Organisation: Seanad

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Physical Impairment Ireland Protest
Bill to give people with disabilities access to vital treatments passes crucial vote
The Government had proposed an amendment calling for the Bill to be delayed by one year, which would severely restrict its chances of passing all stages to become law

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

Irish stalking bill amendments
Elaine Loughlin: Voices from the centre must be heard in hate speech row
Those who do not come down strongly on either side — or who have yet to form a view — fear being cancelled if they speak up and ask questions

Sat, 17 Jun, 2023

Blue crates filled with freshly picked apples for export
'New Irish' who want to work could help horticulture sector
Seasonal workers are critical to agriculture and horticulture in the role they play in harvesting, planting, packing, Seanad told

Mon, 05 Jun, 2023

Colm Tóibín quits as Listowel Writers' Week president as row escalates
Colm Tóibín quits as Listowel Writers' Week president as row escalates
Novelist stepped down from Kerry festival after its local voluntary committee was disbanded to be replaced by a curator

Sun, 13 Nov, 2022

Elaine Loughlin: Retrofit plan will go up in smoke if we can’t find people to do the work
Elaine Loughlin: Babies' visits to Oireachtas highlight childcare challenges that parents face
Parents — notably, both mothers — brought their babies along to their workplace in the Dáil and Seanad recently. Their visits underline how far we have to go to facilitate all working parents

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

Irish unification rally
Emma deSouza: Ireland must prepare for the prospect of a border poll
Ireland's Future underlined how certainties about identity in the North are changing rapidly especially since Brexit. The question remains whether people in the Republic are ready for change

Sun, 02 Oct, 2022

Coronavirus - Sat Dec 4, 2021
Seanad passes motion calling for waiver on Covid-19 vaccine technology
The motion called for the suspension of the vaccine patents to allow technology to be shared to facilitate the production of vaccines on a wider scale

Thu, 16 Dec, 2021

Hazel Chu to run as independent candidate in Seanad by-election
Hazel Chu to run as independent candidate in Seanad by-election
The Lord Mayor of Dublin has submitted her nomination for the Industrial and Commercial panel in the upcoming Seanad by-election

Mon, 22 Mar, 2021

FF-FG Seanad voting pact in jeopardy as reps look to back independent candidates
FF-FG Seanad voting pact in jeopardy as reps look to back independent candidates
There is speculation and concern that a voting pact between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael for the Seanad by-election will collapse.

Sun, 21 Mar, 2021

Irish government cabinet meeting
Backup tapes may contain erased mother and baby home witness testimony
Survivors of mother and baby homes have been given fresh hope after the commission of investigation said it has found backup files that may contain their witness recordings.

Fri, 19 Feb, 2021

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Airbnb: 'No evidence' platform is facilitating lockdown breaches
Cork senator had claimed properties in rural areas are being rented for parties and drinking binges

Tue, 16 Feb, 2021

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Targeted approach needed to tackle youth mental health, Seanad hears
Young people are facing 'enormous stress and strain, being isolated from their friends, not having any sporting or cultural activities' during the pandemic

Fri, 12 Feb, 2021

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Aoife Moore: Sexual harassment survey paints bleak picture of culture of silence
Anyone who is harassed — male or female — must feel safe to come forward, and that they will be believed and listened to

Thu, 24 Sep, 2020

State to pay costs of failed action over Seanad composition
State to pay costs of failed action over Seanad composition
The State has agreed to pay the legal costs of an unsuccessful High Court action by 10 elected senators who contended a new Seanad could convene and pass legislation before an incoming Taoiseach nominated 11 of its 60 members.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Irish Examiner View: Taoiseach's initiative for 'consensus on a shared island' is respectful of all traditions
Irish Examiner View: Taoiseach's initiative for 'consensus on a shared island' is respectful of all traditions
Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill has accused the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin of “ignoring the people of the north” by not nominating Ian Marshall to the Seanad.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

