Organisation: Leas Ceann Comhairle

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Dáil meets to pass emergency coronavirus bill

The Dáil meets today to pass emergency laws to deal with the impact of the coronavirus.

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Collins' comments a shameless exercise in consequence-free politics

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A 'vacuous and empty' stunt: Flanagan criticises Collins' foul-mouth outburst in the Dáil

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TD shows thong in Dáil to highlight concerns over treatment of rape victims

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President Higgins among mourners at funeral of former Ceann Comhairle Seamus Pattison

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Watch: Eamon Ryan says 'we are drowning in plastic' as he unpacks bag of rubbish in Dáil

Judgment reserved as Denis O’Brien action concludes

Businessman Denis O’Brien’s action over statements made by two TDs in the Dáil about his banking affairs has concluded at the High Court with judgment reserved.

Fri, 09 Dec, 2016

Leas Ceann Comhairle vote ends in stalemate

The four way race for the €35,000-a-year position of Dáil vice chairman ended in a stalemate yesterday despite two hours of voting in the Dáil.

Fri, 03 Jun, 2016

Committee chairs set to be decided

Decisions on who chairs Oireachtas Committees as well as who takes the position of Leas Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil are expected to be decided later this week.

Tue, 31 May, 2016

Dáil break may last from July 7 to end of September

The Taoiseach surprised his party colleagues last night by announcing that the Dáil will rise for three months despite the long absence during government formation talks.

Thu, 26 May, 2016

TDs angry at ministers’ lack of notice

Disgruntled Fine Gael TDs have complained about newly appointed ministers travelling into their constituencies for public events without giving them notice.

Thu, 19 May, 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

Wallace to be nominated as chair of the Dáil

THEY may not appreciate his sense of style, but some of the more strait-laced TDs are bracing themselves for a dressing down from one of the more colourful new members, Mick Wallace.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2011

John’s golden parachute

John O’Donoghue: The outgoing Ceann Comhairle will hold on to a number of perks in retirement.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2009

Reshuffle sharpens Labour’s Dáil team, despite not being a full deck

AFTER reshuffling the cards, new Labour leader Eamon Gilmore put together the strongest Dáil hand he could — despite not having a full deck to play with.

Thu, 20 Sep, 2007

Howlin supports Burton for Labour deputy leader

A leading Labour TD is supporting Joan Burton for the party's deputy leadership.

Fri, 07 Sep, 2007

Quartet most likely to challenge for leadership

WHEN it comes to finding a replacement for Pat Rabbitte, the “most likely to succeed” list is not a long one, stretching at best to four candidates.

Fri, 24 Aug, 2007

Rabbitte to step down

Labour Party leader Pat Rabbitte is to step down today after five years in the position, party sources confirmed.

Thu, 23 Aug, 2007

Howlin in attack on Rabbitte’s strategy

SENIOR Labour Party TD Brendan Howlin last night made his most public and direct criticism of the electoral strategy pursued by leader Pat Rabbitte for the General Election.

Sat, 21 Jul, 2007

All the promises have neutralised each other, so it’s a beauty contest

It already seems it’s the promises they can’t make that might mean all the difference.

Tue, 01 May, 2007

Greens on course to gain seat in Carlow-Kilkenny

The Green Party is on course to gain a seat in the Carlow-Kilkenny constituency in the forthcoming general election.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2007

New Sexual Offences Bill passed by Dáil

Controversial Government legislation on under-age sex today passed through all stages in the Dáil without a vote.

Fri, 02 Jun, 2006

Irish Secret Service 'should be monitored'

THE Irish Secret Service should be monitored by a Dáil committee, Fine Gael said yesterday.

Sat, 24 Apr, 2004

'Country of origin key to food success'

Saving the food industry; Ned O'Keefe TD wants country labelling and one national agency in fight against imports. Ray Ryan Reports.

Thu, 11 Mar, 2004

No toil on Howlin's home turf

THE sun has been so hot in Wexford for the past two months that it sizzled the beard off Brendan Howlin’s chin.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2003