A unique institution continues to accommodate those people of divergent political views

Christianity is no bulwark against new tribal identities dominating discourse

Warning from the Oireachtas Committee on Education contained in first statutory report on the issue

Campaigners struggle to exert pressure on Government as Minister keeps low profile

Limerick residents discuss the future of their city ahead of a mayoral plebiscite

Critical report should be ‘seared into brain of every policy influencer’, says Fianna Fáil TD

House rejects amendments and Labour motion for ‘fundamental shift’ in housing policy

Sinn Féin accused Simon Coveney of trying to be ‘best boy in class’ on route to EU army

Rent controls ‘devalue property when selling’, says Irish Property Owners Associations

Brian Dobson, Heather Humphreys, Jan O’Sullivan and others on growing up in a Catholic dominated State

When Brexit is finalised Ireland will gain two extra seats, one in Dublin and the second in Ireland South

Howlin accused of being a ‘blackguard’ during Labour’s time in coalition government

Long-awaited ban on ticket touting moved a step closer as Minister introduces Bill in Dáil

TD tells Dáil of need for debate on role ahead of votes in Cork, Limerick and Waterford

Minister: More landlords may be forced out of market which will not help tenants

Seán Ó Fearghaíl proposes new Dáil committee to examine concerns of ethnic group

After Constance Markievicz, Ireland had no woman at cabinet for 60 years. In the past century, there have been just 19 female ministers - and two female presidents

Long-term marketing plan needed to boost the image of the sector, committee hears

Deal with Fianna Fáil leaves Taoiseach limited scope for headway on ardfheis pledge

Protest planned outside St Luke’s national school over threats posed by remedial works

Housing charity says it ‘incorrectly characterised’ upfront tenant payment to media

Murphy’s comments are first policy statement since family slept in Garda station last month

Homeless campaigners say the numbers remain unacceptably high

Rebuilding Ireland was launched two years ago. There are still 9,846 people homeless

New cross-party Oireachtas group to look at improving life for Travellers

Dáil told one couple will be able to try for another child because of referendum result

The adoption scandal is the latest in a relentless stream of dispiriting episodes

Government hopes legislation on abortion will be implemented by the end of the year

Canvass lead with Limerick Together for Yes: Result represents more compassionate Ireland

Deputy Jan O’Sullivan gives video to gardaí showing posters being removed in Limerick

No right to equal healthcare for pregnant women, says Catherine Murphy TD

Senator Catherine Noone welcomes Supreme Court decision on the unborn

Pupils left without qualified teachers, Oireachtas committee hears

There is a clear divide between the business and industry sectors and the political sphere

Charlie Flanagan says law allowing those under 18 years marry will be repealed

Sinn Féin TD Imelda Munster makes emotional plea to help homeless families

Only two Citizens Assembly recommendations were rejected by TDs and Senators

Sinn Féin members abstain on recommendation to allow terminations up to 12 weeks without restriction

Two members say their positions on issue have changed since joining committee

Fine Gael TD Hildegarde Naughton confirms her support for Eighth Amendment proposal