#Seán Barrett

# sean-barrett - Thursday 6 October, 2016

Factcheck

FactCheck: Does every other country in Europe have water charges?

Oct 6th 2016, 8:00 PM 47,876 Views 141 Comments

Fine Gael TD Seán Barrett made the claim over the airwaves recently. Is it true?

# sean-barrett - Saturday 14 May, 2016

Barrett And Kitt

Outgoing Dáil Chairmen paid €17,626 in February and March, despite overseeing just four hours of debate

May 14th 2016, 1:00 AM 19,615 Views 55 Comments

As Ceann Comhairle and Leas Ceann Comhairle, Seán Barrett and Michael Kitt continued to be paid salary and expenses, even when the Dáil was broken up for the election.

# sean-barrett - Wednesday 13 April, 2016

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Would a Brexit spell economic doom for Ireland?

Apr 13th 2016, 9:43 AM 26,029 Views 150 Comments

Senator Sean Barrett claims this morning that the UK leaving the European Union would spell disaster for Ireland’s economy.

# sean-barrett - Thursday 10 March, 2016

Meet The New Boss

Here's the first ever Ceann Comhairle to be elected by secret ballot

Mar 10th 2016, 1:17 PM 35,825 Views 76 Comments

The 32nd Dáil has completed its first act in electing a new chairperson.

# sean-barrett - Thursday 3 March, 2016

New Chair

These are the TDs in the mix for one of the most important jobs in the new Dáil

Mar 3rd 2016, 3:55 PM 46,459 Views 75 Comments

Before they try to elect a Taoiseach, TDs will have to elect a new Ceann Comhairle next week.

# sean-barrett - Tuesday 26 January, 2016

Say Hello Wave Goodbye

For perhaps the last time, Peter Mathews was sent packing from the Dáil today

Jan 26th 2016, 9:00 PM 27,122 Views 40 Comments

The independent TD was given his marching orders from the Dáil yet again today.

# sean-barrett - Wednesday 9 December, 2015

Silenced

Instead of being kicked out, Peter Mathews was just completely ignored in the Dáil today

Dec 9th 2015, 3:37 PM 29,095 Views 52 Comments

The independent TD’s spat with the Ceann Comhairle rumbles on.

# sean-barrett - Wednesday 25 November, 2015

Taking A Walk

Peter Mathews has just been kicked out of the Dáil again

Nov 25th 2015, 1:36 PM 22,062 Views 36 Comments

The independent TD was ordered out of the Dáil for the second time in two weeks this afternoon.

# sean-barrett - Friday 13 November, 2015

Heroes

Girl (11) who saved her mother's life following attack by suckler cow honoured at Bravery Awards

Nov 13th 2015, 6:49 PM 19,463 Views 14 Comments

42 people received awards from Ceann Comhairle Seán Barrett at today’s ceremony at Farmleigh House in Dublin.

# sean-barrett - Wednesday 11 November, 2015

Rowdy This post contains videos

Peter Mathews was thrown out of the Dáil and given an unusual punishment earlier

Nov 11th 2015, 4:51 PM 24,644 Views 56 Comments

The independent TD’s refusal to stop talking landed him in trouble today.

# sean-barrett - Sunday 13 September, 2015

Banking Inquiry

How many of these TDs can hold their seats?

Sep 13th 2015, 10:00 PM 20,397 Views 68 Comments

Banking inquiry members have faced a heavy workload this year, but has it damaged their chances of re-election?

# sean-barrett - Wednesday 24 June, 2015

Dáil Scenes This post contains videos

'I'm not entirely ignorant': Gerry Adams had another run-in with the Ceann Comhairle earlier

Jun 24th 2015, 10:00 PM 21,036 Views 81 Comments

“I wish you wouldn’t interrupt my flow.”

# sean-barrett - Thursday 18 June, 2015

Inquir-lol-y This post contains videos

WATCH: There was a brief moment of hilarity at the banking inquiry earlier

Jun 18th 2015, 6:00 PM 21,562 Views 22 Comments

It got fierce exciting for a minute there.

