Alan Farrell

Dublin Fingal – Elected 11th count

Disputes and rows can flare up between party running mates in run up to voting day

Just months after byelection Green candidate who succeeded then will do so again

Taoiseach says dropped election candidate ‘unfortunately’ harbours views on migrants

This week saw high-spirited dispatches from Gerry Adams and another twist in swing-gate

Learjet woes, compo culture and Maria Bailey all made an appearance this week

Audit by Mazars finds six out of 22 randomly selected TDs and senators made ineligible claims in 2017

Sport faces ‘problematic’ financial future, Oireachtas committee hears

Agency to be quizzed by Oireachtas committee on how centres could remain open

Niall Muldoon concerned about impact of emergency accommodation on children

Varadkar says insurers have been warned that ‘Ireland isn’t Treasure Island’

Miriam Lord: Shannon in a lather of stress and excitement before circus heads for Doonbeg

Varadkar makes lame jokes about Oliver Callan as Michael Collins lip syncs to Abba

Lack of support from committee for hearing, despite new Tusla concerns on child safety

Minister for Children Katherine Zappone says she will not compromise on child safety

Minister for Transport says he will ‘not countenance’ upheaval for commuters

WhatsApp group causes commotion in Cabinet as invitations to Taoiseach’s bash prove scarce

Audit reveals details of 71 alleged abusers ‘none of which are still working in organisation’

Oireachtas committee says home economics should be compulsory at Junior Cycle

Authorities say wall is only a temporary ‘emergency’ defence as they battle to find a longer-term solution to rapid coastal erosion

Training for a park run has changed the lives of disadvantaged teenagers, both physically and mentally, for the better

Minister says ‘legitimate’ concerns over BusConnects scheme will be remedied

After a slow start the champions record their biggest Leinster final win this decade

Dublin goalkeeper and captain appears to have won his fitness race to face Laois

Oireachtas committee hears children dropping out because they can’t get games

Essential concerns surrounding the operation and governance of Scouting Ireland be addressed at meeting

Chief executive pulls out of an appearance before Oireachtas committee

Zappone says organisation’s handling of rape allegation is ‘very concerning’

Chair of Oireachtas children’s committee ‘deeply concerned’ at Scouting Ireland reports

Scouting Ireland chief executive to be called before Oireachtas committee to answer questions

TDs critical of Varadkar and Fitzgerald over controversy as they look to filling vacancy

Hiqa identifies incidence of solitary confinement and ‘non-compliance’ at Oberstown

Leo Varadkar pays sarcastic compliment to Sinn Féin TD’s ‘flawless delivery’

TD Alan Farrell had suggested increase in subsidy could be allocated in October budget

Early Childhood Ireland says more childminders need to be brought into the scheme

Hayes takes ‘collective responsibility’ for actions in England, including Birmingham bombing

Firms seeking Employment and Investment Incentive scheme must wait several months

Róisín Shortall calls for more control and monitoring of District Court judges

Move comes in the wake of text message criticising Minister for Transport Shane Ross

Former Naval Service vessel sold for €110,000 in March is back on sale for up to $750,000