Sinn Féin roast new Taoiseach Simon Harris for Dáil absence
Mary Lou McDonald described his absence as an ‘absolute disgrace’. Mary Lou McDonald and Sinn Féin have slammed newly-appointed Taoiseach Simon Harris for not coming into Dáil Éireann on his first full day in the job. Harris succeeded Leo Varadkar in the role on Tuesday (9 April) but has been heavily criticised by the Sinn […]
2 years ago
Transport minister says Irish roads are unsafe for kids walking to school
“They’re not safe for even experienced cyclists.” Transport minister Eamon Ryan has admitted that Irish roads are not safe enough for children walking or cycling to school. Speaking at the Dail this week after it was revealed that road death numbers so far in 2023 have already surpassed 2022’s total, Mr Ryan said change was […]
2 years ago
Cost of new TDs estimated at €3 million as Dail expands to record number
Some extra salaries to be paid. The addition of 14 new TDs off the back of the Electoral Commission recommendation could cost the taxpayer around €3 million. The basic TD salary is €107,376, excluding additional costs like travel and expenses, which according to the Irish Mirror, could rise to about €200,000 a year. That means […]
2 years ago
Finance Minister says there will be tax cuts for all workers in Ireland in the next Budget
The Budget is expected to be announced in October. Finance Minister Michael McGrath has promised that there will be tax cuts for all workers in Ireland in Budget 2024. Expected to take place on 10 October of this year, the Fianna Fáil politician made the comments in the Dáil on Thursday (22 June) while being […]
3 years ago
“Don’t know what you’re talking about” – Leo Varadkar blasted for ‘grass looks greener’ emigration comments
The Tánaiste said that Irish people looking to emigrate may not find things easier elsewhere. Plenty of Irish emigrants have firmly disagreed. Leo Varadkar received quite the scolding in Dáil Éireann on Thursday (24 November) when the subject of his recent comments about emigration were raised – with the Tánaiste told “you don’t know what […]
3 years ago
“Cheap shot” – Leo Varadkar and Pearse Doherty engage in extraordinarily personal Dáil row
“You abused, mistreated, a Garda Síochána. For that, you were prosecuted. You were found guilty.” Dáil Éireann is no stranger to the odd tiff between rival politicians but an exchange between Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty went from relatively innocuous to bitterly personal over the course of a heated 10-minute spell. […]
4 years ago