The Dáil's year in review: Tears, apologies, gaffes and cuts

As the Dáil dives into its long summer recess, political correspondent Shaun Connolly assesses the highs and lows of another year-long ride on the Oireachtas rollercoaster

A CRISP RECEPTION

It should have been the day Mr Tayto met Mr Taoiseach but, strangely, the big yellow fellow was nowhere to be seen as Enda Kenny arrived to marvel at the adventure park built to honour the crisp icon.