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

UK politics

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

SF politics

John McGuinness of Fianna Fail elected Leas Cheann Comhairle over Sinn Fein candidate

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UK politics

Ten years of the Social Democrats: how party went from a kitchen table brainstorming session to a serious political player

UK politics

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

UK politics

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

SF politics

John McGuinness of Fianna Fail elected Leas Cheann Comhairle over Sinn Fein candidate

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Opposition stage protest in Dail over sale of Israeli war bonds

The Dáil voted against a bill to stop Irish Central Bank's involvement in selling Israeli war bonds amidst protests.

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'I can't force the pace,' says Taoiseach as Dail row over audit report into children's hip surgeries enters second day

SF politics

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

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

UK politics

'I can't force the pace,' says Taoiseach as Dail row over audit report into children's hip surgeries enters second day

SF politics

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

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

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Fionnan Sheahan: It's over to Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan now, as Government's integration policy finally gets real

It's not just about showboating or sound-biting; the floor of the DÃ¡il is essential for articulating local issues that concern constituents.

SF politics

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

MairÃ©ad Farrell's short tenure as chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee raises questions about political strategy and committee independence.

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.

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

The DÃ¡il expressed confidence in Ceann Comhairle Ms. Murphy amidst opposition criticism related to changes in speaking time.

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UK politics

Fionnan Sheahan: Celtic Tiger bogeyman is giving banks we saved an easy out on housing crisis

UK politics

Eoin O'Malley: Who will blink first in this endless Dail speaking rights row?

UK politics

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

UK politics

Fionnan Sheahan: Celtic Tiger bogeyman is giving banks we saved an easy out on housing crisis

UK politics

Eoin O'Malley: Who will blink first in this endless Dail speaking rights row?

UK politics

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

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

Fianna FÃ¡il TDs express discontent over unfair allocation of speaking time in the DÃ¡il under new government amendments.

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

Some TDs were "livid" over the volume of time being allocated, feeling they were treated as "pawns" while publically supporting the new amendments.

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

Some members of the DÃ¡il have forgone recent pay increases, but most accept their current salaries, which reflect the increasing cost of political representation.

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

UK politics

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

UK politics

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

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

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.

#speaking-time

UK politics

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

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The Irish Independent's View: Unresolved speaking-time spat remains an embarrassment

UK politics

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

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The Irish Independent's View: Unresolved speaking-time spat remains an embarrassment

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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

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

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.

UK politics

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 DÃ¡il speaking rights, facing united opposition from five party leaders.

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.

'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

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

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 DÃ¡il speaking rights, facing united opposition from five party leaders.

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

The ongoing conflict in the DÃ¡il has turned into a juvenile spectacle, undermining its functioning and leading to a parliamentary deadlock.

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UK politics

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

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

UK politics

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

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

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#independents

UK politics

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

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Opposition parties unite to oppose Regional Independents 'hijacking opposition speaking time in the Dail'

UK politics

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

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Opposition parties unite to oppose Regional Independents 'hijacking opposition speaking time in the Dail'

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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.

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