Person: Paul Gavan

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<p>In his statement, released through the Sinn Féin press office, Mr Gavan said he was proud of his work record since being elected to the Seanad in 2016. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA</p>

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Sinn Féin senator Paul Gavan will not 'actively contest' Seanad election

'The party has nominated and endorsed two other candidates for this panel,' said senator Paul Gavan.

<p>Department of Health officials offered their advice on the new 'safe zones' legislation to the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins</p>

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People accompanying women for abortion could be breaking proposed safe access zones law

Mick Clifford: These two women stood up for themselves. Their victory may be a tipping point

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Lynn Boylan and former Mayor of Derry among Sinn Féin's candidates for the Seanad

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Former MEP, failed Dáil candidates and party councillors shortlisted for Seanad elections

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Mobile phone claims for politicians total over €37,000

Case of two US veterans charged during protest at Shannon Airport transfered to Dublin

A case of two US veterans charged with alleged criminal damage caused during a peaceful protests at Shannon Airport has been transferred to Dublin.

Fri, 08 Nov, 2019

Fine Gael to meet today for Eighth campaign

Fine Gael will hold a private campaign meeting this morning with party TDs and senators who want to repeal the Eighth Amendment.

Thu, 29 Mar, 2018

Micheál Martin backs abortion in rape and fatal foetal abnormality cases

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has backed plans to allow abortions in fatal foetal abnormality, rape and incest cases but has stopped short of fully backing the Oireachtas abortion committee’s recommendations until he reviews them over the Christmas break.

Fri, 15 Dec, 2017

Committee set to back repeal of Eighth Amendment

The Oireachtas committee on the Eighth Amendment is set to recommend a straight repeal of article 40.3.3, its complete removal from the Constitution, and for any future abortion laws to be decided solely by the Dáil.

Thu, 07 Dec, 2017

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to block votes at abortion committee

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil members of the Oireachtas committee on the Eighth Amendment will block any further motions on the amendment if they are put down before the cross-party group completes its work.

Tue, 24 Oct, 2017

Abortion referendum moves closer as committee votes against retaining 8th Amendment

The cross-party Oireachtas committee examining Ireland's abortion laws has voted by a landslide not to retain article 40.3.3 of the Constitution.

Wed, 18 Oct, 2017

Divisive row breaks out at cross-party committee on abortion as Coppinger labels Fianna Fáil 'dinosaurs'

The cross-party committee examining Ireland's abortion laws is set for a divisive meeting this afternoon after Fianna Fáil was accused by Ruth Coppinger of being "dinosaurs" for attempting to block an early repeal vote on the issue.

Wed, 18 Oct, 2017

No ‘multi question’ abortion ballot

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Wed, 18 Oct, 2017

999 emergency-call workers threaten to strike

Call-centre workers who answer 999 emergency calls are threatening strike action over wages and working conditions.

Fri, 22 Sep, 2017

Limerick protest in solidarity with persecuted LGBT community in Chechnya

Over 50 people turned out in Limerick’s city centre recently to protest at human rights abuses against members of the LGBT community in Chechnya.

Tue, 02 May, 2017

Seanad losses for Fine Gael

Fine Gael has been dealt a further blow after high- profile candidates failed to get elected to the Seanad.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2016