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Daniel McConnell

No excuse for delay on ‘Grace’ inquiry and bill

The Government must progress the introduction of new laws to protect vulnerable adults with a much greater sense of urgency than it has shown in bringing this inquiry to life, writes Daniel McConnell, Political Editor

Wed, 04 Jan, 2017

Shane Ross interview: 'They regarded us as a couple of guys at the cabinet table to be bypassed'

In a rare interview, Shane Ross tells Political Editor Daniel McConnell about a fractious Coalition with Fine Gael, Enda Kenny waving the Constitution in his face, Micheal Noonan as peacemaker, and the issues that may divide the Government

Tue, 03 Jan, 2017

Threatened Garda strike a gamechanger for Paschal Donohoe

Why was it fair that gardaí who were outside the fold get a €3,000 plus pay increase in January when others in the deal have to wait until September to get €1,000, asks political editor Daniel McConnell

Mon, 02 Jan, 2017

Political year in review: 2016 edition

2016 has been a year to remember and not for all the right reasons. Political editor Daniel McConnell looks back on some key events.

Thu, 29 Dec, 2016

It’s time to assess the do-nothing Dáilers

The 32nd Dáil has descended into a laughable farce and with the politicians now off on their Christmas holidays, Political Editor Daniel McConnell says it’s time to assess ministers’ performance since taking office.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2016

Water charges debacle has made a mug of the diligent taxpayer

The FG-led Coalition has twice made fools of people who complied with the law and paid their water charges, and the long-term cost will be a leaky infrastructure, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell

Sat, 03 Dec, 2016

Water funding report could be the issue that collapses an 'unstable Government'

As political a document as you are ever likely to come across, with lashings of fudge to go around, writes Daniel McConnell

Wed, 30 Nov, 2016

It’s sink or swim time for government

BRACE yourself Bridget, there be stormy seas ahead. Next week, the long-awaited report from the Water Commission is to be delivered to the Dáil and government.

Sat, 26 Nov, 2016

Brendan Howlin plans to bring Labour back to basics

The last election devastated Labour, which losing 30 of its 37 Dáil seats. Political Editor Daniel McConnell talks to leader Brendan Howlin about his plan to win back votes by winning back the workers

Sat, 19 Nov, 2016