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Dáil adjourned as Government pushes through controversial changes to speaking rights

Dáil adjourned as Government pushes through controversial changes to speaking rights

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Video footage shows Michael Lowry making a gesture towards the camera as the chants of ‘shame’ reverberate around the Dáil.
Disruption expected in Dáil over proposed rule changes

Disruption expected in Dáil over proposed rule changes

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

The coalition is bringing forward significant modifications to the standing orders of the Dáil.
Taoiseach defends Dáil changes ahead of potential disruption

Taoiseach defends Dáil changes ahead of potential disruption

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

The Taoiseach’s Questions slot in the Dáil was not ‘being used as well as the Opposition claims’, Micheál Martin said.
Opposition leaders seek urgent meeting with Taoiseach over Dáil row

Opposition leaders seek urgent meeting with Taoiseach over Dáil row

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

Micheál Martin’s Government has been accused of attempting to ‘force through’ changes to Dail standing orders.
‘Boxer’ Moran takes aim at Independent Ireland over ‘Elon Musk-type’ plan

‘Boxer’ Moran takes aim at Independent Ireland over ‘Elon Musk-type’ plan

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Minister of State Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran engaged in fierce exchanges in defence of public spending on a range of projects
Opposition rejects ‘cynical’ Government proposal on Dáil speaking rights

Opposition rejects ‘cynical’ Government proposal on Dáil speaking rights

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

The dispute led to the suspension of the house and a delay in Micheál Martin’s nomination as Taoiseach.
Harris confirms rotating Taoiseach arrangement will be part of next government

Harris confirms rotating Taoiseach arrangement will be part of next government

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

Mr Harris also said it is “possible” there will be a government by January 22nd, adding that formation talks have been “going really well”.
Fitzmaurice says ‘record homeless numbers are a shocking indictment of a Government that has failed’

Fitzmaurice says ‘record homeless numbers are a shocking indictment of a Government that has failed’

Sat, 04 Jan, 2025

More than 15,000 people are now in emergency accommodation in Ireland, including 4,658 children.
'Being afraid of what happened to Labour or Greens is cop out for smaller parties', TD says

'Being afraid of what happened to Labour or Greens is cop out for smaller parties', TD says

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

Being "afraid of what happened to Labour or the Greens" in government is a "cop out" for smaller parties, according to a newly-elected Independent Ireland TD
Election Results Hub: Live count updates from all constituencies

Election Results Hub: Live count updates from all constituencies

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Full results from all the constituencies in the General Election 2024
Independent Ireland secretary Richard O'Donoghue defends costing of party's proposals

Independent Ireland secretary Richard O'Donoghue defends costing of party's proposals

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

O'Donoghue said Independent Ireland is going to do a full audit of the NGO services in the country.
Election 2024: Not sure who to vote for? Read all the party manifestos here

Election 2024: Not sure who to vote for? Read all the party manifestos here

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

A manifesto is the list of pledges parties make to voters, explaining what they would do if elected.
Election candidate quits Independent Ireland after criticism of Conor McGregor association

Election candidate quits Independent Ireland after criticism of Conor McGregor association

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

General election candidate Philip Sutcliffe has quit the Independent Ireland party, with his resignation coming before a meeting to discuss his support for Conor McGregor
Independent Ireland’s manifesto vows to tackle Government waste

Independent Ireland’s manifesto vows to tackle Government waste

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

The party also said it would freeze ‘green taxes’.
Broadcaster Niall Boylan to run for Independent Ireland in European elections

Broadcaster Niall Boylan to run for Independent Ireland in European elections

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Broadcaster Niall Boylan has announced his candidacy for the European election in Dublin, he will run for Independent Ireland
Cllr Nigel Dineen to run for Independent Ireland in local elections

Cllr Nigel Dineen to run for Independent Ireland in local elections

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

Cllr Nigel Dineen will be running in the forthcoming local elections for Independent Ireland.
New party called Independent Ireland registered with election authority

New party called Independent Ireland registered with election authority

Fri, 10 Nov, 2023

Two TDs have set up the group, which is to become Ireland’s 27th political party.

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