# Oireachtas inquiries

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Let’s figure this out – what’s the real plural of referendum?

It often seems as if the debate on pluralising ‘referendum’ can be as divisive as the issues being voted upon. So who’s right?

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Oct 4th 2013, 6:30 AM

# stardust

Alan Shatter rules out any fresh inquiry into the Stardust disaster

The Justice Minister will not be using the new Oirechtas inquiries law to establish a new inquiry into the Valentine’s Night fire which killed 48 people in 1981.

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Aug 22nd 2013, 7:31 AM

Voices

Column: An Oireachtas inquiry into the banking crisis would be a show trial

We need to establish exactly what caused the banking crisis and led to the bank guarantee scheme – but are TD best placed to do this? A Commission of Inquiry is surely a better model, writes Eoin O’Malley.

Jul 9th 2013, 7:30 PM

# Leinster House

Oireachtas agenda: RTÉ wages, money laundering, and funding the Revenue

RTÉ director-general Noel Curran will attend the Communications committee today to discuss broadcasters’ wages.

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May 22nd 2013, 7:30 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.

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May 17th 2013, 4:45 PM

# Banking Inquiry

New Oireachtas inquiries regime can be used 'to hold government to account'

The legislation to allow Oireachtas inquiries – within the limits of the Constitution – has finally been published today.

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May 17th 2013, 3:54 PM

# Out with a bang?

Seanad could be given role to hold public inquiries... if it survives

The Seanad could be given the opportunity to seek the right to hold major public inquiries – if it is not abolished first.

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Mar 31st 2013, 8:00 AM

Voices

Column: Yes, we need a banking inquiry – but we can’t let politicians do it

Have you ever seen our TDs in action? They’re hardly the people to investigate this complex – and untrustworthy – industry, writes Aaron McKenna.

Jul 14th 2012, 8:00 AM

# Children's Rights

'Standalone' referendum on children's rights to be held this autumn - Gilmore

The Tánaiste says the government is keen to run the Children’s Rights referendum as soon as wording can be agreed.

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Jun 21st 2012, 12:52 PM

# Prime Numbers

Questions, run-offs and the latest census: the week in numbers

Plus: what’s Ireland’s fastest-growing town – and how much does it cost to rent a parking pace for a civil servant?

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Apr 28th 2012, 7:30 PM

# October 27

Commission criticises short window for publishing referendum guides

The Referendum Commission had 23 days to write, design and print its guide for the Oireachtas Inquiries referendum – and will only have 27 for the Fiscal Compact…

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Apr 23rd 2012, 6:04 PM

# Referendums

43 per cent of voters didn't understand Oireachtas Inquiries referendum by polling day

Only 57 per cent of voters claimed to understand the proposal, compared to 71 per cent who understood plans on judges’ pay.

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Apr 23rd 2012, 5:55 PM

# Referendum

Voters sketchy on arguments made for or against Oireachtas inquiries referendum

Panel of experts present the findings of their study into why people voted no to the Oireachtas inquiries referendum.

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Feb 22nd 2012, 6:13 PM

# Inquiry

Public Accounts Committee plans probe into financial collapse

The Dáil committee is told it already has the legal power to carry out an investigation, and agrees to draw up terms of reference.

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Dec 1st 2011, 2:06 PM

# Banking Crisis

Dáil committee agrees to draw proposals for banking inquiry

The Public Accounts Committee is to examine whether it can hold an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the bank guarantee.

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Nov 11th 2011, 11:22 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…

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Nov 6th 2011, 8:57 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning, including… 540 arrests made under the new “aggressive begging” legislation, the tragic death of the young Cork boy who died in his mother’s arms, and the latest on arrests made in the Darren Falsey murder case.

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Oct 31st 2011, 8:46 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should the Oireachtas inquiries referendum be re-run?

There have been hints that this may not be the last we see of this particular issue. Do you think there should be another go at it?….

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Oct 30th 2011, 11:25 AM

# Referendums

Amendment on Oireachtas inquiries is defeated

However, Brendan Howlin indicated earlier that we haven’t heard the end of the issue – and we may go to the polls on a new version.

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Oct 29th 2011, 8:17 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Liveblog: Michael D Higgins elected President - as it happened

With the support of over a million voters, Michael D Higgins was named Ireland’s ninth president in Dublin Castle. Here’s how a historical day’s events unfolded.

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Oct 29th 2011, 3:16 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Liveblog: The 2011 Presidential election count, Day 2: 9am-3:15pm

Michael D Higgins creeps towards the quota as the Fourth Count results begin to come in. Keep up with all the results, news and analysis on our continuing liveblog

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Oct 29th 2011, 2:15 PM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Thursday

In tonight’s Fix: Ireland goes to the polls, markets embrace the Greece deal, how much you’ll pay for an iPhone 4S, and just what DID cause Monday night’s flooding?

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Oct 27th 2011, 8:11 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you should know this morning…

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Oct 25th 2011, 8:21 AM

# Oireachtas inquiries

Support falls for Oireachtas inquiries amendment - poll

Opposition to the constitutional change has more than doubled to 20 per cent, an Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI poll found.

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Oct 25th 2011, 8:17 AM

Voices

Column: 5 reasons to vote 'No' on Oireachtas inquiries

The proposed amendment is dangerous and puts all of our rights at risk, writes independent TD Stephen Donnelly.

Oct 25th 2011, 7:40 AM

# Race for the Áras

Presidential candidates split on referendums voting

While some candidates have revealed their voting intentions, others have declined to comment.

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Oct 24th 2011, 3:34 PM

# Referendums

Gilmore defends referendums after AGs urge 'No' vote

Eight former attorneys general signed a public letter saying that the two constitutional amendments will endanger individual rights and judicial independence.

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Oct 24th 2011, 9:02 AM

Voices

Column: A ‘Yes’ vote on Oireachtas inquiries will bring us a vital democratic function

Ireland is virtually alone in not having parliamentary inquiries – and they may finally bring answers about the banking crisis, writes constitutional law expert Donal K Coffey.

Oct 23rd 2011, 6:45 PM

# October 27

Kenny, Gilmore speak out for Yes vote in two referenda

The government leaders come out in force as the Irish Council for Civil Liberties hails declining support for Oireachtas inquiries.

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Oct 23rd 2011, 3:09 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…

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Oct 21st 2011, 8:34 AM

# Referendum Guide

What are the two referendums about? Your guide to the 27 October ballot

Two referendums are being voted on alongside the Dublin West by-election and the Presidential election: one concerns judges’ pay and the other concerns giving powers of inquiry to the Oireachtas.

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Oct 15th 2011, 10:30 AM

# Constitution

Referendums confirmed on Oireachtas inquiries and judges' pay

Minister Phil Hogan has suggested that unemployed people could be given jobs at polling stations during the ballots.

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Sep 26th 2011, 5:45 PM