The Irish Times

Miriam Lord: ‘Votegate’ double-voting controversy rears its ugly head again

Fianna Fáil was hoping no one would mention the War of the Buttons two years later

Sat Nov 06 2021 - 01:00

Supreme Court says PAC treated Angela Kerins in ‘unlawful’ manner

Court says Oireachtas can limit need for court intervention in any similar case

Wed May 29 2019 - 12:54

Oireachtas committees warned to stay within their remit after Angela Kerins case

TDs and Senators given extensive legal advice and told to treat witnesses with respect

Fri Apr 12 2019 - 01:07

Declaration that PAC acted unlawfully would have ‘chilling’ effect

Dáil committee tells Supreme Court it accepts ‘significant’ findings on Angela Kerins case

Mon Apr 08 2019 - 12:49

O’Brien begins Supreme Court appeal over Dáil statements by TDs

Businessman claims statements, made after injunctions, were ‘unwarranted interference’

Mon Apr 23 2018 - 13:08

O’Brien judgment is a blow in favour of free debate

Who dares say we have no need of a space where there can be free discussion?

Tue Apr 04 2017 - 03:04

Decision on complaint against FG TD from two Sinn Féin TDs due in new year

Alan Farrell called on Dessie Ellis and Martin Ferris to make statement on Stack murder

Wed Dec 14 2016 - 16:57

Denis O’Brien ‘not trying to chill’ speeches made in Dáil

Judgement reserved in businessman’s action over comments about his banking affairs

Thu Dec 08 2016 - 13:43

Denis O’Brien action over Dáil speeches a tribute to his ‘self-regard’

Citizens have no remedy for comments made about them in Oireachtas, counsel for State says

Wed Dec 07 2016 - 17:19

Citizen Denis takes stand to champion rights of ordinary citizen

Businessman Denis O’Brien sees himself as acting in the national interest

Thu Dec 01 2016 - 19:15

Denis O’Brien case could benefit everyone, claims his counsel

Michael Cush tells court it is fundamentally important to define rights of the Oireachtas

Thu Dec 01 2016 - 05:00

Castro dispute prompts call for guidelines on Dáil tributes

Parties fail to agree on setting House time aside for statements on late Cuban leader

Wed Nov 30 2016 - 21:34

Dáil committee failed to ‘police’ TDs, Denis O’Brien case told

Businessman taking action over comments about his banking affairs in Oireachtas

Wed Nov 30 2016 - 16:15

Denis O’Brien set to attack TDs in evidence to High Court

Businessman to argue that ‘absolute’ legal privilege does not exist for TDs and senators

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 01:00

Clare Daly may face action over comments about judge

Committee considers if TD’s remarks about judge constituted abuse of Dáil privilege

Thu Nov 17 2016 - 01:00

Denis O’Brien cannot call evidence from US law expert, court rules

Businessman loses application in case over TDs’ statements on his banking affairs

Thu Nov 03 2016 - 17:19

A Dáil reformed has become a Dáil strangled by its ineffectiveness

Inside Politics: Sorry Enda, but those pesky Independent TDs are at it again

Wed Oct 19 2016 - 09:26

FG Senator claims SF opposes Seanad role in health committee

Sinn Féin indicates contentious issue a matter for Committee on Procedure and Privileges

Thu Oct 06 2016 - 20:08

Seán Barrett hopes to be remembered for being fair

TDs praise former ceann comhairle who says it was an honour to hold the position

Fri Mar 11 2016 - 01:00

In defence of privilege

O’Brien v CPP

Sat Aug 08 2015 - 17:19

Waterford Whispers removes article after Denis O’Brien threat

Businessman’s solicitors sent letter to satirical website demanding post be taken down

Thu Aug 06 2015 - 21:28

Paschal Donohoe says rail tendering won’t work

Minister for Tourism and Transport ‘fears’ rising hotel prices may damage tourism

Wed Aug 05 2015 - 14:19

Politicians condemn Denis O’Brien’s decision to sue TDs

Government, Opposition unite to criticise businessman’s action

Wed Aug 05 2015 - 13:04

Leinster House under potential threat from ‘fixated loners’

Gardaí warn TDs of possible security breaches amid heightened concerns

Mon Jul 13 2015 - 01:00

Siteserv Murphy complaint likely to go to Dáil committee

Siteserv wrote to Sean Barrett seeking to get record amended over accusations

Sat May 23 2015 - 07:00

MacSharry challenges ‘wildcat’ McDonald to make claims ‘out on the street’

TD invited to repeat claims made under Dáil privilege outside the Oireachtas

Wed Apr 22 2015 - 01:00

Mary Lou McDonald will not retract Ansbacher comments

Sinn Féin deputy leader’s comments were found to be an abuse of Dáil privilege

Thu Apr 09 2015 - 17:43

Former politicians make complaint about Mary Lou McDonald’s Ansbacher allegations

Former PD leader Des O’Malley calls accusation untrue and very damaging

Wed Mar 25 2015 - 01:00

Letters between Shatter legal firm and Taoiseach’s office to be published

Government did not shift from position on Garda inquiry commission, says Kenny

Wed Feb 04 2015 - 01:00

Mary Lou McDonald expected to avoid trying to enter Dáil

Sinn Féin TD’s ‘antics’ prevented Dáil debate on legislation, says Minister for Health

Tue Nov 18 2014 - 01:00

Ceann Comhairle says he has no role in expansion of Dáil technical group

Independent TD Catherine Murphy asks if standing orders changed to allow expansion of technical group

Thu Sept 18 2014 - 01:02

David Norris repeats view that Pope Francis should be invited to Ireland

Independent Senator calls for ‘some movement’ by the Government on the issue

Thu Jul 17 2014 - 01:01

Kerins threatens legal action against PAC

Committee has serious issues to address, says former Rehab chief’s solicitor

Mon Jun 09 2014 - 01:00

PAC seeks order to compel Kerins, Flannery to attend

It is the first time such an order has been sought under the new Oireachtas inquiries legislation

Thu May 01 2014 - 11:45