Person: Niall Collins

Varadkar accused of 'scandalous' abuse of Dáil privilege

During sharp exchanges in the Dáil, the Taoiseach made controversial comments to People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy, who labelled it 'another abuse of Dáil privilege'

Wed, 03 May, 2023

Tánaiste doubles down on The Ditch criticism

In response, the news website's editor accused Micheál Martin of 'ignorance and arrogance'

Fri, 28 Apr, 2023

S Paul Hosford: Micheál takes West Wing approach with Cosgrave barbs

Holly Cairns says Martin's sacking of Barry Cowen for refusal to answer Dáil questions had set a precedent

Thu, 27 Apr, 2023

Niall Collins: My actions around Limerick property sale were 'legally correct at all times'

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has been strongly defensive of Mr Collins this afternoon, telling Leaders' Questions that the story, which was first reported by The Ditch, is a 'political campaign'

Thu, 27 Apr, 2023

Darragh O'Brien: Opposition's housing measures criticism 'entirely predictable'

Minister announced a €1bn package of additional housing measures this week

Wed, 26 Apr, 2023

Paul Hosford: Foresight would have prevented Niall Collins' planning controversy - in hindsight

With a bit of foresight, the controversy over the sale of a site to Mr Collins' wife' in 2007 could have been avoided, writes Political Correspondent Paul Hosford

Wed, 26 Apr, 2023

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Fianna Fáil TD Niall Collins to make Dáil statement this week over Limerick property deal

Mr Collins will make a Dáil statement on issues around his wife's purchase of a site in Limerick in 2008. He has maintained that he and his wife had no financial interest in the sale of the site

Tue, 25 Apr, 2023

Niall Collins controversy: A timeline

The controversy over the sale of a piece of land to Fianna Fáil TD Niall Collins' wife centres on a number of dates going back to 2006.

Tue, 25 Apr, 2023

Niall Collins was entitled to seek planning permission, says Martin

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said that, having gone through the documents himself, "we need to all accept now" that Niall Collins was entitled to seek planning permission at the time.

Fri, 03 Mar, 2023

Niall Collins to address Dáil about planning revelations

Junior Minister Niall Collins is to make a statement to the Dáil once he has obtained the full information, it is understood.

Tue, 28 Feb, 2023

Limerick TD calls for exclusion orders to stop Rathkeale violence

A section of the town was sealed off after violent scenes erupted between rival groups

Tue, 20 Dec, 2022

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael divided on National Maternity Hospital ownership

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said all concerns and questions regarding the planned National Maternity Hospital (NMH) must be listened to and answered

Thu, 05 May, 2022

Government 'keen' to keep Aughinish Alumina operating amid fears of sanctions

Ministers point out while the plant is connected to Russia in terms of ownership it processes raw materials from Africa and distributes its products throughout Europe

Thu, 24 Mar, 2022

Three gardaí suspended for between five and eight years

Garda Representative Association is now calling for a complete review of the current suspension policy.

Fri, 28 Jan, 2022

Taoiseach: The situation around the Northern Ireland protocol is 'serious'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the situation on the Northern Ireland protocol “is serious” and the vibe around it is negative.

Wed, 10 Nov, 2021

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Thousands of apprentices to start training following pandemic delay

After delays due to Covid-19 restrictions, 4,800 apprentices are set to begin formal training by the end of the year.

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Technological universities to be allowed borrow money to build student housing

Niall Collins said the government has taken a 'clear decision' in a move designed to ease the student accommodation crisis

Fri, 01 Oct, 2021

'There's no hope any more in Afghanistan' - Mother and son flee Kabul to return to Limerick

In order to get back to Ireland, the family flew via Georgia, Finland and the Netherlands

Thu, 02 Sep, 2021

Mandatory hotel quarantine expected to be enacted this week

Any arrival who fails to adhere to the rules when arriving from certain countries will be fined €4,000 and face a possible month in prison

Sun, 21 Mar, 2021

Covid-19: Mid-term break will not be extended, says taoiseach

Tuesday's Budget will include changes to the Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Sun, 11 Oct, 2020

Martin ‘insulted both me and my community’ - Moynihan

Fianna Fáil's Cork North-West TD Michael Moynihan has accused Taoiseach Micheál Martin of "disrespecting both him and his community" after being overlooked for a junior ministry.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Parties move to increase geographical spread of ministers

Party leaders moved to address concerns on a lack of geographical and gender representation as they got ready to appoint 17 new Ministers of State, but some criticism has been levelled at the choices.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Daniel McConnell: 'Humble' TDs eschew ministerial office for the backbenches

What is it about politicians these days in that they don’t want a promotion?

