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<p>Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch had claimed over the weekend that the four TDs for Dublin Central had done 'shag all' over the last few years. File Picture: PA</p>

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'Gerry Hutch wants to be a politician, let's treat him like one', says Dublin TD

Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon said that it was not for him to say if it was appropriate for Mr Hutch to run, but that he was willing to debate him on issues within the north inner city

<p>The high-level taskforce was announced by Mr Harris in May and was given a 12-week timeframe to deliver recommendations on improving Dublin City's public realm, safety and experience. Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie</p>

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Taoiseach accused of 'talking tough but absolutely doing nothing'

SMick Clifford: Proceed with caution on election-year phraseology

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Ireland fighting a war of words over stance on Israeli actions

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Far right fringe elements 'whipping up hysteria' in East Wall, says local TD

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'I cried when I heard it was going to close': Crèche forced to close after dispute with Church

FILE PHOTO Green Party confirms Marc Ó Cathasaigh TD as new Parliamentary Party whip END

Paul Hosford: The State couldn't just give antigen tests away. Unless, of course, you're in Leinster House

TDs and senators twigged yesterday that approving free tests for themselves would go down as well as a clown at a funeral

Fri, 19 Nov, 2021

Opposition TDs demand more answers from Simon Coveney over Zappone appointment

Mr Coveney's appearance at the Foreign Affairs Committee was criticised as "barely believable" by one TD, while others have suggested a motion of no confidence

Tue, 07 Sep, 2021

Leaving Cert decision due next week

Discussions continued today between representatives of students, parents, teachers, and school management bodies, with officials from the State Examinations Commission (SEC) and the Department of Education

Tue, 02 Feb, 2021

Labour and Social Democrats back calculated grades as exam alternative

Their call comes as some 2000 students received their Leaving Cert results today.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2021

Leaving Cert plans 'premature', according to opposition parties

Plans to allow Leaving Certificate students back to school have been dubbed "premature" and "cobbled together" by the opposition.

Wed, 06 Jan, 2021

Regina Doherty: People not gaming the system on pandemic unemployment payment

There will be no clawback of payments made to those on the pandemic unemployment payment (PUP) who are also in receipt of other state supports.

Thu, 28 May, 2020

Social Democrats want more financial details from FF and FG

The Social Democrats are demanding more detailed economic costings on the promises being made by Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil before it makes a decision on entering government formation talks.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2020

'I'm at a loss why people think Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Greens will able to work in harmony'

A Green Party TD says those encouraging her party to join in government formation are asking them to facilitate a power-grab from Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

Gary Gannon: "We want to present alternatives"

Gary Gannon says Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and The Greens should get on with forming a government.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2020

Sin Féin haven't ruled out idea of forming national government to tackle Covid-19

Sinn Féin have not ruled out the idea of forming a "national government" in order to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2020

Man sustains head injuries as gardaí called to 'brawl' after Dublin derby

The Garda public order unit was called to a brawl in Phibsoboro this afternoon.

Sat, 15 Feb, 2020

Social Democrats say minority left coalition 'unlikely'

The Social Democrats believe that a left-leaning minority government is "unlikely" to be formed.

Wed, 12 Feb, 2020

Murphy hopeful of four seats for Social Democrats amid coalition talks

Social Democrats co-leader Catherine Murphy said she hopes the party can win four seats in the general election amid expectation that the group will also form part of any government talks.

Sun, 09 Feb, 2020

Social Democrats propose tax breaks for artists in latest manifesto

Tax breaks for low income artists, drama studies for the Leaving Certificate and guaranteed council funds for culture are among arts proposals launched by the Social Democrats.

Wed, 29 Jan, 2020

Former Magdalene Laundry to become centre for third-level education

Dublin City councillors have backed a plan to turn the old Magdalene Laundry on Sean McDermott Street in Dublin into a centre for third-level education.

Wed, 22 Jan, 2020

Boost for Social Democrats as O'Sullivan decides not to run

The decision by Ms O'Sullivan brings to an end her 11-year career as a TD.

Thu, 16 Jan, 2020

Independent TD Maureen O'Sullivan decides 'not to stand in this election'

Dublin-Central Independent TD Maureen O'Sullivan has announced she will not contest the General Election, thus ending her 11-year career as a TD.

Thu, 16 Jan, 2020

Mixed reaction to College Green's pedestrian-only day

Dublin City Council is to reassess plans for two further pedestrian days at College Green.

Mon, 22 Jul, 2019

#Elections2019: Row was brewing over ‘cold storage’ Brexit seat

Just as counting was slowly edging to the finish line in the European Parliament Dublin constituency election on Monday night, whispers of a row started to filter through the RDS.

