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# Dáil Éireann

Last month
November 2023
Varadkar says Ireland would lose influence by going 'too far' in response to Israel motion
Opposition TDs have called for sanctions on Israel in response to its treatment of the Palestinian people.
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Nov 15th 2023, 1:58 PM
This year
2023
Garda safety plan for Dáil on budget day will see road closures and deployment of 200 personnel
A garda cordon will be in effect around Dáil Éireann.
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Oct 9th 2023, 9:44 PM
Cian O'Callaghan: We need 10,000 new affordable purchase & rental homes built every year
The Social Democrats’ housing spokesperson outlines the challenges in housing and the measures that would make an immediate difference.
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Sep 21st 2023, 4:54 PM
Tom Clonan: There is a real danger now of serious injuries or fatalities at a far-right protest
The senator witnessed the Leinster House protests yesterday – he says irresponsible rhetoric or complacency from politicians will lead to even more violence.
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Sep 21st 2023, 12:09 PM
Salaries, expenses and Dáil renovations: How much will 14 new TDs cost the state?
The population of the country reached 5.15 million in the last census, which is why the Commission has recommended adding 14 new seats.
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Aug 30th 2023, 6:50 PM
We're about to find out how many more TDs Ireland is getting - here's why
The review of Dáil and European Parliament constituency boundaries will be published on Wednesday.
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Aug 27th 2023, 6:30 AM
Oireachtas costs rose to €141.5m last year as more security was needed for politicians
The Commission said that “protecting female members” of the Oireachtas is of particular importance.
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Jul 3rd 2023, 2:31 PM
Rural Independents accused of ‘scaremongering’ during Dáil debate on supposed cattle cull
Ministers said a cull had never been proposed by the government
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Jun 28th 2023, 3:26 PM
Dublin apartment owners who face a €68,000 fire defects bill seek answers from Housing Minister
Owners of the apartments from Parkwest said the Housing Minister “made promises” to establish an emergency fund for the buildings.
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Jun 22nd 2023, 5:59 AM
Families call for additional funding in private Cork nursing homes, as relatives face eviction
According to the families, if the government do not intervene their family members face a real risk of eviction from the Cork nursing home.
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Jun 21st 2023, 5:10 PM
Tom Clonan: Joining NATO doesn't benefit Ireland, but that doesn't excuse poor defence spending
The security analyst looks ahead to the government’s Consultative Forums on Neutrality and outlines why our position of military neutrality really matters.
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Jun 19th 2023, 11:19 AM
FactCheck: Abortion bill still many stages away from passing into law
The lengthy passage from bill to law has led to confusion.
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Jun 16th 2023, 4:51 PM
Fine Gael TD Michael Creed confirms he will not contest next general election
The Cork North West TD is a former Minister for Agriculture.
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Apr 25th 2023, 12:49 PM
Government wins confidence motion in the Dáil by 86 votes to 67
Green TD Neasa Hourigan, who voted against the government over the eviction ban last week, was among those to vote confidence in the government.
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Mar 29th 2023, 12:16 PM
What is a pairing agreement in politics?
This evening’s eviction ban vote has shone the spotlight on maternity leave provisions in politics.
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Mar 22nd 2023, 4:16 PM
Last year
2022
PBP writes to Ceann Comhairle as Taoiseach defends 'Puppets for Putin' remark
The Taoiseach was asked to explain ‘what was going on’ when NATO visited Cork
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Nov 30th 2022, 3:28 PM
Analysis: ‘Giveaway’ budget can’t gloss over collapsing living standards
Economist Victor Duggan says while some budget measures will help, we cannot ignore the rough winter ahead.
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Sep 28th 2022, 7:00 PM
Explained: How can I get the most out of Budget 2023?
Financial advisor Ralph Benson looks at the budget announcements today and finds out who got top billing.
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Sep 28th 2022, 9:50 AM
'Energy payments help, but how much will our bills go up?': Your response to Budget 2023
We asked our readers to share their responses to the budget. Here’s what they told us.
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Sep 28th 2022, 9:20 AM
Varadkar says Ireland’s ‘very high’ rents are ‘out of kilter’ with similar countries
It came after Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty accused the government of ignoring proposals that would “put money back into people’s pockets.”
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Sep 22nd 2022, 2:25 PM
Mattie McGrath goes viral after discussing laundry in the Dáil
The video of Mattie McGrath has been viewed nearly 400,000 times on Twitter.
