Sean Kyne

Senators criticise Bank of Ireland over ‘cynical’ move to close branches

Senator Timmy Dooley says the closure of 103 branches is ‘appalling kick in the teeth’

Fine Gael Senator calls for exemption to 5km travel limit for golfers and sea swimmers

Independent Senator says Covid-19 restrictions are a ‘dystopian vision of living’

Taoiseach faces calls for Level 2 ‘with tweaks’ after lockdown ends

Families need clarity on Covid-19 restrictions ahead of Chrismas, party meetings told

Aran Islands cattle shipped to Mayo due to severe water and fodder shortages

Call for certainty on reopening of islands as 92% on Inisheer favour closure until August

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil TDs raise concerns over cost of coalition promises

Labour source says tax pledge in FF-FG framework document is ‘unbelievably stupid’

Drinks industry lobbyists met Government members and officials 361 times in 2018

Meetings took place year Dáil debated legislation aimed at combating harmful alcohol consumption

Taoiseach appoints Sean Kyne to the Seanad

He replaces Frankie Feighan as Taoiseach’s nominee after losing Galway West Dáil seat

Election 2020: All votes counted and FF have just one more seat than SF

Cavan-Monaghan elects last two TDs putting Micheál Martin’s party on 38

Spectacular Sinn Féin victory reshapes Ireland's political landscape

Fine Gael candidates not sitting comfortably as rivals eye their seats

Latest Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI poll suggests Taoiseach’s party could suffer casualties

Noel Grealish faces fight to retain Galway West seat, poll suggests

TG4/Ipsos MRBI survey suggests Social Democrats and Greens in contention

Fintan O’Toole: Will Election 2020 be another story of cynical politics and patronage?

Our politicians think we are not interested in long-term policies. The election will test if their cynicism is justified

Taoiseach pledges extra €10m to new Connacht Rugby stadium

Minster for Sport had previously refused to meet Connacht’s demand additional funding

Varadkar indicates it is still his preference to hold summer election

Two potential election dates on either February 7th or February 14th have been mooted in recent days

Irish Language Bill like ‘emperor’s new clothes’

Opposition criticise failure to set targets to ensure 20 per cent of public service recruits competent in Irish

New Bill aims to improve delivery of public services in Irish language

New legislation includes 20% civil service recruitment target for Irish speakers

The week that saw the beginning of the end for Varadkar’s Government and 32nd Dáil

Surviving a no-confidence motion was one thing. Tougher challenges – and a general election – await in the new year

Dara Murphy: his Dáil record while holding down job in Europe at same time

TD still claimed full salary of €94,500, as well as full allowance of €51,600 per annum

Some FG Ministers register concern as new penalty points scheme is approved

Changes unlikely to be passed through the Oireachtas before next year’s general election

Miriam Lord: Leo makes Wexford wait while Wallace takes the Mick

Learjet woes, compo culture and Maria Bailey all made an appearance this week

TD whose car was set on fire says Government must not give in to ‘bullies’

Martin Kenny urges Minister not to back down on asylum centre in Co Leitrim

Ceann Comhairle suspends Dáil over ‘money message’ row

Government abusing device in ‘sabotage to democratic process’, says Boyd Barrett

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