Person: Aodhán Ó'Ríordáin

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High profile candidates miss out on Seanad seats

So far the elections have seen a number of high profile candidates miss out - with ex-TDs like Timmy Dooley and Declan Breathnach and outgoing Senators like Catherine Noone failing to get elected.

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Labour party leader hopeful Aodhán Ó' Ríordáin says social dialogue needed to address low pay

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Labour launch petition calling on Citizens' Assembly to discuss church-run schools

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Lunchtime briefing: Public 'being double-charged for health system'. Catch up on the headlines

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Former Govt TDs planning to run for Seanad

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Cabinet: Presence of British Royal at 1916 commemoration would be 'a distraction'

Junior Minister: I can't defend Direct Provision system

The Junior Justice Minister says he hopes to start making changes to the asylum seeker process by next Easter.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2014

Blasphemy referendum to come - but no date yet

The Cabinet has signed off on a plan to hold a referendum to remove the offence of blasphemy from the constitution.

Thu, 02 Oct, 2014

Minister not willing to stand over 'inhumane' Direct Provision facilities

The Minister of State with responsibility for Direct Provision says he will not stand over the "inhumane" system.

Mon, 15 Sep, 2014

Kenny - No decisions yet made on welfare cuts

Taoiseach Enda Kenny today insisted that no decisions have yet been made in relation to cuts to welfare in the upcoming Budget.

Mon, 21 Nov, 2011

Labour TD: Burton should consult children's groups over cut

Reports of a proposal to cut €10 from Child Benefit have caused some concern amongst Labour TDs.

Mon, 21 Nov, 2011

National breakdown of seats

With all bar four of the 43 constituencies in the General Election finished counting, the country’s political scene has undergone a sea change.

Sun, 27 Feb, 2011

22 seats left to fill as Hanafin loses Dun Laoghaire seat to Boyd Barrett

Former Minister for Tourism Mary Hanafin has failed to retain her seat in Dun Laoghaire. Richard Boyd Barrett won the seat, bringing the haul of seats for Independents and others to 17.

Sun, 27 Feb, 2011

25 seats left to fill as FG's O'Connor secures Dun Laoghaire seat

The election of Fine Gael's Mary Mitchell O'Connor in Dun Laoghaire brings to 141 the total number of seats filled so far (from a total of 166).

Sun, 27 Feb, 2011

National breakdown of seats

TOTAL SEATS FILLED: 137FINE GAEL: 62Brendan Griffin (KerryS); James Bannon (LdWM); Seán Barrett (DL); Tom Barry (CorkE); Pat Breen (CE); Richard Bruton (DubNC); Ray Butler (MW); Jerry Buttimer (CorkSC); Catherine Byrne (DubSC); Joe Carey (CE); ...

Sun, 27 Feb, 2011

State of the parties: The national breakdown of seats so far

FINE GAEL: 59Seán Barrett (DL); Tom Barry (CorkE); Pat Breen (CE); Richard Bruton (DubNC); Ray Butler (MW); Joe Carey (CE); Paudie Coffey (WD); Aine Collins(CNW); Noel Coonan (TN); Michael Creed (CNW); Lucinda Creighton (DubSE); Jim Daly (CorkSW); ...

Sun, 27 Feb, 2011

The national picture so far

There are 70 seats filled so far.

Sat, 26 Feb, 2011

No candidate elected after first count in Dublin North Central

DUBLIN NORTH CENTRAL - FIRST COUNT

Sat, 26 Feb, 2011