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<p>Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan and European election candidate in Dublin, Ciarán Cuffe, at the RDS on Sunday during the count for the local and European elections. Picture: Damien Storan/PA</p>

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Final European seats in Dublin up for grabs

Fianna Fáil's Barry Andrews and Fine Gael's Regina Doherty are set to be elected but several high-profile candidates will slug it out for the remaining seats

<p>Electoral Commission CEO Art O’Leary: ‘The implications for social media companies [if they fail to act on disinformation] aren’t good. To be accused after the event of having impacted on the outcome of an election is huge.’ Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

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Election security: ‘The important thing for us is to retain the integrity of the electoral process’

<p>Regina Doherty was chosen as Fine Gael's candidate for the Dublin constituency in the European Parliament election. As there will now be 14 seats available, the competition is going to be very hot for both existing MEPs and those wishing to join them.</p>

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Irish Examiner view: Tight race for seats in the European elections

Coronavirus

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Fine Gael selects Regina Doherty to run in Dublin in European elections

Elaine-Loughlin

Elaine Loughlin: As Fine Gael exodus continues, Varadkar must devise succession strategy

Fine Gael pins election hopes on senators as up to nine TDs not running

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Fine Gael pins election hopes on senators as up to nine TDs not running

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

Appointing male CEO to body helping women enter politics 'the wrong message to send'

Appointing male CEO to body helping women enter politics 'the wrong message to send'

The appointment of a male CEO to a non-profit organisation which supports women to run for politics has caused division, with some saying it “sends the wrong message”.

Thu, 29 Jun, 2023

Cost of living crisis

Pensioners and welfare recipients to receive 'additional' cost-of-living supports

Finance ministers Michael McGrath and Paschal Donohoe will meet on Thursday to discuss which benefits are to be scaled back

Sun, 12 Feb, 2023

Mary Lou McDonald interview

Sinn Féin admits it failed to declare six separate election events in 2016 returns

Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty said Sinn Féin must explain how the expenses for the events were left off the party’s returns

Wed, 25 Jan, 2023

Doherty: Sinn Féin should explain how 2016 election events were not in Sipo returns

Doherty: Sinn Féin should explain how 2016 election events were not in Sipo returns

Sinn Féin declared no spending on media engagement during the 2016 election, despite registering €20,000 in such spending in 2020

Wed, 25 Jan, 2023

Ulster Canal restoration project

O'Brien accused of 'wilfully misleading' Seanad over An Bord Pleanála legislation

Housing minister treated Oireachtas committee with 'utter contempt', claims Sinn Féin's Ó Broin

Thu, 01 Dec, 2022

Elaine Loughlin: Sinn Féin hints at plan for Irish energy independence

Elaine Loughlin: Simon Coveney under scrutiny for Iran embassy plans

A growing number of Fine Gael members are extremely uneasy with the move, claiming it gives credibility to a brutal regime in Iran.

Tue, 29 Nov, 2022

O'Gorman briefs parties on efforts to house 150-200 arrivals daily

O'Gorman briefs parties on efforts to house 150-200 arrivals daily

The State is now housing 62,000 refugees from Ukraine and asylum seekers in the direct provision system — up from 7,500 a year ago — Equality Minister Roderic O’Gorman has told meetings of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

Wed, 09 Nov, 2022

Cork and Dublin set to be big winners in larger Dáil

Cork and Dublin set to be big winners in larger Dáil

Due to the population increase, a number of constituencies are set to see additional seats for TDs, with Dublin and surrounding counties all likely to see a jump.

Mon, 04 Jul, 2022

Public-sector wage demands could cost €1.6bn

Public-sector wage demands could cost €1.6bn

If inflation averages 7% this year, the gap between Building Momentum pay increases and inflation would be 6.75%, the Ictu has warned.

Tue, 14 Jun, 2022

Budget 2011

Government being 'dragged kicking and screaming' to help with cost of living crisis

Elsewhere, Fine Gael senators discussed a motion on giving more to the 'squeezed middle' that pays a 'large proportion of income tax but [are] earning too much to qualify for many State supports'

Tue, 14 Jun, 2022

Covid-19 media briefing

Questions remain over Tony Holohan's 'unusual' €187k move to Trinity

Pointing out that Dr Holohan doesn't have a Phd, one Trinity College academic described it as "the most extreme example of 'jobs for the boys' I and others have seen".

