Seanad election finishes with 20 women among 49 winners
Focus on Taoiseach’s 11 nominations for more female representation
Cathal Berry
Marathon five-day Seanad count ends with women taking 20 of 49 seats
Full list of elected members includes 20 women before Taoiseach’s nominees are added
Winners and losers in general election 2024
Close-fought races and the tantalising prospect of power brought relief for the victorious but crushing lows for those rejected by the electorate
Kildare South constituency candidates list: Fianna Fáil senator may benefit from Sinn Féin in-fighting
Election 2024: Fine Gael junior minister Martin Heydon seeking re-election and should get over the line handily enough
Why should Irish troops and their peacekeeping colleagues stay in Lebanon as war builds?
Security sources say it is vital for Unifil to remain, even if only to act as ‘eyes and ears’ of the world, as Israel advances into southern Lebanon pursuing Hizbullah
Ireland a ‘playground’ for Russian spies due to poor security status, says ex-Army Ranger TD
Cathal Berry says extensive assets and a weak security culture make Ireland ‘ground zero’ for hybrid attacks and influence operations by Russia
Grumpy boomer bingo: Cliches abound as Pat Kenny plays to stereotype
Radio review: Unfortunately, the Newstalk host stops short of mentioning ‘snowflakes’, so denying listeners a full house
Irish citizens should not be involved in work like training Libyan forces - Berry
Former Army Ranger says law should be changed to ‘ensure properly functioning regime for enforcing international sanctions’
Two more Independent TDs confirm backing for Harris as taoiseach
Cathal Berry says he expects to see ‘greater emphasis’ on national security when Simon Harris takes office
Simon Harris adds support of five Independents, bolstering slim majority
Fine Gael members to gather for ardfheis ahead of leader’s expected confirmation as taoiseach on Tuesday
Independent TDs urge Harris to bring mini-budget for small business and farmers
Deputies who bolster Government majority call on presumptive taoiseach to bring forward supports
Senior Garda intelligence and security role set to be filled by Canadian officer
Assistant commissioners did not apply for deputy commissioner role in row over pension taxes, with Canadian Shawna Coxon now set to take up sensitive post in double-jobbing plan
Irish troops in Lebanon ‘provide vital information and should stay’ despite instability
Independent TD Cathal Berry’s comments come after Israel targeted a Hamas political leader in Beirut earlier this week
Lack of additional helicopters added ‘unnecessary risk’ to Cork drugs bust operation - Cathal Berry
Independent TD says success of mission due to ‘courage’ of personnel involved rather than resources at their disposal
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