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SGareth O'Callaghan: Far-right beliefs in Ireland might make for an interesting election
Fine Gael pins election hopes on senators as up to nine TDs not running
Fine Gael pins election hopes on senators as up to nine TDs not running
Leo Varadkar expects more senior members of the party to depart from national politics

Fri, 08 Sep, 2023

Ireland's new constituency boundaries
Politicians are left surveying the lay of the new land
The constituency changes published by the Electoral Commission have been digested and parties have begun strategising for the future

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

Scott Medals Awarded
Plans to allow judges decide when perpetrators of 'heinous crimes' get parole
At present, those who get a life sentence can be considered for parole after 12 years

Mon, 29 May, 2023

Support for Ukraine 'unwavering' despite 'chilling' Russian remarks
Support for Ukraine 'unwavering' despite 'chilling' Russian remarks
In a statement on Friday evening, the Russian Embassy warned Ireland will suffer “all consequences” if Irish citizens are encouraged to fight in Ukraine

Sat, 29 Apr, 2023

Housing Ireland
S Paul Hosford: Are Fine Gael departures a damaging drip-feed or a chance for new blood?
The recent departures announced from Fine Gael TDs serves to illustrate the task at hand for Leo Varadkar, Fine Gael leader, as opposed to Leo Varadkar, An Taoiseach

Wed, 19 Apr, 2023

Russian invasion of Ukraine
Varadkar doesn't want Fine Gael 'dragged into' a culture war on transgender issues
At a private meeting of the party, Fine Gael TDs and senators expressed a wide range of views on transgender issues

Wed, 29 Mar, 2023

Cost of living crisis
Pensioners and welfare recipients to receive 'additional' cost-of-living supports
Finance ministers Michael McGrath and Paschal Donohoe will meet on Thursday to discuss which benefits are to be scaled back

Sun, 12 Feb, 2023

Coronavirus - Fri Jun 19, 2020
Up to nine Fine Gael TDs expected not to run in next general election
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is facing an electoral crisis with up to nine Fine Gael TDs now expected to stand down ahead of the next general election.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2023

Fine Gael Ard Fheis
Fine Gael politicians ask Coveney to stop the reopening of Irish embassy in Iran 
A letter to Foreign Affairs Minister says reopening would be 'completely inappropriate' and 'in conflict with our stated objectives on our support for international human rights, women's rights, and the rule of law'

Wed, 30 Nov, 2022

Mental Health Commission
Prison inspector left position 'due to attempts to undermine her office'
Patricia Gilheaney said she couldn't “in all conscience” continue in her role because she had been thwarted in carrying out her duties at every step

Wed, 23 Feb, 2022

75th Anniversary of the Naval Service
Criminals were behind hacking of Simon Coveney's phone 
Hack was revealed when other EU ministers received dubious messages from the Irish foreign affairs minister

Sat, 04 Sep, 2021

Letters to the Editor: Nphet true to its remit — take note Paul Hosford
Letters to the Editor: Nphet true to its remit — take note Paul Hosford
Paul Hosford’s masterclass in ambivalence (‘Deviating from Nphet’s advice. . .

Mon, 04 Jan, 2021

Dáil committee to investigate Brid Smith's comment on judge
Dáil committee to investigate Brid Smith's comment on judge
A Dáil committee is to investigate social media comments made by a People Before Profit TD last month after receiving a complaint from the then Minister for Justice.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

Bríd Smith facing Dáil sanction after comments criticising High Court judge
Bríd Smith facing Dáil sanction after comments criticising High Court judge
Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan made the complaint claiming her remarks were "sinister" and undermined democracy.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

Gary Murphy: Fine Gael is back in power, but faces an identity crisis
Gary Murphy: Fine Gael is back in power, but faces an identity crisis
What now for Fine Gael in a government where it holds just six cabinet seats, has a host of disgruntled backbenchers, and is facing an existential crisis of identity?

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Flanagan, Madigan among high-profile casualties of cabinet appointments
Flanagan, Madigan among high-profile casualties of cabinet appointments
Around Leinster House on Saturday, there were three groups - those who got the call, those who didn't although they hoped they might, and those who entered the day with no expectation of a call at all.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Number of trafficking victims ‘underestimated’ and more supports needed — NGOs
Number of trafficking victims ‘underestimated’ and more supports needed — NGOs
The number of trafficking victims in Ireland is underestimated because of “major gaps” in identification procedures, a charity supporting women affected by prostitution says.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Long-standing Magdalene redress complaints to be resolved pledges Charlie Flanagan
Long-standing Magdalene redress complaints to be resolved pledges Charlie Flanagan
Justice Minister, Charlie Flanagan, has committed to resolving long-standing complaints from Magdalene Laundry survivors that they have been denied medical benefits promised as part of the Government's redress scheme.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

CAB froze €65 million of assets last year
CAB froze €65 million of assets last year
Fifty individuals and companies were assessed for tax on criminal assets of over €11m, as the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) froze almost €65m in assets last year.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Magdalene laundry survivors still waiting for medical benefits promised to them
Magdalene laundry survivors still waiting for medical benefits promised to them
Magdalene laundry survivors have still not received all of the medical benefits promised to them following the State apology seven years ago.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

55 prisoners released since start of March re-arrested
55 prisoners released since start of March re-arrested
Fifty five inmates granted temporary release from prisons since March 2nd by the Irish Prison Service (IPS) have been re-arrested since and returned to prison after breaching their temporary release conditions.

