The Oireachtas farmers: who are the largest landowners in Leinster House?
One in seven Oireachtas members have an interest in farming with some owning large landholdings
Michael Moynihan
‘It makes no sense’: Parents devastated by proposed SNA cuts in schools
Letters highlight family concerns in lead up to Government U-turn on controversial review
SNA reallocation ahead of schedule despite pause, Micheál Martin says
The Taoiseach defended Michael Moynihan, saying the Minister of State was ‘extremely hard-working’ and committed to his brief
Schools approved for additional SNA care will receive it, junior minister says
Any staff losses will be from September 1st, not ‘now or Easter’, Michael Moynihan says
Government insists there will be no ‘cliff edge’ for schools facing SNA cuts
Any reduction will be a ‘gradual coming off’, says Minister of State as Coalition faces Opposition’s demands for clarity
Children in need of special school place promised ‘clear roadmaps’ by Minister
Anyone in need of a special school place or a special class in a mainstream school in September 2026 will know where they are going before the end of this year
Fish stocks could take 10 years to recover on Blackwater as anglers estimate more than 40,000 killed
Incident ‘seriously damaging’ to one of Europe’s foremost salmon and trout fisheries, anglers say
School meals to be made available during summer in bid to tackle ‘holiday hunger’
Many pupils taking part in summer programme will have access to ‘nutritious’ lunches
The Irish Times view on electing a ceann comhairle: an uninspiring choice
Elections of ceann comhairle and leas ceann comhairle are the only secret ballots conducted among this 174-strong constituency
Independents’ demands for government include wishlist on health and housing
Labour Party representatives to meet Simon Harris and Fine Gael negotiating team, and Ivana Bacik to meet Micheál Martin
Cork North-West constituency candidates list: Is two a crowd for Fine Gael in this three-seater?
Election 2024: Sinn Féin is running a candidate in Cork North-West after deciding not to in 2020
One in five TDs are landlords as Michael Healy-Rae boosts property portfolio to 25
Returns of politicians’ interests for 2023 show 29 of the 160 TDs declared that they were landlords or owned rental property
Sports Books of the Year: Hard-hitting and honest rugby reads lead the way
Chronicle of Barcelona’s implosion and fascinating look at gambling business also stand out
Sinn Féin delegates gather in Dublin believing their day has come
Party spokespeople presenting themselves as ministers-in-waiting, ready for power
Major ‘transition planning’ for students with disabilities to progress to college
Pupils should be asked what job they would like, not what health service, Harris says
Sinn Féin selects Liadh Ní Riada to run in Cork North-West in next general election
Former MEP says she is looking forward to challenging Fianna Fail and Fine Gael dominance in 3-seat constituency
HSE’s approach to cervical smear case ‘disgraceful’ – solicitor
Joan Lucey died on Friday night before mediation could begin in her legal challenge
State needs to be ‘much more ambitious’ with remote working, Humphreys says
Minister says commitment to have 20% of public sector working remotely is not enough
Warning over lack of resources for people with disabilities
Future generations will hang their heads in shame, warns committee chairman
Three ‘super junior’ Ministers agree to give back part of controversial pay hike
Ministers taking 10% reduction still paid more than previous government
Fianna Fáil backbenchers view Barry Cowen sacking as ‘inevitable’
New Government ‘could not have had a worse first few weeks’, says FF deputy
Martin acknowledges disappointment from many on missing out on minister jobs
The Fianna Fáil leader says there was a lot of expectation from members after 10 years not being in Government
Government to examine VAT cut as part of stimulus package
Future of wage subsidy scheme will also be considered in coalition’s economic plan
The Irish Times view on Government jobs: open dissent in Fianna Fáil
More significant than geographical imbalances is scarcity of women in new administration
Leaders spark anger as they look west for junior minister carve-up
Several TDs from west get posts, but not everyone in the parties has been placated
Full line up of junior ministers unveiled as Taoiseach accused by one TD of snub
Jack Chambers and Niall Collins appointed Ministers of State as Jim O’Callaghan and Joe McHugh turn down roles
Junior ministerial appointments: Martin’s task was leaders’ hardest
Regional imbalance rectified with appointments from constituencies along west coast
Many contenders for junior minister jobs, but not enough room in the tent
Party leaders yet to finalise list of ministers of State, but there will be disappointments
Cork North-West results: No shocks as three incumbent TDs retake seats
Michael Creed (FG), Michael Moynihan (FF) and Aindrias Moynihan (FF) returned to Dáil
Election 2020: Five constituency contests worth keeping an eye on
Disputes and rows can flare up between party running mates in run up to voting day
Election 2020: Cork North-West constituency profile
Old-style dust-up between two main parties expected here with Fine Gael looking to upset balance
Fine Gael seeks aid of Independents to win Dáil confidence vote
Party expects to win but needs support of departing TD Dara Murphy and at least three unaligned deputies
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