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Last year
2022
# Ukraine
Ceann Comhairle to visit Kyiv and address Ukrainian Parliament
The trip is due to take place next week.
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May 3rd 2022, 10:26 AM
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# United Ireland
German reunification a 'useful example' of how planned Irish reunification could work, says Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin has launched a document on why there are economic benefits to a united Ireland.
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Nov 20th 2020, 4:33 PM
# Planning ahead
Where's Fianna Fáil's promised 12-point plan on a United Ireland?
In 2017, Fianna Fáil said it planned to publish a white paper on unification.
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Jul 22nd 2019, 6:05 AM
# Interview
Ó Cuív on that 'rogue' NI candidate launch: 'I knew what I was doing. I'm happy to take the punishment. I did it for the greater good'
The Galway West TD says he has no regrets about losing his seat on the frontbench.
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Dec 27th 2018, 9:30 PM
# failure to launch
Micheál needed to take action after two politicians went 'rogue' - but is he facing a storm over FF's northern merger?
The sacking of two FF politicians from their roles this week was a headache for Micheál Martin.
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Nov 10th 2018, 9:25 AM
# sorcha mcanespy
FF's deputy leader says it was 'premature' for McAnespy to be told she would be a candidate in NI elections
There was confusion within the party last night as Councillor Sorcha McAnespy was announced at an event in Tyrone.
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Oct 26th 2018, 2:00 PM
# new candidates
Eamon Ó Cuiv goes rogue to announce candidate for NI elections without party backing
The candidate, Councillor Sorcha McAnespy, was announced at an event in Tyrone tonight.
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Oct 25th 2018, 11:34 PM
# Border poll
Department accused of wanting to delay report on the cost of a united Ireland until 'after Brexit'
The new research shows that Northern Ireland would have a near balanced budget in a unification situation.
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Jul 25th 2018, 6:05 AM
# ISL
Legislation to officially recognise Irish Sign Language set to pass through Dáil today
The bill is expected to pass through all stages of the Dáil today.
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Dec 14th 2017, 8:37 AM
# rare gift
Plaque to honour Irish diaspora added to Washington Monument
Memorial stones are accepted only in very rare circumstances.
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May 18th 2017, 3:58 PM
# National Anthem
Should the Irish State hold the copyright to Amhrán na bhFiann? Fianna Fáil thinks it should
What do you think?
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Jul 11th 2016, 7:37 PM
# Chaos
"Confusion and chaos" reign as Irish politicians struggle to attend trial of Ibrahim Halawa
The teenager is facing another hearing on Sunday.
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Jul 30th 2015, 7:50 PM
# Seanadigans
The government is having a really bad day in the Seanad
The coalition has a minority in the upper house at present.
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Jul 15th 2015, 8:13 PM
# Reel stories
Sports Film Of The Week: Catch Me If You Can
This BBC Panorama doc has sparked fresh controversy around the methods of high-profile athletics coach Alberto Salazar.
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Jun 7th 2015, 9:30 PM
# The Bull's out
Shock in Kerry as John O'Donoghue tells family he won't run for Fianna Fáil
The former Ceann Comhairle has told family he won’t be seeking to run in the next general election
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Mar 18th 2015, 2:20 PM
# Confusion
Senator says no one in Fianna Fáil told him he was expelled
Mark Daly claimed he hadn’t heard from anyone in the party after he defied the whip early on Saturday morning.
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Dec 22nd 2014, 3:43 PM
# THE NEVERENDING STORY
Heather Humphreys faced new claims about 'McNulty-gate' in the Seanad tonight
New claims of a meeting between the Taoiseach and John McNulty in June have been dismissed this evening.
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Oct 8th 2014, 7:12 PM
# stubbed out
Ireland is one step closer to a ban on smoking near children in cars
A bill will go to the Dáil next week, and has government support.
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Oct 2nd 2014, 9:04 AM
# Dispute
Senator claims 'discrimination' as row erupts over sign language interpreter in the Dáil
A spokesperson for the Oireachtas has denied the claim.
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Jul 15th 2014, 2:14 PM
# Frustration
Calls for interpreters to be present when Deaf people attend the Dáil
The Irish Deaf Society has asked the Government to ensure that Irish Sign Language interpreters are present in the Dáil and Seanad this week.
