Amid angry scenes, senators have voted in favour of a referendum which could sweep away the Seanad.

Without wanting to cast a shadow on the very worthy JFK visit commemoration, it’s worth remembering that barrel maker Patrick Kennedy’s voyage to the United States took place a mere 10 years after the holocaust of the Great Famine.

I READ that politicians in the North are being offered health checks before returning to parliamentary duty.

Glamour girl Jordan was crowned Grattan Celebrity Mum of the Year today.