The infamous FAI hearing at the sport and transport committee of April 2019, since known as the Morning of the Long Pause, marked a turning point in the fortunes of many of the participants, though no-one realised that at the time.

A rural TD says he is not convinced that reducing the drink-drive level alone would save lives on our roads.

About 20% of the country’s political representatives are landlords, according to the most recent registry of members interests.

POLITICAL expediency, cooler heads and common sense have finally prevailed to save the crisis-ridden Coalition.