# sean-barrett - Tuesday 31 March, 2015

Dáil Over This post contains videos

Seán Barrett got into another almighty row with a TD in the Dáil this evening

Mar 31st 2015, 6:05 PM 28,257 Views 72 Comments

After a quiet few months, the Ceann Comhairle was back to his angry best this evening.

# sean-barrett - Wednesday 4 February, 2015

State Of The Nation

Did drinks companies water down the new alcohol laws?

Feb 4th 2015, 8:59 AM 12,448 Views 43 Comments

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

# sean-barrett - Tuesday 3 February, 2015

That's The End Of That This post contains videos

'In the heat of the moment': Seán Barrett withdraws claim opposition out to undermine him

Feb 3rd 2015, 10:40 PM 23,765 Views 160 Comments

Earlier, Sinn Féin’s leader said the dispute was deflecting from the real issue.

State Of The Nation

Missed last night's water charge deadline? No problem, it seems

Feb 3rd 2015, 9:00 AM 9,300 Views 105 Comments

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

# sean-barrett - Friday 30 January, 2015

Dáil Over

That big row which led to the Dáil walkout is getting bigger (and now Shatter's involved)

Jan 30th 2015, 11:09 PM 37,748 Views 102 Comments

Ceann Comhairle Seán Barrett has defended his decision not have a debate on an inquiry into Garda malpractice last Wednesday.

# sean-barrett - Saturday 24 January, 2015

No Dice

Sorry Pat, the Ceann Comhairle says he's in it until the end

Jan 24th 2015, 3:23 PM 10,125 Views 47 Comments

Suggestions that Pat Rabbitte could replace Seán Barrett have been shot down.

# sean-barrett - Wednesday 21 January, 2015

To Join Or Not To Join

'Lucinda or Shane never knocked at my door ... they probably knew better'

Jan 21st 2015, 10:00 AM 21,609 Views 46 Comments

So, are any Senators going to join the new alliance or party?

# sean-barrett - Tuesday 30 December, 2014

FREE VOTE

The Ceann Comhairle has called for the whip to be dropped on issues on conscience

Dec 30th 2014, 5:58 PM 8,633 Views 45 Comments

Speaking to The Irish Times, the Ceann Comhairle expressed his views specifically in relation to the Eight Amendment.

# sean-barrett - Saturday 20 December, 2014

Face Off

Gerry Adams wants Sean Barrett to meet with him over ongoing issues

Dec 20th 2014, 8:19 PM 16,165 Views 69 Comments

The Sinn Féin leader said he has been writing to Barrett for “months”.

# sean-barrett - Thursday 18 December, 2014

This senator was struggling to keep his eyes open as the Seanad debated water charges

Dec 18th 2014, 6:26 PM 16,697 Views 32 Comments

Seán Barrett’s had a long day.

# sean-barrett - Friday 12 December, 2014

Ceann Comhairle

It looks like this man could be facing a motion of no confidence pretty soon

Dec 12th 2014, 5:45 PM 12,184 Views 79 Comments

Ceann Comhairle Seán Barrett is increasingly unpopular amongst opposition TDs.

Charade This post contains videos

Róisín Shortall kicked out of the Dáil after a big row

Dec 12th 2014, 4:07 PM 22,084 Views 208 Comments

The dispute over the cost of the water charges grant has been the subject of heated exchanges this morning

# sean-barrett - Thursday 11 December, 2014

Hunger

Dream of child with dying mother 'to have food and go to school' started Mary's Meals

Dec 11th 2014, 7:15 AM 9,483 Views 4 Comments

The founder of the charity is today receiving a human rights award on behalf of the Oireachtas-based Human Dignity Group.

# sean-barrett - Wednesday 3 December, 2014

Mary Lou Claims

Mary Harney denies shutting down offshore accounts inquiry

Dec 3rd 2014, 11:07 PM 51,881 Views No Comments

Several former TDs and ministers have strenuously denied any wrongdoing, after Mary Lou McDonald read out their names in the Dáil today.

# sean-barrett - Thursday 13 November, 2014

Goodbye Mary Lou This post contains videos

Dáil adjourned until Tuesday after Mary Lou stages four-hour sit-in

Nov 13th 2014, 10:45 PM 101,516 Views 667 Comments

It’s the second time in a month the Sinn Féin TD has been suspended from the chamber.

