Person: Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

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Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Let's protect our strong democracy

One of the major assets of the Irish political system is its openness. You could run into the Taoiseach on Grafton St, or a minister in the supermarket, and have an easy, friendly interaction

<p>Government Chief Whip Hildegarde Naughton took the unusual step of proposing to further extend the Dáil debate on the EU Migration Pact until next week. The proposal passed by 74 votes to 68. Picture: MAXWELLS</p>

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EU Migration Pact vote in Dáil put off until next week after rare Government intervention

<p>Simon Harris was confirmed as Fine Gael's new leader late last month after Leo Varadkar's shock resignation, and looks set to succeed him as Taoiseach on Tuesday. Picture: Eamon Ward/PA</p>

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Ireland's youngest Taoiseach juggles geography and gender as he assembles his first Cabinet

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South African insurance group set to enter Irish market

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New law will allow credit unions compete with banks

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Sinn Féin TD's 'menacing' language towards Jennifer Carroll MacNeill criticised

Elaine Loughlin: In Ireland, too many women still live in fear in their own homes

Deepa Dinamani has become the 261st woman to to die violently here in 27 years: Ireland clearly has a long way to go to change a toxic culture that has existed here for far too long

Sat, 22 Jul, 2023

Tax group recommends no drop in construction Vat, warns about falling motor tax take

Ireland’s past experience with tax incentives in the residential property sector strongly suggests the need for a 'cautionary stance', and any reduction in the vat rate could be used by contractors to 'improve their cash flow'

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

Legal costs to settle insurance claims rising despite reductions in compensation

Employers’ and public liability insurance fees are going up despite fewer claims and award amounts falling

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

Clare TD to make garda complaint after threat of hanging

A Clare TD has said he will not be “bullied” from doing his work after receiving messages on social media branding him a paedophile and threatening that he will be hanged outside his home.

Fri, 23 Jun, 2023

Politicians to get up to €5k to beef up their security

Female TDs have spoken publicly about the threats they have received, including Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns, Fine Gael's Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, and Sinn Féin's Louise O’Reilly

Fri, 21 Apr, 2023

Varadkar defends FG's dramatic fall in opinion polls

The Sunday Times/Behaviour & Attitudes poll has suggested Mr Varadkar’s party dropped from 23% last month to just 15%, an all-time low

Wed, 19 Apr, 2023

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

Credit unions could be used in fight against coercive control

Credit unions are to be used to identify and support victims of coercive control and domestic violence under proposals being drawn up by a Government Minister.

Thu, 23 Feb, 2023

Politicians 'at risk of attack' could get up to €5k for enhanced security

The money given to each politician would depend on what security measures have been recommended to them

Wed, 25 Jan, 2023

Politicians advised to get panic alarms and vary routes home for their safety

TDs issued with security advice in the wake of incident when dung was thrown at Anne Rabbitte and Ciarán Cannon

Mon, 09 Jan, 2023

Politicians advised to avoid leaving or returning home at exactly the same times

The information was sent to all members of the Oireachtas on Monday via email and included personal security advice from An Garda Síochána

Mon, 09 Jan, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Abuse of politicians cannot be tolerated

If the person who flung excrement at Anne Rabbitte and Ciarán Cannon is not found and punished, others of a similar disposition may decide this is an example worth following

Fri, 06 Jan, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Vile abuse of female politicians warrants severe punishment

Targeting of TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill by successive aggressors highlights deplorable underbelly of Irish society and moves to provide her with protection are right and proper

Fri, 30 Dec, 2022

Government to help fund extra security measures for politicians

It comes as newly appointed junior minister, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, has been harassed by a second man in two months

Thu, 29 Dec, 2022

Carroll MacNeill and O'Donnell are big winners in reshuffle

Fine Gael TDs Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and Kieran O’Donnell were the big winners in the junior minister reshuffle following their call up from the backbenches.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2022

More of a two-step than a shuffle for new Junior Ministers

Carroll MacNeill and O'Donnell elevated to junior ministerial ranks in unremarkable shuffle

Wed, 21 Dec, 2022

Fianna Fáil to keep sport brief with shake-up expected within Fine Gael ranks

Fine Gael TDs Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Neale Richmond, and Brendan Griffin are the names 'in the mix' for promotion

