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A formal invitation must still be forwarded by the Dáil Business Committee to Michael Barnier

Brexit negotiator may be invited to address Oireachtas

The European Union's chief negotiator on Brexit, Michel Barnier, could address a joint sitting of the Dáil and Seanad next month.

News • 26 Apr 17

Jonathan Sugarman, who was risk manager in UniCredit, has claimed that prompt action in 2007 might have avoided the need for a blanket guarantee and bailout of the Irish banks

Whistleblower Sugarman appears before finance committee

The Oireachtas finance committee is to ask the Central Bank to supply it with documents relating to the case of Jonathan Sugarman, a banker who warned of liquidity breaches at his bank, UniCredit Bank Ireland, in 2007.

Business • 13 Apr 17

Updates: Leaders' Questions and Oireachtas committees

It was a busy day in politics, with developments on the water charges issue, and Dáil statements on Brexit.

Politics • 05 Apr 17

Maynooth, Greystones and Cobh were included on original list of 15 areas for proposed rent caps

Three towns excluded from final rent cap list

Three towns that were identified as rent pressure zones in a report to the Minister for Housing were not included in the Government's extended rent cap scheme last week, it has emerged.

News • 03 Feb 17

Oireachtas Committees & Leaders' Questions updates

Follow the latest updates from today's proceedings at Oireachtas Committees and Leaders' and Taoiseach's Questions in the Dáil.

News • 25 Jan 17

Martin McGuinness has appeared before the PAC

McGuinness 'surprised' over Project Eagle info

Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has expressed surprise over the information that has emerged since NAMA's sale of its Northern Irish property loans portfolio.

News • 16 Nov 16

Phil Hogan said the Apple ruling was to do with aggressive tax planning

Hogan defends EC's ruling on Apple

Controversial proposals on corporate tax, which the European Commission will launch next week, are "not about tax rates, they are about a common consolidate tax base," EU Commissioner Phil Hogan has said.

News • 20 Oct 16

Michael Creed was appearing before the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Minister defends role in HRI re-appointment of CEO

Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has defended his role in the controversial re-appointment of the CEO of Horse Racing Ireland.

News • 27 Sep 16

The Public Health Bill, which would introduce minimum pricing for alcohol, is currently going through the houses of the Oireachtas

Court action 'could have bearing' on alcohol bill

The European Health Commissioner has said it has no objection to the Irish Government's controversial new alcohol bill, but that court action elsewhere could have a bearing on whether or not the new law is legal under European law.

News • 27 Sep 16

67 bills were passed in the Dáil and Seanad last year

Oireachtas ranked fifth lowest in acts passed

The Houses of the Oireachtas was ranked fifth lowest of 31 parliaments in an international league table measuring the number of acts it passed last year.

News • 20 Jul 16

Enda Kenny presented the citizens' assembly memo to the Cabinet

Eighth Amendment to top Citizens' Assembly agenda

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has brought a memo to Cabinet to set up a Citizens' Assembly, which will look at a number of issues starting with the Eighth Amendment.

News • 21 Jun 16

The committee said it decided to invite the firms to a meeting, given the significant role they play in the Irish economy

Equity firms decline finance committee meeting

The Oireachtas finance committee has said that all of the international private equity firms it invited to a meeting last year to discuss private equity and mortgage provision in Ireland all declined to attend.

Business • 21 Jan 16

NAMA has been detailing its plans for Dublin's Docklands and a number of residential developments

NAMA anticipates €2bn surplus once work completed

The National Asset Management Agency is confident of generating a €2 billion surplus by the time it completes its work, according to management at the organisation.

News • 16 Dec 15

Members and staff of the Banking Inquiry will now find themselves working through the Christmas holiday

Banking report in doubt as deadline put back

The Oireachtas Banking Inquiry has put back its deadline to agree a report after a lengthy meeting to resolve difficulties ended just before midnight last night.

News • 03 Dec 15

A separate entrance for visitors and increased lighting are proposed

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 Oireachtas.

News • 12 Nov 15

In a letter, the FAI's Chief Executive John Delaney said the transaction has been fully accounted for

John Delaney will not face Oireachtas questioning

The Chairman of the Oireachtas Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport has said the committee has decided not to call FAI Chief Executive John Delaney before it to explain the €5 million FIFA payment in 2010.

News • 10 Jun 15

Twelve officials from the Department of Finance have been called to appear before the Banking Inquiry

Cowen, McCreevy called before Banking Inquiry

Former taoiseach Brian Cowen and former minister for finance Charlie McCreevy have been called to give evidence at the Banking Inquiry.

Business • 17 Apr 15

Joe Thompson told the committee Virgin is 'agnostic' in relation to IAG's takeover of Aer Lingus

Virgin not 'potential acquirer' of Aer Lingus

Virgin Atlantic has said it wants to ensure Irish customers will be protected from any acquisition of Aer Lingus by the International Airlines Group.

News • 02 Apr 15

RTÉ representatives appear before Oireachtas committee

Notion of bias at RTÉ makes 'little sense'

RTÉ Board Chairperson Moya Doherty has acknowledged that the broadcaster made serious editorial mistakes a number of years ago, but said any notion of political bias in its output made little sense.

News • 25 Mar 15

Niamh Hardiman said many lacked the confidence to speak up

Bulk of cost of collapse unavoidable - Honohan

The Governor of the Central Bank has told the banking inquiry that the bulk of the costs of the banking collapse could not have been avoided by taking a different course of action on the night of the guarantee.

News • 11 Mar 15

Representatives from the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors Ireland made the claim

'100,000 illegal gas boilers' installed since 2009

Up to 100,000 illegal gas boilers have been installed since 2009, putting thousands of lives at risk, an Oireachtas Committee has been told.

News • 18 Feb 15

Bank of Ireland was criticised for its failure to reduce standard variable mortgage rates since 2008

New mortgage rules will affect customers: Boucher

A material number of potential mortgage customers will be unable to get approval due to new Central Bank restrictions, Richie Boucher has said.

Business • 05 Nov 14

Enda Kenny said the charges must be affordable

Fine Gael members call for water solution

The tone of a Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting this evening has been described as one of exasperation and frustration, with members calling for the issue of water charges to be solved and the charges capped.

News • 05 Nov 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

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance was told that repossessing a home was currently cheaper for banks than finding a resolution

Committee told of 'ramping up' of repossessions

The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform has heard of a “ramping up” of repossession activity by mortgage providers.

Business • 02 Apr 14