MEMBERS of Sinn Féin, the Labour Party, Independent Ireland and People Before Profit staged a walkout of the Dáil chamber today, as Regional Independent TD Carol Nolan stood up to ask questions of the incumbent government. Two deputies from the Social Democrats remained in the chamber, listening as Deputy Nolan spoke about special education places in her Offaly constituency. … [Read more...] about Opposition TDs stage walk-out during new speaking slot
Opposition TDs stage walk-out during new speaking slot
For Liam Conway MP ‘Philomena’s Law’ is personal
IT'S a crisp April afternoon when the newly-elected MP for Beckenham and Penge agrees to talk with me. Not to be overshadowed by the political dynasty of which he’s a part, Liam Conlon has been working quietly in the wings as an advocate for survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes. His mother, Sue Gray, was Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Chief of Staff until October 2024 … [Read more...] about For Liam Conway MP ‘Philomena’s Law’ is personal
The runners and riders for this Saturday’s Randox Grand National
THE Randox Grand National takes place this Saturday, April 5 at Aintree. The 2025 Festival runs from Thursday, April 3, to Saturday, April 5, with the main event as its crowning jewel. The Grand National begins at 4pm BST. This steeplechase spans approximately four miles and two furlongs, challenging 34 horses and their jockeys over a series of formidable fences including … [Read more...] about The runners and riders for this Saturday’s Randox Grand National
New speaking slots to be introduced in the Dáil today
FOLLOWING a tentative resolution over the speaking rights row in the Dáil, the Regional Independent group – which supports the Government and which is led Michael Lowry – will be able to ask questions of the Taoiseach for the first time in the chamber. It follows last night’s vote of confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy, whose position looked tenuous after five … [Read more...] about New speaking slots to be introduced in the Dáil today
Dáil backs Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy
THE Dáil has narrowly backed Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy in a vote of confidence that exposed deepening tensions between the Government and Opposition over parliamentary procedures and political deals with Independents. TDs voted 96 to 71 in favour of Ms Murphy, with two abstentions, after a fractious debate. The controversy stems from a row over speaking rights in the … [Read more...] about Dáil backs Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy