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Ceann Comhairle salary is higher than every other politician except the President

# Well Paid Job

Ceann Comhairle salary is higher than every other politician except the President

Jun 7th 2022, 6:30 AM 37,508 Views 60 Comments

The Dáil speaker job comes with a €227,000 salary, more than €10,000 higher than that of the Taoiseach.

Ceann Comhairle to visit Kyiv and address Ukrainian Parliament

# Ukraine

Ceann Comhairle to visit Kyiv and address Ukrainian Parliament

May 3rd 2022, 10:26 AM 13,482 Views 44 Comments

The trip is due to take place next week.

# sean-o-fearghail - Last year 2021

The Dáil's Ceann Comhairle has tested positive for Covid-19

# Séan Ó Fearghaíl

The Dáil's Ceann Comhairle has tested positive for Covid-19

Nov 22nd 2021, 3:12 PM 26,408 Views 36 Comments

Seán Ó Fearghaíl will work from home and his Dáil duties will be carried out by the Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Rolex watch stored in safe at Department of Taoiseach despite requests to sell it for charity

# Ceann Comhairle

Rolex watch stored in safe at Department of Taoiseach despite requests to sell it for charity

Mar 9th 2021, 6:30 AM 82,464 Views 31 Comments

The watch was gifted to Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl when he was visiting the United Arab Emirates in late 2018.

# sean-o-fearghail - All time

# Arlene Foster

Ceann Comhairle tells Arlene Foster that Brian Stanley tweet was 'disrespectful' and requires 'credible political response'

Dec 1st 2020, 9:30 PM 23,675 Views 73 Comments

Stanley tweeted on Saturday equating two historical IRA attacks on the British army.

# Virtual Dáil

Ceann Comhairle tells TDs legal advice says virtual Dáil sittings would be 'unconstitutional'

Apr 21st 2020, 7:37 AM 10,366 Views 29 Comments

Seán Ó Fearhaíl said that a number of members had asked if virtual Dáil sittings could be possible.

Seán Ó Fearghaíl has been re-elected Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann

# FADA OF THE HOUSE

Seán Ó Fearghaíl has been re-elected Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann

Feb 20th 2020, 2:27 PM 28,230 Views 41 Comments

Ó Feargháil received 130 votes with Independent TD Denis Naughten receiving 28 votes.

These two politicians want the job of keeping order in the next Dáil

# Dáil Rows

These two politicians want the job of keeping order in the next Dáil

Feb 20th 2020, 6:05 AM 13,314 Views 12 Comments

The Ceann Comhairle will be tasked with sorting out rows in the Dáil, and there’s been a few.

Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked that €7,700 Rolex watch gifted by UAE be donated

# Séan Ó Fearghaíl

Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked that €7,700 Rolex watch gifted by UAE be donated

Feb 3rd 2020, 6:10 AM 52,762 Views 37 Comments

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 apologises to Angela Kerins over PAC treatment

# Rehab

Ceann Comhairle apologises to Angela Kerins over PAC treatment

Jun 9th 2019, 2:45 PM 15,362 Views 53 Comments

In March the Supreme Court ruled the PAC acted unlawfully in its questioning of the former Rehab CEO.

The colossal plane-leasing sector says it's still hurting from Ireland's tax-haven status in Brazil

# Tourism And Transport

The colossal plane-leasing sector says it's still hurting from Ireland's tax-haven status in Brazil

May 30th 2019, 9:33 AM 563 Views 1 Comment

Brazilian tax officials blacklisted the Republic more than two years ago.

Tributes paid to off-duty garda after 'tragic' death off Wexford Coast

# David Hearne

Tributes paid to off-duty garda after 'tragic' death off Wexford Coast

May 26th 2019, 11:52 AM 23,726 Views 5 Comments

Ceann Comhairle Séan Ó Fearghaíl paid tribute to Garda David Hearne.

Ceann Comhairle establishes expert forum on Dáil privilege

# Freedom Of Debate

Ceann Comhairle establishes expert forum on Dáil privilege

Jul 21st 2017, 6:39 PM 9,011 Views 52 Comments

The announcement comes following comments made by TD Paul Murphy about garda testimonies during the Jobstown trial.

Paul Murphy's comments about gardaí to be referred to Oireachtas committee

# Privilege

Paul Murphy's comments about gardaí to be referred to Oireachtas committee

Jul 13th 2017, 3:15 PM 12,194 Views 46 Comments

The Solidarity TD has accused gardaí of lying under oath during the recent Jobstown trial.

Dáil report shows 'pixie hats and turtleneck jumpers' unacceptable dress for foreign parliaments

# Snappy Dressers

Dáil report shows 'pixie hats and turtleneck jumpers' unacceptable dress for foreign parliaments

Mar 22nd 2017, 2:00 PM 33,421 Views 140 Comments

The Dáil Committee on Procedure is set to discuss the matter of a Dáil dress code in private session this evening.

By a whisker!: After 51-51 tie, Ceann Comhairle votes with government to defeat Anti-Evictions Bill

# Casting Vote

By a whisker!: After 51-51 tie, Ceann Comhairle votes with government to defeat Anti-Evictions Bill

Jan 19th 2017, 2:27 PM 41,281 Views 139 Comments

Sean Ó Fearghaíl voted with the government despite being elected as a Fianna Fáil TD.

Here's the first ever Ceann Comhairle to be elected by secret ballot

# Meet The New Boss

Here's the first ever Ceann Comhairle to be elected by secret ballot

Mar 10th 2016, 1:17 PM 36,051 Views 76 Comments

The 32nd Dáil has completed its first act in electing a new chairperson.