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Michael Moynihan hits out at Taoiseach after being overlooked for junior ministry

Fianna Fáil's Cork North-West TD Michael Moynihan has accused Taoiseach Micheál Martin of "disrespecting both him and his community" after being overlooked for a junior ministry.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

New Taoiseach promises to work for decent farm incomes and a sustainable rural future

Agriculture, food and the marine will remain a priority, both as central to rural society and as a major economic pillar, said Taoiseach Micheál Martin as he confirmed his appointment by the President, in the Dail last week.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Geography will be key to coalition government's junior-minister appointments

The new Government is set to name its junior ministers today — with geography high on the criteria.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Paperwork and final impact studies completed for Foynes Port roads plan

Amid speculation of cuts to the €116bn earmarked for capital projects in the National Development Plan, Fianna Fáil wants to ensure the proposed €450m road network plan for Foynes Port, including a by-pass at Adare, moves ahead.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

Fresh calls to close Kerry direct provision centre as Healy-Rae rejects Flanagan's apology

A Kerry TD is rejecting the Justice Minister's apology for the opening of a direct-provision centre in Caherciveen.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Paudie Murray: 'What the GAA said last weekend has really upset people'

Cork senior camogie manager Paudie Murray has slammed the GAA’s decision to close pitches until July 20.

Fri, 15 May, 2020

Fianna Fáil vows to tackle scourge of online gambling addiction

Fianna Fáil is to tackle as a matter of urgency in Government what it describes as the 'dysfunctional legislation' which it maintains is an open door to online gambling addiction.

Mon, 11 May, 2020

23 entries for Duhallow’s fittest GAA club battle

Expect the highways and byways of north-west Cork to be well populated this weekend as 23 clubs battle it out for the title of Duhallow’s fittest GAA club.

Tue, 05 May, 2020

Fianna Fáil TDs 'worried' by government formation talks with Greens

Fianna Fáil TDs have voiced serious concern about entering government with the Greens at a private party meeting at which Eamon Ryan was described as “acting like an idiot”.

Mon, 04 May, 2020

TDs use allowance scheme to claim €1.3m for PR work

Ministers, TDs, and senators were able to claim €1.3m last year through a special allowance for public relations, IT, and secretarial work.

Fri, 01 May, 2020

Reopening economy 'won't be like flicking a lightswitch', says minister

Business Minister Heather Humphreys says that women who were due to return from maternity leave but cannot will be entitled to the €350 pandemic unemployment payment.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2020

Dissent as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil agree historic deal

Concerns raised at the "highly aspirational" joint framework document.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

Only thing missing from FF/FG policy document is 'free WiFi and Netflix for everyone' says McGuinness

The major concern about the policy framework document during the Fianna Fáil meeting was how it was going to be paid for.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2020

'Putting lives at risk': Limerick TD slams video of people drinking on 'party bus'

Fianna Fáil TD Niall Collins says he has reported them to gardaí

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

No fine for drivers with expired licences or NCT certfificates

Drivers whose licences or NCT expire in the coming weeks are to be protected under new emergency measures.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

‘Show some respect’: TD slams Limerick pubs that remain open despite Government advice

"Why people would not follow the best public health advice and close pubs and desist from congregating in groups is beyond belief.”

Thu, 19 Mar, 2020

'Discriminating against ordinary citizens': Cllr objects to Tullamore Direct Provision centre

An Independent councillor is raising concerns of potential overcrowding in a new Direct Provision centre in Offaly.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2020

Another high-profile Fianna Fáil TD comes out against SF-coalition

He has added his voice to Jim O'Callaghan and Anne Rabitte.

Wed, 12 Feb, 2020

Jan O’Sullivan a high profile casualty as Limerick sees Sinn Féin surge

Jan O’Sullivan, a Labour TD for the past 23 years and her 4,667 votes, in the end, brought Leddin into the fourth and final seat ahead of Independent Frankie Daly.

Mon, 10 Feb, 2020

Varadkar: Noone's comments 'ignorant' but not proportionate for her to lose her job

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that comments by Fine Gael election candidate Catherine Noone about him were “ignorant”, but it was not proportionate for her to lose her job.

Fri, 31 Jan, 2020

Leaders' debate: Battle of excuses as neither leader delivers knock-out blow

The Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin went toe to toe last night in the first of two head-to-head debates ahead of the February 8 general election.

Thu, 23 Jan, 2020