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# dail - Saturday 22 December, 2012
Labour TD calls Pope’s gay marriage comments “deeply insulting”
John Lyons claims this is second time in a week that Vatican has “targeted the international LGBT community”.
# dail - Wednesday 19 December, 2012
Frank Fahey receives large sum and apology in libel action against Associated Newspapers
The former minister took the action over newspaper articles written in 2006, 2007 and 2010, which he said libelled him.
# dail - Monday 17 December, 2012
Bailed-out bank chiefs to face Oireachtas questioning
Representatives from three bailed-out banks will be asked about whether the banks which received State money are acting in the public interest.
Sinn Féin strips Peadar ToibÃn of committee chairmanship over X Case vote
The Meath West TD did not vote with the party on a motion to legislate for the X Case and has been disciplined for breaking the party whip.
# dail - Saturday 15 December, 2012
TD calls on banks to be “more humane and compassionate” with borrowers
Michael McGrath said he hears frequently of cases of suicide in which financial pressures were to the fore.
# dail - Friday 14 December, 2012
Noonan says pyrite homes will be exempt from property tax
Noonan said the government is aware of the “very real cost and difficulties” faced by people whose homes are affected.
# dail - Wednesday 12 December, 2012
Social Welfare Bill passes in Dáil, moves to committee stage
The bill includes cuts to the Respite Care Grant and child benefit as well as an increase in PRSI contributions.
Dáil votes down Sinn Féin’s motion of no confidence in the government
The motion was defeated with Labour TD Pat Rabbitte calling it “parliamentary farce”.
Government “strongly disagrees” with decision not to conduct public Finucane inquiry
Speaking in the Dáil today both Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore said they would continue to seek a public inquiry.
Sinn Féin publishes legislation on school bullying
The legislation will strengthen existing laws, as well as putting in place binding mandatory anti-bullying policies.
# dail - Tuesday 11 December, 2012
Doherty opens government no confidence debate in Dáil
Speaking in the Dáil this evening the Sinn Féin TD said the government have broken their election promises and “lost the support of the people”.
Pictures: 300 carers picket Leinster House over Budget cuts
The Carers Association said they will continue to keep the pressure on the government because carers cannot afford the cuts.
Carers to protest at Dáil today over cuts to grant
They are demanding the immediate restoration of the 19 per cent cut to the Respite Care Grant announced in the Budget.
# dail - Sunday 9 December, 2012
Poll: Should the reduction in the respite care grant be reversed?
The decision to cut the grant by over €300 has proved controversial. Should it be reversed or does the government need to stick to its plans?
Free State came into being 90 years ago this week
Flashback to the turbulent beginning of Saorstát Éireann, which was hurtling towards civil war even as it gained statehood.
# dail - Saturday 8 December, 2012
Sinn Féin publishes motion of no confidence in government
Gerry Adams said the coalition parties have “broken their contract with the electorate”.
# dail - Friday 7 December, 2012
Government facing no confidence motion in the Dáil next week
Sinn Féin has tabled a motion of no confidence in the coalition government which will be debated over two nights next week.
# dail - Thursday 6 December, 2012
Labour TDs meet with Burton in last-ditch bid to stop child benefit cuts Exclusive
Two Dublin TDs want to stop the government from cutting child benefit – but if they can’t, will they vote against the Budget?
Government defends decision to cut respite care grant
Pat Rabbitte said the government had had to choose between cutting carer’s allowance or cutting respite care.
# dail - Wednesday 5 December, 2012
PHOTOS, VIDEO: austerity protest outside Dáil
Hundreds of people marched on the Dáil this evening after Michael Noonan and Brendan Howlin’s announcements.
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
# dail - Tuesday 4 December, 2012
Pics, video: Thousands gather for pro-life vigil outside the Dáil
The Pro Life Campaign event heard from many who are unhappy with the current debate surrounding abortion in the Dáil where the expert group report is being debated this evening.
Taoiseach insists Ruairà Quinn has confidence in James Reilly
It was reported at the weekend that the Education Minister had indicated that Reilly was “not up to the job” of Minister for Health.
ULA TDs name judge whose penalty points were allegedly terminated
A garda and a sergeant have reportedly blown the whistle on the practice of penalty points on drivers’ licences being terminated inappropriately for some high-profile figures.
# dail - Saturday 1 December, 2012
Dáil will spend up to ten hours debating expert group report next week
This week, Health Minister James Reilly called on TDs to participate in the planned debates to try to reach a party consensus on legislation for the X case.
# dail - Thursday 29 November, 2012
Labour “has not voted against idea of legislating for abortion”, says TD
Deputy Ann Phelan made the comment following the defeat of Clare Daly TD’s abortion bill in the Dáil last night.
Gilmore refuses to confirm property tax rumours
Reports suggest the property tax will cost homeowners between €200 and €400 a year – but Eamon Gilmore would not discuss the figures in the Dáil this morning.
Noonan and Howlin will both deliver Budget 2013 next Wednesday
Though the budget is being held over just one day this year, Michael Noonan and Brendan Howlin will both make speeches, starting from 2.30pm next Wednesday.
# dail - Wednesday 28 November, 2012
Daly abortion bill: How each TD voted
Clare Daly’s abortion bill was defeated by 101 votes to 27 tonight. Who voted what way?
Clare Daly abortion bill defeated by 101 votes to 27
The bill was put forward by Deputy Clare Daly, following a bill that was rejected in April.
Crowd gathers outside Dáil for abortion rally
They met as members of the Dáil voted on an abortion bill put forward by Deputy Clare Daly. Also today, members of Youth Defence launched their latest campaign outside Leinster House.
Poll: Should abortion be available where there is a risk of suicide?
Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has made it clear that abortions will be allowed in the case where the woman involved is at risk of suicide. What do you think?
# dail - Tuesday 27 November, 2012
Abortion bill debate: TDs criticise leak of Expert Group report
The bill was put forward by Clare Daly TD. Minister Shatter encouraged her to withdraw it, saying it does not address in detail a number of issues.
Taoiseach rejects Greek-style Anglo promissory deal
But Kenny said the Government is seeking a new deal that is like “a replacement of a bank overdraft with a very long term mortgage”.
Martin tells Taoiseach to “stop the pretence”
Enda Kenny was questioned by Deputy Martin in the Dáil today – and said that he does not accept that he “got it wrong” with Minister Reilly and the primary care centres.
Expert group report on abortion set to be published today
The long-awaited and heavily-leaked report is expected to be published in full today after the Health Minister James Reilly brings it to Cabinet.
# dail - Thursday 22 November, 2012
Opposition calls for Taoiseach to meet with Savita’s husband
The death of Savita Halappanavar was raised again at Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil this morning.
# dail - Wednesday 21 November, 2012
Dáil rejects SF motion demanding immediate legislation on X case
Dáil members voted twice tonight – once to remove the demand for legislation for the X Case from a motion tabled by Sinn Féin.
In pics: March on the Dáil for disability access
Thousands took to the streets in Dublin to demand equal rights – and no cuts in resources – for those with disabilities.
Kenny claims Halappanavar legal team preventing meeting with inquiry chair
Taoiseach Enda Kenny urged the husband of Savita Halappanavar to meet with the expert heading the inquiry into her death last month but Praveen Halappanavar has reiterated that he will not.
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