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Rónán Mullen and Mattie McGrath threaten to quit 8th Amendment hearings
Rónán Mullen and Mattie McGrath threaten to quit 8th Amendment hearings

The chairwoman of the Oireachtas committee on the Eighth Amendment has asked two pro-life members who threatened to resign not to leave the group amid claims it is biased and “a propaganda exercise in favour of abortion”.

Fri, 13 Oct, 2017

Dealing with bereavement through-out the holidays
Dealing with bereavement through-out the holidays
29,000 Irish people are bereaved every year, and the loss of a loved one is more keenly felt at this time of year, says Áilín Quinlan.

Tue, 27 Dec, 2016

United States in focus at Kennedy Summer School
United States in focus at Kennedy Summer School
The Kennedy Summer School starts on Thursday in New Ross, Co Wexford, with an address from the US ambassador and continues with a schedule of events involving experts in politics, justice and the media.

Mon, 05 Sep, 2016

Stephen Donnelly: ‘I don’t like Fine Gael’s Ireland’
Stephen Donnelly: ‘I don’t like Fine Gael’s Ireland’
It was a case of the last shall be first in Wicklow-East Carlow as Stephen Donnelly, who took the final seat as an Independent in 2011, topped the poll to take the first seat with a surplus as a Social Democrat this time out.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

‘High-class roles should not be above JobBridge’
‘High-class roles should not be above JobBridge’
A Government TD has questioned why JobBridge should not be extended to “high-class” professions during a fractious debate over whether the scheme was taking advantage of vulnerable job seekers.

Thu, 05 Nov, 2015

Ryan on course for third Euro seat in Dublin as Greens talk of 'revival'
Ryan on course for third Euro seat in Dublin as Greens talk of 'revival'

More than half the country's new Councillors have now been elected, while counting continues on the local and European elections.

Sun, 25 May, 2014

Crowe calls for zero tolerance approach to blood alcohol levels in Dáil
Crowe calls for zero tolerance approach to blood alcohol levels in Dáil

An Independent Senator is calling for a zero tolerance approach to blood alcohol levels in the Dail chamber.

Thu, 11 Jul, 2013

‘Reflective silence’ replaces Seanad prayer

The Seanad is to hold a 30-second “reflective silence” every morning to represent members who do not want to take part in the daily prayer.

Thu, 23 Feb, 2012

Howlin pledges to reform leaders’ allowance system

PUBLIC Expenditure Minister Brendan Howlin says he will bring proposals to Cabinet in the coming months to amend the Party Leader’s Allowance system.

Sat, 14 Jan, 2012

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