Politics

Explainer: Why is Alan Shatter under pressure – and will he survive?
Explainer: Why is Alan Shatter under pressure – and will he survive?
Shatter: Confidential recipient couldn't explain his comments to garda whistleblower
Shatter: Confidential recipient couldn't explain his comments to garda whistleblower
Hogan's department slams 'usual rhetoric from Green Party' after mayor survey
Hogan's department slams 'usual rhetoric from Green Party' after mayor survey
Taoiseach: I will deal with 'extremely serious allegations of garda misconduct'
Taoiseach: I will deal with 'extremely serious allegations of garda misconduct'
'We are the Triple A': New party says it will target Labour in local elections
'We are the Triple A': New party says it will target Labour in local elections
Martin: 'Shatter knew the gravity of the cases, and what happened - nothing'
Martin: 'Shatter knew the gravity of the cases, and what happened - nothing'
'His situation is untenable': Eight TDs say Alan Shatter should go
'His situation is untenable': Eight TDs say Alan Shatter should go
Ex-CRC chief Paul Kiely set to explain €742k pay-off to TDs
Ex-CRC chief Paul Kiely set to explain €742k pay-off to TDs
Poll: Should Alan Shatter be fired?
Poll: Should Alan Shatter be fired?
Gardaí who suspect wrongdoing in force should approach TDs --- whistleblower
Gardaí who suspect wrongdoing in force should approach TDs --- whistleblower
Storm damage, GSOC, childcare, and everything else happening in Leinster House today
Storm damage, GSOC, childcare, and everything else happening in Leinster House today
Here's what Enda Kenny and 6 ministers said about security sweeps at their offices
Here's what Enda Kenny and 6 ministers said about security sweeps at their offices
Wednesday
19 Feb 2014
Adams contacted by man claiming to be convicted drug dealer Kieran Boylan
Adams contacted by man claiming to be convicted drug dealer Kieran Boylan
Shatter on GSOC: "My only interest is that we get at the truth"
Shatter on GSOC: "My only interest is that we get at the truth"
'My father was a thug and a bully': Applause for Senator after domestic abuse speech
'My father was a thug and a bully': Applause for Senator after domestic abuse speech
Martin says material sent to Taoiseach concerns 'abduction, assault and ultimately murder'
Martin says material sent to Taoiseach concerns 'abduction, assault and ultimately murder'
'Resume your seat or else you'll be taking a walk': Fine Gael TD kicked out of the Dáil
'Resume your seat or else you'll be taking a walk': Fine Gael TD kicked out of the Dáil
'Can I suggest you relieve Minister Shatter of his duties?' Mary Lou McDonald's advice to Enda Kenny this afternoon
'Can I suggest you relieve Minister Shatter of his duties?' Mary Lou McDonald's advice to Enda Kenny this afternoon
Alan Shatter has sacked the garda confidential recipient Oliver Connolly
Alan Shatter has sacked the garda confidential recipient Oliver Connolly
'Like the fox designing the chicken coop': Opposition says Shatter has undermined the GSOC review
'Like the fox designing the chicken coop': Opposition says Shatter has undermined the GSOC review
Minister admits health plans 'not very detailed' and 'there are still difficulties'
Minister admits health plans 'not very detailed' and 'there are still difficulties'
No policy decision made yet on NAMA speeding up sale of assets, says Noonan
No policy decision made yet on NAMA speeding up sale of assets, says Noonan
WATCH: Senator asks RTÉ payout recipients to 'give the money back'
WATCH: Senator asks RTÉ payout recipients to 'give the money back'
An invitation to the Pope, bugging and everything else happening in Leinster House today
An invitation to the Pope, bugging and everything else happening in Leinster House today
Shatter to address ‘grave concerns, unanswered questions’ over GSOC bugging
Shatter to address ‘grave concerns, unanswered questions’ over GSOC bugging
Tuesday
18 Feb 2014
Minister says his Twitter was ‘compromised’ after porn tweet
Minister says his Twitter was ‘compromised’ after porn tweet
Taoiseach: Tensions with Brian Hayes ‘so far back in history they’re irrelevant’
Taoiseach: Tensions with Brian Hayes ‘so far back in history they’re irrelevant’
Retired judge to review GSOC surveillance claims and report “within eight weeks”
Retired judge to review GSOC surveillance claims and report “within eight weeks”
Shatter: "No evidence at all" of surveillance of GSOC
Shatter: "No evidence at all" of surveillance of GSOC
Rabbitte: No requirement of equal time for both sides in referendum debates
Rabbitte: No requirement of equal time for both sides in referendum debates
Taoiseach: New York St Patrick's Day parade 'about our Irishness and not about our sexuality'
Taoiseach: New York St Patrick's Day parade 'about our Irishness and not about our sexuality'
30 Dublin councillors don't know how they feel about a directly-elected mayor
30 Dublin councillors don't know how they feel about a directly-elected mayor
State purchase of Mount Carmel was never a viable option, says Reilly
State purchase of Mount Carmel was never a viable option, says Reilly
'I would say to Charlie Flanagan to cop on': Mary Lou hits back at FG chairman over GSOC claims
'I would say to Charlie Flanagan to cop on': Mary Lou hits back at FG chairman over GSOC claims
'That's not a runner': TDs dismiss Rehab's plans to disclose other top salaries in 2016
'That's not a runner': TDs dismiss Rehab's plans to disclose other top salaries in 2016
‘Kerins earning more than the Taoiseach or Barack Obama is shocking’
‘Kerins earning more than the Taoiseach or Barack Obama is shocking’
Bugging, Mount Carmel closure, Pantigate and everything else happening in Leinster House today
Bugging, Mount Carmel closure, Pantigate and everything else happening in Leinster House today
Shane Ross asks supporters: Is the time right for a new political movement?
Shane Ross asks supporters: Is the time right for a new political movement?
Monday
17 Feb 2014
Here are the winners and losers from the Paddy's Day ministerial exodus
Here are the winners and losers from the Paddy's Day ministerial exodus
Alex Salmond has come out fighting after EU warning about Scottish independence
Alex Salmond has come out fighting after EU warning about Scottish independence