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Proposed legislation would allow information on sex offenders to be made available to the parents of children and vulnerable adults

Hayes: Sex offences bill must address family abuse

A proposed bill on a sex offenders' register focuses on the "shadow behind the bush" but must also address "the risk of the footsteps on the stairs", Minister for State Brian Hayes has said.

News • 11 Oct 13

Alan Shatter confirmed that inspection reports will be published in full

Shatter defends asylum centre living conditions

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has defended living conditions at State-funded asylum accommodation centres.

News • 09 Oct 13

Ceann Comhairle Sean Barrett described the situation as a 'shambles'

Ceann Comhairle complains of attack on 'good name'

Ceann Comhairle Sean Barrett has complained about leaks intended to blacken his good name in a row over who should appoint a key member of the Oireachtas staff.

News • 25 Sep 13

Sean Barrett said there are a growing number of non-aligned TDs and a structure had to be put in place

Speaking rights 'upholding a principle' - Barrett

Ceann Comhairle Sean Barrett has said he has granted non-aligned TDs speaking time in the Dáil to uphold a principle that all TDs elected by the people have a right to speak in the Dáil.

News • 23 Sep 13

Gardaí restrain a protester outside Leinster House

Three arrested following Dáil protests

Three people have been arrested for public order offences following protests in Dublin city centre.

News • 18 Sep 13

Convention recommended retention of Single Transferable Vote system

Report on Dáil reform delivered

The Convention on the Constitution has handed its report on Dáil reform to the library of the Houses of the Oireachtas.

News • 27 Aug 13

Senator Paul Bradford and former minister of state Lucinda Creighton lost the party whip over their stance on abortion

Rebel FG TDs and Senators want new speaking group

Senator Paul Bradford has said that TDs and senators who were recently expelled from the Fine Gael parliamentary party are seeking to form a new political grouping with speaking rights in the two houses of the Oireachtas.

News • 27 Aug 13

Former junior minister Lucinda Creighton and her husband Senator Paul Bradford lost the Fine Gael party whip

Fine Gael rebels hope to get speaking rights

The group of eight Fine Gael TDs and Senators who have lost the party whip are to decide their political strategy before the return of the Dáil and Seanad.

News • 26 Aug 13

The support of 56 TDs was required to bring the Dáil back early from its summer break

Attempt to recall Dáil over organ donation fails

An attempt to recall the Dáil to debate an EU regulation on organ donations has failed to get the backing of a sufficient number of TDs.

News • 16 Aug 13

The move to recall the Dáil would require the signatures of 56 TDs

Fianna Fáil seeks Dáil recall over organ donations

Fianna Fáil is attempting to recall the Dáil to debate an EU regulation that deals with organ donations.

News • 13 Aug 13

TDs voted by 127 to 31 in favour of the bill

Dáil votes in favour of abortion legislation

The Government has passed legislation for the first time allowing for abortion in limited circumstances.

News • 17 Jul 13

Lucinda Creighton was one of 24 TDs to vote against the amendment

Lucinda Creighton resigns as junior minister

Paschal Donohoe has been appointed Minister of State for European Affairs after Lucinda Creighton voted against the Government in a vote on the abortion legislation.

News • 12 Jul 13

The Dáil debated the Brighter Evenings Bill, which would end Daylight Saving Time

Dáil debates end to Daylight Saving Time

The Dáil is debating the Brighter Evenings Bill, which would end Daylight Saving Time.

News • 06 Jul 13

The future of the Seanad is being debated in the Dáil

Govt lifts time limit on Seanad abolition debate

The Government has lifted the time limit on debate in the Dáil on the legislation providing for a referendum on abolition of the Seanad.

News • 20 Jun 13

The Bill provides for 40 amendments to the Constitution

Govt publishes Seanad abolition proposals

The Government has published its proposed amendment to the Constitution to abolish the Seanad, with Taoiseach Enda Kenny saying the reforms would lead to a more efficient system.

News • 05 Jun 13

Luke 'Ming' Flanagan, Mick Wallace, Clare Daly and Joan Collins intend to introduce a Private Members' Bill in the Dáil

TDs call for independent inquiry into points issue

Four opposition TDs have called for an independent inquiry into the cancellation of penalty points.

News • 30 May 13

Independent TD Mattie McGrath asked a number of questions regarding Alan Shatter in the Dáil this morning

Shatter reveals details of breathalyser incident

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has responded to issues raised in the Dáil by Independent TD Mattie McGrath.

News • 23 May 13

The Constitutional Convention will discuss the Dáil electoral system during its two-day session

Convention reviewing Dáil electoral system

The Constitutional Convention has been meeting this weekend to review the Dáil electoral system and ways of reforming it.

News • 18 May 13

There was nothing to prevent Stormont politicians from becoming TDs until now

MLA double-jobbing ban extended to Dáil

Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly are to be banned from becoming members of Dáil Éireann at the same time as they are sitting at Stormont.

News • 08 May 13

Helen McEntee said she would do the best she could to carry on the work of her father

Helen McEntee welcomed to Leinster House

The Dáil's newest member, Helen McEntee, was welcomed to Leinster House today by the Taoiseach and members of the Fine Gael parliamentary party.

News • 16 Apr 13

Richard Boyd Barrett said the Government was 'subverting the democratic process'

Opposition criticises plan for property tax debate

Opposition parties have criticised arrangements for a debate tomorrow on property tax, but declined an offer of an extra two hours' debate.

News • 28 Feb 13

Unions have been urged to return to talks on extending the Croke Park Agreement

Kenny urges unions to return to Croke Park talks

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has urged unions who have withdrawn from talks on extending the Croke Park Agreement to return.

News • 20 Feb 13

Michael Noonan (right) said he regretted the abruptness of the way the news was communicated to staff

Action taken to secure IBRC assets - Noonan

Minister for Finance Michael Noonan said the leaking of a plan to liquidate Irish Bank Resolution Corporation as part of a promissory note deal forced the Government to legislate for its winding up.

News • 07 Feb 13

The Socialist Party was one of three political groups that formed the ULA

Socialist Party leaves the United Left Alliance

The Socialist Party has confirmed it has withdrawn from the United Left Alliance, the group it formed with the People Before Profit Alliance and some left wing independents.

News • 28 Jan 13

Carers protested outside the Dáil this morning

Labour TD Colm Keaveney votes against welfare bill

Labour Chairman and TD Colm Keaveney is to be expelled from the parliamentary party after voting against the Social Welfare Bill.

News • 14 Dec 12