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Sinn Féin will 'look to form government' in event of programme rejection - Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin will 'look to form government' in event of programme rejection - Mary Lou McDonald
President of Sinn Fein Mary Lou McDonald TD during a Sinn Fein Press briefing at Leinster House on Kildare Street, Dublin. Photo:Gareth Chaney/Collins Ireland should move to "Plan B" in the event of the programme for government being rejected, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald says.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Michael Clifford: Debating the tired claims of 'media bias'
Michael Clifford: Debating the tired claims of 'media bias'
I have received death threats. I have received threats that my daughter will be raped. These have come from supporters of a political party.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2020

Danny Healy-Rae and Cork TD Michael Collins criticised for saying 'all lives matter'
Danny Healy-Rae and Cork TD Michael Collins criticised for saying 'all lives matter'
Two TDs have been told to "wake up and smell the coffee" after declaring that "all lives matter" during Dáil statements on combatting racism.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Paperwork and final impact studies completed for Foynes Port roads plan
Paperwork and final impact studies completed for Foynes Port roads plan
Amid speculation of cuts to the €116bn earmarked for capital projects in the National Development Plan, Fianna Fáil wants to ensure the proposed €450m road network plan for Foynes Port, including a by-pass at Adare, moves ahead.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

College of Surgeons challenged over awarding of sports ground contract
College of Surgeons challenged over awarding of sports ground contract
A company managing a sports grounds for the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (RGSI) is asking the Commercial Court to set aside the awarding of the management contract to a GAA club.

Thu, 28 May, 2020

Michael Clifford: Trust has been eroded in how State operates
Michael Clifford: Trust has been eroded in how State operates
The mishandling of the Caherciveen centre has been exacerbated by misinformation, deflection, and at its most charitable, a deficit of knowledge, writes Michael Clifford

Thu, 28 May, 2020

Data Protection Commission clocks up nearly €3m in legal bills over EU-US data transfer case
Data Protection Commission clocks up nearly €3m in legal bills over EU-US data transfer case
The case last year went to the Court of Justice of the EU (ECJ) in Strasbourg which examined the validity or otherwise of European Commission decisions approving EU-US data transfer channels used by Facebook and others.

Tue, 26 May, 2020

Michael Clifford: Residents right to hold out for the full facts
Michael Clifford: Residents right to hold out for the full facts
There are still more questions to be answered about the Caherciveen Direct Provision centre - and the Department's handling of it, writes Michael Clifford

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Fresh calls to close Kerry direct provision centre as Healy-Rae rejects Flanagan's apology
Fresh calls to close Kerry direct provision centre as Healy-Rae rejects Flanagan's apology
A Kerry TD is rejecting the Justice Minister's apology for the opening of a direct-provision centre in Caherciveen.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Charlie Flanagan apologises to Kerry people over controversial direct provision centre
Charlie Flanagan apologises to Kerry people over controversial direct provision centre
The Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has written an unprecedented letter to the people of Kerry apologising for what has unfolded at the controversial direct provision centre in Cahirciveen.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Michael Healy-Rae had shareholding in hotel at centre of Direct Provision controversy in Caherciveen
Kerry TD Michael Healy Rae had a shareholding in the company that sold the lease in the hotel in Cahirciveen to the businessman now running it as a Direct Provision (DP) centre.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

Michael Clifford: Kerry hotel should never have been a direct provision centre
Michael Clifford: Kerry hotel should never have been a direct provision centre
The Skellig Star hotel should never have been a direct provision centre, given the questions as to the basis on which it was accepted as one, says Michael Clifford

Wed, 13 May, 2020

Travellers putting lives at risk by attending funerals in large numbers - Pavee Point
Travellers putting lives at risk by attending funerals in large numbers - Pavee Point
It is after up to 150 people attended four funerals in Wexford and Cork over the past week.

Wed, 13 May, 2020

Fianna Fáil vows to tackle scourge of online gambling addiction
Fianna Fáil vows to tackle scourge of online gambling addiction
Fianna Fáil is to tackle as a matter of urgency in Government what it describes as the 'dysfunctional legislation' which it maintains is an open door to online gambling addiction.

