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# Leinster House

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Row over eviction of ex-Labour senator takes another turn
John Gilroy and his former Labour colleague James Heffernan became embroiled in a dispute over office space earlier this year.
Enda will be the 'most popular man in the world' next week
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
'If I've to work out of a shoebox I'd do it': Ex-Labour senator on his office eviction
James Heffernan had refused to leave an office he shared with former Labour colleague John Gilroy.
What have Enda and co achieved in the last four years?
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
Gerry and Mary Lou prepare to rally the troops
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
'An insult': Jonathan Corrie plaque removed from doorway where he died
His family is upset by the move.
Why aren't Enda and Joan getting credit for seriously good economic numbers?
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
Who will you vote for in the next election?
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
Where have you seen these political faces before?
They all have one place in common besides the Dáil.
Heard about the curious case of the missing Dáil artwork that isn't actually missing?
A top OPW official explained the curious case of the missing artwork in Leinster House.
What can Labour do to win back support?
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
Michelle Mulherin repays €1,295 for African phone calls
The Mayo TD had previously repaid €2,000.
Leinster House visitors could now be scanned and x-rayed
TDs are concerned the potential measures could cause long queues.
Out of the frying pan: Which Senators want to become TDs?
‘People criticise using the Seanad as a platform to the Dáil … but it makes sense.’
ECB head: Ireland could have burned bondholders
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
Did Ireland kiss a better debt deal goodbye?
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
'Nobody should be forced to get a divorce to have their gender recognised'
A protest was held outside Leinster House calling for the transgender bill to be amended.
Gerry Adams: Enda and co are in bed with the elites and won't get out
The Sinn Féin leader was speaking at a demonstration to show solidarity with Syriza.
18-month-old boy hands in petition with 65,000 signatures to Leinster House
The campaign is about children with serious illnesses.
Why did the Dáil vote against a European debt conference?
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
Did drinks companies water down the new alcohol laws?
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
9 times when Irish politics has been really sexist
The debate about sexism in Irish politics has been reignited by Michael Lowry and his controversial note this week.
'I've seen children using e-cigs and that is terrifying'
If passed, a new bill will mean ‘vaping’ becomes subject to the same regulation as ordinary cigarettes
There is a 'Skype facility' in Leinster House after all. Well, sort of...
TheJournal.ie has done some digging today…
Will Enda finally do a TV debate?
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
Here's why all of the opposition TDs walked out of the Dáil today...
Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and others held a press conference outside Leinster House after a dramatic walkout.
"We're at the end of our tether" - Labour can't make this Senator leave his office
James Heffernan had his belongings packed up by former Labour colleague John Gilroy recently. But he’s not budging.
Fine Gael TD: "Yes, I made some calls to Africa. None of them were personal."
Michelle Mulherin confirms she made calls to Kenya from her phone in Leinster House, but says they were not personal.
Conor McGregor, Queen Elizabeth and club sandwiches: The week in numbers
Plus: How much does it cost to rent an Irish pub on wheels?
'Elderly patients are being kept on trolleys for days'
Nurses brought their anger at overcrowding to the gates of the Dáil today.
Why is Lucinda holding a women-only briefing?
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
Look out for the giant spliff: The not-so-serious 2014 political awards
They all take themselves way too seriously in Leinster House. So here’s a bit of light relief from the year that was…
Shufflin', celebrating and protesting: The political year in pictures
There were resignations, a Cabinet reshuffle and the issue of water charges.
One Coalition party isn't keen on letting bedsits back onto the market
Tánaiste Joan Burton had previously suggested the ban could be examined.
QUIZ: How well do you really know these TDs and Senators?
Test your knowledge here.
Amid claims of drunkenness, the Seanad has voted to pass the Water Services Bill
Earlier, proceedings were suspended twice in less than an hour – after a row over claims that senators were coming from the Dáil bar to vote on the Bill last week.
Masked sex workers to hold candlelit vigil outside Leinster House
They will remember the deaths of seven women in Ireland who were sex workers.
Minister 'hasn't heard anything' to reassure her about abuse at other care homes
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
WATCH: Clashes between gardaí and water charge protesters on O'Connell Bridge
The main protest, in which tens of thousands participated, was a peaceful one but a gardaí said six arrests were made.