How a day of ceremony and significance is now off course Elections all done, counting concluded, and negotiations complete, the day finally arrived for the Dáil to elect a Taoiseach, but things have not progressed as planned. Politics • 22 Jan
Rental price register to protect tenants pledged by govt The new Programme for Government promises a register of rental price to protect tenants and landlords from abusive practices and will "continue to review the effectiveness of rent pressure zones". Ireland • 15 Jan
Rental price register to protect tenants pledged by govt The new Programme for Government promises a register of rental price to protect tenants and landlords from abusive practices and will "continue to review the effectiveness of rent pressure zones". Ireland • 15 Jan
Childminder regulations to be proportionate, Dáil told The Minister for Children has said that new regulations for childminders will be "proportionate" and "respectful of the home and family setting". Politics • 09 Feb 23
Childminder regulations to be proportionate, Dáil told The Minister for Children has said that new regulations for childminders will be "proportionate" and "respectful of the home and family setting". Politics • 09 Feb 23
Dáil Ceann Comhairle tests positive for Covid-19 Dáil Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Feargháil has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self-isolating at his home. Politics • 22 Nov 21
Dáil Ceann Comhairle tests positive for Covid-19 Dáil Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Feargháil has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self-isolating at his home. Politics • 22 Nov 21
McEntee denies claim she misled Dáil over legislation Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has denied that she misled the Dáil over legislation which introduced changes in relation to the admissibility of documents in court cases. Politics • 10 Sep 20
McEntee denies claim she misled Dáil over legislation Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has denied that she misled the Dáil over legislation which introduced changes in relation to the admissibility of documents in court cases. Politics • 10 Sep 20
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
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
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
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
TDs vote to begin their six week holidays immediately Politicians have voted to begin their six week Dáil summer break immediately, and not return for an emergency debate on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment next week. Politics • 31 Jul 20
TDs vote to begin their six week holidays immediately Politicians have voted to begin their six week Dáil summer break immediately, and not return for an emergency debate on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment next week. Politics • 31 Jul 20
Eamon Ryan apologises for using 'racial slur' in Dáil Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has apologised on Twitter for using what he called "a racial slur" during a debate on racism in Irish society. Politics • 11 Jun 20
Eamon Ryan apologises for using 'racial slur' in Dáil Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has apologised on Twitter for using what he called "a racial slur" during a debate on racism in Irish society. Politics • 11 Jun 20
Varadkar will consider extension to maternity leave A temporary extension to maternity leave will be considered by the Government after a petition was handed into the Dáil by new mothers. Ireland • 11 Jun 20
Varadkar will consider extension to maternity leave A temporary extension to maternity leave will be considered by the Government after a petition was handed into the Dáil by new mothers. Ireland • 11 Jun 20
Defence Forces recruitment hit by Covid-19 crisis Recruitment to the Defence Forces has been impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic and induction of new recruits has been postponed, the Dáil has heard. Politics • 03 Jun 20
Defence Forces recruitment hit by Covid-19 crisis Recruitment to the Defence Forces has been impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic and induction of new recruits has been postponed, the Dáil has heard. Politics • 03 Jun 20
Ministers urge Holohan to ease restrictions on elderly Ministers met the Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan today with many urging him to ease restrictions to enable older people exercise outside their homes. Coronavirus • 30 Apr 20
Ministers urge Holohan to ease restrictions on elderly Ministers met the Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan today with many urging him to ease restrictions to enable older people exercise outside their homes. Coronavirus • 30 Apr 20
Varadkar tells Dáil complacency is 'new enemy' The Taoiseach has told the Dáil that there was a real risk that if everyone became lax, control could be lost over the spread of coronavirus in Ireland. Coronavirus • 23 Apr 20
Varadkar tells Dáil complacency is 'new enemy' The Taoiseach has told the Dáil that there was a real risk that if everyone became lax, control could be lost over the spread of coronavirus in Ireland. Coronavirus • 23 Apr 20
Virtual gatherings of Dáil and Seanad not permitted Virtual sittings of the Dáil and Seanad have been ruled out due to legal advice. Politics • 20 Apr 20
Virtual gatherings of Dáil and Seanad not permitted Virtual sittings of the Dáil and Seanad have been ruled out due to legal advice. Politics • 20 Apr 20
Donnelly claims 35% of staff in nursing home have virus The Dáil has been told that one nursing home has had 70 workers test positive for Covid-19 and four of its residents have died. Coronavirus • 02 Apr 20
Donnelly claims 35% of staff in nursing home have virus The Dáil has been told that one nursing home has had 70 workers test positive for Covid-19 and four of its residents have died. Coronavirus • 02 Apr 20
Martin says FF would form coalition with FG Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said that he would form a coalition with Fine Gael, subject to agreement on policies. Politics • 05 Mar 20
Martin says FF would form coalition with FG Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said that he would form a coalition with Fine Gael, subject to agreement on policies. Politics • 05 Mar 20
TDs arrive for new Dáil with spring in their step Aisling Kenny was on hand at Leinster House as 160 TDs, some new, some not so new, rocked up on Kildare Street for the opening day of the 33rd day. Politics • 20 Feb 20
TDs arrive for new Dáil with spring in their step Aisling Kenny was on hand at Leinster House as 160 TDs, some new, some not so new, rocked up on Kildare Street for the opening day of the 33rd day. Politics • 20 Feb 20
McDonald gets most votes but no Taoiseach elected Four party leaders have failed to win enough support to be elected Taoiseach in the first sitting of the 33rd Dáil, with Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald winning the most votes. Politics • 20 Feb 20
McDonald gets most votes but no Taoiseach elected Four party leaders have failed to win enough support to be elected Taoiseach in the first sitting of the 33rd Dáil, with Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald winning the most votes. Politics • 20 Feb 20
Independent probe urged over Lottery scratch card error Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affaris Simon Coveney has said there needs to be an independent investigation into the exclusion of four prizes from the National Lottery. Politics • 12 Dec 19
Independent probe urged over Lottery scratch card error Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affaris Simon Coveney has said there needs to be an independent investigation into the exclusion of four prizes from the National Lottery. Politics • 12 Dec 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
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