Mon, 11 May, 2020

Straight knockout championship planned for autumn
Straight knockout championship planned for autumn
Clare senior football manager Colm Collins criticised the call to keep pitches closed for almost another 11 weeks.

Thu, 07 May, 2020

Fianna Fáil TDs 'worried' by government formation talks with Greens
Fianna Fáil TDs 'worried' by government formation talks with Greens
Fianna Fáil TDs have voiced serious concern about entering government with the Greens at a private party meeting at which Eamon Ryan was described as “acting like an idiot”.

Mon, 04 May, 2020

TDs seek help for those missing out on the €350 Covid-19 payment
TDs seek help for those missing out on the €350 Covid-19 payment
Cork South West Independent TD Michael Collins said many of these part-time farmers or fishermen are delivering meals on wheels services as part of their Rural Social Scheme work.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2020

Policing Authority calls for 'explicit guidelines' for use of spit hoods on teens
Policing Authority calls for 'explicit guidelines' for use of spit hoods on teens
The chairperson of the Policing Authority has expressed concern about the lack of ‘explicit guidelines’ on the use of ‘spit hoods’ on children aged 12 to 18.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

Rural independents hold 'frank and blunt' meeting with two big parties
Rural independents hold 'frank and blunt' meeting with two big parties
Rural independent TDs have told Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael that they are willing to discuss government formation - if the two parties are serious about their approaches.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

US crude oil at less than zero 'likely to have only limited effect on Irish pump price'
US crude oil at less than zero 'likely to have only limited effect on Irish pump price'
Crude oil prices have plunged to below zero in the US, but Irish drivers will not see a significant drop in fuel prices yet, according to the AA.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

One-third of Cahersiveen Direct Provision residents tested for Covid-19
One-third of Cahersiveen Direct Provision residents tested for Covid-19
Just 30 of the more than 90 residents in a hotel-turned-direct provision centre, the Skellig Star in the centre of Cahersiveen town, have been tested for Covid-19, public representatives were informed last night in a conference call with HSE doctors and personnel.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

'Putting lives at risk': Limerick TD slams video of people drinking on 'party bus'
'Putting lives at risk': Limerick TD slams video of people drinking on 'party bus'
Fianna Fáil TD Niall Collins says he has reported them to gardaí

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

James Sugrue ready to fly when he finally reaches Augusta’s Crow’s Nest
James Sugrue ready to fly when he finally reaches Augusta’s Crow’s Nest
A night in the famous Crow’s Nest at Augusta National will have to wait until November for James Sugrue but when the opportunity arrives for the Irish amateur, his coach believes he will be good and ready for his moment among the pines and azaleas.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

Championship delay could work in favour of some teams
Championship delay could work in favour of some teams
High-profile inter-county players who had intended travelling this year could be back in the frame for their teams should the Championship go ahead.

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

Pavee Point's Collins: 'Significant minority' of Travellers not following Covid-19 guidelines
Pavee Point's Collins: 'Significant minority' of Travellers not following Covid-19 guidelines
Winnie Reilly many older Travellers could not read and therefore could not follow the instructions in the booklet issued by the Government.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

Paul Kerrigan expects no reward for Cork’s fine league form
Paul Kerrigan expects no reward for Cork’s fine league form
Paul Kerrigan doesn’t envisage this year’s Allianz Leagues being completed despite Cork’s footballers being agonisingly close to promotion.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2020

Pubs staying open are 'putting their livelihoods on line', Cork cllr warns
Pubs staying open are 'putting their livelihoods on line', Cork cllr warns

Minister for Health Simon Harris said he will use use emergency powers to shut down any pubs that keep trading if they do not shut voluntarily.

Sun, 22 Mar, 2020

‘Show some respect’: TD slams Limerick pubs that remain open despite Government advice
‘Show some respect’: TD slams Limerick pubs that remain open despite Government advice

"Why people would not follow the best public health advice and close pubs and desist from congregating in groups is beyond belief.”

