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Cracking the Whip: Regina Doherty talks disloyalty, Trump, and why she and Mary Lou no longer speak

Fine Gael’s Chief Whip has had a big year. In a wide-ranging interview she tells us of her punishing schedule, spats with Sinn Féin, and why Christmas time always means home.

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Dec 18th 2016, 8:00 AM

# Money In The Bank

Here's how much the new €6.9m GPA government deal is worth for an inter-county GAA player

The three-year package was announced yesterday.

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Dec 15th 2016, 12:16 PM

# crisis point

'Rent pressure zones' to be introduced with immediate effect in Dublin and Cork

The government has launched its plan to tackle rising rents.

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Dec 13th 2016, 1:58 PM

# Caught on Camera

'Have cake and eat it' - Photographed notes appear to show Brexit strategy

The UK Government has distanced itself from the notes.

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Nov 29th 2016, 7:09 AM

# winter storms

'We couldn't go home for five months after the floods. We're in fear it could happen again'

Fianna Fáil are calling for a UK-style flood insurance scheme to be introduced here.

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Nov 29th 2016, 6:08 AM

# rebate

Most new properties that qualify for the first-time buyers scheme are in and around Dublin

25% of all properties nationwide that qualify and are currently available are in the Dublin area.

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Nov 25th 2016, 6:05 AM

# Symphysiotomy

5 women due compensation for 'barbaric and cruel' childbirth procedure died before receiving it

“The sons and daughters of these women feel that their mothers’ suffering never received any acknowledgment or recognition.”

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Nov 23rd 2016, 10:20 AM

# scathing

Brendan Howlin has described Shane Ross as 'Donald Trumpesque'

Labour’s Brendan Howlin says this government is a “do nothing Dáil”.

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Nov 22nd 2016, 1:30 PM

# public pay demands

How do wages of gardaí, nurses and teachers measure up to six years ago?

This year has already seen industrial unrest among doctors, nurses, teachers and gardaí.

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Nov 20th 2016, 8:00 AM

# right to play

The 'right to be forgotten' and consent education: The gaps in Ireland's protection of children

The right to play, giving more powers to gardaí, and the abolition of direct provision centres were also contained in the report.

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Nov 18th 2016, 1:58 PM

# Public Sector Pay

CSO graph captures Irish industrial relations' year of discontent

A total of 14,220 days were lost due to industrial disputes from July to September.

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Nov 17th 2016, 1:17 PM

# Crisis Pregnancy

Government will not block opposition bill on rogue crisis pregnancy agencies

The bill is to be debated in the Dáíl on Thursday.

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Nov 15th 2016, 6:51 PM

# Historical Significance

The government is being strongly criticised for not buying Padraig Pearse's 1916 surrender letter

Gerry Adams has called it a “quite frankly bizarre decision”.

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Nov 15th 2016, 5:54 PM

# planning objections

UK Government "doesn't recognise" leaked memo about lack of Brexit plan

The memo suggested that the British Government had “no plan” for Brexit

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Nov 15th 2016, 11:00 AM

# industrial unrest

Updated: Health Minister will engage with IMO as junior doctors vote on industrial action

The ongoing dispute centres on the restoration of an agreed €3000 “living-out” allowance.

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Nov 14th 2016, 8:05 PM

# gas crowd

The Green Party reckons Ireland has "thrown in the towel" when it comes to emissions

Ireland is on course to miss its emissions targets for this year and the next according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

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Nov 11th 2016, 3:07 PM

# pay packet boost

TDs are definitely getting that pay hike next year

TDs are to get a €5,000 increase over the next two years.

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Nov 11th 2016, 10:08 AM

# Irish Water Ownership

Halligan 'fought vigorously' to ensure government considers Irish Water referendum

A bill on a referendum on the ownership of Irish Water was passed today without a vote as a result of the government’s support.

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Nov 9th 2016, 7:07 PM

# Public Pay

'I don't want to see that happen': Risk of row backs on garda resources without Lansdowne, says minister

Minister Paschal Donohoe is holding the line that the Lansdowne Road Agreement is the only show in town.