Tue, 20 Dec, 2022

Government rules out creating two new junior ministries

This means that the party leaders — Mr Martin and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar — will have to cut people if they want to promote anyone

Tue, 20 Dec, 2022

Limerick man who sent sexually explicit videos to TD gets suspended sentence

As a result of the harassment, the TD had safety concerns, particularly as she was meeting with members of the public during an election campaign

Fri, 21 Oct, 2022

Varadkar is likely to reshuffle the Cabinet when he resumes taoiseach's office

With a key minister on leave, and several TDs 'knocking at the door' for promotion, Fine Gael leader has a lot of juggling to do

Mon, 25 Jul, 2022

Fine Gael TD was filled with 'cold sense of dread' after troll sent sexually explicit videos

In a powerful victim impact statement, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said: "I don't like to admit it but it rocked my personal life and my sense of security.”

Wed, 11 May, 2022

Elaine Loughlin: Retrofit plan will go up in smoke if we can’t find people to do the work

Householders upgrading their homes will be competing against wealthy multinationals for scarce skilled workers

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

Former rugby player Hugo MacNeill enters Seanad race

Hugo MacNeill, who is married to Fine Gael TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, played 37 times for Ireland

Sun, 30 Jan, 2022

Ashling Murphy's murder was an evil act and will be treated as such, says justice minister

TDs across the political spectrum have united in expressing their shock and condemnation at the killing of Ashling Murphy.

Thu, 13 Jan, 2022

Limerick man accused of sending sexually explicit videos to Fine Gael TD

It is alleged that 19 communications were sent to TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill through the Facebook messenger app

Wed, 17 Nov, 2021

40% of Government committees do not include any female representation

There are no women on the Cabinet Covid-19 Committee, the Cabinet Health Committee, the Committee on Europe or Government Coordination

Wed, 10 Feb, 2021

Government examining maternity leave for politicians

Taoiseach Micheál Martin warned resolving the issue could take a referendum

Mon, 28 Dec, 2020

'The net result is not more women': Ex TD questions why gender quotas not having desired effect

Overall, there are 36 female TDs, one more than the previous Dáil

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

Gender equality, school capacity and housing on the agenda for newly elected TDs

Newly elected TDs have arrived at Leinster House today with their families as the new Dáil meets and amid the ongoing standoff to form a new government.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2020

Fine Gael: We are preparing to go into Opposition

Fine Gael says it is "preparing to go into opposition" following a six hour meeting of the parliamentary party.

Mon, 17 Feb, 2020

Juno McEnroe: Reading the signs from crucial constituencies

A small number of bellwether constituencies could be highly significant in the battle for top spot between Fiann Fáil and Fine Gael, says Political Correspondent Juno McEnroe.

Fri, 17 Jan, 2020

Alison O'Connor: Why Leo’s round of Christmas publicity didn’t make a splash

Here’s a new year wish: May our politicians remain clothed while there are cameras around.

Thu, 02 Jan, 2020

Maria Bailey complains to constituency members over ballot deselection

Deselected swing-gate TD Maria Bailey has complained to constituency members about the Taoiseach's decision to take her off the general election ticket in Dun Laoghaire.

Wed, 20 Nov, 2019

Taoiseach and Finance Minister defend Maria Bailey decision

The Taoiseach and Finance Minister have both insisted that Maria Bailey was removed from the Fine Gael election ticket in a correct and democratic manner.

Fri, 15 Nov, 2019

‘Swing-gate’ TD Maria Bailey axed from General Election ticket

[size= medium]Swingate TD Maria Bailey came out fighting for her political career tonight but was axed[/size] from the general election ticket for Fine Gael's campaign in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2019

Taoiseach expected to recommend removal of Maria Bailey as general election candidate

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is expected to recommend the removal of TD Maria Bailey as a general election candidate in her Dublin constituency after her controversial swing fall court case claim.

Wed, 13 Nov, 2019

Tánaiste appeals for 'fairness' after surprise motion of no-confidence against Maria Bailey

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has appealed for fairness after a failed local Fine Gael revolt to remove embattled south Dublin Fine Gael TD Maria Bailey as a party general election candidate.

Fri, 18 Oct, 2019