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Opposition criticises rent control plans as ‘recipe for rocketing’ prices

Opposition criticises rent control plans as ‘recipe for rocketing’ prices

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said these were the ‘strongest set of rent protection measures we’ve ever had in the history of the state’.

Ireland must not repeat austerity mistakes after US tariffs, says opposition TDs say

Ireland must not repeat austerity mistakes after US tariffs, says opposition TDs say

The effect of austerity on Ireland, imposed after the economy tanked in 2008, was raised as a concern ahead of the threat of US tariffs

What is the Dáil speaking rights row, and why is the Ceann Comhairle under pressure?

What is the Dáil speaking rights row, and why is the Ceann Comhairle under pressure?

Here's everything you need to know about the speaking rights row

Politics watch: Speaking rights row, McGregor's unlikely Áras bid

Politics watch: Speaking rights row, McGregor's unlikely Áras bid

'An affront to Irish democracy': Messages to Taoiseach show public anger at speaking rights row

'An affront to Irish democracy': Messages to Taoiseach show public anger at speaking rights row

'Government backbenchers have right to contribute' - TD on speaking rights row

'Government backbenchers have right to contribute' - TD on speaking rights row

Dáil set for another attempt to resolve speaking rights row

Dáil set for another attempt to resolve speaking rights row

Scrapping Dáil prayer and ‘duck test’ among new reform proposals

Scrapping Dáil prayer and ‘duck test’ among new reform proposals

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Opposition parties have put forward a range of proposals.

Dáil opposition parties show rare unity over speaking rights row

Dáil opposition parties show rare unity over speaking rights row

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

The main opposition parties have rejected claims that they had ‘reneged’ on a deal with Government over a speaking rights row.

Opposition parties criticise ‘absurd’ speaking time decision

Opposition parties criticise ‘absurd’ speaking time decision

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Some regional independent TDs supporting the proposed Government have sought to keep their opposition speaking time.

Controversy over opposition speaking time for Regional Independents

Controversy over opposition speaking time for Regional Independents

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

The issue attracted criticism after it emerged some Regional Independents wanted to form a technical group in the Dáil in order to get more speaking time

Housing crisis a key focus as Cabinet returns after summer break

Housing crisis a key focus as Cabinet returns after summer break

Tue, 03 Sep, 2024

Simon Harris said that he expects housing targets to be increased to 50,000 a year and a decision to be made by November.

Stardust families must have ‘another day in court’

Stardust families must have ‘another day in court’

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Members of opposition parties were united in their praise for the families and survivors of the 1981 tragedy.

Sinn Fein says Simon Harris ‘failing his way to very top’

Sinn Fein says Simon Harris ‘failing his way to very top’

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

Opposition parties called for a general election as they criticised Mr Harris’s nomination as taoiseach.

Catherine Martin ‘has questions to answer’ after scathing Siún Ní Raghallaigh letter

Catherine Martin ‘has questions to answer’ after scathing Siún Ní Raghallaigh letter

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

The former RTÉ chairwoman heavily criticised Media Minister Catherine Martin in the document.

Politics watch: All eyes on no-confidence motion in McEntee

Politics watch: All eyes on no-confidence motion in McEntee

Sun, 03 Dec, 2023

The vote on the motion will take place on Tuesday, December 5th