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Nov 9th 2016, 6:20 AM

# Dispute

Garda sergeants and inspectors accuse Government of spreading misinformation

The Government is expected to being a proposal document to talks with GRA when the two sides meet later today.

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Oct 31st 2016, 8:05 AM

# Eighth Amendment

Coppinger blasts 'sell-out independents' after Government adopts unified stance on abortion bill

The bill is due to be debated in the Dáil tonight.

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Oct 25th 2016, 6:50 PM

# Abortion

Trouble brewing as Independent Alliance still want a free vote on Repeal the Eighth bill

An Independent Alliance source said the members have the same thoughts on the Bill as they did on Mick Wallace’s legislation on fatal foetal abnormalities.

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Oct 19th 2016, 6:03 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Budget 2017 tried to give a little bit to everyone (but not everyone is happy)

Here’s everything to know about Budget 2017.

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Oct 11th 2016, 1:25 PM

# coming down the line

Independent Alliance to seek a free vote on Repeal the Eighth Bill

The government faces another hurdle after the Budget next week.

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Oct 8th 2016, 6:15 AM

# U-turn

Polish government rows back on all-out abortion ban following mass protests

The minister of science and higher education said the protests have “caused us to think and taught us humility”.

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Oct 5th 2016, 5:44 PM

# well holy god

A date for the blasphemy referendum still hasn't been decided on

Preliminary consultations and preparatory work have been undertaken on the issue.

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Sep 30th 2016, 6:05 AM

# peace sign

Colombian rebel group "reborn" and apologises after decades of violence

Farc signed the peace accord with the country’s government.

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Sep 27th 2016, 4:45 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Would you like to see Fianna Fáil back in power?

Micheál Martin’s party is the most popular one in the country, according to the latest opinion poll.

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Sep 18th 2016, 10:05 AM

# Draw a line under

“There's no crisis" - Government plays down controversy as Halligan cancels Late Late Show appearance

Finian Mcgrath said the Independent Alliance were committed to the Programme for Government.

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Sep 17th 2016, 2:31 PM

# put me out

Fine Gael TD criticises John Halligan's 'extraordinary' comments about colleagues

An ongoing row about cardiac care services in Waterford could have serious consequences for the Government.

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Sep 11th 2016, 1:57 PM

# across the house

Stephen Donnelly hasn't ruled out taking a seat at the cabinet table

The TD says that politicians can achieve more in government.

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Sep 9th 2016, 10:40 AM

# breaking point

Halligan threatening to leave government over Waterford hospital resources

“Obviously he’s not happy,” a Fine Gael source said today.

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Sep 7th 2016, 2:19 PM

# Domestic Violence

'Think of all those voices desperate for help': Women's Aid helpline receives 41 calls a day

The service is now 24/7, due to increased demand.

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Sep 5th 2016, 9:52 AM

# show of unity

'Cruel promises made to the Irish people that Apple's billions would go to hospitals'

Members of the Independent Alliance said it would back the appeal in order to keep the government in power.

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Sep 2nd 2016, 8:00 PM

# holy moly

Scrapping the USC could lead to an increase in property tax... of 600%

Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty this morning described the alternative options to USC revealed via Freedom of Information as “shocking”.

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Aug 25th 2016, 9:58 AM

# Abortion

Polling firm to pick 'diverse' group of 99 people to sit on Citizens' Assembly on Eighth Amendment

The Department of An Taoiseach issued a tender for a polling company yesterday.

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Aug 9th 2016, 10:33 AM

# government intervention

Malaysian rape suspect marries 14-year-old victim to avoid jail

There have been similar cases in Malaysia in the past.

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Aug 5th 2016, 7:12 AM

# Obesity

Varadkar says state will fight legal challenges to sugar tax

Minister Varadkar has been calling for a sugar tax for some time now, but other powers that be appear to be stalling on the tax.

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Aug 3rd 2016, 10:15 PM

# over the wall

Irish priest takes key investigative role in examining $9 million Argentinian political scandal

A former government minister was caught throwing bags of cash over the wall of a convent.

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Jul 25th 2016, 5:57 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should the Irish government publicly call for Ibrahim Halawa's release?

The government has been using quiet diplomacy up to this point.

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Jul 6th 2016, 9:30 AM