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<p>Just one piece of legislation, to allow for a greater number of junior ministers, has been passed since the general election in November.</p>

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Elaine Loughlin: As global crises mount, Ireland's politicians bicker over speaking time

As global crises intensify, Ireland's politicians remain locked in a self-inflicted speaking time row, ignoring pressing national challenges

<p>Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald. File Picture: Leah Farrell/ RollingNews.ie</p>

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Opposition leaders seek 'urgent meeting' with Taoiseach ahead of Dáil speaking rights showdown

<p>Ivana Bacik said there are as many men called James in Cabinet as senior women. Picture: Maxwells</p>

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Low number of female appointees criticised as 'an affront to gender equality'

Serious coalition talks begin as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael prepare for meeting

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Serious coalition talks begin as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael prepare for meeting

Election 2024: Taoiseach’s comments on transfers 'smack of desperation'

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Election 2024: Taoiseach’s comments on transfers 'smack of desperation'

STerry Prone: From Ivana Bacik to Donald Trump, salty language has its place in the lexicon

Ivana Bacik: Leo Varadkar's immigration comments 'a new low'

Ivana Bacik: Leo Varadkar's immigration comments 'a new low'

Speaking at the launch of the Labour party's alternative budget, Ms Bacik said the comments by the former Fine Gael leader were 'deeply inappropriate'

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

'It is frustrating': TDs urge Taoiseach to name date for general election

'It is frustrating': TDs urge Taoiseach to name date for general election

People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett also said the Government should use the Apple tax money to create a State construction company

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Labour leader calls for divestment of religious orders from schools to be ramped up

Labour leader calls for divestment of religious orders from schools to be ramped up

Ivana Bacik said the programme of divestment needed to be accelerated to ensure 'orders are no longer having power over school children in our education system'

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Protesters tear down controversial fencing along the Grand Canal

Protesters tear down controversial fencing along the Grand Canal

Barriers were erected along the Grand Canal after asylum seekers who could not get State or private accommodation started camping there

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Process to obtain a full licence is not enough

Letters to the Editor: Process to obtain a full licence is not enough

One reader believes it's the Government's responsibility to ensure that every person who receives a full licence has proper knowledge of the dangers or the road

Sat, 22 Jun, 2024

European and local elections

'Ireland is not full': Taoiseach hits out at 'myths' about EU Migration Pact

The pact, which seeks to change how European countries manage the flow of asylum seekers into the European Union, was debated for five hours in the Dáil

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: Opposition parties must regroup before Harris calls a general election

S Elaine Loughlin: Opposition parties must regroup before Harris calls a general election

Ireland's centre left and Sinn Féin have a lot to ponder as the Government considers making an early visit to the Phoenix Park

Sat, 15 Jun, 2024

European and local elections

Elaine Loughlin: Memories of austerity years have faded for Labour with MEP win

Just like the far-right which appeared on ballot papers under a myriad of banners, the left is splintered

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

European and local elections

Paul Hosford: The centre holds, and it seems the centre left will too

Positive results for Labour and the Social Democrats will not head off a discussion of a merger, but may be enough to delay it

Sun, 09 Jun, 2024

Keir Starmer visit to Dover

S Terry Prone: Keir Starmer’s problem is he can’t tell people what he really stands for

The British Labour leader is so values-free that accepting Natalie Elphicke into his party is OK on the basis that she might help his election chances

Mon, 13 May, 2024

Terry Prone: We love a resignation and all the drama and intrigue that follows

S Terry Prone: We love a resignation and all the drama and intrigue that follows

It’s no accident that one of the most exciting and popular recent TV series was entitled ‘Succession’. The who-gets-what battle is riveting

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

Irish constitution referenda

S Elaine Loughlin: Opposition let themselves down with attacks on Leo Varadkar in the Dáil

It was one of those times politics should have been set aside but Labour, Sinn Féin, the Social Democrats, and People Before Profit could barely articulate a proper farewell to the departing Taoiseach

