Michael McDowell calls white-water rafting facility a 'grotesque vanity project'
The former Tánaiste called on the Government to intervene to stop the tendering process.
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The former Tánaiste called on the Government to intervene to stop the tendering process.
D’Arcy is set to resign his Seanad seat to become chief executive of the Irish Association of Investment Management.
Eleven seats in the Seanad are vacant as a new Taoiseach has not yet been elected.
Tánaiste Simon Coveney called the incident “a kind of thuggery” that “should not be part of elections or politics”.
New research being launched today shows how vulnerable adults are falling through the cracks when it comes to safeguarding.
Heffernan appeared in court on charges brought following events relating to 31 July/ 1 August 2016.
Despite government opposition, the Bill has cross-party support from Labour, Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil as well as independent senators.
The former presidential nominee lost out to Barack Obama in 2012.
The lawsuit is over what Leyonhjelm said in the media, as his upper house comments are protected by parliamentary privilege.
The senator had previously been vocal about his desire to run against Michael D Higgins.
Michael D Higgins confirmed this morning that he would seek a second term in the Áras.
Máire Devine has been suspended from Sinn Féin over her tweets about the late Brian Stack.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said today that he would raise LGBT rights issues with the vice president.
The issue was raised as a passing comment at a private meeting where there was a larger debate about women in politics.
Senator Gerard Craughwell said an email he sent to local politicians was in the public interest.
The medical device is worth in the region of €2,000, and had been made available on the public street following a local fundraising drive.
Trevor Ó Clochartaigh claims there were “serious breaches” of Sinn Féin’s code of conduct in Galway West.
Senator Skye Kakoschke-Moore found out on Friday that her mother was born with a British citizenship.
Leeann Tweeden also accused Al Franken of posing for a photo with his hands on her breasts as she slept.
Two more women have accused US Senate candidate Roy Moore of inappropriate conduct.
Senate candidate Roy Moore has denied the allegations; his campaign called the story “fake news”.
Michael D Higgins has refused to rule out the possibility of a second run for Áras an Uachtaráin.
New legislation could also see vandals hit with a €50,000 punishment.
Senator Joan Freeman originally praised the Taoiseach for his involvement, but took a different view today in the Seanad.
Senator Joan Freeman talks to us about mental health services and being ‘a pain in the government’s neck’.
Feighan had chosen to not contest last year’s general election after spending nine years in Dáil Éireann.
A senator has tabled a bill to end the practice of having to close pubs on that day.
Senator Ray Butler received the payment after he lost his Dáil seat in Meath.
Sipo has ruled that Brian Ó Domhnaill contravened ethics legislation, something he has strongly denied.
Well-known Irish names tell us about their life on the internet.
Brian Ó Domhnaill denied any wrongdoing and told the hearing he filled out his expense claims “as honestly as he could”.
A Fine Gael senator has hit out against the level of abuse politicians receive online.
The disputed expense claims date back to 2006 and 2007, when Brian Ó Domhnaill was a member of Donegal County Council.
Virginia senator Tim Kaine is seen as a popular centrist choice for a brutal electoral campaign.
Legal and translation fees connected with the case have added up to a significant amount.
The independent senator has spoken of his family situation ahead of a campaign for more funding for sufferers.
Joan Freeman was named as one of the Taoiseach’s nominees to the Seanad last week.
Brian Ó Domhnaill claimed expenses for attending events in different locations on the same days.
Fintan Warfield thinks ‘you don’t have to be a Shinner to be a republican’.
Newly-elected Sinn Féin senator Fintan Warfield thinks a lot still needs to be done to help young trans people living in Ireland.