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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Gardai defend use of 'controlled deliveries' as TD claims Carlow shooter was given garda gun before his arrest

Labour TD Alan Kelly challenged Taoiseach Micheál Martin by revealing that the guns related to a case had been provided by An Garda Síochana, raising serious accountability concerns.
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fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

No assurances that latest delay to new children's hospital will be the last, chief executive warns

The completion of the children's hospital project has been delayed to June 2026 amid ongoing accountability concerns.
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fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
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Former minister Finian McGrath tells 'Indo Daily' it was a 'major cock-up' to let Michael Lowry lead Regional Independents during talks

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4 months ago
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'Live by the sword, die by the sword' - Verona Murphy's brand as a local hero in Wexford appears to be in tatters

fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
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Former minister Finian McGrath tells 'Indo Daily' it was a 'major cock-up' to let Michael Lowry lead Regional Independents during talks

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4 months ago
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'Live by the sword, die by the sword' - Verona Murphy's brand as a local hero in Wexford appears to be in tatters

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fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Taoiseach threatens 'plenary measures' in speaking-rights row amid claims of placating the 'Lowry lads'

The Dáil has operated for only 17 days since the election due to legislative dysfunction.
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fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Taoiseach told to 'stop behaving like a child' by Ceann Comhairle as speaking rights row threatens to bring Dail grinding to a halt

Ceann Comhairle criticized the Taoiseach's behavior in the Dáil, highlighting interruptions from both sides during a chaotic session.
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fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Taoiseach told to 'stop behaving like a child' by Ceann Comhairle as speaking rights row threatens to bring Dail grinding to a halt

Ceann Comhairle criticized the Taoiseach's behavior in the Dáil, highlighting interruptions from both sides during a chaotic session.
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fromIrish Independent
6 months ago

Regional Independents not allowed on Opposition benches for today, ceann comhairle rules, clearing way for election of taoiseach

Ms McDonald said, “We will absolutely assert our rights as the opposition and to do the job that we are elected to do, that we are required to do for democracy to work.”
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fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin backing Verona Murphy for ceann comhairle, hinting at coalition deal with Independents

Ms. Murphy could become the first female ceann comhairle in Ireland's history with the backing of key political figures.
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fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

Sinn Fein's Aengus O Snodaigh enters race for ceann comhairle role, with three others declaring run to chair next Dail

The election for chair of the Dáil emphasizes individual merit over party strength, highlighting the importance of fluency in Irish for candidates.
fromIrish Independent
9 months ago

Mary Lou McDonald under pressure to address questions over Sinn Fein's handling of child sex offender case

"In light of the very serious child protection issues in the public sphere, we believe it is imperative that you exercise your jurisdiction under Standing Order 42 to adjourn the Dáil on this specific and important matter of public interest requiring urgent consideration."
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fromIrish Independent
10 months ago

'Profound embarrassment' - Ceann Comhairle slams 'exorbitant cost' of 336,000 Leinster House bike shed on Dail return

Public outcry regarding a €336,000 bike shed reflects concerns over government spending and accountability.
A call for investigation into the bike shed's excessive cost highlights public demand for financial transparency.
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