Traveller community rally for human rights outside Dáil Members of the Traveller community are holding a protest outside Leinster House calling on the Taoiseach to address what they say is a denial of … Ireland • 31 May 22
Commission to review access to Leinster House car parks The Houses of the Oireachtas Commission is to review access to Leinster House car parks. Politics • 14 Dec 21
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
Safety experts recommend Leinster House isolation room Safety experts have recommended that an isolation room is established in Leinster House to quarantine any employee feeling unwell with Covid-19 symptoms. Coronavirus • 06 May 20
Arrests following climate protest at Leinster House A number of people who are understood to have been taking part in protests organised by the Extinction Rebellion environmental group, were arrested at Leinster … Dublin • 11 Oct 19
Dáil bars to undergo deep clean following rat sightings The Public and Members Bars at Leinster House are to undergo a deep clean and sanitisation following sightings of a rat. Politics • 15 Jul 19
Sighting of rat forces closure of Dáil members' bar The Dáil members' bar - used exclusively by TDs and Senators - has had to temporarily close as a large rodent was seen there this … Politics • 09 Jul 19
Pride flag to fly at Leinster House The Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Feargháil has been presented with an LGBT flag as part of a nationwide festival. Politics • 26 Jun 19
Leinster House restoration to cost over €15m estimate The restoration work on Leinster House is going to cost more than the estimated €15m. Politics • 12 Feb 19
Mindfulness hour to bring calm to Leinster House Despite a climate of political uncertainty and anxiety, a notable calm is expected to ooze from one corner of Leinster House this afternoon. Politics • 30 Jan 19
LGBT families protest over lack of legal recognition A number of LGBT families have held a protest outside Leinster House calling for same-sex couples to be given legal recognition as parents. Politics • 16 Jan 19
Survey on sexism to be carried out in Leinster House A bullying and sexual harassment survey is to be carried out in Leinster House early next year. Politics • 11 Dec 18
Thousands take part in Raise the Roof housing protest Thousands of people from around the country have taken part in a national protest in Dublin to highlight the housing crisis. Dublin • 03 Oct 18
Dublin event brings together female parliamentarians In September, representatives of parliaments across the world will gather in Dublin Castle. All of them will be women. The gathering of women's caucuses will … Politics • 22 Jul 18
Demonstrators call for improved cycling infrastructure Around a hundred cyclists have taken part in a demonstration outside Leinster House this evening over road safety. News • 25 Apr 18
Moran to remain as minister following talks with Canney Minister of State Kevin 'Boxer' Moran is to remain a minister, the Independent Alliance has said this afternoon. Politics • 19 Apr 18
Dáil bar tabs to be deducted from politicians' wages Debts racked up by TDs and senators in unpaid tabs in the Dáil bar will be automatically deducted from their salary from mid-June. Politics • 18 Apr 18
Ethnic status of Travellers to be formally recognised The Taoiseach is to formally recognise the ethnic status of the Traveller community in the Dáil for the first time. News • 01 Mar 17
Tighter security for Leinster House considered A strengthening of security at Leinster House has been proposed at the meeting of the committee that adjudicates on the rules and regulations of the … News • 12 Nov 15
OPW continues search for Leinster House artwork The Office of Public Works has so far failed to locate more than 20 artworks, some by well-known Irish artists, as part of an audit … News • 28 Jun 13
