47 h. ago Lack of childcare in Donegal now at ‘crisis point’ as council demands government action

A Donegal County Councillor says the lack of childcare in the county must be urgently highlighted to the government. Sinn… The post Lack of childcare in Donegal now at ‘crisis point’ as council demands government action appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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9 d. ago Jury in Gerry Adams defamation case against the BBC begins deliberations

Former Sinn Féin leader took legal action over claims in 2016 programme and article accusing him of sanctioning killing of Denis Donaldson

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9 d. ago Two Regional Independent TDs vote against Government on Sinn Féin bill

Two TDs who are part of the Coalition-supporting Regional Independent Group voted against the Government on Wednesday night on Sinn Féin's Israeli bonds bill

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1 week ago Independent Barry Heneghan votes against Coalition and in favour of Sinn Féin’s pro

Dublin Bay North TD Barry Heneghan says he voted out of ‘conscience’ for Bill that was defeated by 87 votes to 75

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1 week ago Independents Barry Heneghan, Gillian Toole vote against Coalition and in favour of Sinn Féin’s pro

Dublin Bay North TD says he voted out of ‘conscience’ for Bill, Meath East Deputy says 'no detailed Government briefing' on its impact

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1 week ago Miriam Lord: Lucia O’Farrell shows Dáil the formidable power of a mother’s love for her son

Nearly 14 years after Shane O’Farrell’s needless death, the Minister of Justice presents a public apology

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1 week ago Sinn Féin support drops by two points in new poll, while government parties remains steady

The polling also showed a clear support for a social media ban for children aged under 16.

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2 w. ago Judge tells jury in Gerry Adams libel trial not to give 'a verdict on Irish history’

The former Sinn Féin leader is suing the BBC over a claim in a documentary alleging that he sanctioned the murder of an MI5 informer in 2006.

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2 w. ago Miriam Lord: Dáil voices rise in unison over Israel’s slaughter in Gaza

Sinn Féin leader gets short shrift from Taoiseach in row over Central Bank’s Israeli war bonds issues

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2 w. ago Gerry Adams defamation trial: Michael McDowell says politicians and media believe ex

Senator says Adams’s public reputation is as politician who was leading IRA member

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2 w. ago Council official defends proposal to 'boycott' Mayo holiday homeowners

One Sinn Féin councillor said holiday homeowners should be financially incentivised to sell or rent their property.

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2 w. ago Mayo council official defends proposal to 'boycott' people who own holiday homes

One Sinn Féin councillor said holiday homeowners should be financially incentivised to sell or rent their property.

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2 w. ago Miriam Lord: It’s a strange day in the Dáil when a schoolgirl makes the Government squirm with embarrassment

Cara Darmody made her presence felt as Taoiseach signalled intention to tackle delays for children awaiting assessment

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2 w. ago Gerry Adams defamation case: Spotlight would ‘probably’ not breach UK regulations, court told

Independent media consultant Christopher Banatvala gives evidence in hearing of former Sinn Féin leader’s action

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2 w. ago Cabinet to hear update on government's plans to bring RTÉ finances under C&AG scrutiny

Government will oppose a Sinn Féin bill this week arguing legislation is already in train to bring RTÉ under the C&AG.

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2 w. ago Cabinet to be updated on plans to bring RTÉ under closer scrutiny

Coalition intends to close off alternative Sinn Féin Bill on the issue

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2 w. ago Local TD accuses Tánaiste of 'misleading public' on wastewater infrastructure

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local TD has challenged the Tánaiste about ‘misleading the public’ on investment in wastewater infrastructure. It follows the announcement of €1bn for Irish Water to support increased housing supply. But Sinn Féin TD Louis O’Hara claims it’s not additional funding but a different way to fund […] The post Local TD accuses Tánaiste of 'misleading public' on wastewater infrastructure appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Miriam Lord: It’s been like Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds on Merrion Street since the sun started to shine

Mooney Goes Wild should do a programme from Leinster House

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3 w. ago Sinn Féin banned from Dublin trans and intersex pride march, organisers say

Sinn Féin banned from Dublin trans and intersex pride march, organisers say  The Irish Independent

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3 w. ago Miriam Lord: Sinn Féin’s ‘Mr Angry’ meets immovable object that is Micheál

Martin has measure of Pearse Doherty and Co as Dáil standoff continues over delayed report into children’s hip surgery

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