Now, in a significant ruling, the Ceann Comhairle (speaker) has decided that the TDs in the specific independent bloc, known ...

Now, in a significant ruling, the Ceann Comhairle (speaker) has decided that the ... fulfil their mandate and have speaking rights in Dáil Éireann. Government chief whip Mary Butler will hold ...

The Seanad holds 60 members, 11of them are nominated by the taoiseach (Irish prime minister) and 49 are elected. It sits ...

Storm Lowry landed early in Dáil Éireann. And there was a complete pandemonium. The Government knew it was coming but decided it was unimportant. Bad call. It was a miracle the roof stayed on with all ...

One senator takes on the position as Cathaoirleach (Speaker). Like in the Dáil, the Cathaoirleach chairs proceedings and must act impartially. The main function of Seanad Éireann is to vote on ...

The Dail is to reconvene after a chaotic row over how speaking time should be allocated to the government-affiliated independents.