Sinn Féin TD quits after 'vicious' efforts to undermine her

Sandra McLellan is now contemplating unemployment.

Was this Sinn Féin TD about to jump ship?

Sandra McLellan was rumoured to be on the verge of quitting Sinn Féin.

'Gender havoc' in Cork East as daughter of ex-TD to fly home for election

Barbara Ahern, the daughter of ex-Fianna Fáil TD Michael Ahern, is set to be added to the party ticket in Cork East.

'An increasingly negative experience' forces Sinn Féin councillor to resign

June Murphy’s resignation relates to the recent bullying controversy in Cork East.

Sinn Féin welcomes back councillor suspended over bullying

Melissa Mullane has resumed her work as a Sinn Féin councillor.

One month on, Sinn Féin has un-expelled this Cork councillor

An investigation into financial irregularities is ongoing.

Expelled Sinn Féin councillor could sue the party

Cobh councillor Kieran McCarthy was expelled from the party just over a week ago.

Expelled Sinn Féin councillor claims party 'stabbed me in the back'

Sinn Féin has expelled veteran Cork councillor Kieran McCarthy and suspended Melissa Mullane following a confidential internal review.

Confirmed: Dáil to lose 8 TDs with confirmation of boundary changes

Ministers have agreed to table new laws enforcing cuts to the size of the Dáil, in line with independent recommendations.

Constituency report: Dáil loses 8 TDs in radical boundary shake-up

The report of the Constituency Commission cuts the number of TDs, with significant boundary reforms.

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Ned O'Keeffe: There were "too many intellectuals" in government

Outgoing – and outspoken – Cork East TD takes to the airwaves to decry lack of businessmen, shopkeepers and farmers in last Cabinet.

Defence Forces and Martin play down Ned O'Keeffe's 'army coup' comments

The outgoing Cork TD had said an army coup in Ireland was “real possibility”. His son has said he is “shocked” by the comments.

Noel Ahern, Ned O'Keeffe won't contest general election