Attempts to resolve an avoidable dispute over Dáil speaking time for Regional Independent Group (RIG) TDs, which short-circuited the nomination of the Taoiseach last week, continues to be a ...

You kind of know something is up on the road ahead. It feels like an excitement in the air as you approach in your car. There ...

In the vocational cultural and educational panel, Sinn Féin’s Pauline Tully - who lost her Cavan-Monaghan Dáil seat in a shock defeat – was re-elected on the second count. She received 189 votes, just ...

The New York Saint Patrick’s Day parade has a long, fascinating history. Boston claims the oldest celebrations of St. Patrick ...

Ms Higgins was elected without reaching the quota with 8,822 votes, as the remaining surplus would not assist the next candidates: consultant geriatrician Rónán Collins (4,357) and the Green Party’s ...

Independent Senator Michael McDowell has become the first candidate elected to Seanad Éireann (the upper house of the Irish ...

Government Chief Whip Mary Butler will table a proposal today to try to resolve the fierce dispute over Dáil speaking time ...

Fianna Fáil insiders defended what was branded a ‘shameful’ level of female ­ministerial appointments last night, by ...

In a shocking and disappointing development, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, in the formation of the new government, have reduced ...

The first woman to be elected Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil, Verona Murphy, will host a celebration at Leinster House today to ...

The Government has defended itself against criticism after promised corrective action on gender balance failed to materialise ...