newsParties move to increase geographical spread of ministersParty leaders moved to address concerns on a lack of geographical and gender representation as they got ready to appoint 17 new Ministers of State, but some criticism has been levelled at the choices.
newsDanny Healy-Rae and Cork TD Michael Collins criticised for saying 'all lives matter'Two TDs have been told to "wake up and smell the coffee" after declaring that "all lives matter" during Dáil statements on combatting racism.
newsComplaint made over Healy Rae link to direct provision hotelA complaint has been lodged with the clerk of the Dáil over the failure of Michael Healy Rae to declare his interest in the company that ran the hotel in Caherciveen, Co Kerry at the centre of the controversy about a direct provision centre.