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
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
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar dodges question on vulture funds in Dáil Éireann
He gave short shrift to the question. Housing is one of many hot-button issues facing the Irish Government right now and it’s safe to say that patience from the public is quickly running out if it hasn’t already. On Monday, the government outlined its long-term commitment to the revised €165 billion National Development Plan, which […]
5 years ago
Public tolerance in government “absolutely exhausted” – Alan Kelly
The Labour leader challenged the Taoiseach as a full-capacity Dáil Éireann resumed business. Dáil Éireann played host to a full house on Wednesday afternoon for the first time since the spring of 2020 and Labour leader Alan Kelly wasted little time in laying out a difficult agenda for the attention of Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Referring […]
5 years ago
Enda Kenny to retire from Dáil at the next election
This will be the first time in over 60 years that the Kenny surname will not appear on a ballot paper in the Mayo constituency. Enda Kenny has announced that he’s officially calling time on his career in the Dáil, as Fine Gael members gathered in Mayo on Sunday evening to select the party’s candidates […]
9 years ago