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# the next season

The Dáil's back today. Here are 7 things to look forward to in the new political season

An election looms…

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Sep 22nd 2015, 7:30 AM

# good parking

"I understand it's very nice": Senator says we should move Seanad to Farmleigh

“I understand it’s very nice from television.”

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Jul 21st 2015, 5:45 PM

# Irish Water

Contentious law allowing water charges to be taken from dole passed by Seanad

The bill will allow a court to order that water charges – and other debts – can be taken from people’s social welfare or earnings.

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Jul 20th 2015, 11:01 PM

# Seanadigans

The government is having a really bad day in the Seanad

The coalition has a minority in the upper house at present.

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Jul 15th 2015, 8:13 PM

# Seanadigans

'The Greek people needed the steady hand of Brian Cowen and Brian Lenihan'

Fianna Fáil senator Terry Leyden made his comments as the Seanad discussed the Greek crisis this morning.

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Jul 14th 2015, 1:30 PM

# State of the Nation

Fine Gael can't get away from the abortion issue

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Jul 9th 2015, 12:00 PM

# State of the Nation

The power of water protests with no protesters

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Jul 8th 2015, 12:00 PM

# State of the Nation

Fianna Fáil: Brian Cowen did the right thing, we could have ended up like Greece

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Jul 7th 2015, 1:35 PM

# quelle surprise

Fidelma Healy-Eames: Wiffy is French for wifi

The senator said the ‘mispronunciation’ incident has kickstarted her General Election campaign.

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Jul 6th 2015, 11:32 AM

# there in a wiffy

People cannot get over Fidelma Healy-Eames and her 'wiffy code'

#pcgonemad #sexualorientation

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Jul 3rd 2015, 10:19 AM

# State of the Nation

Was Brian Cowen a good finance minister?

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Jul 2nd 2015, 12:00 PM

# Freedom of Speech

Senator says cyberbullying bill could silence people like Mairia Cahill

Under the proposed law, a person could face 12 months in jail or a €5,000 fine.

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Jul 1st 2015, 8:07 PM

# ALL IN A DAY'S WORK

Here's exactly what our politicians and civil servants were up to last year

Hitting the gym, Oireachtas Committee meetings and learning languages were all on the agenda.

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Jul 1st 2015, 6:37 PM

# State of the Nation

Is Greece about to kiss the euro goodbye?

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Jun 25th 2015, 12:20 PM

# State of the Nation

Can Sinn Féin bounce back from Cork East controversy?

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Jun 24th 2015, 12:03 PM

# State of the Nation

'The last thing the government wants to see is Greece get a better deal than they could'

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Jun 23rd 2015, 12:08 PM

# Seanadigans

The government got a (very brief) scare in the Seanad today

The opposition has managed to force Arts Minister Heather Humphreys to come into the house later today.

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Jun 18th 2015, 1:45 PM

# State of the Nation

Out with the old: Bertie's office sold to fund Fianna Fáil's election campaign

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Jun 18th 2015, 12:00 PM

# Copy and Paste

Fine Gael senator’s speech taken from Irish Independent article

Catherine Noone’s speech on inheritance tax is largely similar to an article by Charlie Weston.

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Jun 16th 2015, 6:30 PM

# State of the Nation

Footballer Ger Brennan, a leading No campaigner, joins Fianna Fáil

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Jun 16th 2015, 12:00 PM

# State of the Nation

Move over Renua, there could soon be ANOTHER new party in town

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Jun 11th 2015, 11:40 AM

# State of the Nation

Was there any 'nod nod wink wink behaviour' at IBRC?

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Jun 9th 2015, 12:05 PM

# no new members

Our newest Senator is 'dismayed' at being denied entry to independent group

Averil Power got the nod, but Gerard Craughwell did not.

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Jun 3rd 2015, 6:40 PM

Voices

'Male, pale and stale - why gender quotas are not enough to change that'

Ever heard of the 5 Cs of women in politics? Kathryn Reilly has – and they are massive hurdles.

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Jun 2nd 2015, 8:00 PM

# State of the Nation

Are you more likely to vote for an independent TD?

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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May 27th 2015, 12:00 PM

# power vacuum

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

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

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May 27th 2015, 6:30 AM

# State of the Nation

Will Fine Gael and Labour come to blows over Aer Lingus sale?

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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May 26th 2015, 12:15 PM

# not going quietly

Micheál Martin comes out swinging against Averil Power... and she's swung back

It’s on.

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May 25th 2015, 4:10 PM

# Shock Move

Averil Power launches scathing attack on Fianna Fáil as she quits party

The Senator described Micheál Martin as “a leader without any followers” and said the party is “simply not fit for government”.

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May 25th 2015, 12:30 PM

# State of the Nation

Bertie and Enda to be quizzed about banking collapse

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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May 20th 2015, 12:00 PM

# State of the Nation

Why are Dáil suspensions happening so often?

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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May 14th 2015, 12:00 PM

# State of the Nation

In mortgage arrears? Here's how the government plans to help

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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May 13th 2015, 12:00 PM

# State of the Nation

Same-sex marriage debate heats up amid growing fears of No vote

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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May 12th 2015, 11:59 AM

# State of the Nation

Public servants could be in for €800 windfall

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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May 7th 2015, 11:55 AM

# State of the Nation

Water charges will be taken from people's wages or dole

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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May 6th 2015, 12:07 PM

# State of the Nation

Will this man tell us why taxpayers had to repay bondholders?

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Apr 30th 2015, 12:00 PM

# State of the Nation

Howlin: I'm amazed people criticised the spring statement, it's full of 'real meat'

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Apr 29th 2015, 12:15 PM

# State of the Nation

Tax cuts and spending hikes: Are we back to the good times?

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Apr 28th 2015, 9:00 AM

# Mind = blown

Look at how incredibly complicated it is to elect Senators...

Our minds are blown. Our heads hurt.

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Apr 20th 2015, 6:45 PM

# totally rad

Check out these VERY radical proposals to reform the Seanad

The Seanad Working Group on Reform has published a report calling for overhaul of the upper house.

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Apr 13th 2015, 10:45 PM