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<p>Michael Healy-Rae ordered 55,400 personalised calendars in 2020 and 2021 explaining that they contain the times and dates of constituency clinics and therefore serve an important purpose. Picture:Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos</p>

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Politicians printed almost 14m items like birthday cards and calendars using Oireachtas facility

The cost of the materials used to produce the 13,956,701 copies of printed goods in 2020 and 2021 was €368,928, excluding the cost of running and staffing the service

<p>Clare TD Violet-Anne Wynne: 'I believe that the administrative side to the party and the organisers wanted me to stand down and have been actively seeking this through gaslighting measures and what can only be described as psychological warfare.'</p>

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Clare TD Violet-Anne Wynne resigns from Sinn Féin after 'campaign of psychological warfare'

<p>The Dáil will return to Leinster House from its current base at the Convention Centre, on September 15. While no rent is charged to the Oireachtas, it costs between €21,000 and €25,000 per day to move sittings to the other side of the River Liffey.</p>

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Dáil back in Leinster House on Sept 15 after summer break

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"Why, oh why can't I die in peace?"

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'Lapse of concentration' by Green TD led to SF housing motion being passed

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Gender balance in Dáil Éireann poses a new dilemma for established parties

Symbol for women's quota. Hand turns a dice and changes the expression of "men's quota" to "women's quota".

Gender quotas in Dáil Éireann: for and against

Caitríona Gleeson says gender quotas can be the short, sharp shock the system needs while Joanna Tuffy argues that gender quotas did not force change — change was coming anyway

Sun, 16 May, 2021

Varadkar faces no-confidence motion in Dáil tomorrow

The Tánaiste will face a motion of no-confidence as Sinn Féin and the opposition continue to question his reasons for passing of a confidential document to a GPs' union

Mon, 09 Nov, 2020

Varadkar controversy: Donohoe says not 'common practice' to share confidential documents

The finance minister said it is not “common practice” for the Government to share confidential negotiation documents.

Sun, 01 Nov, 2020

Greens give a cautious welcome to proposed law at the heart of their agenda

Green Party members have given a guarded welcome to the Climate Action Bill, with many feeling that the "proof will be in the pudding".

Wed, 07 Oct, 2020

Simon Coveneny controversy: If the rules on state cars can be ignored, what else can be flouted?

Whatever about whether the minister for foreign affairs should have a state car, there must be transparency and proper decision making in government, writes Labour leader Alan Kelly

Sun, 02 Aug, 2020

Nine Corkmen who served on first Dáil remembered by County Council

Cork County Council has marked the centenary of the first Dáil sitting by remembering nine Corkmen who were elected to serve on it.

Mon, 21 Jan, 2019

100 years today since first Dáil sat

It is 100 years today since the first Dáil Eireann convened.

Mon, 21 Jan, 2019

A revolution: Centenary of first Dáil

Over the past five years we have seen centenary commemorations of gigantic events in Irish and world history.

Thu, 10 Jan, 2019

TDs and senators to mark centenary of first Dáil meeting

TDs and senators past and present will mark the centenary of the first meeting of Dáil Éireann next January in the same room where it took place.

Thu, 18 Oct, 2018

Letters to Parole Board from victim's families show 'enormous pain and suffering'

Family members of murdered loved ones and victims of serious crimes reveal “enormous pain and suffering” in letters they send to the State body charged with releasing prisoners.

Fri, 05 Oct, 2018

Gearing up for the challenges ahead as new Dáil term set to commence

As the Dáil returns, the Irish Examiner political team examines the issues that will dominate the headlines inside and outside of Leinster House

Mon, 17 Sep, 2018

Dissolution of 31st Dáil 'end of an era' for some politicians

The dissolution of the 31st Dáil also marks the end of an era for some politicians.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

Is being a TD a 'powerless and thankless role'? Some deputies think so

TDs elected for the first time in 2011 have spoken out about their frustration at the job.

Thu, 28 Jan, 2016

Just one TD in Dáil for debate

Fianna Fáil’s spokesman on justice, Niall Collins, was forced to defend his and his party’s absence from the Dáil after a bill on the prison service was passed with just one TD present.

Tue, 15 Dec, 2015

Security at Dáil to be beefed up in months

Dáil visitors, including schoolchildren on class tours, will be forced to undergo scanner checks on any bags or items they bring into Leinster House within months under beefed up security measures.

Tue, 14 Jul, 2015

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Politicians printed almost 14m items like birthday cards and calendars using Oireachtas facility

Clare TD Violet-Anne Wynne resigns from Sinn Féin after 'campaign of psychological warfare'

Dáil back in Leinster House on Sept 15 after summer break

"Why, oh why can't I die in peace?"

'Lapse of concentration' by Green TD led to SF housing motion being passed

Gender balance in Dáil Éireann poses a new dilemma for established parties

Gender quotas in Dáil Éireann: for and against

Varadkar faces no-confidence motion in Dáil tomorrow

Varadkar controversy: Donohoe says not 'common practice' to share confidential documents

Greens give a cautious welcome to proposed law at the heart of their agenda

Simon Coveneny controversy: If the rules on state cars can be ignored, what else can be flouted?

Nine Corkmen who served on first Dáil remembered by County Council

100 years today since first Dáil sat

A revolution: Centenary of first Dáil

TDs and senators to mark centenary of first Dáil meeting

Letters to Parole Board from victim's families show 'enormous pain and suffering'

Gearing up for the challenges ahead as new Dáil term set to commence

Dissolution of 31st Dáil 'end of an era' for some politicians

Is being a TD a 'powerless and thankless role'? Some deputies think so

Just one TD in Dáil for debate

Security at Dáil to be beefed up in months

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Politicians printed almost 14m items like birthday cards and calendars using Oireachtas facility

Clare TD Violet-Anne Wynne resigns from Sinn Féin after 'campaign of psychological warfare'

Dáil back in Leinster House on Sept 15 after summer break

"Why, oh why can't I die in peace?"

'Lapse of concentration' by Green TD led to SF housing motion being passed

Gender balance in Dáil Éireann poses a new dilemma for established parties

Gender quotas in Dáil Éireann: for and against

Varadkar faces no-confidence motion in Dáil tomorrow

Varadkar controversy: Donohoe says not 'common practice' to share confidential documents

Greens give a cautious welcome to proposed law at the heart of their agenda

Simon Coveneny controversy: If the rules on state cars can be ignored, what else can be flouted?

Nine Corkmen who served on first Dáil remembered by County Council

100 years today since first Dáil sat

A revolution: Centenary of first Dáil

TDs and senators to mark centenary of first Dáil meeting

Letters to Parole Board from victim's families show 'enormous pain and suffering'

Gearing up for the challenges ahead as new Dáil term set to commence

Dissolution of 31st Dáil 'end of an era' for some politicians

Is being a TD a 'powerless and thankless role'? Some deputies think so

Just one TD in Dáil for debate

Security at Dáil to be beefed up in months

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