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fromIndependent
2 months ago
UK politics

Explainer: The Dail speaking row is back and opposition is furious, but what is it all about?

The Dáil speaking-time controversy underscores deep divisions between the Government and opposition parties.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
UK politics

Opposition seek 'urgent' meeting with Taoiseach and Tanaiste as Dail warned speaking row is holding up legislation

Ceann Comhairle criticized the Taoiseach for childlike behavior during Dáil disruptions.
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Fionnan Sheahan: Jim O'Callaghan's elevation creates capital contest as Micheal Martin checks cabinet list

Micheál Martin's delayed cabinet announcement raises questions about his leadership and decision-making.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Taoiseach distances Fine Gael from 'offensive' Michael O'Leary teacher remark at minister's campaign event

Mr. O'Leary's remarks about teachers sparked backlash, emphasizing the importance of recognizing their contribution to society.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

No resolution to Dail speaking rights row as meeting ends without agreement

Discussions over Dáil speaking rights for Independent TDs supporting the Government remain unresolved, leading to political tensions.
fromIndependent
1 day ago
UK politics

Mary Regan: Frosty atmosphere in the air as Dail emerges from cold storage

The Dáil resumes post-Easter recess with extended hours, moving away from its 'do-nothing' reputation.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
UK politics

Explainer: The Dail speaking row is back and opposition is furious, but what is it all about?

The Dáil speaking-time controversy underscores deep divisions between the Government and opposition parties.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
UK politics

Opposition seek 'urgent' meeting with Taoiseach and Tanaiste as Dail warned speaking row is holding up legislation

Ceann Comhairle criticized the Taoiseach for childlike behavior during Dáil disruptions.
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Fionnan Sheahan: Jim O'Callaghan's elevation creates capital contest as Micheal Martin checks cabinet list

Micheál Martin's delayed cabinet announcement raises questions about his leadership and decision-making.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Taoiseach distances Fine Gael from 'offensive' Michael O'Leary teacher remark at minister's campaign event

Mr. O'Leary's remarks about teachers sparked backlash, emphasizing the importance of recognizing their contribution to society.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

No resolution to Dail speaking rights row as meeting ends without agreement

Discussions over Dáil speaking rights for Independent TDs supporting the Government remain unresolved, leading to political tensions.
fromIndependent
1 day ago
UK politics

Mary Regan: Frosty atmosphere in the air as Dail emerges from cold storage

The Dáil resumes post-Easter recess with extended hours, moving away from its 'do-nothing' reputation.
more#politics
#sinn-fein
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Sinn Fein TD Thomas Gould wants to make Dail statement on arrest, Mary Lou McDonald says

Thomas Gould intends to fully vindicate himself against allegations and continue his public duties amid ongoing investigations.
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Explainer: What was the Doncaster deal and was Michael Lowry involved?

Pearse Doherty accused Deputy Lowry of misconduct regarding the Doncaster deal and destroying documents to conceal the truth.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Premeditated, coordinated and choreographed' - no Taoiseach elected as Dail descends into chaos

Dáil failed to nominate a new taoiseach amid disputes over speaking time, leading to adjournment until the following morning.
fromIndependent
3 days ago
SF politics

Mystery over Sinn Fein decision not to reappoint 'formidable' Mairead Farrell as chair of PAC

Mairéad Farrell's short tenure as chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee raises questions about political strategy and committee independence.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
New York City

Mary Lou McDonald writes to Ceann Comhairle after accusing Taoiseach Micheal Martin of calling her a liar while addressing Dail in Irish

Sinn Féin accused Taoiseach Micheál Martin of calling Mary Lou McDonald a liar during a Dáil exchange, leading to a heated dispute.
fromIndependent
3 days ago
SF politics

Mystery over Sinn Fein decision not to reappoint 'formidable' Mairead Farrell as chair of PAC

Mairéad Farrell's tenure as chair of the PAC was brief, raising questions about her reappointment.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Sinn Fein TD Thomas Gould wants to make Dail statement on arrest, Mary Lou McDonald says

Thomas Gould intends to fully vindicate himself against allegations and continue his public duties amid ongoing investigations.
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Explainer: What was the Doncaster deal and was Michael Lowry involved?

