Rabbitte and Higgins make final Dáil contributions Two long-standing deputies have made their final Dáil contributions during statements on the report of the banking inquiry. Election 2016 • 28 Jan 16
Higgins warns over suitability of legislation Socialist Party TD Joe Higgins has warned there should never be another Joint Committee established under the current legislation. News • 07 Dec 15
Joe Higgins seeks wider banking inquiry Socialist Party TD Joe Higgins has said the banking inquiry should investigate the period from the early 2000s up to the remit of the present … News • 18 Jun 14
Joe Higgins accepts banking inquiry nomination Socialist Party leader Joe Higgins has said it would be a dereliction of his duty to the people not to take the opportunity to replace … News • 17 Jun 14
Kenny: Coalition will see out its term in office Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he has every expectation the Government parties will see out their term in office. News • 28 Apr 14
Joe Higgins comments on Clare Daly's ULA hopes Socialist Party leader Joe Higgins has signalled that Clare Daly's public support for Independent TD Mick Wallace could make it difficult for some members of … News • 03 Sep 12
Joe Higgins may pay back travel expenses Socialist TD Joe Higgins has said that he may pay back the €935 in travel expenses if legal advice directs him to. News • 05 Jul 12
Higgins seeks legal advice on Oireachtas expenses Socialist TD Joe Higgins is to seek legal advice after the Houses of the Oireachtas confirmed that members can only claim expenses for travel to … News • 04 Jul 12
Legal advice sought on TD expenses claims Socialist Party TD Joe Higgins has welcomed the fact that the Houses of the Oireachtas Service is to seek legal advice on the use of … News • 04 Jul 12
Information sought on Socialist Party pay policy The Standards in Public Office Commission has confirmed it is to write to the Socialist Party seeking further information about its policy of using part … News • 03 Jul 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