Elaine Loughlin: Another inglorious year ends in Dáil Éireann

WITH politicians not set to return from their Christmas break until January 15, it’s easy to see how this has been dubbed the “do-nothing Dáil”, writes Elaine Loughlin.

Even when TDs are in Leinster House, we could be forgiven for thinking they don’t get up to much, apart from engaging in the odd political spat, with the usual name-calling, smart-remarking, and insult-hurling across the Chamber.