Wed, 29 May, 2019

#Elections2019 explainer: The dispute over Dublin's 'cold storage' Brexit seat

Just as counting was slowly edging to the finish line in the European Parliament Dublin constituency election on Monday night, whispers of a row started to filter through the RDS.

Tue, 28 May, 2019

#Elections2019: Clare Daly says fight for Dublin seat could go to the courts

Independent Clare Daly has insisted she will fight for a seat in Dublin amid suggestions a row over transfers in the European elections could go to the courts.

Tue, 28 May, 2019

#Elections2019: Dublin count halted over transfer dispute

A row over the transfer of votes and the so-called 'cold storage' Brexit seat has brought a halt to counting in the European elections in Dublin.

Tue, 28 May, 2019

#Elections2019: Frances Fitzgerald joins Ciaran Cuffe as MEP in Dublin constituency

Fine Gael's Frances Fitzgerald has been elected to the European Parliament after the 14th count for the Dublin constituency.

Mon, 27 May, 2019

#Elections2019: Cuffe edges toward landmark Euro victory

Ciarán Cuffe’s was on the verge of a landmark win for the Green Party in the European elections in Dublin last night after topping the poll on the first count.

Mon, 27 May, 2019

#Elections2019: Counting to begin in European elections as polls open in 21 countries

Results of the votes here will not be announced until 10pm tonight due to a European-wide embargo.

Sun, 26 May, 2019

Cuffe tops of the pile in Dublin as poll suggests good day ahead for Greens

Green Party councillor Ciaran Cuffe is set to top the Dublin European constituency by a shock landslide after Fine Gael's Frances Fitzgerald suffered a surprise slump in the polls.

Sat, 25 May, 2019

Fine Gael accused of 'fueling racism' through actions on housing and poverty

Speaking at the Social Justice Ireland event, Sinn Féin's Lynn Boylan claimed it is "only a matter of time" before the far-right gain traction in this country.

Wed, 08 May, 2019

Ellie Kisyombe to run in elections after 'correcting the chronology of her backstory'

The Social Democrats say they are standing over the candidacy of Ellie Kisyombe following the completion of an independent review.

Sat, 04 May, 2019

Here's all you need to know about the upcoming May elections

On May 24 we will be asked to cast our votes in three important elections.

Wed, 01 May, 2019

Campaigners urge council not to accept bid for Magdalene laundry as 9,000 sign petition to stop sale

More than 9,200 people signed a petition calling on Dublin City Council to call a halt to its plans to sell off the Magdalene laundry site to a Japanese hotel chain.

Tue, 04 Sep, 2018

'Playing God with starving children': MasterCard slammed for donating meals when Messi or Neymar score

Is the charitable initiative a good news story or morally wrong?

Sat, 02 Jun, 2018

'We have to look at the reality, people are dying': Garda chief backs injecting centre

An Garda Síochána is supporting the forthcoming supervised injecting centre not just because it’s Government policy but because it is the “right thing to do”, Dublin’s police chief says.

Wed, 09 May, 2018

Rival calls new Paschal Donohoe adviser ‘slime’ in Twitter row

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe’s newly appointed special adviser has been described as “slime” by a constituency rival in a bitter online spat.

Fri, 16 Mar, 2018

Significant Garda presence at funeral of gangland feud victim

As undertakers mounted the floral displays on to the top of the horse-drawn carriage, the rain turned to sleet.

Thu, 01 Feb, 2018

Death toll in Kinahan-Hutch feud rises to 14

A third nephew of Gerry Hutch has been named as the latest murder victim in the Kinahan/Hutch feud.

Mon, 22 Jan, 2018

Readers Blog: Dublin City Councillors welcome 8th committee vote

As a group of Dublin City Councillors, we are acutely aware of how the Eighth Amendment, and Ireland’s restrictive abortion legislation, has impacted on the lives of women across our city.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2017

Economic boost for inner-city Dublin

Crime-hit communities in inner-city Dublin are set to benefit from development in the nearby Docklands and related economic activity, Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe has said.

Tue, 21 Jun, 2016

Inside gangland: ‘People keep heads down and eyes closed such is the fear’

It should not take slaughter on the streets for Government to take action in north inner city Dublin, where communities want far reaching policies and resources that can facilitate long-term change, writes Cormac O’Keeffe

Sat, 28 May, 2016

Dublin community with the power to take on an international drug cartel

People in North inner city Dublin are afraid and but work against the odds to tackle issues, writes Joyce Fegan

Fri, 27 May, 2016

Homeless mother accepted into Trinity College

A homeless mother has fulfilled her dream after being accepted by the prestigious Trinity College — with hopes she can finally break out of the poverty gap.

Thu, 26 May, 2016