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Mary Harney said she was sure minutes of departmental meetings would confirm her claims

Harney denies she shut down Ansbacher inquiry

Former tánaiste Mary Harney has strongly denied she shut down an inquiry in her department because it linked her predecessor as leader of the Progressive Democrats with tax evasion.

News • 03 Dec 14

The Dáil was suspended three times yesterday

Adams reiterates lack of confidence in Barrett

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has reiterated his lack of confidence in Ceann Comhairle Sean Barrett.

News • 28 Nov 14

Ceann Comhairle Sean Barrett suspended the Dáil after rowdy exchanges

Dáil suspended three times after angry exchanges

The Dáil was suspended three times this afternoon following angry exchanges over Tánaiste Joan Burton's comments on the Republican links of an alleged abuser.

News • 27 Nov 14

Mary Lou McDonald repeatedly questioned the Tánaiste despite warnings

Minister calls Dáil sit-in 'diversionary stunt'

Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has said the Dáil sit-in by Sinn Fein's Mary Lou McDonald, was a stunt designed to draw attention away from allegations of a cover up of sex abuse by republicans.

News • 13 Nov 14

Michael McNamara said the campaign would be hurtful for many given what is likely to be said

TD queries need for marriage referendum

A Labour TD has asked if a referendum on marriage equality is necessary and suggested the issue could be dealt with through legislation.

News • 09 Oct 14

Mick Wallace used parliamentary privilege to question Siteserv acquisition

O'Brien's Siteserv bid 'questionable' - Wallace

Independent TD Mick Wallace has used parliamentary privilege to level a number of accusations against businessman Denis O'Brien in the Dáil this morning.

News • 09 Oct 14

Motion is likely to come before the Dáil within a week or so

Dáil to discuss funds for Kerins' PAC challenge

The Dáil is going to be asked to approve funds to fight former Rehab boss Angela Kerins' legal challenge against the Public Accounts Committee.

News • 08 Oct 14

Minister for Finance Michael Noonansaid he is not in a position to encourage Jean-Claude Trichet to attend the inquiry

Banking inquiry group needs to get 'ducks in row'

Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said there should be enough time to conduct the banking inquiry before the next General Election if the group carrying out the inquiry gets its ducks in a row.

News • 17 Sep 14

A stand-off has developed over efforts by Lucinda Creighton and members of the Reform Alliance to join the Dáil technical group

Budget tops agenda as Dáil returns from break

TDs and Senators have returned to Leinster House as the Dáil and Seanad resumed this afternoon following the summer break.

News • 17 Sep 14

Ireland has been urged to take the lead to target buyers of sex

Ireland urged to take lead to target buyers of sex

Former US president Jimmy Carter has called on Ireland to take a lead in introducing legislation to target the buyers of sex.

News • 01 Sep 14

The supplier must first provide the Houses of the Oireachtas with samples of uniforms

Government seeks new uniforms for Dáil ushers

The Government has advertised for a supplier of new bespoke tailored uniforms for Dáil ushers.

News • 11 Aug 14

The Dáil is set to adjourn this evening until 17 September

Opposition challenges start of Dáil summer break

There has been a challenge to the Order of Business from Opposition benches over the planned adjournment of the Dáil this evening until September.

News • 17 Jul 14

Mr Shatter resigned as Justice Minister yesterday

Fitzgerald looks to restore confidence in policing

New Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald has said she intends to usher in a new era and a new culture to restore public confidence in policing.

News • 08 May 14

The Government has said it is not opposing Denis Naughten's bill at this stage

Bill seeks to address loophole in incest law

Independent TD Denis Naughten has proposed a bill aimed at increasing the penalties for incest committed by women in line with the existing penalties for men.

News • 07 Mar 14

Michael McGrath had called on the Government to support the bill

Dáil debates motion to protect mortgage holders

The Dáil this evening began debating a private members motion aimed at protecting thousands of mortgage holders with the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation.

News • 04 Mar 14

The Taoiseach said there was no evidence that foreign hedge funds would buy the loan books

Taoiseach stands firm on IBRC mortgage sale

The Taoiseach has stood firm on the sale of Irish Nationwide mortgages despite concerns that homeowners could be vulnerable if the loans are bought by foreign firms.

Business • 19 Feb 14

Enda Kenny made the announcement to a shocked Dáil

Point of contact for garda whistleblowers sacked

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has sacked Garda Confidential Recipient Oliver Connolly, who was the point of contact for whistleblowers within the gardaí.

News • 19 Feb 14

Convention recommended a number of issues including giving TDs a free vote

Convention votes on Dáil proposals

The Constitutional Convention has voted in favour of making a number of changes as to how the Dáil is being run.

News • 02 Feb 14

Pat Rabbitte said the PAC was, in some instances, duplicating the work of other committees

Minister raises concern over PAC hearings

Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has said the remit of the Public Accounts Committee seems to have extended in recent times.

News • 27 Jan 14

Former CEO Paul Kiely received a retirement package of about €740,000

PAC prepared to compel former CRC board members

The Dáil Public Accounts Committee is to write to former members of the board of the Central Remedial Clinic asking them to appear at a further hearing into the clinic's financial affairs.

News • 20 Jan 14

There were unruly scenes in the Dáil today

Opposition TDs in Dáil walkout over water bill

Opposition TDs walked out of the Dáil chamber this afternoon in protest over the Water Services Bill 2013.

News • 19 Dec 13

The minister commended Timmy Dooley's bill

Dáil debates tougher penalties for hit-and-runs

The Dáil is debating a bill that proposes harsher penalties for hit-and-run offences on Irish roads.

News • 22 Nov 13

Minister for Finance Michael Noonan said his plan is to stand again

Noonan to stand again in 2016 - interview

Minister for Finance Michael Noonan was quoted today as saying he plans to stand for re-election to the Dáil in 2016..

Business • 18 Oct 13

Under new changes, the Dáil would start at 9.30am

Plans for Dáil reform criticised

A Government TD has hit out at plans to reform the Dáil, saying it was decided by party leaders and has excluded backbench TDs.

News • 17 Oct 13

Mary Lou McDonald said some employment schemes were 'half-baked'

Angry exchanges in Dáil over Budget 2014

There have been clashes in the Dáil over the Budget provisions, with Taoiseach Enda Kenny dismissing comments by Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin as "opportunistic blather".

News • 16 Oct 13