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# tds - Thursday 26 March, 2020
WATCH: TDs and people all over the country applaud frontline healthcare workers in unison
The clapping began at 8pm.
# tds - Sunday 16 February, 2020
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.
# tds - Tuesday 11 February, 2020
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.
# tds - Tuesday 7 January, 2020
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.
# tds - Saturday 30 November, 2019
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.
# tds - Friday 11 October, 2019
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.
# tds - Saturday 5 October, 2019
'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.
# tds - Monday 24 December, 2018
We asked every TD to share their best Christmas present and NY resolution
Whose best present was a donkey?
# tds - Wednesday 19 September, 2018
Independent TDs and senators fail to agree on presidential candidate
The group had a “robust debate” this evening.
# tds - Tuesday 18 September, 2018
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.
# tds - Tuesday 3 July, 2018
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.
# tds - 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.
# tds - Saturday 12 May, 2018
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.
# tds - 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.
# tds - Wednesday 11 April, 2018
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.
# tds - Wednesday 17 January, 2018
Simon Harris opens abortion debates by listing counties of women who travelled for abortions
It was the first of two days of debate.
# tds - Sunday 14 January, 2018
'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.
# tds - Monday 25 December, 2017
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.
# tds - Sunday 17 December, 2017
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.
# tds - Friday 15 December, 2017
The Dáil is going on holidays for Christmas today
Politicians have four weeks off from today.
# tds - Saturday 2 December, 2017
'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.
# tds - Monday 14 August, 2017
'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.
# tds - Tuesday 1 August, 2017
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.
# tds - 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.
# tds - Wednesday 28 June, 2017
Poll: Do you think we need more than 158 TDs?
Give it to us straight. Be honest.
# tds - Tuesday 2 May, 2017
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.
# tds - Saturday 1 April, 2017
'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.
# tds - Sunday 12 March, 2017
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.”
# tds - Thursday 19 January, 2017
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.
# tds - Tuesday 10 January, 2017
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.
# tds - Wednesday 28 December, 2016
FactCheck: You asked, we answered - how does Irish politicians' pay compare to Europe?
How do our TDs and Taoiseach’s salaries compare to their continental counterparts?
# tds - Friday 23 December, 2016
Pint of the black stuff the most popular drink in the Dáil bar
Since 2015, Guinness has been the most popular drink in the Dáil bar.
# tds - Thursday 22 December, 2016
THE WINNERS: These are all the TDs that have been elected
It’s been a long weekend and these lads and ladies have already passed the post.
# tds - Tuesday 18 October, 2016
No thanks! Government ministers have turned down a €12k pay rise
All eyes are on the remaining TDs now to see who will waive the increase.
# tds - 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.
# tds - Sunday 11 September, 2016
What do politicians eat in Leinster House?
Roast beef, chilli and an Irish fry – they’re all up for grabs in Dáil Eireann.
# tds - Thursday 21 July, 2016
Poll: Is the summer break for TDs too long?
They’ll be back in the Dáil on 27 September – should their holidays be shorter?
# tds - Thursday 14 July, 2016
# tds - Saturday 25 June, 2016
'Brexit is a huge opportunity - it's not a day for people to panic'
As the aftershock of the Brexit vote set in, TDs were contemplating what it all meant for us.
# tds - Monday 13 June, 2016
We asked every TD if they want Travellers recognised as an ethnic minority - here’s what they said
The vast majority of those who replied are in favour.
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Poll: Would you visit an outdoor city centre swimming pool?
THE SPOTLIGHT IS once again on Dublin City Council after plans were revealed for a €15 million sea pool in Dublin city centre.
With Irish weather as unpredictable as ever, as evidenced by the lashing rain in the last week, are people really interested in an outdoor swimming pool in the city centre?
So this morning, we’d like to know would you visit an outdoor swimming pool if you had one in your vicinity?
Poll Results:
No (6852)
Yes (2940)
No opinion (249)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Opinion: 25 years ago today, the UN let Srebrenica happen. Now, it is allowing history repeat itself in Syria
By Barry Andrews
Breakfast time? Try these carrot and walnut pancakes, courtesy of The Cake Cafe and SLICE
By Ray O'Neill
Opinion: Ireland is in prime position to hold social networks to account - and we must
By Paul Tweed
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