Thousands attend vigils in memory of men killed in Sligo Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee were found dead in their homes earlier in the week. The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2022
Tanaiste Leo Varadkar promises more Government measures to tackle cost of living crisis During Leaders’ Questions in the Dail, Leo Varadkar admitted the scheduled rise in the carbon tax in the coming weeks will see the cost of gas grow by €1.50 and a tank of home heating oil by €20 a month Dublin Live · Apr 8, 2022
Leo Varadkar pledges measures to 'offset' carbon tax rise within weeks as cost of living soars New data from the CSO shows that inflation now sits at 6.7%, the largest annual spike since November 2000 Irish Mirror · Apr 7, 2022
Simon Coveney criticises TDs for refusing to clap Zelensky’s Dail speech Four People Before Profit TDs refused to clap. The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022
Volodymyr Zelensky silences Irish parliament all the way from Ukraine Politicians pledged solidarity with the people of Kyiv, Mariupol, Bucha and a host of other war-torn towns. The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022
Russia’s actions will never be forgotten or forgiven, Tanaiste warns Leo Varadkar was speaking after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed a joint sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas. The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022
Ukraine president tells TDs he is 'grateful for every Irish citizen' in special address to Dail 'In the 42 days, at least 167 children were killed in Ukraine.' Irish Mirror · Apr 6, 2022
Mattie McGrath accuses Taoiseach of 'looking after' Tony Holohan with new Trinity job The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is starting a new job as a professor in Trinity College this summer when he finishes up in his CMO gig. Irish Mirror · Apr 6, 2022
Security analyst Tom Clonan wins Trinity College Seanad-by election seat The Seanad by-election took place to fill the vacancy caused by Labour Senator Ivana Bacik's election to the Dail Dublin Live · Apr 1, 2022
Four senior Russian officials asked to leave Ireland as Taoiseach issues security update Micheal Martin said the Government has made the move following security advice and a meeting with the State’s national security team Irish Mirror · Mar 29, 2022
Irish pub update: Are new Covid rules on the way? As Dail bar reintroduces measures in major change The new measures were announced on Friday amid growing concerns over the surge in cases since the bank holiday weekend Irish Mirror · Mar 26, 2022
Leo Varadkar and Michael Healy Rae exchange 'looking down your nose at me' jibes in heated Dail row Brash Kerry TD Healy Rae slams Leo as a 'big shot' and the Tánaiste from Dublin hits back Irish Mirror · Mar 22, 2022
Tributes to former Dumfries' St Joseph's College pupil who died while playing rugby David Hill was playing in a friendly fixture for the Scottish Parliament team against the Dail and Seanad XV in Dublin when the tragedy happened Daily Record · Mar 22, 2022
Cut to fuel excise duty 'immediately eroded' as costs continue to rise Many filling stations are charging over €2 per litre for petrol and diesel as the Dail heard accusations of 'price gouging at a time of crisis' Irish Mirror · Mar 10, 2022
Irish Mirror · Feb 23, 2022 Ukraine crisis: Irish Government must crack down on Russian money, Dail hears Labour leader Alan Kelly said the Dail must 'unanimously' condemn the Russian aggression of recent days, which has stoked fears of a full-scale war in Europe
The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022 Government must crack down on Russian money, Irish parliament hears Taoiseach Micheal Martin also backed a call for the Dail to vote soon to formally censure Russian actions in Ukraine.
Irish Mirror · Feb 21, 2022 Retired soldier emails TDs with horrific claims of rape and cover-up in Irish Defence Forces Sinn Fein’s Patricia Ryan told the Dail many of the allegations were uncovered by retired Sgt Anthony O Brien who has been emailing TDs with fresh claims
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022 Calls for referendum on Irish neutrality after damning Defence Forces report Simon Coveney called for a ‘cross-party consensus’ on the way forward for Ireland’s beleaguered military.
Irish Mirror · Feb 10, 2022 Ireland's workers to get 10 days' sick pay every year by 2025 under plan announced by Leo Varadkar It has now passed one of the last tricky hurdles in the political process, known as pre-legislative scrutiny, and is expected to pass all remaining votes in the Dail and Seanad with all-party support.
Irish Mirror · Feb 9, 2022 Aontu TD Peadar Toibin names Soldier F in Dail The soldier had been accused of murdering two men during Bloody Sunday in 1972
The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022 Leo Varadkar promises package of measures to tackle rising cost of living The Tanaiste told the Dail that the Government accepts it has not done enough to support households facing financial pressure.
Irish Mirror · Jan 27, 2022 Latest Champagne party revelation 'blows open Government claim it was an impromptu event' Speaking in the Dail on Thursday, Deputy leader of Sinn Fein, Pearse Doherty asked Tanaiste Leo Varadkar if he now accepts an external investigation should happen.
Irish Mirror · Jan 24, 2022 Politicians left hungry after Dail restaurants forced to close due to toxic fumes On a busy day with the Dail’s new term starting on Wednesday, mysterious notices went up on the doors of the restaurants saying they were closed because of ‘fumes.
Irish Mirror · Jan 20, 2022 Helen McEntee to bring forward new law to make stalking a criminal offence in Ireland Ms McEntee made the announcement during statements in the Dail on Thursday on violence against women
The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022 Irish politicians agree ‘cross-party’ approach in wake of Ashling Murphy murder The Dail heard tributes to Ms Murphy and expressions of condolence to her family, amid calls for cross-party cooperation to protect women.