# ceann-comhairle - Wednesday 2 September, 2020
# Golfgate
# Golfgate
There was public fury over revelations that around 80 guests, including serving and former politicians, attended the golf dinner.
# ceann-comhairle - Tuesday 21 April, 2020
# Virtual Dáil
# Virtual Dáil
Seán Ó Fearhaíl said that a number of members had asked if virtual Dáil sittings could be possible.
# ceann-comhairle - Thursday 20 February, 2020
# FADA OF THE HOUSE
# FADA OF THE HOUSE
Ó Feargháil received 130 votes with Independent TD Denis Naughten receiving 28 votes.
# Dáil Rows
# Dáil Rows
The Ceann Comhairle will be tasked with sorting out rows in the Dáil, and there’s been a few.
# New Beginnings
# New Beginnings
A new Ceann Comhairle is expected to be elected today – but we’re unlikely to see a new Taoiseach.
# ceann-comhairle - Monday 17 February, 2020
# Ceann Comhairle
# Ceann Comhairle
Social Democrats TD Catherine Murphy is not ruling herself out of the running for Ceann Comhairle .
# ceann-comhairle - Monday 3 February, 2020
# Séan Ó Fearghaíl
# Séan Ó Fearghaíl
The Rolex had been given to the Ceann Comhairle by the President of the Federal National Council of the UAE, Dr Amal Al Qubaisi.
# ceann-comhairle - Wednesday 6 November, 2019
# Ceann Comhairle
# Ceann Comhairle
The High Court granted the permission today.
# ceann-comhairle - Tuesday 5 November, 2019
# Argy Bargy
# Argy Bargy
More than 50 opposition bills have been blocked, despite having majority support in the Dáil chamber.
# ceann-comhairle - Thursday 24 October, 2019
# Votegate
# Votegate
The Dáil Committee on Procedure published a report today into the row.
# ceann-comhairle - Tuesday 22 October, 2019
# Votegate
# Votegate
Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl addressed the Dáil on the matter before Leaders’ Questions today.
# ceann-comhairle - Thursday 22 August, 2019
# Belleek House
# Belleek House
The fancy dinner service is used when entertaining visiting delegations.
# ceann-comhairle - Sunday 9 June, 2019
# Rehab
# Rehab
In March the Supreme Court ruled the PAC acted unlawfully in its questioning of the former Rehab CEO.
# ceann-comhairle - Monday 8 April, 2019
# Too Expensive
# Too Expensive
The watch, believed to be worth close to €8,000, may be sold and the money used for charitable purposes.
# ceann-comhairle - Wednesday 17 October, 2018
# Kerry
# Kerry
O’Donoghue resigned as Ceann Comhairle in 2009 following an expenses controversy.
# ceann-comhairle - Tuesday 8 May, 2018
# Unanswered Questions
# Unanswered Questions
The Labour TD said the refusal to answer his ‘legitimate’ questions is ‘undemocratic’.
# ceann-comhairle - Monday 14 August, 2017
# Beep Beep
# Beep Beep
TDs will still be allowed use social media while in the Dáil chamber.
# ceann-comhairle - Friday 21 July, 2017
# Freedom Of Debate
# Freedom Of Debate
The announcement comes following comments made by TD Paul Murphy about garda testimonies during the Jobstown trial.
# ceann-comhairle - Friday 14 July, 2017
# Defamation
# Defamation
“You were acquitted but that doesn’t mean your behaviour was right.”
# ceann-comhairle - Thursday 13 July, 2017
# Privilege
# Privilege
The Solidarity TD has accused gardaí of lying under oath during the recent Jobstown trial.
# ceann-comhairle - Sunday 21 May, 2017
# Ain't Too Shabby
# Ain't Too Shabby
TheJournal.ie has gained access to all public complaints to the Ceann Comhairle regarding the standard of dress in Dáil Éireann.
# ceann-comhairle - Tuesday 2 May, 2017
# Holy Words
# Holy Words
It’s proposed a 30-second moment of silence will take place after the daily prayer.
# ceann-comhairle - Thursday 23 March, 2017
# Resume Your Seat
# Resume Your Seat
The Ceann Comhairle said her contribution was not relevant to the current session.
# ceann-comhairle - Wednesday 22 March, 2017
# Snappy Dressers
# Snappy Dressers
The Dáil Committee on Procedure is set to discuss the matter of a Dáil dress code in private session this evening.
# ceann-comhairle - Monday 9 January, 2017
# Negotiations
# Negotiations
A delegation of eight Irish TDs are in Egypt to try and negotiate Halawa’s release.
# ceann-comhairle - Monday 17 October, 2016
# Dail Dress Code
# Dail Dress Code
The dress attire of politicians in the Dáil was raised at a recent committee meeting.
# ceann-comhairle - Friday 8 July, 2016
# Dáil Row
# Dáil Row
The Ceann Comhairle criticised TDs while Joan Burton called on Government chief whip Regina Doherty to apologise.
# ceann-comhairle - Saturday 14 May, 2016
# Barrett And Kitt
# Barrett And Kitt
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.
# ceann-comhairle - Tuesday 8 March, 2016
# Explainer
# Explainer
It’s all change in Leinster House following the election. So what happens now?
# ceann-comhairle - Thursday 3 March, 2016
# New Chair
# New Chair
Before they try to elect a Taoiseach, TDs will have to elect a new Ceann Comhairle next week.
# ceann-comhairle - Wednesday 9 December, 2015
# Silenced
# Silenced
The independent TD’s spat with the Ceann Comhairle rumbles on.
# ceann-comhairle - Wednesday 25 November, 2015
# Taking A Walk
# Taking A Walk
The independent TD was ordered out of the Dáil for the second time in two weeks this afternoon.
# ceann-comhairle - Wednesday 11 November, 2015
# Rowdy
# Rowdy
The independent TD’s refusal to stop talking landed him in trouble today.
# ceann-comhairle - Wednesday 24 June, 2015
# Dáil Scenes
# Dáil Scenes
“I wish you wouldn’t interrupt my flow.”
# ceann-comhairle - Wednesday 10 June, 2015
# Toddle Along
# Toddle Along
The AAA TD has accused the government of “hiding” the figures.
# ceann-comhairle - Tuesday 3 February, 2015
# That's The End Of That
# That's The End Of That
Earlier, Sinn Féin’s leader said the dispute was deflecting from the real issue.
# State Of The Nation
# State Of The Nation
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
# ceann-comhairle - Friday 30 January, 2015
# Dáil Over
# Dáil Over
Ceann Comhairle Seán Barrett has defended his decision not have a debate on an inquiry into Garda malpractice last Wednesday.
# ceann-comhairle - Wednesday 28 January, 2015
# Dáil Over
# Dáil Over
Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and others held a press conference outside Leinster House after a dramatic walkout.
# ceann-comhairle - Saturday 24 January, 2015
# No Dice
# No Dice
Suggestions that Pat Rabbitte could replace Seán Barrett have been shot down.
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