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Jul 14th 2014, 2:45 PM
# Health
Senators pass law banning smoking in cars with children - and the government's backing it
The bill now moves to the Dáil where it will have government support.
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Apr 17th 2014, 3:19 PM
# Seand Recall
Seanad votes No on annulling transplant legislation
The chairman of the Seanad used his casting vote to break a 22-22 tie on a vote that would have annulled a statutory instrument on organ transplantation.
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Aug 20th 2013, 2:27 PM
# Seanad Recall
Senator accused of ‘talking through his derriere’ and ‘invoking memory of Bobby Ewing’
The Seanad is debating an emergency motion to annul legislation on organ transplantation.
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Aug 20th 2013, 11:59 AM
# Organ Transplant
Seanad to debate annulling organ transplant law that cannot be annulled
The State’s first organ transplant legislation was signed into law a year ago but a Fianna Fáíl senator says it is flawed and “people will die” because the proper systems are not in place.
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Aug 20th 2013, 6:30 AM
# Organ transplants
Minister: There is no reason to annul the organ transplant legislation
Minister of State Alex White has hit back at calls for the organ transplant legislation to be annulled ahead of a Seanad debate on the matter next week.
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Aug 15th 2013, 6:24 PM
# total recall
"Legislature should not be excluded from transplant debate" - Micheál Martin
Micheál Martin accused the Government of trying to “dominate who debates what” in the Oireachtas.
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Aug 15th 2013, 10:20 AM
# dail recall
Attorney General says Dáil recall to debate transplant legislation is 'redundant'
Senator Mark Daly said that “this is the first time in the history of the State the government has published advice from the Attorney General”.
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Aug 13th 2013, 5:11 PM
# Seanad Recall
The Seanad is coming back on 20 August to debate transplant legislation
Minister for Health James Reilly had best not book any holidays…
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Aug 9th 2013, 11:51 AM
# Seanad
Seanad to be recalled to debate transplant legislation
The Minister for Health James Reilly will be recalled from his holidays to face questions from the Seanad on transplant legislation after a Fianna Fáil senator acquired the necessary signatures to a petition calling for the Seanad to reconvene.
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Aug 6th 2013, 3:44 PM
# Abortion vote
Here are the 15 senators who opposed the abortion legislation
There was opposition from Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and independent senators as the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill passed second stage in the upper house today.
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Jul 16th 2013, 5:27 PM
# Abortion
Fianna Fáil senator: 'I oppose this legislation because it is anti-women'
Jim Walsh was among those to contribute to the continuing debate on the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill this afternoon.
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Jul 16th 2013, 4:32 PM
# Allowances
Senators received nearly €2 million in expenses in 2012
The average senator received €32,695 in allowances last year – equal to nearly half of their basic salary.
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Feb 2nd 2013, 7:40 AM
# Immigration Reform
Obama pledges new drive on US immigration reform
Obama’s second term could be good news for the estimated 50,000 Irish people living illegally in the United States.
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Nov 14th 2012, 7:40 PM
# Your Say
Poll: Should smoking in cars when children are present be banned?
Three senators are hoping to introduce legislation that would ban smoking while driving in cars but critics would argue people should be allowed the choice or that such laws would be hard to enforce. What do you think?
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Apr 10th 2012, 10:47 AM
# Manslaughter
Senator's bill would make 'corporate manslaughter' a criminal offence
Legislation proposed by FF senator Mark Daly would criminalise companies who breach a duty of care to a person who then dies.
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Dec 22nd 2011, 7:00 AM
# Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil meeting will decide party's Áras intentions
One senator appeared to call for MEP Brian Crowley to re-enter the race although that appears unlikely with talk that members could back David Norris.
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Sep 18th 2011, 2:15 PM
# Norris
Ezra Nawi rape conviction went unreported in Israel: report
The story which has ended the presidential hopes of David Norris has only come to light 14 years later.
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Aug 3rd 2011, 8:14 AM
# Ezra Nawi
Michael D Higgins says previous support for Ezra Nawi was a "human rights issue"
Higgins and Senator Mark Daly “did not know” of Norris ex-partner’s rape conviction when they backed David Norris in a 2009 Oireachtas Joint Committee motion for support of Nawi in Israeli defence forces’ attack claim.
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Aug 2nd 2011, 2:47 PM