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# senators - Monday 29 June, 2020
High Court rejects case from Senators who wanted clarity on rules for Seanad sittings
The issue raised in a case against the State no longer remains, but the court said it “could arise again” in the future.
# senators - Wednesday 24 June, 2020
Senators to begin High Court action to clarify if Seanad can legislate
Eleven seats in the Seanad are vacant as a new Taoiseach has not yet been elected.
# senators - Tuesday 16 June, 2020
Senators go to High Court to seek declaration that Seanad can sit without Taoiseach's appointees
There have been concerns that legislation could not be passed without a full complement of senators in place.
# senators - Thursday 6 December, 2018
Abortion legislation has passed the Dáil and it's now on to the Seanad, so what next?
The Seanad will now sit on Monday in order to get the legislation over the line by the Christmas deadline.
# senators - Monday 19 November, 2018
Three senators sue Trump over acting Attorney General
Many critics believe Matthew Whitaker was chosen to protect Donald Trump from the Russia collusion probe.
# senators - Wednesday 19 September, 2018
Independent TDs and senators fail to agree on presidential candidate
The group had a “robust debate” this evening.
# senators - Monday 28 May, 2018
Politicians made nearly 5,000 representations to the Passport Office on behalf of their constituents
Five TDs – including a minister – made over 100 representations to the Passport Office on behalf of individuals in the last two years.
# senators - Wednesday 18 April, 2018
Politicians who don't pay their bar tab will have it deducted from their salary
The Taoiseach encouraged the Oireachtas to investigate how to chase up politicians who fail to pay their bills.
# senators - Monday 31 July, 2017
€4.4 million paid out to staff of TDs who left Leinster House following the last election
199 former staff shared in the redundancy payouts, with eight ex-employees receiving packages worth more than €100,000 apiece.
# senators - Friday 11 November, 2016
Seanad to temporarily relocate to National Museum despite objections
The move, which is expected to cost around €1.5 million, is to accommodate renovations at Leinster House.
# senators - Tuesday 18 October, 2016
Staff 'weeping' over plans to temporarily rehouse Seanad in wing of National Museum
Refurbishment of the Seanad is expected to take two years.
# senators - Friday 14 October, 2016
Poll: Should there be a dress code for TDs and Senators?
A number of TDs wore Repeal jumpers in the chamber last month.
# senators - Friday 27 May, 2016
Poll: Should the Seanad have been scrapped?
The Taoiseach’s nominees to the upper house will be announced today.
# senators - Wednesday 27 April, 2016
Averil Power loses out to Lynn Ruane in battle for Seanad seat
There’ll be plenty of familiar faces in the upper house.
# senators - Thursday 3 March, 2016
Here's who's running for the Seanad's university panels
The postal ballot will begin from 21 March.
# senators - Friday 29 May, 2015
That's a grand break, isn't it?
TDs will, of course, be up to HERE in constituency work over the next 11 days or so.
# senators - Sunday 1 March, 2015
Where have you seen these political faces before?
They all have one place in common besides the Dáil.
# senators - Sunday 22 February, 2015
Out of the frying pan: Which Senators want to become TDs?
‘People criticise using the Seanad as a platform to the Dáil … but it makes sense.’
# senators - Wednesday 21 January, 2015
'Lucinda or Shane never knocked at my door ... they probably knew better'
So, are any Senators going to join the new alliance or party?
# senators - Tuesday 30 December, 2014
Enda Kenny might appoint a senator to the Cabinet*
*If he’s re-elected.
# senators - Sunday 21 December, 2014
Senators start campaign to have a referendum on the Water Services Bill
Here’s what would have to happen to get it underway.
# senators - Saturday 20 December, 2014
The Seanad debated the Water Services Bill well into the wee hours
Senators are now expected to return on Monday to continue the debate.
# senators - Tuesday 16 December, 2014
'Sickened by the threats': Will Senators reject water charges?
