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Mary Minihan

Mary Minihan

Political Reporter

Mary Minihan reports on politics for The Irish Times in Dublin and was political correspondent for Newstalk radio station. She is from Derry and studied at Oxford University. She is the author of two books on Irish politics: ‘A Deal with the Devil: The Green Party in Government’ and 'Dail Spats: Explosive outbursts and debates in the Dail'. She is a regular contributor to current affairs programmes on radio and television.
Minister for Justice Alan Shatter at a citizenship ceremony in Dublin earlier this month. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien / THE IRISH TIMES
Shatter made two attempts at breathalyser, Taoiseach says

Debate on Fianna Fáil no confidence motion in minister will take place over two nights next week

Minister for Finance Michael Noonan
Noonan rejects special Apple tax deal claim

Ireland will not become the “whipping boy” for US Senate, says Minister

Joan Burton
Burton to make births, deaths and marriages accessible online for first time

Civil partnerships also searchable under new Social Welfare Bill

Oireachtas Health committee chairman, Jerry Buttimer TD (left) and Paul Kelly (clerk) , at the Oireachtas health committee hearings, at Leinster House, Dublin eariler this week. The report of the discussions on the broad outline of the planned legislation is due to be presented to Government by Thursday, May 30th. Photograph: Eric Luke
Abortion legislation: what happens next?

Health committee chairman to prepare report for the Government

Alex White, the minister of State at the Department of Health, says the Government will look at Section 19 of the proposed Bill. Photograph: Alan Betson
Government will examine penalties for illegal terminations, says White

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 includes provision for unlimited fine and up to 14 years in prison

Fianna Fáil finance spokesman Michael McGrath TD: “People have very strong personal views and I think for our party that that should be recognised.” Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill
Fianna Fáil TD calls on Martin to allow free vote on abortion

Party whip should not apply on such a divisive issue, says Michael McGrath

Derek McDowell: has worked for Concern as head of advocacy
Former Labour TD to stand in for press secretary

Derek McDowell represented Dublin North Central between 1992 and 2002

The National Maternity Hospital in Holles Street, Dublin.
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Fiann Fail finance spokesman Michael McGrath has called on the party to allow a free vote on the proposed abortion legislation
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