Emer Higgins

Italian ambassador’s Palladian villa in Lucan could be purchased and turned into local amenity

Councillors discuss potential of Lucan House for outdoor activities and local history as council pursues deal

More than 3,000 people hospitalised after taking cannabis products in four-year period

Call for ‘awareness and education campaign’ from HSE surrounding dangers of cannabis jellies and associated products

Miriam Lord: Fine Gael happy to dish it out as Sinn Féin’s election expenses come under fire

Leo Varadkar claims ‘we’ve had tribunals’ for less than Sinn Féin’s electoral spend ‘contradictions’

Ministerial reshuffle: Who is in the firing line and who can expect a promotion?

Martin set to get his choice of cabinet posts while botched secondment could have repercussions for Donnelly

Planning permission refused for McKillen Jr’s 20-storey tower in Lucan

Objectors described ‘monolithic’ block as a ‘horrific eyesore’ and ‘a blot on the landscape’

‘Anti-establishment’ tone on social media is influencing attitudes to politicians, ombudsman says

Peter Feeney says aggressive, misogynistic comments online are affecting public responses

€500 annual grant for wigs on the way for those suffering hair loss from illness

Treatment benefit will be in place by end of May next year, Minister confirms

The Irish Times view on politicians’ safety: A toxic climate

Make politicians aware of safety measures and generate awareness that harassing TDs in their homes is intolerable

Covid-19 regulations for sports amended to allow youths play indoors

Basketball games and competitions for under 18s had been halted due to pandemic related issue

Covid-19: Thousands denied indoor sport due to Sport Ireland rules

TDs raise concerns that guidelines discriminate against unvaccinated children under 12

TDs and Senators given Garda briefing on their personal safety

Move follows killing of British MP David Amess and protests at politicians’ homes

‘People need solutions now, not in 10 years’: TDs respond to housing plan

Government TDs hope improvements in housing will aid election next campaign

Tánaiste says thousands will attend trial sports events in June and July

Smaller outdoor events to return with up to 200 spectators

Tánaiste’s leak remains a hot topic in political circles, especially in Fine Gael

Many in the party accept Varadkar’s argument that his actions were in the national interest

Minister urged to recommend vitamin D supplements in Covid-19 strategy

TD criticises Government’s ‘do-nothing caution’ after Nphet says insufficient evidence to support move

‘Hard-hitting’ advertising needed to shock people on Covid-19, Dáil told

Fine Gael TD claims awareness campaign urging hand washing ‘not tough enough’

Lockdown exit plan to see ‘enjoyable and safe’ Christmas - Taoiseach

Fianna Fáil meeting hears recriminations over how party HQ ran election strategy

Taoiseach faces calls for Level 2 ‘with tweaks’ after lockdown ends

Families need clarity on Covid-19 restrictions ahead of Chrismas, party meetings told

Teenagers eating cannabis-laced confectionery, Dáil told

Fine Gael TD alerts colleagues to worrying trend of young people using edible narcotic

Miriam Lord: FG’s rural TDs take on party’s city slickers

The country crew were not about to let the Dubs bag all the top parliamentary party jobs

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