Pearse Doherty accused Deputy Lowry of misconduct regarding the Doncaster deal and destroying documents to conceal the truth.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Premeditated, coordinated and choreographed' - no Taoiseach elected as Dail descends into chaos

Dáil failed to nominate a new taoiseach amid disputes over speaking time, leading to adjournment until the following morning.
fromIndependent
3 days ago
SF politics

Mystery over Sinn Fein decision not to reappoint 'formidable' Mairead Farrell as chair of PAC

Mairéad Farrell's short tenure as chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee raises questions about political strategy and committee independence.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
New York City

Mary Lou McDonald writes to Ceann Comhairle after accusing Taoiseach Micheal Martin of calling her a liar while addressing Dail in Irish

Sinn Féin accused Taoiseach Micheál Martin of calling Mary Lou McDonald a liar during a Dáil exchange, leading to a heated dispute.
fromIndependent
3 days ago
SF politics

Mystery over Sinn Fein decision not to reappoint 'formidable' Mairead Farrell as chair of PAC

Mairéad Farrell's tenure as chair of the PAC was brief, raising questions about her reappointment.
more#sinn-fein
#irish-politics
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dail debacle: early morning meeting between coalition and opposition in bid to resolve chaotic rows and elect taoiseach

Attempts to elect a new Taoiseach have led to chaotic disruptions and accusations of undermining democracy in the Dáil.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
UK politics

Government accused of 'sticking two fingers up' to public in day of Dail chaos

The Government reformed Dáil speaking rules, provoking intense opposition and accusations of corrupt practices.
The independent TD Michael Lowry became a focal point of protest regarding the Government's actions.
fromIndependent
4 days ago
SF politics

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: the minister who might give Fine Gael a 'sharper edge'

Leadership scrutiny rises for Simon Harris after poor poll results, with some eyeing succession.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Michael Healy-Rae hangs up on Sarah McInerney, and five other things you may have missed during dramatic day in Dail

The Dáil faced chaotic proceedings leading to the unprecedented failure to elect a new Taoiseach.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Chaos in the Dail: How events in Leinster House unfolded as country must wait for a government

The Dáil has failed to elect a government for the first time in over a century, highlighting a significant constitutional crisis.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Regional Independents will not be given Opposition speaking rights in Dail, Ceann Comhairle rules

Micheál Martin's Taoiseach appointment faced delays due to Opposition protests over speaking time and Ceann Comhairle's ruling against the Regional Technical Group.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dail debacle: early morning meeting between coalition and opposition in bid to resolve chaotic rows and elect taoiseach

Attempts to elect a new Taoiseach have led to chaotic disruptions and accusations of undermining democracy in the Dáil.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
UK politics

Government accused of 'sticking two fingers up' to public in day of Dail chaos

The Government reformed Dáil speaking rules, provoking intense opposition and accusations of corrupt practices.
The independent TD Michael Lowry became a focal point of protest regarding the Government's actions.
fromIndependent
4 days ago
SF politics

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: the minister who might give Fine Gael a 'sharper edge'

Leadership scrutiny rises for Simon Harris after poor poll results, with some eyeing succession.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Michael Healy-Rae hangs up on Sarah McInerney, and five other things you may have missed during dramatic day in Dail

The Dáil faced chaotic proceedings leading to the unprecedented failure to elect a new Taoiseach.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Chaos in the Dail: How events in Leinster House unfolded as country must wait for a government

The Dáil has failed to elect a government for the first time in over a century, highlighting a significant constitutional crisis.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Regional Independents will not be given Opposition speaking rights in Dail, Ceann Comhairle rules

Micheál Martin's Taoiseach appointment faced delays due to Opposition protests over speaking time and Ceann Comhairle's ruling against the Regional Technical Group.
more#irish-politics
#ceann-comhairle
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago
UK politics

'I uphold my vow without fear or favour' - Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy survives confidence vote in speaking rights row

The Dáil expressed confidence in Ceann Comhairle Ms. Murphy amidst opposition criticism related to changes in speaking time.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Independent TDs supporting government will get opposition speaking time temporarily

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy announced speaking arrangements for tomorrow will be temporary amid controversy over technical group speaking time.
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago
UK politics

'I uphold my vow without fear or favour' - Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy survives confidence vote in speaking rights row

The Dáil expressed confidence in Ceann Comhairle Ms. Murphy amidst opposition criticism related to changes in speaking time.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Independent TDs supporting government will get opposition speaking time temporarily

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy announced speaking arrangements for tomorrow will be temporary amid controversy over technical group speaking time.
more#ceann-comhairle
#fianna-fail
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Government formation talks gather pace as Taoiseach Simon Harris to meet Independents

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil focus on coalition talks with Independents for a more stable government formation.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
UK politics

Frustration brewing in Fianna Fail as backbench TDs 'livid' with details of new speaking-time arrangements