Sun, 24 Mar, 2024

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Sinn Féin and Labour reiterate call for general election

But Tánaiste Micheál Martin insists the Government will 'go full-term'

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Former Labour TD Emmet Stagg dies, aged 79

Former Labour TD Emmet Stagg dies, aged 79

Originally from Mayo, Mr Stagg served as a TD for Kildare and North Kildare from 1987 to 2016

Sun, 17 Mar, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: The Dáil should mark the next International Women's Day with real change

S Elaine Loughlin: The Dáil should mark the next International Women's Day with real change

A minister speaking to an empty chamber is an apt metaphor: Instead of generic woman-themed speeches, politicians should use IWD to progress laws that make real differences to the lives of women

Fri, 08 Mar, 2024

RTE pay revelations

S Terry Prone: Catherine Martin's 'doing her best' is nowhere near good enough

What’s not to love about a minister stabbing the national broadcaster’s chairperson in the back when said chairman seemed to be doing an OK job?

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

Foot of newborn baby

S Elaine Loughlin: Delaying the Reproductive Leave Bill means business trumps compassion

“We’re sorry for your loss,” said the Government to 14,000 women and their partners who will face the grief of miscarriage this year.

Sat, 20 Jan, 2024

FAMILY Family Column 7

Delay to bill introducing IVF and miscarriage leave 'disheartening'

The Coalition has delayed by a year a bill that aims to provide leave for the 14,000 women in Ireland who experience pregnancy loss each year and the one in six couples who face fertility issues

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024

Bacik: Local representatives need to know about emergency accommodation plans

Bacik: Local representatives need to know about emergency accommodation plans

Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik said she is concerned by the actions of 'sinister actors' from the far right who were spreading misinformation

Tue, 02 Jan, 2024

Ivana Bacik interview

Ivana Bacik admits she faces 'battle' in holding onto seat

Labour leader faces tough contest in competitive Dublin Bay South constituency

Fri, 29 Dec, 2023

Fears upcoming referendum could be hijacked by far-right

Fears upcoming referendum could be hijacked by far-right

Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman and Labour leader Ivana Bacik among those raising concerns

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Elaine Loughlin: Now property developers are the victims of bribery

S Elaine Loughlin: Now property developers are the victims of bribery

The Mahon Tribunal, we hope, cleaned up the dirty practice of developers operating in a cosy relationship with political elites, but this week it came as no surprise to the housing minister that 'bribery' is still at play in our planning system

Sat, 09 Dec, 2023

Narrow Water bridge project

'Bribery': Dáil hears of developer asked to pay €500k to have planning appeal withdrawn

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien and Labour leader Ivana Bacik were responding to revelations in the 'RTÉ Investigates' probe

Thu, 07 Dec, 2023

Stormont Assembly

Migration is good for Ireland, Leo Varadkar tells Dáil

Taoiseach responds to Tipperary TD Michael Lowry's call to 'modify and rebalance' immigration policy

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

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Ivana Bacik: Why we need to keep the triple lock

There is no clear rationale for the sudden suggestion that we should now remove the statutory requirement for UN approval for Irish participation in peacekeeping missions, writes Ivana Bacik

Sat, 25 Nov, 2023

King Charles III coronation

President has been 'clear' in his condemnation of all killings in Gaza, says spokesman

Labour leader Ivana Bacik said the Israeli ambassador's position in Ireland is 'under question'

Sun, 22 Oct, 2023

Irish Budget

Micheál Martin says councils 'must move faster' and 'need to go hard' on derelict properties

Referring to the Derelict Sites Act, the Tánaiste said: 'I think there has to be more proactivity by city councils and they must move faster in terms of derelict buildings and properties'

Sun, 15 Oct, 2023

'Unprecedented' housing budget is 'highest ever in the history of the State'

'Unprecedented' housing budget is 'highest ever in the history of the State'

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien said the capital funding would 'ensure we can continue to deliver new affordable homes for purchase and rent at pace'

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

$Vacant and derelict sites registered just a 'tiny fraction' of 'national scandal' — Bacik$

Vacant and derelict sites registered just a 'tiny fraction' of 'national scandal' — Bacik

Labour leader launches campaign calling on people to report vacant and derelict sites to local authorities

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

Irish Labour think-in event

Labour members have been threatened by far right, says Bacik

Labour leader Ivana Bacik has said she and other party members have received threats and intimidation from the far right.

