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Leaders' Questions

Fiery changes in last Dáil debates before Fiscal Compact referendum

51 minutes ago 652 Views 13 Comments

One TD is ordered to leave the chamber as Eamon Gilmore and Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin exchange fire during Leaders’ Questions.

# dail-eireann - Yesterday’s News

From Business ETC Fiscal Compact

NTMA: No access to ESM would mean no access to markets either

21 hours ago 2,247 Views 48 Comments

Michael Noonan says the NTMA believes bond markets won’t lend to Ireland if it doesn’t have recourse to the ESM’s backup.

# dail-eireann - Friday 4 May, 2012

College Green

Minister admits defeat in bid to take over College Green bank

04/05/12 4,387 Views 29 Comments

Jimmy Deenihan says the ownership of Bank of Ireland is “no longer a matter for debate”, so the building can’t be commandeered for public use.

# dail-eireann - Thursday 3 May, 2012

Household Charge

Hogan rules out extension to household charge registrations

03/05/12 5,747 Views 139 Comments

“Everybody knew what the deadline was,” says the environment minister.

# dail-eireann - Wednesday 2 May, 2012

Melanoma

Minister will approve skin cancer ‘wonder drug’ when reimbursement deal is agreed

02/05/12 4,251 Views 35 Comments

The Taoiseach says James Reilly is in talks to have Ipilimumab made available in Ireland, but only when its costs are reimbursible.

# dail-eireann - Tuesday 1 May, 2012

Opinion

Column: The social welfare bill – ‘I wonder what this button does?’

01/05/12 7,949 Views 59 Comments

Independent TD Stephen Donnelly laments “a series of policy mistakes” embedded into our legislation tonight as the Social Welfare Bill is signed into law.

# dail-eireann - Tuesday 24 April, 2012

Leaders' Questions

Taoiseach warns: Foreign investment will be hit if we vote No

24/04/12 3,326 Views 165 Comments

Enda Kenny says investment from the likes of Eli Lilly, eBay and Google will lose confidence if Ireland rejects the Fiscal Compact.

Water Charges

Howlin insists no possibility of selling off Irish Water

24/04/12 1,784 Views 32 Comments

The public expenditure minister says Irish Water will not form part of the Bord Gais sell-off – but the opposition aren’t convinced.

# dail-eireann - Saturday 21 April, 2012

From The Daily Edge Dry Your Eyes Mate This post contains videos

6 moments when politicians shed tears

21/04/12 4,359 Views 9 Comments

Strong steely-eyed or gooey inside, what way do you like your politicians?

# dail-eireann - Thursday 19 April, 2012

Abortion

Dáil rejects proposals to allow limited abortion in Ireland

19/04/12 5,440 Views 112 Comments

The Dáil votes by 111 votes to 20 not to approve Clare Daly’s legislation; Fianna Fáíl joined the government in defeating it.

Abortion This post contains videos

LIVE: Dáil debates bill allowing limited access to abortion

19/04/12 3,743 Views 23 Comments

Clare Daly’s proposals would provide limited access to abortion when the life of the mother is in “real and substantial danger”.

# dail-eireann - Wednesday 18 April, 2012

Abortion

Government “cannot accept” current version of proposed abortion law

18/04/12 4,362 Views 45 Comments

James Reilly says there are difficulties in Clare Daly’s Bill, but affirms the government’s intention to follow the ECHR ruling.

Dáil

Dáil set for debate on bill to legislate X-case ruling

18/04/12 2,074 Views 37 Comments

The bill introduced by TD Clare Daly would provide limited access to abortion in cases where the mother’s life is in “real and substantive danger”.

# dail-eireann - Wednesday 28 March, 2012

Mahon

WATCH: Day 2 of the Dáil debate on the Mahon report

28/03/12 772 Views 11 Comments

The Dáil resumes its discussions of the findings of the inquiry into political corruption in the planning process.

