Speaker issues rules on independents' Dáil speaking rights
The Irish Government is assessing a ruling aimed at resolving a crisis in the Dáil (Irish Parliament). The row resulted in ...
Irish PM asked to review comment about Sinn Féin leader 'telling lies'
An incensed Sinn Féin leadership intervened immediately, led by the party's deputy leader, Pearse Doherty TD (Irish member of ...
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Moment of truth: Did Taoiseach accuse McDonald of lying?
The Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius coined many a memorable phrase, including: "Be not careless in deeds, ...
Storm Lowry lands in Dáil Éireann - and it’s a miracle the roof stayed on
Storm Lowry landed early in Dáil Éireann. And there was a complete pandemonium. The Government knew it was coming but decided it was unimportant. Bad call. It was a miracle the roof stayed on with all ...
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What is the Irish Seanad and how are senators elected?
The Seanad holds 60 members, 11of them are nominated by the taoiseach (Irish prime minister) and 49 are elected. It sits in ...
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Outcry in Ireland’s parliament as PM slams opposition ‘lies’ … in Irish
Prime Minister Micheál Martin accuses opposition chief of telling lies — but his use of “bréaga” draws a blank from the Sinn ...
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald writes to Ceann Comhairle following Dáil row with Taoiseach
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has written to the Ceann Comhairle calling on her to follow up formally with Taoiseach ...
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Explainer: Establishing the First Dáil
Dáil Éireann delivered that assembly ... to act as Ceann Comhairle or speaker for the Dáil. Brugha then called upon Fr. Michael O’Flanagan, Vice-president of Sinn Féin, to say a prayer.
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Dáil speaker rules on independent TDs' speaking rights
Now, in a significant ruling, the Ceann Comhairle (speaker) has decided that the ... fulfil their mandate and have speaking rights in Dáil Éireann. Government chief whip Mary Butler will hold ...