'A bit of a shock that there was no call': Unionist senator learned of Seanad status from tweet
'A bit of a shock that there was no call': Unionist senator learned of Seanad status from tweet
Former Senator Ian Marshall has expressed his disappointment that he learned that he was not being nominated to the Seanad for a second term via social media.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2020

David Norris hits out at lack of racial diversity in Seanad
David Norris hits out at lack of racial diversity in Seanad
The longest serving member of the Seanad has hit out at its lack of racial diversity.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Fianna Fáil's Mark Daly elected as Cathaoirleach of the Seanad
Fianna Fáil's Mark Daly elected as Cathaoirleach of the Seanad
The Kerryman succeeds his constituency neighbour Denis O'Donovan in the chair of the upper house, having won an internal vote of senators in the party. He beat Mr O'Donovan and Diarmuid Wilson.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

High Court rules first lawful meeting of Seanad must have 60 members
High Court rules first lawful meeting of Seanad must have 60 members
A three-judge High Court has found the first meeting of the Seanad can only lawfully take place with its full membership of 60, comprising 49 elected members and 11 nominees of an incoming Taoiseach.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Women's council: 'Really disappointing' that just four of 15 ministers appointed are women
Women's council: 'Really disappointing' that just four of 15 ministers appointed are women
The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) says it's "really" disappointed that just four of the 15 cabinet ministers appointed are women.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Micheál Martin announces Seanad nominees, with Regina Doherty named leader of upper house
Micheál Martin announces Seanad nominees, with Regina Doherty named leader of upper house
It's clear that the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael attempted to improve the gender balance of their Seanad showing, with Fianna Fáil electing three women, and Fine Gael electing four.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

Eamon Ryan stuns Leinster House with Senator Pippa Hackett appointment
Eamon Ryan stuns Leinster House with Senator Pippa Hackett appointment
Ms Hackett, a farmer from Offaly, and the party's spokesperson for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine was elected to the Seanad in a by-election in November last year.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

Q&A: What's the timeline for a potential new Government
Q&A: What's the timeline for a potential new Government
How will the results of the party votes on the proposed three-way deal between Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and the Greens emerge?

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Special Criminal Court renewed, review set for Offences Against the State Act
Special Criminal Court renewed, review set for Offences Against the State Act
Laws underpinning the non-jury Special Criminal Court have been renewed by TDs in the Dail after the government committed to a review of the security legislation.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

State in 'legislative stalemate' due to 'unjustified' interpretation of Constitution, High Court told
State in 'legislative stalemate' due to 'unjustified' interpretation of Constitution, High Court told
A three judge High Court has begun hearing a significant constitutional action over whether there is, as of now, a validly constituted Seanad entitled to sit and pass laws.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

The practicalities of a vote for new Taoiseach amid Covid-19 restrictions
The practicalities of a vote for new Taoiseach amid Covid-19 restrictions
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar takes part in a photocall to promote the wearing of facemasks on public transport in Dublin city centre. Picture: Press Association

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Dublin convention centre may be used to vote for new Taoiseach
Dublin convention centre may be used to vote for new Taoiseach
A motion could be tabled before the Dáil this week to facilitate a special meeting of the House in Dublin's convention centre in order to vote in a new Taoiseach on Saturday.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Green Party senator seeks legal advice on party rules
Green Party senator seeks legal advice on party rules
Green Party Senator Pauline O'Reilly has taken legal advice over her own party's constitution, the Examiner can reveal.

