# TDs

This year

2023

# security advice

Politicians told to avoid holding clinics alone and to consider getting a personal alarm

Gardaí have issued fresh security advice to Oireachtas members today.

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Jan 9th 2023, 4:32 PM

Last year

2022

# Dáil

Number of TDs set to increase by at least nine after next election

Cabinet today approved a proposal that would see the number of seats in the next Dáil increase to at least 169 and not more than 179.

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Apr 13th 2022, 9:40 PM

# Expenses

Five TDs and senators forced to refund almost €6,000 after audit of expense allowances

Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin and Labour’s Aodhán Ó Ríordáin were among those required to refund the value of unvouched expenses.

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Feb 16th 2022, 5:56 PM

All time

# Legislation

Taoiseach says Covid has 'exacerbated' volume of legislation, as politicians discuss President's letter

Michael D Higgins says he received nine Bills in one day.

15.7k

Jul 30th 2021, 3:00 PM

# out of the running

Former TD Kate O'Connell will not run in Dublin Bay South by-election

“It appears that preparations have been made for a long time, that it would be impossible for me to win a convention,” O’Connell said.

29.6k

May 7th 2021, 11:04 AM

# Not happy

Martin and Varadkar forced to defend vaccine plan changes amid criticism from their own TDs

TDs have been hearing from teachers and other frontline workers unhappy with the changes.

30.2k

Mar 31st 2021, 11:50 PM

# Watchdog

Fine Gael on top as Sipo reveals political donations list for 2019

Donations disclosed by Irish political parties last year totalled €175,576.

19.3k

Nov 24th 2020, 12:23 PM

# customer care

Tánaiste expects Eir customer care 'to improve' after meeting with telecoms company

TDs offices have been inundated with poor customer service complaints from constituents.

28.7k

Nov 20th 2020, 12:26 PM

# Pay increase

Explainer: Why are politicians getting a 2% pay rise?

Many are angry that TDs and senators will see a pay rise next week.

39.6k

Sep 23rd 2020, 12:49 PM

# lump sum payments

All TDs who lost their seats in the last election have paid back their 'parachute' payments

Termination payments made to TDs and senators amounted to €2m.

41.0k

Aug 8th 2020, 6:00 AM

# covid-19 pandemic

WATCH: TDs and people all over the country applaud frontline healthcare workers in unison

The clapping began at 8pm.

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Mar 26th 2020, 8:15 PM

Voices

The Irish For: Why do so many Irish politicians start out as teachers?

Darach Ó Séaghdha asks why we elect so many múinteoirí to the Oireachtas.

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Feb 16th 2020, 8:30 AM

# ge2020

Here are all the TDs we're saying goodbye to after they lost their seats

35 deputies did not get re-elected, including some high profile names.

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Feb 11th 2020, 9:00 AM

# Cork North Central

Is this Cork constituency the most unpredictable in the general election?

Three of the four TDs elected in Cork North Central in 2016 will not be on the ballot.

17.5k

Jan 7th 2020, 6:15 AM

# elected

By-election results: Here is a list of your four new TDs

Fianna Fáil have claimed two seats and it’s one each for Sinn Féin and the Greens.

65.5k

Nov 30th 2019, 8:47 PM

# unchained

Extinction Rebellion protesters arrested and released after chaining themselves to gates of Leinster House

Dozens of gardaí formed a human chain around protestors as their locks were cut off the gate looking onto Merrion Square.

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Oct 11th 2019, 9:34 AM

# White Paper

'Rainy Day Fund is finished before it even started' say TDs as minister drops €500m top-up

Donohoe has rowed back on his commitment to top up the fund this year.

20.3k

Oct 5th 2019, 12:26 PM

# TD Wishes

We asked every TD to share their best Christmas present and NY resolution

Whose best present was a donkey?

2.2k

Dec 24th 2018, 5:00 PM

# aras 2018

Independent TDs and senators fail to agree on presidential candidate

The group had a “robust debate” this evening.

14.3k

Sep 19th 2018, 8:50 PM

# Back to Work

After a 68-day break, the Dáil is back. Here's what's on the agenda

Post office closures, blasphemy and the long-delayed alcohol bill are up for debate as the Dáil resumes.

