Newly elected TDs have arrived at Leinster House today with their families as the new Dáil meets and amid the ongoing standoff to form a new government.

One of the strengths that Niall Quinn brings to his new role as FAI Interim Deputy Thingummyjig is that he reminds many people of one of the happiest moments of their lives.

Commuters in Dublin face travel disruption this morning, as a tractor protest by farmers continues.

Last November, Goodman firm, Ternary Ltd lodged plans to demolish 47, 48 & 49 Kildare Street and No 1 Nassau Street to make way for a new office development.

From broadband and Brexit to swings and printers, TDs kept up the tradition of irritating voters with bizarre behaviour, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell

A man in his early 40s has been charged and will appear in court at a later date after rival protest groups came face to face outside the Dáil this afternoon.

The climate strike will get undeway outside the Dáil at lunchtime.

Angry farmers have this evening said they will not end their protest until they secure a meeting with Agriculture Minister Michael Creed.

The rebellion was fronted by a pink boat. It was pulled up Kildare Street and its progress was marked by bells and whistles and a rhythm section of drums.

Des O’Sullivan on a sale that presents an interesting selection.

All sides in the beef dispute have been invited to the table for talks this evening.

Ms Justice Bronagh O’Hanlon said the museum Portland stone steps were shiny and slippy and 70-year old Warren Baldwin who ruptured a leg tendon suffered significant trauma, discomfort, inconvenience, expense and upset.

Despite the surging costs, secretary general of Oireachtas services Peter Finnegan said the price tag represents "outstanding" value for the taxpayer.

Warren Baldwin was in Dublin on the trip of a lifetime to Europe with his wife Tanya when the accident happened, tearing a tendon on his right leg.

What a difference a day made this week.

Des O’Sullivan casts an eye over the paintings at de Veres sale.

Des O’Sullivan previews major sales of classic and modern art in London and Dublin.

Pro-choice members of the Independent Alliance have warned pro-life TDs and senators not to block the 12-week abortion access legislation if there is a Yes vote on Friday.

Developer Johnny Ronan’s development group has stated that it is ‘bewildered’ and ‘disappointed’ by the Bord Pleanála decision to refuse planning permission for its 22 storey tower at George's Quay in Dublin.

I suppose it’ll start now anyway, whatever happens in Kildare Street. Candidates needed, so insert sportsperson’s name here, writes Michael Moynihan.

The taxpayer paid out close to €20m last year in pensions, lump sums, and other retirement benefits to former politicians.

New Vision-Net research suggests two-thirds of business owners think that doing business today is more expensive than before the crash, writes Christine Cullen

Extra gardaí were on hand but the hordes of Fanta-waving (sugar tax) tangerine-tinted (sun-bed tax) protesters failed to materialise, writes Lise Hand

Juno McEnroe talks to Junior Minister John Halligan about the potential of our space technology sector, the future of the Coalition, and his relationship with Leo Varadkar

Latest: Farmers have brought a combine harvester to the streets of Dublin today as part of an ongoing protest at the headquarters of the Department of Agriculture.

Four farmers are preparing for their fifth night occupying the Department of Agriculture offices in Kildare Street in Dublin.

WHEN Transport Minister Shane Ross prepared to appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Transport yesterday, he had a choice of mode of transport: he could have taken a bus to Leinster House from his home or his constituency office in south Dublin or strolled the brisk walk from his department’s main office on Leeson Lane to Kildare Street. 

Hundreds of supporters of the legalisation of medicinal cannabis will descend on Dáil Éireann this evening, writes Robert McNamara of The Evening Echo.

Brendan O’Brien talks about the "challenges, strategies, and governance of sport in Ireland" and what the men in charge plan to do about them.

Back in the days when there was nothing on television and nothing else to do except watch television, even the Budget was a televisual event. 

After failing to turn up for a court action to have him jailed, former politician Ivor Callely has handed himself in, more than week after judge issued a warrant for his arrest.

It would seem somehow that Michael Clifford (Irish Examiner, April 7) does not fully enjoy or endorse the paltry and pathetic Dáil pantomime (both intra- and extra-mural versions) currently running in Kildare Street. He is certainly not alone.

All eyes are on the capital this month. Caroline Delaney pays a visit to the city’s Fitzwilliam Hotel.

Latest: According to AA Roadwatch, traffic lights are no longer malfunctioning in “a number of areas” in the Dublin city.

A Labour senator has revealed how he was trapped inside his car, while bottles and stones were thrown at it, during a water charge protest in Dublin last week.

Kya deLongchamps explores a curious moment in the afterlife of King Tutankhamun.

Doctors were worried about the condition of the female garda who was knocked out when a traffic cone struck her on the head during Wednesday’s protest outside Leinster House.

There is increased security at Leinster House this evening over a protest in support of Greece.

The Jobs Minister said a €10 million initiative to support more start-up businesses will be led by people in local and regional areas.

The Dublin Councillor behind a move to block a Loyalist parade in the city says it will "probably" turn violent.

Over 100 taxi drivers have taken part in a protest in the capital over changes to their fares.