Sun, 21 Jun, 2020

Dáil told politicians must call out racism in the political system
Dáil told politicians must call out racism in the political system
Politicians must call out racism in the political system, the Dáil has been told.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Much more will be known after the first 100 days of government
Much more will be known after the first 100 days of government
As is usual with farming matters, much of the real political action takes place in Brussels, where EU leaders will hold a video-conference tomorrow to discuss the Covid-19 recovery fund and a new EU long-term budget.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2020

Contenders emerge for Taoiseach's nominations to the Seanad
Contenders emerge for Taoiseach's nominations to the Seanad
As the programme for government negotiations comes to an end, all three parties will be designated a number of Taoiseach's nominees to the Seanad.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2020

Gerard Howlin: General elections no longer the moment of definitive decision
Gerard Howlin: General elections no longer the moment of definitive decision
Ireland has arrived at a full-blown system of internal party plebiscites à la the Kremlin, writes Gerard Howlin

Wed, 10 Jun, 2020

Disagreements remain in government formation talks
Disagreements remain in government formation talks
Government formation talks have hit a wall over greenhouse gas emissions and transport spending among issues, with a deadline for a deal now expected to fall back even further.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

Parties agree public servants could work from home one day a week
Parties agree public servants could work from home one day a week
People working in the public service should be allowed to do 20% of their work remotely, the three parties in government formation talks have agreed.

Sat, 30 May, 2020

Billy Lawless: A Former Emigrant Senator's Musings
Billy Lawless: A Former Emigrant Senator's Musings
It has often been said that you don't miss something until it's gone. Under lockdown, I can imagine that there are many 'at home' reminiscing fondly about their last pint in the local or harkening back to a time, when their daily activities had not been curtailed by a global pandemic.

Wed, 27 May, 2020

FF and Greens urged not to forget Occupied Territories Bill in govt talks
FF and Greens urged not to forget Occupied Territories Bill in govt talks
Fianna Fáil and the Green Party are being urged not to allow the Occupied Territories Bill to fall through the cracks during the current government formation talks.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

Tóibín to introduce bill replacing unelected ministers with elected TDs
Tóibín to introduce bill replacing unelected ministers with elected TDs
Aontú TD Peadar Tóibín will seek to introduce a Bill into the Dáil that will mean replacing unelected Ministers and Junior Ministers with elected TDs.

Mon, 18 May, 2020

Dáil rejects motion to remove Guerin report from record
Dáil rejects motion to remove Guerin report from record
The report forced the resignation of then Justice Minister Alan Shatter.

Wed, 13 May, 2020

Gemma O'Doherty and John Waters lose bid to challenge Covid-19 laws
Mr Justice Charles Meenan said: "Unsubstantiated opinions, speeches, rhetoric and a bogus historic parallel [to Nazi Germany] are not substitutes for facts."

Wed, 13 May, 2020

John Waters and Gemma O'Doherty tell court Covid-19 laws are 'effective suspension' of constitutional rights
John Waters and Gemma O'Doherty tell court Covid-19 laws are 'effective suspension' of constitutional rights
John Waters and Gemma O'Doherty seek to have various pieces of recently enacted legislation, which they claim are unconstitutional and flawed, quashed by a judge of the High Court.

Tue, 05 May, 2020

Government formation: Formal coalition negotiations to commence later this week
Government formation: Formal coalition negotiations to commence later this week
The three leaders assessed the original framework document put forward by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael over a possible coalition

Tue, 05 May, 2020

Court application by John Waters and Gemma O'Doherty over Covid-19 laws adjourned
Court application by John Waters and Gemma O'Doherty over Covid-19 laws adjourned
Mr Justice Meenan said he was agreeing to the State's request and adjourned the matter to 2pm.

Tue, 05 May, 2020

Donohoe to ‘follow up’ on banks over mortgage loan issues
Donohoe to ‘follow up’ on banks over mortgage loan issues
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has pledged to investigate if banks are withdrawing mortgage loan offers because workers are part paid by the state wage subsidy scheme.

Mon, 04 May, 2020

Aoife Moore: With the Government of puff, formation talks need to be full steam ahead
Aoife Moore: With the Government of puff, formation talks need to be full steam ahead
11 weeks, three days and one global pandemic, and Ireland is still without a mandated government.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

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