Miriam Lord’s review of the year: Shock resignations, ruptured relations and an over-eager new Taoiseach
A year of change heralds a future of more of the same
Joan Collins
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
‘We just have to be ready’: Opposition TDs take to the streets ahead of as-yet unfixed general election
Housing, health and that controversial €336,000 Leinster House bike shelter are among hot-button issues being raised on doorsteps by constituents
Call to increase state pension by €53 per week
Move required to address threat of poverty and meet proposed benchmark figure of 34 per cent of average earnings
Further increase in old age pension in next Budget, Taoiseach pledges
Exact amount has not been decided but there will ‘certainly’ be a rise, Leo Varadkar tells Dáil
Decision on future of cost of living supports next month, Taoiseach tells Dáil
Leo Varadkar says there will be ‘no cliff edge’ with supports withdrawn abruptly
Campaign for service charges to be shared fairly reaches a tipping point
From Thursday diners should be able to see how tips are distributed to staff
Zelenskiy address: No pomp or frills, just a direct and uncompromising message
Inside Politics: Ukrainian leader’s speech to Oireachtas was unadorned and powerful
‘Ridiculous’ that cash payments not accepted at driver licence centres, say TDs
Post offices suggested as a ‘more accessible way’ for people to renew their licence
Taoiseach says he is ‘minded’ to abolish service charges
Joan Collins highlights ‘wider significance’ of Labour Court ruling on former Ivy workers
Timing of Citizen’s Assembly on drugs shows Government ‘out of touch’, Dáil told
Minister of State says sequencing of debates does not imply ‘a hierarchy of importance’
Ryan denies retrofitting scheme will be ‘next mica scandal’
‘This is not a heat of the moment energy crisis or price crisis response,’ Minister tells Dáil
Patrick Freyne: The Masked Singer is a bit like an Eyes Wide Shut party
A traffic cone singing ‘If you like piña coladas’? This must be the DTs again
Sisters of Charity won’t have role in governing new maternity hospital – Rabbitte
Independent TDs call for compulsory purchase order of Elm Park site in Dublin
Joan Collins’s star-studded home movies: What they show of Hollywood’s golden age
Paul Newman, Tony Curtis and Sammy Davis jnr in footage for actor’s ‘roller-coaster story’
Rupert Murdoch at 90: Fox, succession and ‘one more big play’
In his twilight years, the question of what happens to the Murdoch media dynasty still seems to involve a family struggle
Cabinet may increase fine for non-essential travel abroad to €2,000, says Martin
No significant economic reopening after March 5th, Taoiseach tells Dáil
Musicians and artists can earn up to €960 for gigs and keep pandemic payment
Minister accepts Opposition amendment to earn more over 8 weeks without affecting social welfare benefit
Eileen Flynn to chair committee on issues affecting Travellers
Independent Senator becomes first from her community to lead Oireachtas group
Dáil approves transfer of mother-and-baby home records to Tusla
Opposition claims legislation rushed through in spite of survivors’ fears in heated debate
Taoiseach says Government had to consider ‘wider issues’, not just Nphet advice
Martin accuses Sinn Féin leader of constantly seeking to undermine Government
Resolution needed in Debenhams dispute, says Martin
Taoiseach says KPMG, unions need to talk to get ‘respectable package’ for workers
Alan Parker helped kickstart a cultural renaissance in Dublin
The director, who has died aged 76, created a diverse range of hits during his career
Bridge Notes: Northern Ireland Bridge Union’s agm will be held on August 23rd
CBAI’s recently-released players’ ranking list is headed by 26 grand-masters, each holding 1,000 or more national master points
The Photograph: It could be good, but the constant music is exhausting
Review: Few sex scenes have been so saucily scored since Joan Collins was in her prime
Varadkar remains in caretaker capacity after Dáil fails to elect new taoiseach
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald gets highest vote of four party leaders
Election 2020: Joan Collins (Independents4Change)
Dublin South Central candidate is elected on the sixth count
Harry McGee’s final seat prediction for Election 2020
Fianna Fáil to emerge on top with Green Party in line to hit double figures
Election 2020: Twin pressures for Fianna Fáil candidate Catherine Ardagh
Senator has chance in Dublin South Central but timing of poll being called less than ideal
Taoiseach accused of politicising injury of homeless man
Leo Varadkar is criticised after calling on FF mayor to make statement on incident
Homeless man in serious condition after tent lifted during canal ‘tidy up’
Leo Varadkar says tents checked before removal but ‘obviously something went wrong here’
Have yourself a merry #instachristmas: 11 top seasonal celebrity snaps
Christmas selfies from Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, the Kardashians and more
Water referendum would be under way if there was consensus, Dáil hears
Joan Collins claims Minister Eoghan Murphy intends to ‘bury Bill in committee’
Paul Flynn: Three French dishes rooted in time and tradition
French food was my first love, these recipes are homage to great culinary heritage
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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