# Politicians
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Last year
2023
Press Ombudsman
Ombudsman hits out at politicians suing journalists in wake of Sinn Féin TD's suit against Irish Times
9 Nov 2023
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leinster house screening
Ceann Comhairle refuses Israeli ambassador request to show graphic footage of Hamas attack to politicians
8 Nov 2023
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Voices
Tom Clonan: There is a real danger now of serious injuries or fatalities at a far-right protest
Tom Clonan
21 Sep 2023
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THE MORNING LEAD
Five things to look out for as the Dáil's constituency map is redrawn
30 Aug 2023
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electoral commission explainer
We're about to find out how many more TDs Ireland is getting - here's why
27 Aug 2023
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Safety Concerns
Politicians back calls to stop publishing election candidates' home addresses
1 Aug 2023
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comms plan
Refugee accommodation: Govt hopes local point people and beefed up media budget will ease concerns
27 Feb 2023
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Refugees
Leo says don't be afraid to talk about migration - but politicians struggle to find the words
18 Feb 2023
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sipo's teeth
Long overdue ethics laws to keep politicians in check can't be delayed, say opposition
16 Jan 2023
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All time
sipo report
Five former special advisers apply to reduce one-year 'cooling-off' period for lobbying
30 Jun 2022
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antigen tests
Parties to pay for politicians' antigen tests while Oireachtas staff to get tests for free
18 Nov 2021
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lobby
Highest number of former special advisers apply to reduce one-year 'cooling-off' period for lobbying - Sipo report
28 Jun 2021
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THE MORNING LEAD
'I got an Instagram message saying 'your days are numbered' - but the thing is, this person was easily traceable'
5 May 2021
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maternity issue
Taoiseach says government is committed to facilitating McEntee's maternity leave and not have her resign
Updated
8 Mar 2021
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abusive graffiti
Varadkar: 'I'm afraid it will end in violence. I don't mean having a milkshake thrown on you, I mean something much worse'
10 Feb 2021
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good reads
Marcus Rashford showing failing politicians how to do their jobs and more of the week's best sportswriting
21 Jun 2020
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FACTCHECK
Factchecking the election: Here's how we ranked all the claims made by politicians over the last four weeks
7 Feb 2020
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homeless postcards
'Listen to us. Treat us as people': Messages for the next government from Dublin's homeless community
4 Feb 2020
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SUPPORTS
Leo Varadkar signed off on former Taoisigh special support plan four months after taking office
14 Dec 2019
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tributes
'A true public servant': Politicians pay tribute to 'national treasure' Gay Byrne
5 Nov 2019
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Knock Knock
They're all looking for your vote, but what should you ask politicians when they come to your door?
6 May 2019
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Complaints
Gap in law means watchdog can't probe complaints after a TD has left office
27 Jul 2018
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sex abuse claims
Commission of investigation into allegations of collusion in Bill Kenneally case to begin in September
10 Jul 2018
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Transparency
Five officials sought 'cooling-off period' waivers before taking up lobbying jobs
28 Jun 2018
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Pay Up
Politicians who don't pay their bar tab will have it deducted from their salary
18 Apr 2018
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ireland 2040
'D. R. A. F. T - not the final draft' - Taoiseach spells out his position in row with cross-party TDs
14 Feb 2018
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Abortion Referendum
'Psychiatrist should not have used HSE headed paper to contact TDs about retaining the Eighth Amendment'
7 Feb 2018
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fairy fort
9 of the quickest reactions to Danny Healy-Rae's claims about fairies damaging Kerry's roads
8 Aug 2017
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Off the Road
'It's an insult to my little boy': Families who lost loved ones to drunk-drivers slam politicians opposing new law
17 Jul 2017
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house of cards
Would you like to work in Leinster House? A new apprenticeship programme could be on the way
8 Jul 2017
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bag of cans
Here's what happened when I asked every TD if they'd ever enjoyed a bag of cans
25 Jun 2017
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Breastfeeding
Politician makes Australian history as she becomes the first to breastfeed in parliament
10 May 2017
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