Inconceivable and short lived independence: The week in quotes
“It was Fianna Fáil wot won it.”
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“It was Fianna Fáil wot won it.”
The Independent TD says he is trying to keep the donation quiet as his phone begins ringing again with requests for the half of his salary that he has pledged to give away.
Turf cutting is being banned in 53 raised bogs amid much protest. Inside the Dáil, a motion supporting turf cutters was passed after the government withdrew its amendment.
Minister Phil Hogan has ruled out the introduction of a monthly instalment payment option.
Minister Róisín Shortall has said the Department of Health is looking at the issues involved in controlling the sale of medical marijuana products.
Homeowners are expected to have arrangements in place to pay the €100 flat charge by next month.
Luke Ming Flanagan said that the country “is on its knees” and turf cutters aren’t looking for the tax breaks offered in yesterday’s Finance Bill.
Arts minister Jimmy Deenihan says he has had “constructive engagement” with Bank of Ireland about taking its College Green HQ.
A group representing landlords said its members would be forced to pass on the charge to tenants as TDs today outlined their reasons for not paying.
The TD had the suit specially made by Louis Copeland to highlight the ten year anniversary of his cannabis crusade.
David Norris would appear to have the best chance of being on the ballot paper but he faces an uphill task. We crunch the numbers to find out who independent TDs and Senators are supporting.
The independent senator has the support of independent representatives from both houses of the Oireachtas. He needs seven more.
The Ceann Comhairle says the Dáil must hold a vote on introducing the new dress code – but there’s no place on the agenda.
Luke Ming Flanagan has spoken about his role in the conversation in which his fellow independent TD Mick Wallace called another TD ‘Miss Piggy’.
Wallace is recorded in conversation with fellow independents Luke Ming Flanagan and Shane Ross.
The Oireachtas is set to introduce new rules which could see casually dressed TDs booted out. Is that right?
Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett has described the Dáil dress code as “pathetic”.
More violence in Greece, the Healy-Rae row just isn’t going away, Full Tilt Poker halts play and…remember that Volkswagen Vadar commerical? There’s an update.
Senator accuses TD of having told a Department of Health official to “go get a rope and commit suicide”.
In today’s Fix: Michael Lowry repeats his denial of any wrongdoing, Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan vows to stop smoking cannabis, and we get an uncomfortable view of our planet.
The Roscommon-South Leitrim TD has said he might pop over to Amsterdam or Portugal to smoke cannabis in the future – but only if he has the time.
Should it matter what our public representatives dress like? Have your say in our poll.
The newly-elected Dail deputy has said he has no intention of stopping his cultivation of cannabis for his own use.
Nine things you need to know by 9am: The news from the Department of Finance is even worse than we thought; an artist’s fingers cut off during a savage attack and everything you need to know to bluff your way through the day’s cricket chat.
We look at the more colourful TDs who will take their seats in Dáil Eireann next week.
In a nutshell, where each party made its breakthroughs across the country – and where Fianna Fáil’s collapse hit hardest.
Dylan Haskins, Paul Somerville, Luke Ming Flanagan and Shane Ross could also be elected according to a poll being run by Boards.ie.