Thu, 19 Mar, 2020

Bandon savour sweet taste of Munster success
Bandon savour sweet taste of Munster success
Bandon Grammar School showed a clean set of heels to Newtown School as the international quality of Rob Sweetnam and Mark Collins saw them win the Munster Schoolboys’ Senior Cup title.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2020

Work in Kerry survey results: 89% satisfaction
Work in Kerry survey results: 89% satisfaction

High levels of satisfaction in work-life balance as well as job role, and shorter commute times, are the key findings in a survey of professionals who have moved to Kerry for work within the past five years.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

County Council to enlist agents to identify retail-unit apartment conversions
County Council to enlist agents to identify retail-unit apartment conversions

Cork County Council looks set to enlist the help of estate agents to better promote a scheme aimed at encouraging more people to live over shops in towns and villages.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Club Call: How you fared at the weekend
Club Call: How you fared at the weekend
How you fared at the weekend

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Former Limerick solicitor loses appeal over €405k bankruptcy decision
Former Limerick solicitor loses appeal over €405k bankruptcy decision

The three judge Court of Appeal dismissed his appeal and adjourned final orders for three weeks.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2020

McInerney and O’Donnell star as Clare coast to victory
McInerney and O’Donnell star as Clare coast to victory

Clare maintained their unbeaten National League run with an impressive nine-point win over Dublin that secured them top spot in Division 1B and with it, a place in the semi-final of the competition they last won in 2016.

Sun, 01 Mar, 2020

Tally hails timing of Down goals in win over Longford
Tally hails timing of Down goals in win over Longford

Goals win games and Paddy Tally knew the timing of Down's two late majors on Saturday night could be massive in terms of their promotion hopes from Division Three.

Sun, 23 Feb, 2020

CAB unable to access €52m in Bitcoin as codes are missing
CAB unable to access €52m in Bitcoin as codes are missing

The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) is not yet able to access the €52m in Bitcoin seized as part of a recent drugs investigation as the codes to access the cryptocurrency are missing.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2020

'Discriminating against ordinary citizens': Cllr objects to Tullamore Direct Provision centre
'Discriminating against ordinary citizens': Cllr objects to Tullamore Direct Provision centre

An Independent councillor is raising concerns of potential overcrowding in a new Direct Provision centre in Offaly.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2020

Michael Clifford: Change is good for our health service
Michael Clifford: Change is good for our health service

SO YOU want change? But do you really? The word change is in vogue in the wake of the general election.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2020

Kingmakers: The independents who could help the bigger parties form next Government
Kingmakers: The independents who could help the bigger parties form next Government

A number of non-party TDs told the Irish Examiner that they are “absolutely” open to talking with others about how to progress their election wish-lists.

Wed, 12 Feb, 2020

Holly creates history: 'People said that’s a Fine Gael seat - no, they’re all Cork South West seats'
Holly creates history: 'People said that’s a Fine Gael seat - no, they’re all Cork South West seats'

‘More mná’ was the slogan printed on Social Democrat councillor Holly Cairn’s badges as she and her campaigners pounded the pavements and by-roads around Cork South West’s extensive sprawl.

Mon, 10 Feb, 2020

Michael Collins gets 'emphatic vote' in Cork South West
Michael Collins gets 'emphatic vote' in Cork South West

"My door is open. We will have to look at the issues that affect Cork South West."

Sun, 09 Feb, 2020

Cork continue perfect League start and unbeaten run against Down
Cork continue perfect League start and unbeaten run against Down

This game was watched by a crowd of 1,658 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Sun, 09 Feb, 2020

Michael Collins in pole position in Cork South West
Michael Collins in pole position in Cork South West

The Schull TD has tallied at around the 27% mark, well clear of Fianna Fail Cllr Christopher O'Sullivan in second place on around 15%.

Sun, 09 Feb, 2020

Road bowling: Late drama as Coppinger pips Murphy in Noel Phair Cup
Road bowling: Late drama as Coppinger pips Murphy in Noel Phair Cup

Martin Coppinger played an unbelievable second last shot of 287.5m which set him up to pip Aidan Murphy in a riveting Noel Phair Cup tie at Shannonvale.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2020

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