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Do Sinn Féin's numbers add up? We could soon know for sure...
The government is considering a special Oireachtas committee to cost pre-budget submissions.
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Jan 24th 2015, 8:15 AM
Which politician made €2,000 worth of calls to Kenya from Leinster House?
The identity of the TD or Senator cannot be revealed unless they come forward.
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Jan 23rd 2015, 9:26 PM
Jake Brennan's mother to sleep outside the Dáil for three nights
The six-year-old died after being hit by a car outside his family home in Kilkenny last June.
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Jan 20th 2015, 9:57 AM
How to end the Dáil's never-ending Punch & Judy Show ... Should we ban cameras?
This recently-elected TD thinks it might be a good idea…
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Jan 17th 2015, 12:00 PM
It could be nine months before Independents agree on policies --- Michael Fitzmaurice
The man hoping to bring together a new political force in Irish politics dropped by, on his way to meet a potential future candidate…
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Jan 14th 2015, 2:30 PM
Fitzgerald: 'We've no plans for a knife amnesty, gardaí are doing enough'
The move had been called for to address the rise in serious incidents of knife crime.
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Dec 29th 2014, 7:30 AM
Aaron McKenna: We need our politicians to behave themselves in 2015
The Oireachtas descended into the anarchist’s cook book in 2014 – and it threatens to break our democratic system.
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Dec 27th 2014, 8:00 AM
6 of the dirtiest insults thrown across the floors of the Dáil and Seanad
Featuring: Scumbags, fannies, turnips and a certain future Taoiseach.
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Dec 7th 2014, 6:30 PM
Enda: Getting all the rough sleepers off the streets would be very difficult
The Taoiseach said he hoped the numbers could be dramatically reduced, following a forum on homelessness to take place in Dublin on Thursday.
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Dec 2nd 2014, 10:57 PM
Poll: How often do you tune into Oireachtas TV?
Organisers aren’t expecting thousands of viewers.
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Nov 30th 2014, 9:40 AM
'Potentially an ISIS situation ': Here are the winners and losers from the political week
In which a Fine Gael TD made some ill-judged remarks, the Socialists were on the defensive and Nigel Farage had more reasons to smile.
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Nov 22nd 2014, 7:15 PM
Opinion: Irish Water protests show exactly why we need direct democracy
This week the Government will respond to a recommendation to hold a referendum about placing a citizens’ initiative provision in the Constitution.
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Nov 10th 2014, 7:37 PM
'An entire red herring': Here are the winners and losers from the political week
In which a minister opened up about being bullied, a Sinn Féin councillor got an apology and David Cameron got shoved.
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Nov 1st 2014, 6:30 PM
Simon Harris: Politicians love being in the news - but that's a good thing
Simon Harris has defended the role of the Public Accounts Committee following criticism yesterday.
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Oct 29th 2014, 7:15 AM
State of the Nation: Watchdog or ambulance chaser? The PAC is under scrutiny again...
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
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Oct 28th 2014, 9:00 AM
Joan Burton: I'm delighted people are filming Irish Water protests
The Tánaiste has again moved to clarify her comments about Irish Water protesters with expensive phones and cameras.
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Oct 23rd 2014, 12:43 PM
“Smart-alec Tánaiste thinks it is smart...": Here are the winners and losers from the political week
In which Mary Lou unleashes hell in the Dáil, Michael and Brendan enjoy their big day out, and the Leinster House barrier strikes again…
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Oct 18th 2014, 8:00 PM
State of the Nation: Water, water everywhere (so let's all have a drink)
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
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Oct 17th 2014, 8:57 AM
State of the Nation: The 'Stockholm Syndrome' Budget?
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
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Oct 15th 2014, 8:20 AM
Here's why people who make (and like) craft beer should be happy today
Finance Minister Michael Noonan is unveiling his Budget measures this afternoon.
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Oct 14th 2014, 2:50 PM
We recycle 37 glass bottles a week per head of population and they’re mainly alcohol related
There’s been an increase of nearly 10% in glass bottle collections.
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Oct 14th 2014, 8:30 AM
State of the Nation: Not 'Top Cat' anymore ... Enda's got company at the top of the polls
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
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Oct 9th 2014, 8:53 AM
State of the Nation: Sacked minister's blistering parting shot over "failed" Irish Water
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
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Oct 7th 2014, 8:11 AM
State of the Nation: Kite-flying and 'dirty tricks'
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
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Oct 6th 2014, 9:00 AM
State of the Nation: The Omnishambles that just won't go away
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
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Oct 3rd 2014, 8:41 AM
State of the Nation: Noonan to the rescue
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
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Oct 2nd 2014, 7:49 AM
State of the Nation: Enda's under pressure (and that isn't even an Irish Water gag)
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
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Oct 1st 2014, 9:06 AM
State of the Nation: Yet another Irish Water controversy for Fine Gael...
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
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Sep 30th 2014, 8:52 AM
State of the Nation: Does Apple have a 'sweetheart' tax deal with Ireland?
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
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Sep 29th 2014, 9:00 AM
'Stroke politics at its worst': Here are the winners and losers from the political week
The government landed itself in an awful mess, Lucinda made some friends and Ed Miliband forgot his lines…
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Sep 27th 2014, 6:30 PM
The nominations are closed... Here who's on the ballot for the two Dáil by-elections
There was a bit of scramble to hand in nomination papers this morning…
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Sep 25th 2014, 3:34 PM
'Better the devil you know': Winners, losers - and one for you to decide - from the political week
Scotland said No, Gordon Brown re-emerged, as did Alan Shatter, and Micheál Martin tied himself in knots.
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Sep 20th 2014, 6:30 PM
This guy is Fine Gael's surprise pick for the vacant Seanad seat
John McNulty will take Deirdre Clune’s vacant seat in the upper house.
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Sep 18th 2014, 8:59 AM
Irish politicians have started paying for their pints on time
Leinster House authorities are taking a more proactive approach when it comes to collecting money owed.
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Sep 18th 2014, 7:15 AM
There's a "real risk" that the Banking Inquiry could collapse
An early General Election or lengthy court proceedings could scupper the work of the inquiry entirely, Fianna Fáil’s Michael McGrath is warning.
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Sep 17th 2014, 9:10 AM
Angry parents and 'Gaza' banners greet ministers, as new term begins
With the Cabinet back, and the Israeli ambassador being grilled by TDs, it was also a busy day for protests at Government Buildings.
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Sep 3rd 2014, 4:48 PM
'The water has frozen my brain': Winners and losers and one for you to decide from the political week
You win some, you lose some – even during the summer recess.
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Aug 30th 2014, 6:30 PM
The Leinster House ushers are getting brand new tailored uniforms
Fancy.
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Aug 11th 2014, 11:55 AM
The Dáil 'tuck shop' that cost €1.3 million to build and lasted five years is reopening (sort of)
An Síopa was known as ‘the most expensive tuck shop in Ireland’ when it was opened in 2008.
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Aug 11th 2014, 7:00 AM
'Cheated death': 4 winners, 4 losers and one for you to decide on from the political week
You win some, you lose some – even during the summer recess.
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Aug 9th 2014, 6:30 PM
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