Thu, 07 Apr, 2022

MOLDOVA-UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CONFLICT-REFUGEES

'I’m embarrassed we have offered so little': Ireland yet to take 500 elderly and vulnerable refugees

"We haven’t got around to taking them in yet," said Fine Gael senator Regina Doherty. "What is keeping us?"

Wed, 06 Apr, 2022

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

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

The Labour Court has vindicated Julia Marciniak and Lenka Laiermanova and the campaign they initiated about tips in the hospitality industry may end up written into the law of the land

Sun, 27 Feb, 2022

Centenary of Seanad Eireann

Irish Examiner view: Seanad is a vital platform for human rights

Seanad has endured as part of our political system for 100 years in spite of efforts to get rid of it

Thu, 17 Feb, 2022

Proposed law could make people 'think twice' about character references for sex offenders

Proposed law could make people 'think twice' about character references for sex offenders

Such references 'unchallenged, retraumatise victims of violent sexual crimes', said senator Regina Doherty.

Thu, 10 Feb, 2022

Vigil Held For babies Buried At Tuam Mother And Baby Home Mass Burial Site

Historians seek new survivor-centred Mother and Baby Homes Commission

More than 30 leading historians have dismissed the final report, claiming 'best profession and ethical practice were not followed'

Thu, 03 Jun, 2021

'The public has been lost': Fine Gael TDs warn Government

'The public has been lost': Fine Gael TDs warn Government

A number of Fine Gael members have voiced their dissatisfaction with the level of communication between the Government and the public in recent weeks, with TDs warning that "the public has been lost".

Mon, 01 Mar, 2021

Coronavirus - Fri Nov 27, 2020

Tánaiste told people are 'sick and tired' of the Government

Leo Varadkar told Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting criticisms were valid and would be taken on board

Wed, 24 Feb, 2021

Fianna Fáil's Mark Daly elected as Cathaoirleach of the Seanad

Fianna Fáil's Mark Daly elected as Cathaoirleach of the Seanad

The Kerryman succeeds his constituency neighbour Denis O'Donovan in the chair of the upper house, having won an internal vote of senators in the party. He beat Mr O'Donovan and Diarmuid Wilson.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Inquiry into data gathered for child benefit applications

Inquiry into data gathered for child benefit applications

The Data Protection Commission is set to review all data gathering pertaining to child benefit applications in the fallout from a contentious court case between itself and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Women's council: 'Really disappointing' that just four of 15 ministers appointed are women

Women's council: 'Really disappointing' that just four of 15 ministers appointed are women

The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) says it's "really" disappointed that just four of the 15 cabinet ministers appointed are women.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Micheál Martin announces Seanad nominees, with Regina Doherty named leader of upper house

Micheál Martin announces Seanad nominees, with Regina Doherty named leader of upper house

It's clear that the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael attempted to improve the gender balance of their Seanad showing, with Fianna Fáil electing three women, and Fine Gael electing four.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

Eoghan Murphy will not take up ministerial role in next government

Eoghan Murphy will not take up ministerial role in next government

Several Fine Gael party sources have insisted there has been no falling out between the two men but that Mr Murphy is keen to step back from ministerial politics.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

School meals programme to continue throughout summer break

School meals programme to continue throughout summer break

The school meals programme will continue throughout the summer break, it has been announced.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Education Minister warns of 'massive' cost to reopen schools

Education Minister warns of 'massive' cost to reopen schools

There will be a "massive" cost when it comes to reopening schools fully, the Minister for Education has warned.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Further 30,000 close their Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Further 30,000 close their Pandemic Unemployment Payment

The number of people receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) fell by almost 33,000 last week.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Aer Lingus to cut 500 jobs due to coronavirus pandemic

Aer Lingus to cut 500 jobs due to coronavirus pandemic

Aer Lingus will cut up to 500 jobs as a result of the "catastrophic" effect the coronavirus has had on the aviation industry.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

Contenders emerge for Taoiseach's nominations to the Seanad

Contenders emerge for Taoiseach's nominations to the Seanad

As the programme for government negotiations comes to an end, all three parties will be designated a number of Taoiseach's nominees to the Seanad.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2020

Domestic violence victims get easier access to rent aid

Domestic violence victims get easier access to rent aid

Families trapped in abusive, violent homes will now be able to access Rent Supplement quicker and more easily.

