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# Seanad

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'My son will never live independently. I fear for his future when I'm dead'
Dr Tom Clonan, a security analyst and former army captain, is running for the Seanad.
Enda is the most popular leader in the country, but it's not all good news for him
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
Sinn Féin councillor's 'West Brit' comment "like an American calling someone an 'Uncle Tom'"
The Seanad has heard criticism of Sinn Féin councillor Micheál Mac Donncha’s Facebook comment.
Another by-election on the way as Senator Jimmy Harte resigns
The Donegal senator sustained serious head injuries in an accidental fall nearly two years ago.
This political giant is coming to Ireland for the first time today
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
Micheál Martin says a gun was put to Martin Callinan's head
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
The Dáil's back today. Here are 7 things to look forward to in the new political season
An election looms…
"I understand it's very nice": Senator says we should move Seanad to Farmleigh
“I understand it’s very nice from television.”
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.
The government is having a really bad day in the Seanad
The coalition has a minority in the upper house at present.
'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.
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…
The power of water protests with no protesters
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
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…
Fidelma Healy-Eames: Wiffy is French for wifi
The senator said the ‘mispronunciation’ incident has kickstarted her General Election campaign.
People cannot get over Fidelma Healy-Eames and her 'wiffy code'
#pcgonemad #sexualorientation
Was Brian Cowen a good finance minister?
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
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.
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.
Is Greece about to kiss the euro goodbye?
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
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…
'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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
Our newest Senator is 'dismayed' at being denied entry to independent group
Averil Power got the nod, but Gerard Craughwell did not.
'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.
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…
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.
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…
Micheál Martin comes out swinging against Averil Power... and she's swung back
It’s on.
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”.
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…
Why are Dáil suspensions happening so often?
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
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…
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…
Public servants could be in for €800 windfall
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…