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Sunday 25 October 2020
There was public fury over revelations that around 80 guests, including serving and former politicians, attended the golf dinner.
Seán Ó Fearhaíl said that a number of members had asked if virtual Dáil sittings could be possible.
Ó Feargháil received 130 votes with Independent TD Denis Naughten receiving 28 votes.
The Ceann Comhairle will be tasked with sorting out rows in the Dáil, and there’s been a few.
A new Ceann Comhairle is expected to be elected today – but we’re unlikely to see a new Taoiseach.
Social Democrats TD Catherine Murphy is not ruling herself out of the running for Ceann Comhairle.
The Rolex had been given to the Ceann Comhairle by the President of the Federal National Council of the UAE, Dr Amal Al Qubaisi.
The High Court granted the permission today.
More than 50 opposition bills have been blocked, despite having majority support in the Dáil chamber.
The Dáil Committee on Procedure published a report today into the row.
Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl addressed the Dáil on the matter before Leaders’ Questions today.
The fancy dinner service is used when entertaining visiting delegations.
In March the Supreme Court ruled the PAC acted unlawfully in its questioning of the former Rehab CEO.
The watch, believed to be worth close to €8,000, may be sold and the money used for charitable purposes.
O’Donoghue resigned as Ceann Comhairle in 2009 following an expenses controversy.
The Labour TD said the refusal to answer his ‘legitimate’ questions is ‘undemocratic’.
TDs will still be allowed use social media while in the Dáil chamber.
The announcement comes following comments made by TD Paul Murphy about garda testimonies during the Jobstown trial.
“You were acquitted but that doesn’t mean your behaviour was right.”
The Solidarity TD has accused gardaí of lying under oath during the recent Jobstown trial.
TheJournal.ie has gained access to all public complaints to the Ceann Comhairle regarding the standard of dress in Dáil Éireann.
It’s proposed a 30-second moment of silence will take place after the daily prayer.
The Ceann Comhairle said her contribution was not relevant to the current session.
The Dáil Committee on Procedure is set to discuss the matter of a Dáil dress code in private session this evening.
A delegation of eight Irish TDs are in Egypt to try and negotiate Halawa’s release.
The dress attire of politicians in the Dáil was raised at a recent committee meeting.
The Ceann Comhairle criticised TDs while Joan Burton called on Government chief whip Regina Doherty to apologise.
As Ceann Comhairle and Leas Ceann Comhairle, Seán Barrett and Michael Kitt continued to be paid salary and expenses, even when the Dáil was broken up for the election.
It’s all change in Leinster House following the election. So what happens now?
Before they try to elect a Taoiseach, TDs will have to elect a new Ceann Comhairle next week.
The independent TD’s spat with the Ceann Comhairle rumbles on.
The independent TD was ordered out of the Dáil for the second time in two weeks this afternoon.
The independent TD’s refusal to stop talking landed him in trouble today.
“I wish you wouldn’t interrupt my flow.”
The AAA TD has accused the government of “hiding” the figures.
Earlier, Sinn Féin’s leader said the dispute was deflecting from the real issue.
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
Ceann Comhairle Seán Barrett has defended his decision not have a debate on an inquiry into Garda malpractice last Wednesday.
Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and others held a press conference outside Leinster House after a dramatic walkout.
Suggestions that Pat Rabbitte could replace Seán Barrett have been shot down.
WE’RE LESS THAN a week out from the scariest night of the year.
Halloween will look somewhat different this year but there’s nothing stopping us breaking out the box of decorations, throwing on a witch’s hat and doing up the outside of the house.
Cobwebs, ghouls and goblins, a scary pumpkin, there’s plenty of inspiration around at the moment as more and more people gear up for the 31st.
This morning, we want to know: Have you decorated your house for Halloween?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Richard Nairns details some of what he discovered when he moved to Ned’s Wood in Co Wicklow.
A couple of afternoon showers
Max: 11 °C
Min: 7 °C
Winds subsiding with a couple of showers
Max: 12 °C
Min: 5 °C
Clouds breaking, rain ending; breezy
Max: 11 °C
Min: 6 °C
