Public Affairs
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President Connolly: ‘Democracy is under attack’
Speaking at the In Defence of Democracy conference in Barcelona, President Catherine Connolly told the world that democracy is “under…
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Mol an óige: Louis O’Hara TD
Louis O’Hara became the first ever Sinn Féin TD elected in Galway East when he claimed the constituency’s fourth and…
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In profile: The Council of State
In April 2026, President Catherine Connolly made her seven appointments to the Council of State, an expert body which advises…
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Rory O’Hanlon: 1934-2026
Former Ceann Comhairle Rory O’Hanlon died aged 92 in March 2026. Rory O’Hanlon was born in Dublin in February 1934…
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Taoiseach endorses controversial antisemitism definition
The State’s newly adopted definition of antisemitism has been widely criticised by both international and domestic human rights groups for…
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Political Platform: Sinéad Gibney TD
Social Democrats TD Sinéad Gibney TD was elected to the Dáil representing Dublin Rathdown in 2024. She was previously chief…
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Previewing the Dublin Central and Galway West byelections
Byelections in Dublin Central and Galway West, set to take place on 22 May 2026, will act as a yardstick…
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TRADE UNION DESK: Government must show more vision for working people
Unprecedented wealth has a way of making the urgent seem optional. Ireland is living proof of this. Alongside booming exchequer…
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In profile: Committee on Budgetary Oversight
The Committee on Budgetary Oversight is a standing Dáil committee responsible for examining the State’s fiscal policy, budgetary framework, and…
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Building Ireland’s future
At Sinn Féin’s ard fheis, party leader Mary Lou McDonald TD told delegates that “a better future can be won”.…
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