9.3k

Sep 18th 2018, 6:15 AM

# Boycott

TDs to snub 4th of July party at the US ambassador's residence in Dublin tonight

Labour’s Aodhán Ó Ríordáin called for a boycott of the Independence Day celebrations.

37.0k

Jul 3rd 2018, 6:25 PM

# Passports

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.

23.0k

May 28th 2018, 12:05 AM

# please stop

Filibustering: Here's why a decision to deploy a little-used Dáil rule caused ructions this week

TDs such as Mattie McGrath, Danny and Michael Healy Rae were accused of filibustering this week.

24.6k

May 12th 2018, 8:15 AM

# Pay Up

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.

18.6k

Apr 18th 2018, 8:00 PM

# Donations

The number of large donations made to politicians fell dramatically last year

Just €6,360 in large donations was given to TDs, senators and MEPs last year.

7.4k

Apr 11th 2018, 4:30 PM

# The Eighth Debate

Simon Harris opens abortion debates by listing counties of women who travelled for abortions

It was the first of two days of debate.

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Jan 17th 2018, 8:50 PM

# Outrage

'Laughable', 'a joke', 'cynical', 'opportunistic' - Zappone brought to task by parents over childcare fees crisis

The introduction of a universal subsidy for childcare in September saw many creches across the country raise their fees at the same time.

44.4k

Jan 14th 2018, 9:00 PM

# Love Actually

Here's what happened when DailyEdge asked every TD in Ireland if they liked Love Actually

Leo Varadkar’s a fan, but are his colleagues? We found out.

15.9k

Dec 25th 2017, 11:30 AM

# Love Actually

Here's what happened when I asked every TD in Ireland if they liked Love Actually

Leo Varadkar’s a fan, but are his colleagues? We found out.

11.7k

Dec 17th 2017, 6:00 PM

# Holliers

The Dáil is going on holidays for Christmas today

Politicians have four weeks off from today.

11.1k

Dec 15th 2017, 6:10 AM

# Criticism

'You're talking about going to war': TDs concerned EU defence deal could lead to Ireland joining a European army

Last week, the Cabinet gave the go-ahead for Ireland to take part in an EU plan.

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Dec 2nd 2017, 7:15 AM

# Beep beep

'Hello, I'm in the Dáil': TDs to be banned from making calls in the chamber

TDs will still be allowed use social media while in the Dáil chamber.

8.0k

Aug 14th 2017, 12:33 PM

# Pay Up

Taoiseach says politicians should settle their Dáil bar tab or have it taken from their salaries

The unpaid tabs at the Dáil bar and restaurant amount to €5,000.

37.6k

Aug 1st 2017, 11:52 AM

# Bonanza

€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.

18.8k

Jul 31st 2017, 7:47 AM

# lunch crunch

Poll: Do you think we need more than 158 TDs?

Give it to us straight. Be honest.

19.4k

Jun 28th 2017, 12:45 PM

# holy words

Two TDs say they will break Dáil rules and refuse to stand during the daily prayer

It’s proposed a 30-second moment of silence will take place after the daily prayer.

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May 2nd 2017, 3:36 PM

# Money In The Bank

'Not an April Fools' joke': First tranche of TDs' pay boost kicks in today

The basic salary of a TD had been cut from 92,672 to €87,358 under the terms of the Haddington Road Agreement.

30.7k

Apr 1st 2017, 6:41 PM

# queen bey

Here's what happened when I asked every TD in Ireland if they liked Beyoncé

“Enda Kenny really is a good for nothing type of brother.”

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Mar 12th 2017, 1:00 PM

# pay hike

Abandoning the working wage? Sinn Féin raises salaries for all elected representatives

In introducing the €2,500 pay rise the party appears to be finally abandoning its ‘working wage’ pay strategy.

19.6k

Jan 19th 2017, 5:34 PM

# imprisoned without trial

Ibrahim Halawa described as "strong and very brave" as TDs meet him in Cairo jail

Halawa has been in prison without trial for almost three-and-a-half years.

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Jan 10th 2017, 9:28 PM