A bigger and buoyant Fianna Fáil was 'back in business' at Leinster House today

# They're Back

A bigger and buoyant Fianna Fáil was 'back in business' at Leinster House today

Mar 3rd 2016, 3:41 PM 18,263 Views 78 Comments

They haven’t gone away, you know.

Averil Power gets new office after Fianna Fáil tell her to make way for new TD

# Power Vacuum

Averil Power gets new office after Fianna Fáil tell her to make way for new TD

May 27th 2015, 6:30 AM 23,814 Views 68 Comments

The independent senator was asked to leave her office in Leinster House just hours after her resignation from the party.

'Unacceptable': Fianna Fáil is NOT happy with Crowley's move to Eurosceptic group

# Doing A 180

'Unacceptable': Fianna Fáil is NOT happy with Crowley's move to Eurosceptic group

Jun 23rd 2014, 3:42 PM 13,069 Views 78 Comments

The party has said that many ECR policies “directly contradict core principles of the Fianna Fáil organisation”.

The opposition wants to know how long Enda Kenny will stay as Defence Minister

# Taoiseach

The opposition wants to know how long Enda Kenny will stay as Defence Minister

May 13th 2014, 12:02 AM 14,227 Views 67 Comments

The Taoiseach has taken over the portfolio on a temporary basis.

'Two weeks of backslapping is really over the top and it's quite unprecedented'

# Dáil

'Two weeks of backslapping is really over the top and it's quite unprecedented'

Mar 11th 2014, 3:45 PM 8,076 Views 19 Comments

The government has admitted that legislation is not ready to come before the house as the Dáil again spends several hours this week debating the government’s priorities for the year ahead.

'The elephant in the room': Government's Dáil reforms do little to appease opposition

# Political Reform

'The elephant in the room': Government's Dáil reforms do little to appease opposition

Jan 15th 2014, 7:30 AM 3,684 Views 8 Comments

It’s no surprise that the opposition doesn’t think the government has done enough Dáil reform, but TDs think that even some changes that have been introduced aren’t working.

Taoiseach hopes ESB dispute can be resolved 'in the national interest'

# ESB

Taoiseach hopes ESB dispute can be resolved 'in the national interest'

Nov 26th 2013, 3:03 PM 4,723 Views 71 Comments

Businesses and households are facing the possibility of power cuts next month if the ESB workers proceed with strike action on 16 December.

# Credit Unions

Central Bank assessing issues at 100 credit unions

Nov 12th 2013, 4:46 PM 5,782 Views 68 Comments

Eamon Gilmore told the Dáil today that there are twenty credit unions that have reported regulatory reserves below the minimum requirement.

# Court Referendum

'It's certainly not a catwalk': 'Reservoir TDs' unite for Yes vote in Court referendum

Oct 1st 2013, 3:31 PM 4,297 Views 17 Comments

It’s about as sexy as a referendum to establish a new court can possibly get.

Govt to ask for 900-year-old manuscript back from Oxford University

# Annals Of Inisfallen

Govt to ask for 900-year-old manuscript back from Oxford University

Sep 24th 2013, 6:30 AM 10,828 Views 31 Comments

The Annals of Inisfallen – written in 1092 – have been on display in the Bodleian Library.

# Boards

Merger of National Library and National Museum boards will save €630,000

Sep 14th 2013, 8:15 AM 2,890 Views 10 Comments

A statutory nine-person body is to replace the boards of the National Library and National Museum and Jimmy Deenihan says that it will be more efficient and streamlined.

# Abortion

'A slur on the women of Ireland': Shatter slams abortion bill opponents

Jul 1st 2013, 3:50 PM 7,123 Views 83 Comments

Meanwhile it appears the majority of Fianna Fáil TDs will oppose the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill as a marathon Dáil debate continues.

# Abortion

Pro-life TDs and Senators to host cross-party meeting ahead of abortion vote

Jun 24th 2013, 2:33 PM 5,920 Views 122 Comments

A number of TDs and Senators have organised a cross-party meeting for colleagues tomorrow evening, billing it as “one of the last occasions to discuss one of the most important decisions of your political life with like-minded colleagues”.

# Abortion

Revealed: At least 6 Fianna Fáil TDs and most senators to oppose abortion bill

Jun 8th 2013, 8:15 AM 6,639 Views 91 Comments

With a free vote, at least a dozen TDs and senators from the main opposition party are likely to oppose the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill, according to a survey carried out by TheJournal.ie.

Éamon Ó Cuív back in the fold in Fianna Fáil reshuffle

# Shufflin'

Éamon Ó Cuív back in the fold in Fianna Fáil reshuffle

Jul 12th 2012, 6:48 PM 6,464 Views 54 Comments

The former deputy leader of the party had resigned in February but is now back on the party’s front bench.

# Censure

Mick Wallace: No Dáil censure ahead of possible committee investigation

Jun 12th 2012, 3:45 PM 2,841 Views 47 Comments

The whips of the five main Dáil groupings agree not to table motions of censure ahead of potential committee hearings.

Party whips to discuss possible all-party Wallace condemnation

# Mick Wallace

Party whips to discuss possible all-party Wallace condemnation

Jun 12th 2012, 9:21 AM 2,238 Views 35 Comments

The weekly meeting of the five Dáil whips will discuss a motion potentially censuring Mick Wallace over his tax affairs.

Fianna Fáil whip joins calls for Wallace to resign amid reports of censure

# Mick Wallace

Fianna Fáil whip joins calls for Wallace to resign amid reports of censure

Jun 11th 2012, 9:46 PM 6,209 Views 63 Comments

Seán Ó Fearghaíl has said that Wallace should resign and that his party would support a motion of censure of the indepenent TD which is reportedly now being considered by the government.