Thu, 14 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

Defence Forces will come under spotlight in the wake of Women of Honour disclosures

Defence Forces will come under spotlight in the wake of Women of Honour disclosures

Micheál Martin to tell Cabinet he intends to set up inquiry into systemic failings in how the Defence Forces handled complaints

Tue, 11 Jul, 2023

Opinion poll: Holly Cairns now the most popular party leader; Sinn Féin increases lead as most popular party

Opinion poll: Holly Cairns now the most popular party leader; Sinn Féin increases lead as most popular party

The latest poll puts Ms Carins' approval rating at 45% — two points higher than both Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and Tánaiste Micheál Martin

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023

Pensive child looking through a window

Sister Stan: 'Homelessness damages children most of all'

Focus Ireland leader launches 16 new homes on the Grand Parade in Cork amid housing and evictions crisis

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023

Government likely to win confidence vote but faces further flak over ending of eviction ban

Government likely to win confidence vote but faces further flak over ending of eviction ban

Coalition is under pressure from Labour motion and Sinn Féin bill as Waterford TD plans to press housing minister about progress on alleviation measures

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

Sinn Féin calls on Independent TDs to switch vote in motion of no confidence

Sinn Féin calls on Independent TDs to switch vote in motion of no confidence

Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin has also appealed to Independents to back his legislation that would see the eviction ban continue until the end of January 2024.

Sun, 26 Mar, 2023

Paul Hosford: Labour is all talk on housing reform but the devil is in the lack of detail

Paul Hosford: Labour is all talk on housing reform but the devil is in the lack of detail

Ivana Bacik's plan for a million homes in a decade is so ambitious it is hard to take it seriously

Sun, 26 Mar, 2023

Labour activists believe there is still 'plenty to fight for'

Labour activists believe there is still 'plenty to fight for'

Party consistently hovers around 4% as Sinn Féin dominates left-of-centre polling share

Sun, 26 Mar, 2023

Labour's Ivana Bacik targets government's housing and climate policies in wide-ranging speech

Labour's Ivana Bacik targets government's housing and climate policies in wide-ranging speech

The Labour leader accused the government of merely 'lurching from crisis to crisis' and 'cobbling together half-hearted fixes'

Sat, 25 Mar, 2023

Labour leader Ivana Bacik backs licensed sale of cannabis at festivals

Labour leader Ivana Bacik backs licensed sale of cannabis at festivals

Ivana Bacik: 'There's a clear momentum internationally to adopt a more rational harm reduction based policy on drugs.'

Sat, 25 Mar, 2023

Ivana Bacik calls for gender-neutral Constitution

Ivana Bacik calls for gender-neutral Constitution

All outdated and non-inclusive language must be removed, says the Labour Party leader

Fri, 24 Mar, 2023

Bacik has fire in her belly, but can she get Labour in tune with the public?

Bacik has fire in her belly, but can she get Labour in tune with the public?

The Labour Party leader on Johnny Cash, the motion of no confidence in the Government, overhauling the Constitution, and licensing the sale of cannabis

Fri, 24 Mar, 2023

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TD fights back tears during scathing attack on Government over eviction ban

Independent TD Verona Murphy said: “If I have one child in Wexford that isn’t accommodated, I’ll be bringing it here, and it’ll be sitting in the Ceann Comhairle’s lap."

Thu, 23 Mar, 2023

Government battles to secure Independents' backing ahead of eviction ban vote

Government battles to secure Independents' backing ahead of eviction ban vote

Darragh O'Brien to adopt Regional Independents' measures as Government tries to ensure it has enough votes tonight

Wed, 22 Mar, 2023