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Dáil Éireann

Last year
2024
The political highs and lows of 2024: 10 defining moments
From the (many) resignations, two referendums, three elections and a partridge in a pear tree.
From leaving school at 16 to the Dáil's first female Ceann Comhairle - who is Verona Murphy?
Ceann Comhairle's €255k salary should be cut and a two term limit put in place, Tóibín says
The Aontú leader also believes that TDs’ salaries should be reduced across the board.
Bernard Durkan's reign as longest serving TD in the Dáil comes to an end as he misses reelection
'They have to listen to us': 100% Redress party's Charles Ward takes a seat in Donegal
The votes have been cast, but when will we know the results?
If 2020 is anything to go by, it could be quite some time before we know who all the members of the next Dáil will be.
Opinion: 'Teacher bashing' is a global phenomenon, absolving governments of their failed policies
Dr Alan Gorman
Revealed: How much each TD not running for election can get in exit payment and pensions
Outgoing TDs will be paid almost €4 million in pensions and payments in year after election
The Journal Investigates delves into the entitlements of the 29 TDs who are leaving politics.
Opinion: Enacting the Occupied Territories Bill is more important now than ever
Gerry Liston and Éamonn Meehan
Single working woman: 'This budget just flat out ignored anyone without a family and a home'
Single woman
Larry Donnelly: I still believe there's a chance the general election won't happen until 2025
Larry Donnelly
The Dáil returns this week: Here are seven things to look out for (spoiler: one is an election)
The bike shed, Gaza and the Apple tax are sure to remain high on the political agenda this year. Oh, and what will come of the hate crime bill?
Abortion dominates Harris' first stint at Leaders' Questions amid calls to scrap 3-day wait
‘Failed his way to the top’: McDonald says country needs an election, not another new Taoiseach
Varadkar's parting speech: 'Most if not all' of Ireland's recent problems had external origins
All time
Varadkar says Ireland would lose influence by going 'too far' in response to Israel motion
Garda safety plan for Dáil on budget day will see road closures and deployment of 200 personnel
Cian O'Callaghan: We need 10,000 new affordable purchase & rental homes built every year
Cian O'Callaghan
Tom Clonan: There is a real danger now of serious injuries or fatalities at a far-right protest
Tom Clonan
Salaries, expenses and Dáil renovations: How much will 14 new TDs cost the state?
We're about to find out how many more TDs Ireland is getting - here's why
Oireachtas costs rose to €141.5m last year as more security was needed for politicians
Rural Independents accused of ‘scaremongering’ during Dáil debate on supposed cattle cull
Dublin apartment owners who face a €68,000 fire defects bill seek answers from Housing Minister
Families call for additional funding in private Cork nursing homes, as relatives face eviction
Tom Clonan: Joining NATO doesn't benefit Ireland, but that doesn't excuse poor defence spending
Tom Clonan
FactCheck: Abortion bill still many stages away from passing into law
Fine Gael TD Michael Creed confirms he will not contest next general election
Government wins confidence motion in the Dáil by 86 votes to 67
What is a pairing agreement in politics?
PBP writes to Ceann Comhairle as Taoiseach defends 'Puppets for Putin' remark
Analysis: ‘Giveaway’ budget can’t gloss over collapsing living standards
Victor Duggan
Explained: How can I get the most out of Budget 2023?
Ralph Benson
'Energy payments help, but how much will our bills go up?': Your response to Budget 2023
Varadkar says Ireland’s ‘very high’ rents are ‘out of kilter’ with similar countries
Mattie McGrath goes viral after discussing laundry in the Dáil
David McCullagh: 'The vote on the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1922 was tense to say the least'
David McCullagh
The Dáil's Ceann Comhairle has tested positive for Covid-19
Morning Memo: Going cuckoo