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HSE boss accused of ‘insincerity’ during terse exchanges with TD

Health service boss Paul Reid has been accused of “insincerity” by Independent TD Verona Murphy during terse exchanges at an Oireachtas committee meeting. The Wexford TD claimed Mr Reid’s “insincerity won’t wash for one second here”, adding that she ...

29 Sept 2022 at 14:08

Local News

Dáil suspended amid heated row between Pearse Doherty and Minister for Finance

The Dáil was suspended on Wednesday afternoon after a heated row between Pearse Doherty and the Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath. Donegal TD Doherty, the Sinn Féin finance spokesperson, and McGrath clashed over an expected hike in fuel prices. ...

10 Apr 2024 at 18:56

National News

Martin says court action should not be needed to unmask malicious fake profiles

People should not have to go to court to find out who is behind fake internet profiles that misrepresent or defame them, the Tanaiste has said. Micheal Martin referenced his recent High Court case against Google as he responded to an allegation ...

25 Jan 2024 at 14:03

National News

'A fine man gone too soon' - Tributes paid as youngest son of Mick Wallace dies aged 30

Tributes are being paid to a son of former MEP Mick Wallace, who has died at the age of 30. Joseph Barry Wallace, a retired midfielder with Wexford Youths now known as Wexford FC, died in Tallaght Hospital in Dublin on Thursday. He was one of ...

28 Jun 2024 at 10:03

National News

Verona Murphy’s journey from truck driver to Dail history maker

Former trucker Verona Murphy has travelled an often rocky road to one of the most prestigious destinations in Irish politics. The 53-year-old from Co Wexford arrived at the Ceann Comhairle’s chair in the Dail chamber only five years after a ...

18 Dec 2024 at 18:10

National News

TDs raise concerns about the public’s disengagement with politics

Some of the TDs pitching to become the next speaker of the Irish parliament used their speeches to raise concerns about the public’s disengagement with politics. The nominated candidates – which included Independent Verona Murphy, outgoing ...

18 Dec 2024 at 16:43

National News

Verona Murphy becomes first female speaker of the Irish parliament

Verona Murphy has become the first female speaker of the Irish parliament as part of attempts to form a coalition government. Ms Murphy, an independent TD for Wexford, defeated two Fianna Fail candidates and one from Sinn Fein to win the ...

18 Dec 2024 at 21:07

Irish premier tenders resignation as new parliament meets

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Taoiseach Simon Harris tenders resignation as new Dáil meets

Irish premier Simon Harris has formally tendered his resignation as part of the formalities for the first sitting of the new parliament. Mr Harris visited the official residence of President Michael D Higgins, Aras an Uachtarain, before ...

18 Dec 2024 at 14:22

National News

Fianna Fail members to vote on draft programme for government

Fianna Fail members will vote later on the draft programme for government for Ireland’s next ruling coalition. Leader Micheal Martin will address the Ard Fheis conference in Dublin ahead of a debate on the proposed governance plan. The ...

19 Jan 2025 at 02:45

National News

Ceann Comhairle says Regional Independents who are not ministers can form opposition bloc

Independent TDs who support the new government but who are not coalition ministers are entitled to form an official grouping on the Dail’s opposition benches, the Ceann Comhairle has said. Verona Murphy said under current standing ...

18 Jan 2025 at 14:15

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Irish parliament suspended twice in row over speaking rights

The Irish parliament has been suspended twice amid a row over speaking time rights afforded to independent politicians who were part of a negotiating team in the Government formation talks. Chaotic scenes descended in the Dail on ...

22 Jan 2025 at 12:47

National News

Taoiseach selection delayed as Irish Parliament erupts in row

The process of selecting Ireland’s next premier was significantly delayed as the Dail erupted into a row over speaking time. The Irish Parliament had convened on Wednesday to nominate a new taoiseach but the process was pushed ...

22 Jan 2025 at 15:54

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