Media regulator made ‘big mistake’ in not tackling algorithms in online safety code, Dáil hears
Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore warns of ‘endless, relentless toxic feeds’ to children ‘in doom loop’
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Sinn Féin to chair Oireachtas justice and defence committees
Government parties take lead positions on housing and infrastructure panels
Soc Dems win bid to have Eoin Hayes named party TD as they seek committee chair roles
Party successfully pushes for representation based on election result rather than current Dáil numbers
When is a Soc Dem TD not a Soc Dem TD?
Kerfuffle over the exact status of Eoin Hayes provided light relief on a doomy day of worry about tariffs and the economy
Minister committed to enacting legislation to ban sex for rent
Jim O’Callaghan says ‘appalling, exploitative’ behaviour totally unacceptable as cross-party group introduces Bill with fine of up to €50,000
Opposition parties link up in alliance to challenge Government plans on Irish neutrality
The Irish Neutrality League announced a cross party initiative in Dublin
Labour and the Social Democrats are now firmly in the orbit of Sinn Féin
Last week’s shouting down of the Ceann Comhairle by Opposition parties have set a dangerous new tone for Irish politics
Miriam Lord: The drama of the Opposition’s walkout lost its potency when government backbenchers also bailed
A few Government buckeroos squawked their disapproval as Mary Lou and her boys made for the double doors to the right of Verona
Church orders’ refusal to pay mother-and-baby home redress leaves Government with dilemma
Any attempt to force payment from church orders would be fraught with legal difficulty, expert says
Teenager weaned off drugs was ‘held down and injected by thugs when he refused to buy from them’
More support needed for young people leaving addiction treatment services, TDs hear
Government must ‘flex legal muscle’ to force religious orders to contribute to redress schemes
Congregations ‘operated as criminal networks in mother and baby homes’, Social Democrats acting leader tells Dáil
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy bears ‘no ill will’ after winning confidence motion
Taoiseach accused Opposition of ‘mob politics’, while Sinn Féin leader said Verona Murphy’s role was ‘delivered’ by Michael Lowry
Michael Lowry gave two fingers to the public. Their message back to the Government is equally concise
Political careers of Tipperary North TD and Verona Murphy should have been over long before either got into this mess
‘I would not even consider voting for that horrid man’: Councillors respond to Conor McGregor’s bid for presidential nomination
Mixed martial arts fighter wants run in this year’s election to succeed Michael D Higgins
Miriam Lord: With Verona under fire, TDs suddenly realise they are gravely concerned about misogyny after all
Government deputies develop a nose for the ‘m’ word in the nick of time as Ceann Comhairle is barracked by Opposition
Conor McGregor presidential bid: All but one of 188 councillors would not vote for MMA fighter, survey shows
Councillors are bracing for a chaotic bid to seek presidential nomination
Independent senator Aubrey McCarthy expresses interest in possible Áras run
Businessman and charity co-founder the latest person to reveal they are considering presidential tilt
Opposition leaders stop short of no confidence motion in Verona Murphy
Opposition stops short of tabling motion of no confidence in Ceann Comhairle following her decision to push through vote on controversial changes
Michael Lowry gives masterclass in smug ingratitude amid Dáil chaos over speaking time
Two-digit TD for Tipperary gloated dismissively as Opposition raged over Ceann Comhairle’s decision to bring Dáil confrontation over speaking rights to abrupt end
Presidential election starting to look like a lose-lose bet for Sinn Féin
Mary Lou McDonald knows she can’t afford to oversee yet another poor performance - but can the party credibly sit this one out?
Taoiseach’s ‘sniggering’ in Oval Office was action of ‘obsequious coward’, claims Sinn Féin leader
Martin says McDonald's 'feigned outrage' ignores his comments about housing being Ireland’s number-one issue
Suspended Social Democrat TD Eoin Hayes amends Dáil register after accidentally leaving out name of company
Party imposed suspension on newly elected deputy last December over timeline of Palantir share sale
Róisín Shortall tells former colleagues she has no interest in running for presidency
Left-wing parties had discussed backing former co-leader of Social Democrats and former Labour TD as consensus candidate
Left-wing parties intensify discussions on joint candidate for presidential election
Leaders of Labour Party, Sinn Féin, Green Party and Social Democrats, as well as a representative from People Before Profit, expected to attend talks on Wednesday
State-led offshore LNG facility will only be used following supply disruptions, says Minister
Opposition accuses Government of failing to consider independent analysis of zero-carbon energy backup options
Opposition calls for gardaí to stop buying Israeli-made decryption technology
The Garda’s use of Cellebrite products was raised in the Central Criminal Court on Monday
Drop in payouts for medical negligence cases leads to reduction in compensation paid by State
Compensation payments from the State Claims Agency across all categories were down almost €90m last year
‘You can see holes in the ceilings’: Dublin flats residents protest over damp, mould and dereliction
They stage march to demand repairs and maintenance so they can live in 'safe and healthy homes'
Residents fear for safety and privacy over plans to increase drone deliveries of fast food
Company wants to broaden its delivery area into southwest Dublin
Speaking rights row set to reignite as opposition insists those who support Government must not speak on their Dáil time
Government Chief Whip Mary Butler set a deadline of Wednesday for submissions from political parties about Dáil reform and speaking rights
High fees for consultants in failed Arts Council computer project
IT firms have extensive work with government departments
Greens to lose €850,000 a year, Social Democrats and Aontú to gain in new funding allocation
Exchequer funding given to nine parties obtaining at least 2 per cent of first preferences
Moral panic about build-to-rent apartments overlooks their obvious advantages
Extra supply at the top relieves pressure on the whole market. This is one form of trickle-down economics that works
Department of Social Protection paid €1.4m a week to consultancies for IT projects
Department paid €126.51m to four largest suppliers of information technology services over two years
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