Keeping Schtum

The minister, the opposition, and the 36 unanswered Dáil questions

28/03/12 3,791 Views 31 Comments

Jonathan O’Brien makes a formal complaint after Alan Shatter refuses to answer dozens of questions submitted in a single day.

# dail-eireann - Tuesday 27 March, 2012

Household Charge

Three-quarters of homes still to pay household charge

27/03/12 4,936 Views 167 Comments

395,232 homes had paid the charge by 5pm this evening – that’s just under a quarter of the 1.6 million liable homes.

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As it happened: The Dáil debate on the Mahon report

27/03/12 2,552 Views 10 Comments

TDs this evening began a three-day debate on the findings of the tribunal into corruption in the planning process.

Leaders' Questions

Gilmore admits ‘difficulties’ allowing household charge payment

27/03/12 4,566 Views 114 Comments

The Tánaiste also accuses opposition leaders of misleading the public saying how expensive the charge could yet become.

# dail-eireann - Saturday 24 March, 2012

Mahon

Power, payments, politicians and planning: the Mahon Tribunal in numbers

24/03/12 4,654 Views 25 Comments

How much did the report cost per page? How many times does it mention ‘corruption’? And who opposed setting it up?

# dail-eireann - Thursday 22 March, 2012

Referendum

Government defeats Sinn Féin motion on bailout fund ‘blackmail clause’

22/03/12 1,942 Views 14 Comments

A motion which would have seen Ireland look to break the link between the European Stability Mechanism and the fiscal compact.

Mahon

Government will refer Mahon report to DPP, Revenue, Gardaí

22/03/12 1,612 Views 21 Comments

TDs will abandon legislative plans next week to discuss the report’s findings on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

# dail-eireann - Saturday 17 March, 2012

In Numbers

Buses, oil and Facebook passwords: the week in statistics

17/03/12 4,318 Views 4 Comments

Plus: An all-time record for Irish exports, and how many of the government’s 109 TDs were in the Dáíl on Wednesday night…

# dail-eireann - Thursday 15 March, 2012

Oireachtas

Open democracy: Leinster House to offer public tours from tomorrow

15/03/12 2,506 Views 34 Comments

Members of the public can now tour the houses of the Oireachtas every Monday and on non-sitting Fridays without having to book beforehand.

# dail-eireann - Wednesday 14 March, 2012

Dáil Éireann

Opposition TDs slam government absence during Dáil mortgages debate

14/03/12 5,135 Views 40 Comments

The fallout from the committee defeat meant there were no members of either Fine Gael or Labour present to debate bank interest rates.

Promissory Notes

Kenny deflects Dáil questions on talks over Anglo promissory note

14/03/12 2,102 Views 63 Comments

The Taoiseach stonewalls queries on the progress of talks to minimise Ireland’s banking burden, or exactly what’s being discussed.

# dail-eireann - Tuesday 13 March, 2012

Organised Crime

Shatter dismisses calls to repeal crime laws following Supreme Court ruling

13/03/12 2,725 Views 28 Comments

Alan Shatter dismisses calls from Sinn Féin to repeal the Offences against the State Act after last week’s ruling.

# dail-eireann - Friday 9 March, 2012

In Numbers

Advisers, laundry and people kicked out: the new Dáil’s first year in numbers

09/03/12 2,818 Views 8 Comments

Just how busy has the new government been? Well, they’ve cut their own pay – but they produce less legislation.

# dail-eireann - Thursday 8 March, 2012

Tweetgate

Rabbitte lost for words at ‘innuendo’ of vested interest in Gallagher probe

08/03/12 6,721 Views 51 Comments

Fianna Fáil’s Seán Fleming accuses Rabbitte of having a “personal financial vested interest” in the Presidential election.

Photo Opp

Enda Kenny finds alternative photoshoot

08/03/12 5,233 Views 36 Comments

Government photo opp was cancelled today – but Taoiseach still finds himself centrestage with pic to mark International Women’s Day.

