The Irish Times

FG's John Deasy ‘hasn’t been visible’ locally - party members

Party’s Waterford branch backs motion of no confidence in the Fine Gael TD

Wed Jun 26 2019 - 01:00

Fianna Fáil’s Denis O’Donovan is Seanad’s new Cathaoirleach

Denis O’Donovan appeals to his Seanad colleagues to avoid being ‘cynical’

Thu Jun 09 2016 - 01:00

James Reilly among likely nominated Senators

Sources say Minister open to idea of taking one of 11 seats in gift of next taoiseach

Sat Apr 30 2016 - 01:00

Singer Frances Black elected to Seanad on 27th count

FG Senator Catherine Noone re-elected on 25th count, FF’s Cllr Catherine Ardagh also in

Wed Apr 27 2016 - 23:42

Former justice minister Michael McDowell wins Seanad seat

TCD student leader Lynn Ruane and Alice-Mary Higgins, daughter of President, elected

Wed Apr 27 2016 - 15:10

Former Fine Gael TD Jerry Buttimer elected to the Seanad

A ‘dogfight’ to ensue on Wednesday as counting begins on Industrial and Commercial panel

Wed Apr 27 2016 - 07:21

Nominations for Seanad vocational panels close

Sinn Féin to seek reform of the Upper House which will be elected next month

Tue Mar 22 2016 - 01:00

Ballot Capers: Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war

Hugh Linehan takes a sideways look at the election

Tue Feb 16 2016 - 01:00

Seanad adjourns indefinitely as tributes paid to retiring Senators

Electorate praised for voting ‘in their wisdom’ in referendum to retain Seanad

Thu Feb 04 2016 - 12:56

Norris says phone tapping never raised about private citizens

FF accuses Taoiseach of ‘crocodile tears’ and ‘ kicking can down the road’ with review

Wed Jan 20 2016 - 01:02

FF Senator urges more training for teachers marking exams

O’Sullivan says training period should be extended from two days to at least a week

Fri Jan 15 2016 - 01:00

Seanad leader criticises Department of Justice over amendments

Legislation on asylum published last week, 90 amendments introduced this week

Thu Dec 03 2015 - 22:37

Senator claims ‘lion’ Bill on legal services reform ended up as ‘little lamb’

Minister for Justice had 105 amendments for single page of legislation

Wed Dec 02 2015 - 21:45

Paschal Mooney critical of RTÉ sports bulletins

Bulletins start with result of ‘English Premier League matches’ instead of Irish sports

Fri Nov 13 2015 - 01:05

Emotional Enda marks 40th year in politics at Mayo event

Taoiseach roundly praised by supporters at dinner in Castlebar

Sun Nov 08 2015 - 15:27

FG TDs applaud John Perry appeal for place on party ticket

Party sources still say ex-junior minister unlikely to be added to general election ticket

Wed Nov 04 2015 - 21:22

No election before 2016, says Fine Gael Seanad leader

Upper House has 28 Bills to pass before Christmas, Maurice Cummins tells Senators

Tue Oct 06 2015 - 21:38

Seanad will not move to Farmleigh over chamber repairs

Senator Maurice Cummins rules out venue as renovation of roof is delayed until 2016

Tue Jul 21 2015 - 18:40

Aviva cannot be allowed ‘off the hook’ on lifesaving surgery

Insurance company says they will only pay €22,000 out of €200,000 cost of surgery

Mon Jul 20 2015 - 16:37

FF Senator says gardaí defending communities being spat at and bitten

Denis O’Donovan calls for Seanad debate on ‘lack of societal respect’ for law and order

Thu Apr 30 2015 - 01:01

David Norris calls for change to pension legislation

1980s anomaly prevents gay public servants leaving pension entitlements to partners

Wed Apr 29 2015 - 01:00

State’s language policy is costing its citizens jobs, Senator says

Fidelma Healy-Eames makes claims during university entrance requirements discussion

Thu Mar 05 2015 - 19:47

Borders area, north and south, is ‘bandit country’, Seanad told

Difficulties policing 34 Border crossings in Dundalk area to deal with fuel laundering and cigarette smuggling outlined

Wed Feb 25 2015 - 21:20

Government defends Seanad reform working group with no Senators

Maurice Cummins says group will work on recommendations of previous reports

Wed Dec 10 2014 - 01:00

Seanad FG leader defends Government’s record following poor poll results

FF claims poll confirms loss of public trust in Government

Fri Dec 05 2014 - 01:01

Waterford residents told not to take law into their own hands

Civic leaders describe city as ‘safe and welcoming’ despite anti-Roma protests

Fri Oct 31 2014 - 16:18

Fianna Fáil says 71,543 medical cards removed in the last year

New anti-hepatitis C drug could cure up to 200 people at risk of death in next two years

Fri Oct 24 2014 - 01:00

Seanad motion urging recognition for state of Palestine agreed unanimously

Concerns raised that Middle East debate in Leinster House always ’one-sided’

Thu Oct 23 2014 - 12:22

Fianna Fáil demand that Taoiseach answer Seanad questions on byelection controversy is rejected

FG Seanad leader says Taoiseach raised his hands and said he got it wrong

Thu Oct 02 2014 - 01:00

Cancellation of child beauty pageant in Belfast welcomed

Jillian van Turnhout describes move as s a victory for ’common sense and people power’

Wed Sept 17 2014 - 16:38

Seanad reform to be implemented by October

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin dismisses reforms plan as ‘window dressing’

Thu Jul 24 2014 - 01:00

David Norris repeats view that Pope Francis should be invited to Ireland

Independent Senator calls for ‘some movement’ by the Government on the issue

Thu Jul 17 2014 - 01:01

MEPs should not be ‘bad-mouthing’ Hogan , says FF Senator

Attitude to nomination of next EU commissioner disappointing, says Ned O’Sullivan

Wed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00

Call for concert licensing law to be amended following Croke Park problems

Fine Gael’s Martin Conway calls on the Government to intervene ‘to try to prevail on’ Garth Brooks to perform three concerts

Wed Jul 09 2014 - 01:00