Party says measures are ‘disproportionate’ but will not stand in the way of Bill passing

Pro-Life Campaign makes claim as it unveils ‘Love Both’ campaign in Dublin

Anti-abortion TDs from across political divide ponder joining forces to oppose abortion

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are scouting for additional candidates

Leader accepts Fianna Fáil anger but says views would have been leaked and distorted

TD emailed party members to create forum for discussing opposition to repeal of Eighth

Group may meet next week to discuss party leader’s surprise stance on Eighth Amendment

FF and FG will support legislation to give effect to controversial extension, says Terry Shannon

Move to ban anyone caught above limit has made people scared ‘even to drive to Mass’

Michael Collins says letting proposal go ahead will ‘decimate rural communities’

FF accused of putting ‘narrow self-interest’ ahead of State by ruling out coalition with SF

Ardfheis at RDS will also hear calls for party to field candidate in presidential election

Statements by group of Deputies contrast with Micheál Martin’s position on the issue

Terenure ease past leaders Lansdowne while Young Munster edge past Cork Constitution

John Delaney, Páraic Duffy and Philip Browne run rings around Dáil committee

Measure has worked in other countries with housing shortages, Fergus O’Dowd tells Dáil

Garryowen end their run of low-scoring performances with a thrilling 43-38 triumph over St Mary’s College

Heather Humphreys opposes outright ban on practice after motion from Independent TD

In Kerry first-time TD Danny Healy-Rae’s council seat will be co-opted by his daughter

Cork East: Third TD elected of four

Sean Sherlock, David Stanton, Kevin O’Keeffe, Pat Buckley elected

Noel McCarthy to join FG election team while Barbera Ahern to stand for Fianna Fail

Cllr Pat Buckley seeking nomination to show ‘democratic process’ still active in party

Independents and FF may also win more seats as FG and Labour seek to consolidate