The Dáil's new speaking time rules sparked significant discontent among Fianna Fáil TDs over perceived inequities in time allocation.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
UK politics

Dail speaking-time row: Animosity brewing among Fianna Fail 'pawns' as not all TDs will get an equal share

Fianna Fáil TDs express discontent over unfair allocation of speaking time in the Dáil under new government amendments.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Government formation talks gather pace as Taoiseach Simon Harris to meet Independents

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil focus on coalition talks with Independents for a more stable government formation.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
UK politics

Frustration brewing in Fianna Fail as backbench TDs 'livid' with details of new speaking-time arrangements

The Dáil's new speaking time rules sparked significant discontent among Fianna Fáil TDs over perceived inequities in time allocation.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
UK politics

Dail speaking-time row: Animosity brewing among Fianna Fail 'pawns' as not all TDs will get an equal share

Fianna Fáil TDs express discontent over unfair allocation of speaking time in the Dáil under new government amendments.
more#fianna-fail
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
SF politics

TDs' pay and ministerial top-ups have cost public 7m since general election as Dail remains paralysed four months on

The Dáil expanded to 174 TDs, each earning a basic salary of €115,953, totaling around €20m annually.
#opposition
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Angry exchanges in Dail as Tanaiste defends ramming through speaking time for pro-Government Independents

The government enacted changes to speaking time, infuriating the opposition, who vowed non-cooperation.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'An outrageous way to do business' - Government accused of 'ramming through' proposal on Dail speaking rights

The Government's recent vote on speaking rights has intensified tensions and sparked furor among the Opposition.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Speaking rights row threatens to grind Dail to halt again as opposition accuses Government of making a 'mockery' of democratic system

The Coalition insists on its proposals for Dáil speaking rights, facing united opposition from five party leaders.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
UK politics

Government pushes through 'solution' to Dail speaking rights row as furious opposition vow to not co-operate

Government's vote on the speaking rights issue provoked strong opposition and highlighted tensions regarding parliamentary procedure.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
UK politics

Opposition blasts 'utterly unacceptable' proposal to resolve bitter Dail speaking rights row

Proposal to allow government-supporting Independents to join technical groups for speaking time sparked chaos in the Dáil, reflecting tensions in parliamentary roles.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
UK politics

Row over Dail speaking time set for vote next week, as Mary Lou McDonald vows to 'face Government down'

The Dáil is set to vote on government amendments that recognize more members for speaking time, prompting strong opposition criticism.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Angry exchanges in Dail as Tanaiste defends ramming through speaking time for pro-Government Independents

The government enacted changes to speaking time, infuriating the opposition, who vowed non-cooperation.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'An outrageous way to do business' - Government accused of 'ramming through' proposal on Dail speaking rights

The Government's recent vote on speaking rights has intensified tensions and sparked furor among the Opposition.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Speaking rights row threatens to grind Dail to halt again as opposition accuses Government of making a 'mockery' of democratic system

The Coalition insists on its proposals for Dáil speaking rights, facing united opposition from five party leaders.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
UK politics

Government pushes through 'solution' to Dail speaking rights row as furious opposition vow to not co-operate

Government's vote on the speaking rights issue provoked strong opposition and highlighted tensions regarding parliamentary procedure.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
UK politics

Opposition blasts 'utterly unacceptable' proposal to resolve bitter Dail speaking rights row

Proposal to allow government-supporting Independents to join technical groups for speaking time sparked chaos in the Dáil, reflecting tensions in parliamentary roles.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
UK politics

Row over Dail speaking time set for vote next week, as Mary Lou McDonald vows to 'face Government down'

The Dáil is set to vote on government amendments that recognize more members for speaking time, prompting strong opposition criticism.
more#opposition
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

The Irish Independent's View: Real issues are being ignored in Dail amid childish bickering on speaking rights

The ongoing conflict in the Dáil has turned into a juvenile spectacle, undermining its functioning and leading to a parliamentary deadlock.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Man died when medical equipment cut out after Storm Eowyn, Dail hears

The Dáil faced criticism for inadequate response and discussion on the severe impacts of Storm Éowyn.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch's election hopes were key to Spanish decision to grant him 100,000 bail, court says

Gerry Hutch was granted bail by a Spanish court, influenced by his intention to run in the General Election.
fromIrish Independent
11 months ago
New York City

Adam Harris accuses Mattie McGrath of 'dog whistling to conspiracy theorists' after TD's 'explosion of autism' claim

Accusation of spreading misinformation about autism spectrum disorder in the Dáil by the Taoiseach's brother, Mr. Harris.
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