Thursday 22 April, 2021
A Green Party councillor said today the lack of maternity leave is a “serious obstacle” for female politicians.
The Tánaiste reacts to the abusive graffiti about him that was scrawled on a wall in Belfast earlier this month.
Plus, Gary Vider explains how he conned his way into an interview with Michael Jordan.
We’ve been keeping an eye on the campaign over the last four weeks to sort out the facts from the waffle.
During this campaign, TheJournal.ie has been collecting views on the election from those experiencing homelessness.
New documents obtained under FOI detail what would be involved in the supports.
A moment silence was held in the Dáil this afternoon as TDs, ministers and the Taosieach paid tribute to Gay Byrne.
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The pay boost comes under the Public Service Stability Agreement which aims to restore public servant wages.
SIPO wants the law changed so it has the power to investigate complaints which come to light after a politician has left office.
A number of survivors allege that there was collusion between the gardaí and the Catholic Church.
The purpose of a ‘cooling-off’ period is to prevent the use of insider information.
The Taoiseach encouraged the Oireachtas to investigate how to chase up politicians who fail to pay their bills.
A number of politicians are angry there will not be a Dáil vote on the Ireland 2040 plan.
Chief Executive Tony O’Brien said the HSE must stay neutral in referenda and elections.
Following a meeting with the RSA and road traffic victim support groups today, Shane Ross published his new drink-driving bill.
Apprenticeships could be offered in parliamentary affairs, public administration and political communications.
Open toed are also deemed “inappropriate”
Do politicians enjoy bags of cans with the lads? The answers may surprise you.
Senator Larissa Waters fed her two-month-old daughter as she returned to work for the first time since giving birth.
Since 2015, Guinness has been the most popular drink in the Dáil bar.
The Dáil bar made over €11,738.14 on the first day of the 32nd Dáil in March.
A Fine Gael senator has hit out against the level of abuse politicians receive online.
Dáil rules state members should dress “in a manner that reflects the dignity of the House”.
TDs are set to see their wages restored by €2,700 in April and another €2,700 in January.
Roast beef, chilli and an Irish fry – they’re all up for grabs in Dáil Eireann.
Dr Ciaran McCullagh argues that those who voted Remain made the wrong choice
The pound is at its lowest point for thirty years, meaning shopping is now cheaper north of the border.
John Halligan, Mairead McGuinness and Joan Burton have all spoken out today in various ways.
While government formation talks have been ongoing, another group are actually making a lot of progress.
How much you spend on your campaign still plays a large role in determining whether you win a seat , writes Roslyn Fuller.
Sure isn’t it great craic.
We need more than narcissism and hubris in Irish politics, writes Tom Clonan.
A new report looks at how much the public trusts the government and businesses.
Young people want to be more involved in making positive change happen in society, but they don’t know how to achieve this.
The piece also said one of the reasons for Margaret Thatcher’s victory in 1975 was that lots of Tory backbenchers fancied her…
Matt Kenyon has been smuggling the special micro-printed paper into their stationery supplies…
Why don’t *our* politicians offer us free food?