Sun, 14 Jun, 2020

Those who can't work because of lack of childcare will receive pandemic payment, Minister says

Those who can't work because of lack of childcare will receive pandemic payment, Minister says

“I want to reassure people the department will be there to support them until they can go back to work.”

Mon, 08 Jun, 2020

Coronavirus: ‘Summer of hope’ as reopening accelerates

Coronavirus: ‘Summer of hope’ as reopening accelerates

The Government has announced it is accelerating Ireland’s progress through the roadmap for reopening society in a bid to kick-start the economy and “save summer”.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2020

Pandemic unemployment payment to be cut for part-time workers from June 29

Pandemic unemployment payment to be cut for part-time workers from June 29

The €350 Pandemic Unemployment Payment will become two-tiered from June 29, with people who were earning less than €200 per week before the outbreak of Covid-19 set to drop to €203 per week.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2020

'Not the time' to attend mass gatherings, warns Holohan

'Not the time' to attend mass gatherings, warns Holohan

Now is "not the time" to attending events that could be classed as mass gatherings, such as the Black Lives Matter protest in Dublin on Monday, however well-intentioned, the chief medical officer has warned.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2020

More than 36,000 people returned to work last week

More than 36,000 people returned to work last week

A further 36,200 people have returned to work in the last week, with numbers claiming the Pandemic Unemployment Payment now down to 543,200.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2020

Regina Doherty: People not gaming the system on pandemic unemployment payment

Regina Doherty: People not gaming the system on pandemic unemployment payment

There will be no clawback of payments made to those on the pandemic unemployment payment (PUP) who are also in receipt of other state supports.

Thu, 28 May, 2020

Regina Doherty: Covid payment will 'absolutely have to be extended'

Regina Doherty: Covid payment will 'absolutely have to be extended'

Regina Doherty acknowledged that the economy had been "put into sleep mode"

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Tóibín to introduce bill replacing unelected ministers with elected TDs

Tóibín to introduce bill replacing unelected ministers with elected TDs

Aontú TD Peadar Tóibín will seek to introduce a Bill into the Dáil that will mean replacing unelected Ministers and Junior Ministers with elected TDs.

Mon, 18 May, 2020

Zappone to face Dáil questions over collapse of childcare scheme for frontline workers

Zappone to face Dáil questions over collapse of childcare scheme for frontline workers

Children's Minister Katherine Zappone will face the Dáil on Wednesday to answer questions on the collapse of the government's proposed childcare scheme for frontline workers.

Mon, 18 May, 2020

Coronavirus: NI minister slams Varadkar for lack of cooperation with Stormont

A senior official in the Northern Ireland Executive has slammed the Taoiseach for lack of cooperation with Stormont over Coronavirus.

Fri, 15 May, 2020

Government believes Covid-19 unemployment payments have now peaked

Government believes Covid-19 unemployment payments have now peaked

The first drop in the numbers claiming Covid-19 welfare payments has been attributed to people returning to work and instead availing of the wage subsidy scheme.

Mon, 11 May, 2020

Gerard Howlin: Fianna Fáil's next move may be its last

Gerard Howlin: Fianna Fáil's next move may be its last

Fianna Fáil's 14% in the Red C poll on Sunday would have worried many in Micheál Martin's party, writes Gerard Howlin

Wed, 06 May, 2020

Regina Doherty: We will continue to support public - but payments aren't sustainable long-term

Regina Doherty: We will continue to support public - but payments aren't sustainable long-term

The vast majority of people will return to work by the end of year, said Regina Doherty

Tue, 05 May, 2020

Irish Examiner View: The Arms Crisis half a century ago - A dividing line in our history

Irish Examiner View: The Arms Crisis half a century ago - A dividing line in our history

Imagine if Taoiseach Leo Varadkar stood in the Dáil tomorrow and unexpectedly announced that he had sacked Paschal Donohoe and Michael Creed over a plot to import arms for the IRA; imagine if Regina Doherty resigned in sympathy

Tue, 05 May, 2020