Cara Darmody to protest for 50 hours outside Leinster House over assessment of needs 'crisis' Disability campaigner Cara Darmody is to stage a 50-hour protest outside the gates of Leinster House over a "crisis" in the assessment of needs process. The 15-y... See more
Taoiseach to co-ordinate 'essential' Fermoy weir repair project The Taoiseach is taking direct charge of co-ordinating the repair of the Fermoy weir after venting "frustration" that various agencies and departments have tried to make the iconic North Cork... See more
Hare coursing ban would make rural people feel 'their way of life is under sustained attack'— Taoiseach A move to ban hare coursing makes many people feel like their way of life is under sustained attack, the Taoiseach has said. Opposing a bill to outlaw ... See more
Failing to plan for united Ireland 'a black mark on Taoiseach's legacy' – Mary Lou McDonald Refusing to fully plan for a united Ireland will be a "black mark" on Micheál Martin's legacy as Taoiseach, the Dáil has heard. The Government is opposing a Sinn F... See more
Public pay: Ivana Bacik says Government must take action to avoid 'Defcon 1' The Government has been called on to take substantive action to avoid a "Defcon 1" scenario of public sector strike action. Members of the opposition have strongly hit out at the... See more