Boy with educational needs receives 18 rejections for special school place
Dáil also hears of aautistic and non-verbal boy facing into third year without primary school place in September
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Former Fianna Fáil minister David Andrews dies aged 91
First elected to represent Dún Laoghaire in 1965, Andrews held seat until stepping down in 2002
Councillor Daryl Barron elected 359th Lord Mayor of Dublin
Fianna Fáil representative for Donnaghmede says election to first citizen ‘truly the greatest honour’ of his life
‘Soundbites’ on Irish unity not helpful, says Taoiseach, after recent O’Callaghan comments
Government’s €2bn Shared Island Fund succeeding because it has not become embroiled in constitutional debate, says Martin
Government unlikely to pursue drug decriminalisation proposals
Senior Fianna Fáil sources confirm there is no intention to push forward with Oireachtas committee recommendations
‘The ultra left is nihilist’: Pat Rabbitte outlines why broad left alliance won’t happen
Former minister told Inside Politics podcast that co-operation between Labour and Social Democrats would be ‘wise’
Vote on three-day wait for abortion is a sign of leaders out of step with their parties
Are we supposed to believe 60,000 abortions since 2018 have nothing to do with falling school enrolments?
People get promoted until they reach a job they can’t do (and other lessons from the UK)
Keir Starmer wasn’t great but his shortcomings weren’t the Labour government’s biggest problem. It was the lack of growth in the British economy
Go-slow or proper scrutiny? The divide over Bill scrapping three-day wait for abortion
Proponents say proposal has had plenty of examination - but opponents may play for time
Starmer shafting latest psychodrama in British party politics
A report recommends decriminalising drugs, but the issue has caused division in Ireland
Dublin council blocked from impending rent hike following emergency meeting
Successful motion obliges council to engage with tenants and unions before increases can come into effect
UN expert preparing report on Aughinish Alumina for human rights committee
Special rapporteur has interviewed locals about concerns regarding soil, air and water contamination
‘Nearly as bad as X’: Meta must be challenged for amplifying homophobic comments, Dáil hears
Facebook's participation in Dublin Pride parade should trigger a ‘look at themselves’, says TD
Shannon water extraction project will be on time and on budget, Uisce Éireann says
Project will be ‘comfortably’ completed for between €4.6bn and €5.9bn, Uisce Éireann tells Oireachtas committee
Scale of defective concrete crisis ‘profoundly underestimated’, Dáil hears
‘Cowboy developers’ who used defective materials walked away ‘facing no consequences’, says Social Democrats TD
Martin tells Fianna Fáil meeting triple-lock Bill will be deferred until autumn
As Fianna Fáil TDs criticise scrapping of long-standing policy, Taoiseach says Bill will not be debated before summer recess
Willie O’Dea’s triple lock letter reflects the views of most Irish people
Seville Declaration now not worth the paper it’s written on
‘As an older person, it is very scary’: Rise in homeless people aged 65 or older
Figures show 265 people aged 65 or older, of whom 146 in Dublin, in emergency accommodation during April
Taoiseach Micheál Martin defends plan to scrap triple lock before facing Fianna Fáil TDs
Backbench group led by Willie O’Dea issued letter raising concern about change
State should buy Easter Rising ‘flag of truce’, FF TD says
White linen handkerchief used by Capt Michael William O’Reilly due to be offered for sale in upcoming auction
New Cork Lord Mayor pledges ‘be sound’ philosophy
Cllr Damian Boylan (Fine Gael) defeated Sinn Féin’s Cllr Fiona Kerins by 19 votes to eight with one abstention
Luas Finglas line could begin construction in 2028, Minister says
Cabinet expected to consider plans to authorise the next phase of the Dublin MetroLink project in mid-July
Minister has ‘no difficulty’ with powers for cities to introduce tourism tax
Nightly levy has been considered in Dublin, but would require a change at national level
HSE paying €2m per year to firm for help challenging insurers over unpaid bills
Dáil’s public spending watchdog hears publicly funded hospitals have written off millions in payments for patients with health insurance
Plans to scrap triple lock constitute ‘fundamental change’ to Fianna Fáil policy, party told
Backbenchers critical of how Taoiseach has handled the debate
Fianna Fáil minister criticises party dynasty for failing to report Bill Kenneally’s abuse
Mary Butler said political family’s failure to act was ‘inexcusable’
Whatever Simon Harris says, we are far from a ‘blueprint’ for a united Ireland
A blueprint is a detailed plan which can be followed to build something. Harris is promising it by the time of the Fine Gael ardfheis in November. It’s not going to happen
Miriam Lord’s Week: Let he who is without Sim cast the first phone
Taoiseach’s cranky inner teacher comes out as he sees TDs not paying attention in class
Why has Simon Harris changed his tune on a united Ireland?
Analysis: The speed of the Fine Gael leader’s shift in attitude has taken even his own party by surprise
What does division over abortion within Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael mean for Government?
Possible leadership contenders O’Callaghan and Calleary vote against removing three-day waiting period
Who was Bill Kenneally? The basketball coach whose crimes had ‘lifelong impact on victims’
Judge Michael White’s report details sex offender’s strong ties to political dynasty
‘One of the best people’: 23 character references for convicted child exploiter released
Submission of pre-sentencing character letters for people convicted of crimes is a common but more veiled practice
When it comes to pregnant women in crisis, the aul’ fellas think they know better
Dispiriting familiarity to parade of TDs coming out to say they would vote against Bill allowing women make their own choice
Sinn Féin Bill on abortion services passes crucial Dáil vote with help of Ministers
Proposal will abolish compulsory three-day wait for access
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