The new legislation is set to be debated from 2pm to 5pm today.

Fianna Fáil TDs are split on whether a national government to tackle the coronavirus outbreak could work.

Sparks flew at a meeting of Fianna Fáil's party meeting this afternoon amid a backlash from TDs over a bad general election and concern about the direction leader Micheál Martin is taking.

People who want to work beyond the age of 65 should be able to do so, Willie O'Dea told RTÉ Radio’s Morning Ireland

Perennial poll topper Willie O'Dea has dismissed claims in local media that he was not fully behind his running mate on the Fianna Fáil ticket, Cllr James Collins.

Under-fire TD Timmy Dooley has contacted and apologised to the Ceann Comhairle over the “misunderstanding” surrounding a colleague voting for him when he was absent from the Dail.

It comes after reports over the weekend that the Finance Minister has ruled out such an increase in pension, dole and carer's payments.

Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty has said that based on their own legal advice, her department does not accept the findings of the Data Protection Commissioner in relation to the Public Services Card.

"There is a certain convenience in collating a person's data like this, but it has to be balanced with a person's privacy," said Willie O'Dea.

The father of Limerick hurling star Cian Lynch has launched an astonishing attack on his home parish, the GAA and Fianna Fáil.

General Secretary of the NBRU Dermot O'Leary says the problem is widespread on transport routes.

From April 1, there will be a €10 reduction in the monthly drugs payment scheme threshold from €134 to €124.

A senior Fianna Fáil TD has lashed out at the "comic-book" theatrics to the Brexit deal by "right wing" factions of the British government and DUP, saying he is "aghast" at their initial response.

Irish people could have to work until they are 70 to qualify for a state pension.

A group representing the unemployed say they are disappointed the Government is going ahead with plans to name and shame welfare cheats.

The family of a Limerick politician, who died last year while canvassing with Fianna Fáil's Willie O'Dea, has appealed for the return of a plaque stolen 24 hours before it was to be unveiled in his memory.

A homeless campsite has appeared on the outskirts of Limerick city as the city council revealed there are 57 children homeless, while more than 4,000 people on the local authority's housing waiting list.

The father of a two-year-old boy who fell from a rooftop balcony last Saturday has said doctors have "worked miracles" to keep his son alive, writes David Raleigh.

The family of a two-year old boy who fell from a sixth-floor hotel balcony in Limerick on Saturday is keeping a vigil at his bedside at Temple Street Children's Hospital.

Latest: Green Party Deputy Leader, Catherine Martin, says that their future probably lies in "constructive opposition".

Gerry Adams has accused Independents of facilitating a “charade” in talking to the two main political parties.

Tributes are being paid to a Fianna Fáil Councillor who died while campaigning for his party in County Limerick.

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Former Defence Minister Willie O'Dea has said he is prepared to go to court to prohibit his PPS number from being handed over to Irish Water.

People who don't earn enough money to get the benefit of their income tax credits should be given a refund from the State.

He really does…

It's called ' Dad's Best Friend'. With friends like these, etc.

But a stellar Movember effort all the same.

The Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton has said she has made no decision on the findings of a report which recommends a two-tier payment system for child benefit.

A debate on the Social Welfare Bill is underway in the Dáil this evening.

The Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton has said it is her intention not to cut core social welfare payments in December's Budget.