The Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris are preparing to address criticisms surrounding gender and regional representation in their upcoming junior ministerial appointments. Next Wednesday, 23 junior ministers are expected to be announced, though current legislation will restrict the active roles to 20. Charlie McConalogue is anticipated to potentially receive a position on the … Read more
A controversy has erupted in the Dáil over the decision to allow four Regional Independent TDs to speak from opposition benches despite their involvement in drafting and supporting the new government’s programme. Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy’s ruling to temporarily grant opposition speaking rights to Michael Lowry, Danny Healy-Rae, Barry Heneghan, and Gillian Toole has sparked … Read more
Independent TD Verona Murphy has been elected as the new Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann, securing 89 votes in a closely watched secret ballot during the first sitting of the 34th Dáil. The election, conducted using the PR-STV voting system, saw Murphy emerge victorious after a competitive race. Sinn Féin’s Aengus Ó Snodaigh came in … Read more
Taoiseach Simon Harris has formally resigned, marking a significant moment in Ireland’s political landscape as the 34th Dáil prepares to convene for its first sitting today. The day’s primary focus will be a crucial secret ballot to elect a new Ceann Comhairle, the parliamentarian responsible for chairing Dáil meetings and overseeing parliamentary business. The election … Read more
Government formation negotiations are intensifying this week as political parties prepare for the first sitting of the 34th Dáil on Wednesday, with complex discussions ongoing between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Independents, and smaller parties. The upcoming week will see critical meetings aimed at establishing a new government, with party leaders engaging in detailed negotiations. Fianna … Read more
Today, US President Joe Biden will wrap up his trip to Ireland with series activities in Co Mayo. The main event of the day will be a public address in Ballina, where President Biden’s forefathers emigrated in the middle of the nineteenth century. His links with the area and the bonds he has forged in … Read more
Indian-Origin Leo Varadkar has formally taken over as Ireland’s Taoiseach for the second time after receiving the seal of office from the President. In a rotation between his Fine Gael and Martin’s Fianna Fail parties that was unprecedented in Irish history, Varadkar took over as Taoiseach from Michael Martin. The two main parties in a … Read more
Due to the previous day’s severe weather, water poured into the Dáil and Seanad chambers. Leinster House has just recently been renovated. Cathal Crowe, a Fianna Fáil TD, was speaking at the moment the problem was identified. He said: “To the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, should it be suspended? [Dáil sitting]. It’s been inspected by some of … Read more
Minister Robert Troy has resigned as a Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, after he failed to declare all details of his properties to the Dáil register of members’ interests. In a statement issued this evening, he said: “I am issuing this statement as a serving TD for the constituency of … Read more