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We asked every TD and Senator if they’re voting Yes or No. Here’s what they said...
The majority are leaning one way.
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The majority are leaning one way.
More than half of those questioned said they approved of the Government’s actions in leading the country out of the EU/IMF bailout.
Independent TD Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan is due to launch a bill in the coming days proposing the legalisation of the drug.
The cut in dole payments for young people dominated Leader’s Questions, following a Labour backbencher’s remark about young people ‘stuck watching flatscreens’.
It appears the passing of the Protection of Life Bill hasn’t damaged support for Enda Kenny’s party: they’re up one point in the latest political opinion poll, while Labour is down by the same margin.
Dublin North TD Clare Daly says that any comparison between redress schemes for Magdalene and symphysiotomy survivors is ‘wholly inappropriate’.
The Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill passed the Dáil today but there was some opposition on all sides. Here’s who voted against it….
The ULA TD says she wouldn’t have been surprised to have seen ministers dressed up in leprechaun hats.
The formation of a new political party involving TDs Clare Daly and Joan Collins comes in the wake of the apparent collapse of the United Left Alliance in recent months.
The party of Joe Higgins has pulled out of the ULA, meaning the group now only has three members in the Dáil.
Reports suggest the property tax will cost homeowners between €200 and €400 a year – but Eamon Gilmore would not discuss the figures in the Dáil this morning.
The Irish left has a history of schism, writes Adrian Grant – but if it wants to reap electoral rewards it must learn to co-operate.
Healy said his party were disappointed and frustrated with the ULA’s handling of Wallace’s tax affairs.
Both Joan Collins and Thomas Pringle believe that evading taxes is entirely separate to rejecting an austerity agenda.
The Wexford TD could either face bankruptcy action or a criminal prosecution – both of which would see him quit the Dáil.
Independent TDs and the United Left Alliance have criticised the Wallace after he admitted evading VAT.
There were two elections and two referendums last year – and yet, political parties received just €31k in donations. What’s going on, asks Aaron McKenna.
The allowance is given to the carer of children with severe disabilities who need close supervision. Opposition TDs say there have been significant problems with the payment recently.
Around 10,000 new households have been accounted for in the last three days – still only just over half the population.
The official deadline passed on 31 March but several thousand property owners have paid the €100 charge over the past ten days.
So you’re liable for the household charge but you’ve decided you’re not going to pay? Here’s a few things you might want to do instead.
Almost one in five voters say they don’t know how they will vote in the referendum according to the Sunday Business Post/Red C poll.
There’s exactly one week to go before the deadline for paying the charge and the government insists there’ll be a last minute rush. So we’re asking – have you paid it?
Protesters marched to Leinster House today to protest against a range of measures affecting rural Ireland, including the household charge, septic tank charges, and the closure of schools and hospitals.