“If the Seanad wants to be taken seriously it must do the right thing and not be merely a rubber stamp for the Government’s brutal austerity policies.”
# senators - Wednesday 10 December, 2014
This sacked NHL coach bowed out with a devastating Taylor Swift quote
And it got one woman fierce excited.
# senators - Tuesday 25 November, 2014
WATCH: David Norris condemns 'knickers shops and ignorant buildings' in Dublin city
“What I have seen has absolutely horrified me.”
# senators - Wednesday 12 November, 2014
Gardaí say TDs are allowed to make 'unfounded, unsubstantiated and malicious allegations'
Should politicians be allowed to say what they want in the Dáil and Seanad?
# senators - Monday 3 November, 2014
We asked every TD and Senator if they're paying their water charges. Here's what they said...
Most elected representatives intend to pay their water bills, but some won’t and some are undecided….
# senators - Friday 24 October, 2014
After senators agreed to recognise the state Palestine, will TDs follow suit?
Fianna Fáil are pushing for a Dáil vote on the issue.
# senators - Saturday 6 September, 2014
Fishing rods, fizzy drinks and Gulfstream Jets: Winners and losers - and one for you to decide - from the political week
You win some, you lose some — and with the Cabinet back, it’s been a busy week in both categories.
# senators - Wednesday 3 September, 2014
TDs and Senators will meet the Israeli and Palestinian ambassadors today
Expect some very pointed questions…
# senators - Monday 1 September, 2014
READ: Former US President Jimmy Carter's appeal to TDs over prostitution
Short version: “Get a move on, guys.”
# senators - Wednesday 30 July, 2014
'A right pain in the bum': Most senators are coming back tomorrow... but some are on holidays
We contacted all members of the Seanad to find out if they’ll be coming back for debates on Gaza and Ukraine tomorrow.
# senators - Wednesday 23 July, 2014
Nine months after it was saved, the Seanad is finally being reformed
The proposals are intended to improve efficiency, but don’t address who can vote in Seanad elections.
# senators - Wednesday 2 July, 2014
"We must have been shaming them": Carers prevented from holding launch in Leinster House
Groups are no longer being allowed to use a conference room in the Oireachtas to hold pre-Budget briefings. A way for politicians to avoid attending?
# senators - Friday 13 June, 2014
Susan O'Keeffe would have got a better reaction 'if she said she was hungover'
The senator’s reason for missing a crucial vote on selection of members for the banking inquiry committee was criticised by some this week.
# senators - Thursday 12 June, 2014
How should TDs and Senators deal with whistleblowers? Here's some advice they got...
A guidance note was issued to all deputies and senators last night in the wake of recent controversies surrounding whistleblowers.
# senators - Tuesday 6 May, 2014
Education, training and legal help all lacking for trafficking victims - Immigrant Council of Ireland
The ICI spoke to the Seanad and have outlined how over half of those trafficked to Ireland do not get access to proper supports.
# senators - Thursday 17 April, 2014
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.
# senators - Friday 28 February, 2014
One person received 70 per cent of all big political donations last year
Meanwhile, fourteen elected representatives didn’t declare their donation statements and may now face prosecution.
# senators - Wednesday 19 February, 2014
RSVP: Senators want to invite Pope Francis to Ireland
A visit from Pope Francis to Ireland would begin the healing process, says Senator David Norris who tabled the motion.
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Poll: Should single parent families have two sets of parental leave?
THERE HAS BEEN a mixed reaction to the government’s decision to extend paid parental leave by three weeks due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The extension applies to both mothers and fathers but there has also been calls this morning for single parent families to benefit.
Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon has said that children in single parent families should also be considered and benefit from the same amount of leave.
Two-parent families can now avail of a combined 10 weeks leave and Gannon says that the children of single-parents should also benefit from the same amount of time with a parent.
Poll: Should single parent families have two sets of parental leave?
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No (1997)
Yes (1427)
Don't know (257)
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