Politics

After much controversy, the banking inquiry will meet for first time today (in private)
After much controversy, the banking inquiry will meet for first time today (in private)
Wednesday
18 Jun 2014
The IMF is back in town, and it's not mad on the Government's mortgage strategy
The IMF is back in town, and it's not mad on the Government's mortgage strategy
What are the chances of the Adare bypass being built anytime soon? (Hint: Not great)
What are the chances of the Adare bypass being built anytime soon? (Hint: Not great)
'We're a normal country now': Brendan Howlin said goodbye to the IMF's man in Dublin today
'We're a normal country now': Brendan Howlin said goodbye to the IMF's man in Dublin today
"We are now a blood-ridden country": Margaretta D'Arcy rounds on TDs over Shannon...
"We are now a blood-ridden country": Margaretta D'Arcy rounds on TDs over Shannon...
Alex White says he smoked cannabis in college, but what about this Labour minister?
Alex White says he smoked cannabis in college, but what about this Labour minister?
'I don't have to fight for more money from the government' - Education Minister
'I don't have to fight for more money from the government' - Education Minister
Unlike Bill, Hillary Clinton has never smoked cannabis...and she doesn't intend to start
Unlike Bill, Hillary Clinton has never smoked cannabis...and she doesn't intend to start
FF: Your position on medical cards is incoherent ... Taoiseach: No it isn't
FF: Your position on medical cards is incoherent ... Taoiseach: No it isn't
Does Richard Bruton want James Reilly's job?*
Does Richard Bruton want James Reilly's job?*
Enda Kenny: No, I'm not worried about the investigation into Apple's Irish tax deal
Enda Kenny: No, I'm not worried about the investigation into Apple's Irish tax deal
What can TDs do to prevent suicide in prisons?
What can TDs do to prevent suicide in prisons?
Gilmore in Washington to 'highlight plight' of undocumented Irish
Gilmore in Washington to 'highlight plight' of undocumented Irish
New TD Ruth Coppinger on the frustrations of Leinster House
New TD Ruth Coppinger on the frustrations of Leinster House
Tuesday
17 Jun 2014
Minister: I keep an eye on cannabis legalisation in other countries (And yes, I've tried it)
Minister: I keep an eye on cannabis legalisation in other countries (And yes, I've tried it)
'I've convicted the system over and over': Joe Higgins is relishing the banking inquiry
'I've convicted the system over and over': Joe Higgins is relishing the banking inquiry
Ross: 'Senior garda appointments should be a minister-free zone'
Ross: 'Senior garda appointments should be a minister-free zone'
Directly-elected mayor plan "absolutely has to happen" --- Lord Mayor
Directly-elected mayor plan "absolutely has to happen" --- Lord Mayor
Kenny says banking inquiry will be free of government interference - TDs burst into laughter
Kenny says banking inquiry will be free of government interference - TDs burst into laughter
Frances Fitzgerald and garda commissioner discuss shooting of six-year-old
Frances Fitzgerald and garda commissioner discuss shooting of six-year-old
Clare Daly says gardaí at Corrib gas site are the “hired hands" of Shell
Clare Daly says gardaí at Corrib gas site are the “hired hands" of Shell
'I'm very sorry': Enda Kenny apologies over medical card 'stress'
'I'm very sorry': Enda Kenny apologies over medical card 'stress'
Farmers: We'll keep haystacks piled at the Minister's door until we get answers
Farmers: We'll keep haystacks piled at the Minister's door until we get answers
'Resume your seat while I'm on my feet': Gerry Adams was given out to in the Dáil today
'Resume your seat while I'm on my feet': Gerry Adams was given out to in the Dáil today
Over 15,000 people are being given back their medical cards
Over 15,000 people are being given back their medical cards
VIDEO: Alex White on how austerity affects him and whether Joan Burton hurt his feelings
VIDEO: Alex White on how austerity affects him and whether Joan Burton hurt his feelings
Housing Bill dismissed as a 'ridiculous ploy' to make the government 'look better'
Housing Bill dismissed as a 'ridiculous ploy' to make the government 'look better'
Peter Mathews: We should hire the national basketball arena for the banking inquiry
Peter Mathews: We should hire the national basketball arena for the banking inquiry
Councillor claimed expenses "recklessly" and "did not act in good faith"
Councillor claimed expenses "recklessly" and "did not act in good faith"
How are senior gardaí appointed and removed from their jobs?
How are senior gardaí appointed and removed from their jobs?
Monday
16 Jun 2014
Donnelly will rejoin banking inquiry if additional Senators step back
Donnelly will rejoin banking inquiry if additional Senators step back
Alex White: Right now, a reasonable person could conclude that Kenny sacked Callinan
Alex White: Right now, a reasonable person could conclude that Kenny sacked Callinan
Noonan: Fianna Fáil pulled a stroke over the banking inquiry "and fair dues to them"
Noonan: Fianna Fáil pulled a stroke over the banking inquiry "and fair dues to them"
David Norris undergoes successful liver transplant, but is still "a bit feeble"
David Norris undergoes successful liver transplant, but is still "a bit feeble"
Having made a 'complete and utter balls of it', what hope now for the banking inquiry?
Having made a 'complete and utter balls of it', what hope now for the banking inquiry?
Ming and Hayes may be off to Brussels, but they're going without pay for two months
Ming and Hayes may be off to Brussels, but they're going without pay for two months
Sunday
15 Jun 2014
Whips will not be imposed on Fine Gael and Labour members of banking inquiry
Whips will not be imposed on Fine Gael and Labour members of banking inquiry
State 'robbing adoptees of their identities' by denying access to birth certs
State 'robbing adoptees of their identities' by denying access to birth certs
"If it was offered to me I wouldn't take it." - Boyd-Barrett will not take spare seat on banking inquiry
"If it was offered to me I wouldn't take it." - Boyd-Barrett will not take spare seat on banking inquiry
Stephen Donnelly quits banking inquiry, says Taoiseach stated that he will try to control it
Stephen Donnelly quits banking inquiry, says Taoiseach stated that he will try to control it