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Jul 8th 2022, 6:04 PM
David McCullagh: 'The vote on the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1922 was tense to say the least'
The RTÉ journalist looks at the events of 7 January 1922 which are analysed in a TV special tonight.
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Jan 7th 2022, 7:00 PM
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The Dáil's Ceann Comhairle has tested positive for Covid-19
Seán Ó Fearghaíl will work from home and his Dáil duties will be carried out by the Leas-Cheann Comhairle.
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Nov 22nd 2021, 3:12 PM
Morning Memo: Going cuckoo
Opposition TDs have accused the government of sneaking in an exemption for big investors.
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Jul 7th 2021, 11:14 AM
Duncan Smith: TDs in the Dáil who throw around references to Nazis need to think again
The Labour TD reacts to Dáil debates yesterday in which references to ‘Stalinist’ and ‘Nazism’ were used.
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Apr 29th 2021, 2:12 PM
Opinion: A tribute to Tomás Mac Curtain, the martyred Lord Mayor
Donal Fallon looks at the life of Tomás Mac Curtain, who was shot dead in his home on 20 March 1920.
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Mar 14th 2020, 9:00 PM
Government called upon to 'go further' with containment measures as TDs make statements on Covid-19
Here’s a round-up of the latest developments today.
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Mar 5th 2020, 7:14 PM
'Chronic pain is particularly acute for children': Issue of children's consultant stepping down raised in Dáil
The issue was raised by TD Dara Calleary in the Dail today.
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Dec 12th 2019, 2:30 PM
Independent TD says Creed should resign if he does not apologise for death threat comments
Creed made the comments in the Dáil yesterday and some farmers are calling for an apology.
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Nov 27th 2019, 5:28 PM
Leo Varadkar 'certainly' would not rule out a Citizens' Assembly on a United Ireland
Varadkar told the Dáil today he would not rule out holding an assembly, but said it was a “sensitive time” at the moment.
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Nov 26th 2019, 7:29 PM
Ceann Comhairle orders 'urgent' probe after FF TD's Dáil votes recorded despite him being absent
Clare TD Timmy Dooley said a fellow party member cast a number of votes for him while he was absent from the Dáil chamber on Thursday.
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Oct 19th 2019, 4:26 PM
Minister Shane Ross asked for "advance all-clear" on expenses paid to him in €37,000 annual allowance
Minister Sean Canney was also asked to provide more information on €3,258 in “policy formulation” expenses that were spent in a string of restaurants around the country.
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Oct 15th 2019, 8:30 PM
'The trove of documents belong to the Irish people': Maps, cartoons and periodicals from the past 300 years now available online
Members of the public will be able to explore the over 10,000 historical documents online.
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Jun 12th 2019, 9:00 PM
FactCheck: Will children aged 4 and under be taught about masturbation if the sex education bill becomes law?
The claim was made by a Renua local election candidate.
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May 21st 2019, 12:05 AM
€28 million in pension payments to former TDs, Senators and government ministers over the past two years
For the first time ever, the Department of Public Expenditure has refused access to individual pensions for former ministers and officeholders
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May 17th 2019, 12:05 AM
TDs and Senators to hold special joint session in Mansion House to mark 100 years since first Dáil
The first Dáil met at the Mansion House on 21 January 1919 following the 1918 General Election.
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Jan 9th 2019, 4:35 PM
Funeral cortège of Emma Mhic Mhathúna passes by Leinster House
Crowds gathered to remember and thank Emma, who had spoken on behalf of the women affected by the CervicalCheck controversy.
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Oct 10th 2018, 4:43 PM
'Not part of God's plan': Hundreds attend Dublin funeral for Emma Mhic Mhathúna
The funeral cortège passed by the Dáil, the Department of Health, and Áras an Uachtarán.
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Oct 10th 2018, 2:55 PM
Simon Coveney says the government's 'hugely ambitious' social housing programme is working
Coveney was standing in for Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, who is in Brussels to meet the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier.
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Oct 4th 2018, 1:05 PM
Louth Fine Gael TD Peter Fitzpatrick 'seriously considering' running as an independent
Fitzpatrick will meet with his team this weekend and make a formal announcement on Tuesday.
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Sep 28th 2018, 9:50 AM
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