# sean-barrett - Wednesday 8 October, 2014

Unparliamentary This post contains videos

People are complaining about the same rowdy TDs being rowdy in the Dáil every day

Oct 8th 2014, 1:31 PM 9,911 Views 15 Comments

The Ceann Comhairle had to give out to deputies again this morning.

# sean-barrett - Wednesday 17 September, 2014

Awkward

Lucinda Creighton says she's joined the Dáil Technical Group - but they don't want her

Sep 17th 2014, 4:50 PM 22,658 Views 157 Comments

Much confusion as to whether the former Fine Gael TD is now part of the loose alliance of independent deputies.

# sean-barrett - Wednesday 3 September, 2014

Ructions

"You won't say quiet to me, sir": Check out this 2007 clip of Enda clashing with a furious Ceann Comhairle

Sep 3rd 2014, 7:30 PM 17,854 Views 31 Comments

“Quiet now, you’re new in the job,” was the advice from Enda, setting off a reaction of Bishop Brennan-style proportions from John O’Donoghue.

# sean-barrett - Sunday 20 July, 2014

Seanie Says Relax This post contains videos

5 examples of Ceann Comhairle Seán Barrett completely losing it with TDs

Jul 20th 2014, 10:45 AM 16,054 Views 20 Comments

The Dáil is over for the summer so here’s a look back at deputies getting told off by the principal.

# sean-barrett - Tuesday 1 July, 2014

Dáil This post contains videos

TDs stopped from asking Enda Kenny questions - then he's stopped from answering them

Jul 1st 2014, 5:30 PM 17,006 Views 51 Comments

Dáil procedure got in the way during Questions to An Taoiseach today.

# sean-barrett - Tuesday 17 June, 2014

Leaders' Questions This post contains videos

'Resume your seat while I'm on my feet': Gerry Adams was given out to in the Dáil today

Jun 17th 2014, 4:03 PM 24,930 Views 82 Comments

The Sinn Féin president got a telling-off from the Dáil Ceann Comhairle this afternoon.

# sean-barrett - Tuesday 10 June, 2014

Analysis

With all this politics what hope does the banking inquiry have of finding out anything?

Jun 10th 2014, 2:23 PM 3,241 Views 20 Comments

The government messed up in not ensuring it had a majority on the inquiry in the first place, but now its attempts to reverse this threaten to undermine the whole process of finding out what happened to the Irish banking system.

Row

Here's how the government could restore its majority on the banking inquiry

Jun 10th 2014, 12:29 PM 4,602 Views 33 Comments

The first meeting of the special Oireachtas Committee was due to get underway tomorrow but has now been postponed indefinitely amid a row over the number of government members on the inquiry.

# sean-barrett - Saturday 7 June, 2014

Not A Great Start

'A dog's dinner': Banking inquiry could be delayed as government tries to sort out its own mess

Jun 7th 2014, 8:15 AM 6,558 Views 41 Comments

With membership of the committee still not finalised the inquiry into the collapse of the Irish banking system is already facing a race against time.

# sean-barrett - Friday 6 June, 2014

Committee Wars

'Totally unacceptable': Concern that PAC has monopoly on probe into spending of €3.25bn

Jun 6th 2014, 7:30 AM 6,449 Views 27 Comments

The Oireachtas Health Committee is seeking to change the rules that currently prevent any other Oireachtas committee from investigating matters that are already being probed by the powerful Public Accounts Committee.

# sean-barrett - Saturday 31 May, 2014

Not His Problem

Enda Kenny has 'no responsibility' to tell TDs what he thinks of Trichet's banking inquiry snub

May 31st 2014, 7:30 AM 7,494 Views 48 Comments

The former European Central Bank president has has said he will not appear before the forthcoming inquiry citing ECB rules.

# sean-barrett - Friday 2 May, 2014

Banking Inquiry

Here are the TDs and Senators who are likely to sit on the banking inquiry

May 2nd 2014, 8:15 AM 11,016 Views 48 Comments

Who is in the running to be part of an unprecedented Oireachtas inquiry into the collapse of the Irish banking system? We’ve been finding out.

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