Results for "Irish Parliament"

As temperatures drop, opposition parties and citizens are intensifying pressure on the government to reinstate fuel subsidies, shifting focus back to household expenses.

Lawmakers convened for a brief session at Leinster House to vote on deferring fuel and alcohol duty hikes ahead of the autumn budget.

TikTok is set to face an Oireachtas committee in Ireland to provide clarity on how it identifies and removes content that glorifies dangerous and illegal behavior on roads.

Irish MEP Conor D. McGuinness, chairman of the Irish Parliament's Joint Committee on Fisheries and Marine Affairs, stated that the European Union's Common Fisheries Policy has failed and called for urgent reforms.

Patients in Ireland suffering from Friedreich's Ataxia, a rare and progressive life-limiting disease, have been subjected to appalling treatment, the Dáil (Irish parliament) was informed.

The case of a young man with a broken leg who waited three days for surgery at Mayo University Hospital was raised in the Dáil, with a deputy attributing the issue to an over-reliance on agency staff.

The Oireachtas, Ireland's parliament, is set to spend €400,000 on its own brand of red and white wine for the Dáil, with a blind-tasting session scheduled for later this summer.

A Wexford senator expressed deep honor upon being appointed as the chief whip of the Seanad, the upper house of the Irish parliament.

Families of the victims of the Creeslough explosion are preparing to bring their fight for answers to Leinster House, the seat of the Irish parliament.

The Italian Ambassador to Dublin, Nicola Faganello, attended an event at Seanad Éireann, the Senate of the Republic of Ireland, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Italy's national holiday.

A brief overview introduces the two newest Teachta Dála (TDs), who have recently joined the Dáil, Ireland's parliament.

Executives from major landlord firm Ires Reit have declined an invitation from Irish TDs (parliament members) to discuss surprise apartment fees, leading to accusations of evading scrutiny.

Gerard Hutch, identified in a 2023 trial as the leader of a prominent Irish organized crime family, is set to run in a by-election for a seat in the Irish parliament next month.

Gardaí prepared for a significant protest outside the Dáil, but the demonstration turned out to be scattered and short-lived, a stark contrast to previous disruptions.

Protesters have staged a day-long demonstration outside Leinster House, the Irish parliament, urging the Oireachtas to pass the Occupied Territories Bill.

Political commentary highlights concerns that certain Irish parliamentarians are prioritizing pharmaceutical industry interests over the sustainability of the national health system.

A review of historical events highlights various emergencies, from World War II tea shortages to the Apple tax dispute, that have necessitated the recall of TDs (members of the Irish parliament) to the Dáil.

A Wexford merchant mansion with historical connections to the leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party is now on the market for €395,000.

Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament, has adjourned for its summer holidays and will not reconvene until September. This marks the end of the current parliamentary session.

Members of the Irish lower house of parliament have approved a bill to ban the import of products manufactured in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, which are considered illegal.

Members of the Irish Parliament (TDs) from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are set to vote against a People Before Profit Bill to ban hare coursing, despite some personally believing the practice should be prohibited.

The Irish government's proposal to establish a liquified gas terminal in the Shannon estuary is facing opposition in Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament.

The Irish Parliament has received 41,185 parliamentary questions so far this year, nearly double the number from the same period in 2024, overwhelming officials with no clear solution in sight.

Irish footballers are reportedly reluctant to play against Israel, with protests held outside the Irish parliament against the decision to schedule matches for late September and early October.

Gerry Hutch, a well-known figure from the criminal underworld, is running for a parliamentary seat in Dublin, Ireland. He has expressed controversial views, including a desire for camps for illegal immigrants.

A legislative bill proposing the removal of the mandatory waiting period for abortions has been defeated in the Dáil, Ireland's parliament. The vote means the current waiting period will remain in place.

A reputed head of a crime family is reportedly planning to run again for a seat in the Irish parliament, sparking controversy and raising questions about political integrity.

The British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly was informed that public concern regarding the UK's defense of Ireland is lower than previously thought, with discussions emphasizing closer cooperation among European democracies.

The Irish Dáil has voted to extend €1.4 billion in temporary fuel excise cuts, delaying planned price increases until after the summer break. Opposition lawmakers criticized the measure as a short-term political fix that fails to address long-term fiscal challenges.

Minister Peter Burke has confirmed that a recall of the Dáil (Irish parliament) to discuss fuel interventions is currently under review.

Oireachtas officials have had to revamp the system for Teachtaí Dála (TDs) to submit parliamentary questions following a sharp increase in submissions, attributed to the use of artificial intelligence.

The Dáil, Ireland's parliament, voted to approve legislation that will establish a public register for individuals convicted of domestic violence offenses.

The Irish parliament, Dáil Éireann, has passed a bill that will allow for the removal of the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, a measure the government believes will boost economic growth and tourism.

Standing orders in the Dáil (Irish parliament) are to be reviewed, potentially giving Verona Murphy more power to punish TDs, following a series of rows between politicians.

Senator Garret Ahearn has been officially appointed as the Leader of Seanad Éireann, the upper house of the Oireachtas (Irish parliament).

The issue of collapsed roads in West Cork has been brought to attention in Leinster House, the Irish Parliament.

Ireland's Dáil (parliament) voted down a reproductive rights amendment bill that aimed to abolish the country's mandatory reflection period for abortion, sparking debate on the concept of 'abortion regret'.

Notorious Irish crime figure Gerry Hutch is reportedly seeking a seat in the Irish parliament. His potential entry could significantly influence the outcome of the upcoming elections.

A new legislative proposal aimed at legalizing nuclear energy is scheduled for debate in the Dáil, the Irish Parliament, in the coming months.

An opinion piece argues against recent claims of misogyny within the Dáil, stating that such accusations are often overused and that women do not require excessive protection. The author criticizes the quick application of strong labels like 'misogyny'.

A homelessness activist from West Cork has concluded his 200th and final weekly protest outside Leinster House, the Irish Parliament, where he advocated for housing rights.

An article from The Spectator Archive provides a historical look at the Irish Parliament.