Cathal Crowe

Clare constituency profile: Battle between two Fianna Fáil candidates may be about to play out again

Election 2024: Michael McNamara would have been a shoo-in in the Clare constituency but it looks as though he has decided to remain in Europe

Mon Nov 18 2024 - 11:34

‘Too many teachers in the Dáil’: Are they the most represented profession in the chamber?

Continuous presence in Dáil and ability to reach highest levels of power counter Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary’s claim he could not rely on them to ‘get things done’

Mon Nov 11 2024 - 20:49

Clare TD fails to secure planning permission for home after he disclosed he owns another house in the area

Bord Pleanála refused permission to Cathal Crowe after finding his need to live in the local area ‘can be met by property and land in his ownership’

Wed Jul 10 2024 - 21:55

Clare wind farm proposal faces widespread opposition

State’s air traffic control agency among those objecting

Mon Apr 22 2024 - 16:57

Co Clare zoning decisions rejected over lack of wastewater facilities

Councillors rezoned lands around Broadford and Cooraclare in anticipation of both villages getting water treatment plants which have not yet been approved

Thu Aug 10 2023 - 05:00

Clare man charged with sending ‘harassment messages’ to Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe

Sean Kilkenny (48) of Scarriff appeared in court in Ennis on Tuesday

Tue Jul 04 2023 - 17:22

FF backbenchers say party should have backed SF motion on firefighters

Government cannot deal with this issue in isolation while national pay talks are taking place, Michael McGrath tells party colleagues

Wed Jun 14 2023 - 22:09

Kathy Sheridan: Some youngish TDs are quitting. The question is why more are not?

Unlike most occupations, the question of whether politics is worth the downside is not just about the individual, but the whole family. Is it worth the in-your-face threats and protests on the doorstep?

Wed Jun 07 2023 - 05:15

Pat Kenny shows his nose for the week’s hot topics and there’s no doubt where he stands

Radio: Newstalk hosts take contrasting approaches but both strive to hear different voices

Fri May 19 2023 - 05:06

Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil clash over claims of ‘paramilitary’ uniforms at Youghal parade

Flag-bearers were wearing flute band uniforms, SF spokesman insists after TD accuses them of wearing black paramilitary uniforms

Sat Feb 04 2023 - 05:00

Tánaiste signs off on plans to buy new Government jet

Ministers can’t be ‘going around in rickshaws’, Fianna Fáil TD tells Dáil

Thu Feb 02 2023 - 18:46

Scenario of asylum seekers sleeping on streets ‘a new low’

Migrants’ rights organisation Doras calls for co-ordinated action from Government

Fri Jan 20 2023 - 10:34

Hospitals to experience ‘extreme’ pressure for a number of years, says HSE

Health service chief Stephen Mulvany rejects ‘failure of leadership’ claims over trolley crisis

Tue Jan 17 2023 - 14:15

‘Hopeless’ hundred in Direct Provision face third night of tents in sub-zero conditions

Heating system expected to dip below -4 at Knockalisheen, Co Clare, on Sunday night

Fri Dec 09 2022 - 18:17

Open-armed welcomes for the new Governor of Massachusetts and a place on Putin’s naughty list

A mortifying rush by politicians to proclaim their inclusion on Russia’s blacklist and a game of Where’s Micheál were among this week’s political highs and lows

Sat Nov 19 2022 - 05:00

Miriam Lord: Leinster House springs a leak as Taoiseach sings in the rain

Events in whacko Westminster cause a run on the markets, while best leaky Leinster House can manage is a run on buckets

Wed Oct 19 2022 - 22:03

Concern in Fianna Fáil about poor polls but no mood for early leadership change

Party struggles with lack of a clear identity as well as having no obvious challenger for the leadership

Sat Jul 23 2022 - 02:20

Dublin Airport delays: Use of Army personnel to ease pressure discussed

Operator to present plans to remove bottlenecks after Dáil committee’s visit to airport

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 21:10

Time for a ‘unity referendum’? Making the argument for a united Ireland

Ireland’s Future, a civic nationalist group seeking a Border poll, is growing in ambition

Sat Feb 26 2022 - 02:53

Flexi tax-saver tickets still ‘work in progress’, says Irish Rail

Chief says issue is ‘front and centre’ as many workers prepare to return to the office

Thu Feb 17 2022 - 13:58

Health committee criticises HSE and department over commitment to Sláintecare

Watt and Reid criticised over email on delaying implementation of regional health areas

Wed Feb 16 2022 - 14:11

80% of people are getting PCR test within 24 hours - Donnelly

People refusing to wear mask on trains giving ‘two fingers’ to society, says TD in Dáil debate

Wed Nov 24 2021 - 21:35

Culture of bullying ‘widespread’ across Coast Guard, Dáil told

Issues which led to Doolin Coast Guard being stood down replicated across country, TDs say

Thu Nov 04 2021 - 20:20

Revised €165bn national infrastructure plan to include funding for extra roads

National Development Plan, to be published on Monday, will include more than 50 projects with a price tag of more than €100m

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 00:00

Brendan O’Connor sharpens the skewers, helped by a hapless Conor Lenihan

Radio: RTÉ host does a good line in disdain when proceedings threaten to get too cosy

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 05:00

Commemorating RIC next year might be less contentious - historian

Decades of ‘indoctrinating’ against force will not be undone easily, conference told

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 14:52

Fianna Fáil TDs urged to back Martin after disastrous byelection

TDs cast doubt on whether Micheál Martin will lead party into next general election

Mon Jul 12 2021 - 01:00

Fianna Fáil’s 2020 election postmortem still not delivered

Party TDs express disappointment at slowness of report and poor byelection showing

Sun Jul 11 2021 - 20:56

CervicalCheck tribunal cost €2.5m to establish and operate for five claims

Minister expects additional applications as deadline extended for up to a year

Wed Jul 07 2021 - 20:47

Clare County Council to take over ownership of Bunratty Castle

Shannon Group transferring its tourism arm to local authorities following Covid-19 losses

Tue Jun 29 2021 - 21:06

Travel sector asked to pay ‘unfair’ bonds, committee hears

Merchant service providers seeking bonds of up to 30% of projected turnover as safety net

Wed Jun 23 2021 - 15:41

Oireachtas to hear Aer Lingus decision to close Shannon base irreversible

Lynne Embleton will be questioned about airport closure and collapse of Stobart Air

Tue Jun 22 2021 - 05:19

Restoration of regional air routes expected before July 19th

Process expected to be completed early next month with contract to run into early 2022

Thu Jun 17 2021 - 21:03

State urged to support regional airports that ‘don’t see an end in sight’

Routes which may not be profitable for three years vital to recovery, says FF Senator

Wed Jun 16 2021 - 16:38