Wed, 24 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

Offences Against the State Act set for review - Flanagan
Offences Against the State Act set for review - Flanagan
Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has confirmed there are plans for a review of the Offences Against the State Act, and emergency legislation used to prosecute subversive groups and gangland cases.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Calls for physical prison visits to resume
Calls for physical prison visits to resume
The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is calling for the resumption of physical prison visits as a matter of urgency.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Irish Examiner view: Colm Horkan - Society speaks with one voice
Irish Examiner view: Colm Horkan - Society speaks with one voice
Detective Garda Colm Horkan, who was shot dead as he patrolled Castlerea, Co Roscommon, alone last week, was buried yesterday.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Colm Horkan funeral: A thin blue line, bowed by grief but unbroken, links the nation
Colm Horkan funeral: A thin blue line, bowed by grief but unbroken, links the nation
Gardaí around country turn out in force to lead somber tribute to colleague killed in line of duty

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Irish Examiner View: Refugee crisis will change our world
Irish Examiner View: Refugee crisis will change our world
Should the weather gods celebrate today’s summer solstice, the longest day of the year, by bestowing the gift of clear, blue skies and a few hours of restorative sunshine, many of us will flee to the outdoors, the uplands or the coast.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2020

Garda Colm Horkan 'gave his life protecting the community’
Garda Colm Horkan 'gave his life protecting the community’
The “beloved” Mayo man was gunned down on a quiet Roscommon street shortly before midnight on Wednesday – the third garda to be shot dead in the last seven years.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

Third garda in 7 years to be shot dead on duty
Third garda in 7 years to be shot dead on duty
In the space of just seven years three gardaí have been shot dead in the line of duty in Ireland.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Castlerea killing sparks memories of two gardaí murdered nearby 40 years ago
Castlerea killing sparks memories of two gardaí murdered nearby 40 years ago
Detective Garda Colm Horkan’s death in Co Roscommon has brought back memories of the deaths of two other gardai in the county.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

'An attack on democracy': Garda killed in Co Roscommon named as Detective Garda Colm Horkan
'An attack on democracy': Garda killed in Co Roscommon named as Detective Garda Colm Horkan
"Colm served the communities he worked in with distinction and pride during his 24 years as a member of An Garda Síochána."

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Taoiseach leads tributes to guard shot dead last night in Roscommon
Taoiseach leads tributes to guard shot dead last night in Roscommon
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the Garda who has died in the course of their duties," Mr Varadkar said.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

'This sort of thing just does not happen around here': Community in shock at death of guard in Roscommon
'This sort of thing just does not happen around here': Community in shock at death of guard in Roscommon
The garda shot dead in Roscommon last night had only just become a detective.

Thu, 18 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

Increase in prison numbers putting increased pressure on cell space
Increase in prison numbers putting increased pressure on cell space
The continuing increase in prisoner numbers is mounting pressure on available cell space, services and escorts, the country’s top prison chief has warned.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2020

Daniel McConnell: Questionable rush to condemn Eamon Ryan
Daniel McConnell: Questionable rush to condemn Eamon Ryan
Eamon Ryan is no racist and is a decent, honourable politician who has been one of the foremost champions for social progress and inclusion over the past 20 years.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2020

Michael Clifford: Two major issues lie at heart of Covid-19 outbreak in Kerry direct provision centre
Michael Clifford: Two major issues lie at heart of Covid-19 outbreak in Kerry direct provision centre
Two issues of major importance at are the heart of the controversy around the setting up of a direct provision centre in Caherciveen in County Kerry.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2020

Michael Clifford: Direct provision facing perfect storm of protest
Michael Clifford: Direct provision facing perfect storm of protest
As calls to end a broken system continue to grow, the pressure of the Black Lives Matter protests could force the end of direct provision as we know it, writes Michael Clifford

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

GRA says 'decisive and swift action' needed in suspected arson incident at garda's house in Dundalk
GRA says 'decisive and swift action' needed in suspected arson incident at garda's house in Dundalk
An investigation has been launched and officers are appealing for information.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2020

Cork students 'are blatantly flouting Covid-19 rules'
Cork students 'are blatantly flouting Covid-19 rules'
Students attending house parties in Cork face eviction, expulsion from college or jail, because residents are demanding existing laws be used to shut the houses hosting them down.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2020

Increase in domestic abuse reports during lockdown
Increase in domestic abuse reports during lockdown
There has been a 25% increase in reports of domestic abuse during the Covid-19 lockdown, Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan says.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2020

Call for stronger Garda powers to tackle lockdown house parties
Call for stronger Garda powers to tackle lockdown house parties
Emergency legislation is being urgently demanded to help gardaí tackle lockdown house parties amid fears they could trigger a new wave of Covid-19 cases.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

Two men arrested in relation to vandalism of Luke Kelly statue
Two men arrested in relation to vandalism of Luke Kelly statue
Two men have been arrested in relation to two separate incidents of vandalism on the €80,000 statue of the late musician and singer Luke Kelly.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2020

Taoiseach sets ‘hard deadline’ for government formation talks
Taoiseach sets ‘hard deadline’ for government formation talks
Government formation talks on education have been called “detailed, but productive", as delegations from Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and the Green Party work to meet a “hard deadline” set down by the Taoiseach.

Fri, 29 May, 2020

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