Suspended

Sinn Féin’s Doherty suspended from Dáil in row with Ceann Comhairle

08/03/12 5,112 Views 61 Comments

TDs vote to suspend Pearse Doherty after a row with the Ceann Comhairle over comments on a civil service appointment.

Leaders' Questions

Gilmore criticised for “back-slapping fest” to mark one-year anniversary

08/03/12 1,830 Views 16 Comments

The job losses at AIB dominate Leaders’ Questions, as the Tánaiste admits bank restructuring meant job losses were needed.

# dail-eireann - Wednesday 7 March, 2012

Leaders' Questions

Kenny: ‘The Europe Train is leaving the station… we have to be on it’

07/03/12 3,004 Views 81 Comments

A special session of Dáil questions in Irish sees Enda Kenny dismiss claims that the fiscal compact has an “austerity agenda”.

# dail-eireann - Wednesday 29 February, 2012

Leaders' Questions

Higgins warned about abuse of parliamentary privilege over Belmayne ‘lie’ remarks

29/02/12 2,956 Views 23 Comments

The Ceann Comhairle says Joe Higgins can’t use the Dáil “to make allegations against people who cannot defend themselves”.

# dail-eireann - Sunday 26 February, 2012

One Year On

Seven of #GE11′s youngest candidates reflect on their run

26/02/12 3,117 Views 11 Comments

From financial difficulties to a car crash, candidates recall their campaign experiences – and give advice for any young person considering running for the Dáil.

# dail-eireann - Friday 24 February, 2012

One Year On

Barry Cowen: I want to be seen as more than just Brian’s brother

24/02/12 3,290 Views 31 Comments

The Laois-Offaly TD, one of only three new Fianna Fáil TDs to be elected in last year’s general election, said he would never have ran for the Dáil if Brian Cowen hadn’t stepped down.

# dail-eireann - Wednesday 22 February, 2012

Dáil Éireann

Kenny: I don’t foresee sale of state assets in 2012

22/02/12 2,196 Views 72 Comments

Taoiseach Enda Kenny tells the Dáil that “commencement and realisation” of selling state assets may begin in 2013.

# dail-eireann - Tuesday 21 February, 2012

Vatican Embassy

Gilmore opens door for Vatican to relax embassy requirements

21/02/12 2,054 Views 39 Comments

Eamon Gilmore tells the Dáil that the Holy See embassy closure could be revisited if the Vatican relaxes rules on dual embassies.

# dail-eireann - Thursday 16 February, 2012

Finance Bill

Dáil approves Finance Bill by 93 votes to 45

16/02/12 1,634 Views 13 Comments

TDs vote in favour of the last part of the 2012 Budget, though there is still time for amendments to be made to the Bill.

Democracy Inaction

Dáil delayed to vote on kicking out a TD – who had already left the room

16/02/12 4,358 Views 36 Comments

Business in the Dáil was held up to vote on ordering Michael McNamara to leave – even though he already had.

# dail-eireann - Wednesday 15 February, 2012

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Would you welcome a visit by the Pope?

15/02/12 9,941 Views 173 Comments

Enda Kenny says if the Pope visits Ireland, he’ll be treated with the appropriate “decorum”. Would you like to see him visit?

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


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With nine days to go before referendum day, Dr Jane Suiter of UCC analyses the parties and the latest polls to see how the campaign is playing out.

Micheál Martin
Column: Job creation is too important for party politics. Let’s work together.
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Writing for TheJournal.ie, Micheál Martin explains why Fianna Fáil’s new plan to tackle youth unemployment should be seriously considered.

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Column: National pride or bald-faced bigotry? Maybe neither, or both.
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Being proud to be Irish is sometime looked on as a social gaffe, writes Lisa McInerney, but that’s not always fair… and it’s not always the best way to figure out who really is racist…

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For new mothers, the pressure can be so overwhelming it makes you ill. Lynn McDonald Byrne describes her experience of postnatal depression.

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