Political veterans say ‘skulduggery’ was always an issue in campaigns

John Whelan highlights controversy over emissions from Enva waste plant in Portlaoise

As Asian economies grow, demand for goods and services from Europe will increase

Labour Senator says Ireland imports 90% of honey consumed

After his family’s ordeal at the trial of his sister’s killer, John Whelan set up AdVIC

Senators call for action to end lengthy and costly litigation in medical claims cases

Programme an ‘unsung success’ deserving more resources - Labour Senator John Whelan

Near-hysteria grips Leinster House as announcement of election date is awaited

Party tries to inject some adrenaline into comatose concept with Dublin event

Outside experts being called in by investigators as families prime their legal actions

Controversial proposals would restrict ability to keep addresses, email contacts and phone numbers private

A&L Goodbody, Arthur Cox and McCann Fitzgerald advising families on legal claims

Cyber risk study conducted by Red C for A&L Goodbody find most firms not fulfilling basic requirements

Kenny says this referendum ‘sidelined’ because attention was on same-sex marriage

Labour’s John Whelan claims noise can have a negative effect on those living nearby

John Whelan calls on Minister for Health to intervene and meet parents

Fianna Fáil Senator Darragh O’Brien says Government wiped airline’s pension liabilities prior to takeover bid by IAG

Government ‘dropped the ball’ in some instances, says Labour Senator John Whelan

Alexion’s life-saving product Soliris is one of the most expensive drugs in the world

Minister says drugs company unable to provide Soliris at a sustainable price

House adjourned amid row about whether Senators were drunk during Friday’s late sitting

Labour Senator John Whelan stands over remarks he said meant utility was ‘not fit for purpose’

FF Senator claims Lenihan bid to burn bondholders derailed by ECB

Ireland bullied into bailout and austerity programme, claim Fianna Fáil Senators

Irish Water should offer redundancies for long-term savings, says Fergus O’Dowd

Decision on National Ploughing Championships follows most successful year ever

Enda Kenny just one of some 250,000 who have visited Ratheniska since Tuesday

80,000 expected to attend opening day of National Ploughing Championships

Visitors last year spent almost €36.5 million during three-day championships

Minister Varadkar and HSE urged to make statement on future of hospital

Champions and edible insects just some of the attractions promised for ploughing event

Eamonn Tracey and John Whelan take gold and bronze at world event in France

The next chairman of the RTÉ board is due to be appointed, and new thinking on the position is required

Sherlock and McCarthy join Kelly in bid for second-in-command position

Calls made in Seanad for debate on Battle of Clontarf and on possibility of rejoining Commonwealth

Wind energy export deal worth €7bn will not meet deadline

Kenny comes in for stick over Seanad

Exclusion would be ‘absurd’

John Whelan to take on role as bank’s export specialist