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Opposition parties in Ireland have urged the government to permit a conscience vote on a forthcoming Dáil motion aimed at halting the Central Bank of Ireland’s facilitation of Israeli bond sales. The motion, introduced by the Social Democrats and supported by Sinn Féin, Labour, and People Before Profit/Solidarity, seeks to prevent the Central Bank from approving Israeli government bonds for …

The Dáil is preparing to vote next Tuesday on a motion of confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy, as the Government continues to show firm support for her position. Five opposition parties have united to submit a motion declaring that she no longer holds the confidence of all members of the chamber. This development follows accusations from the opposition that …

The Dáil reform committee deliberates this afternoon in an attempt to reach some resolution to the continuing dispute over whether a group, such as the Regional Independents, can be aligned with both the Government and the opposition. Opposition parties have written in to say they will only accept a new technical group involving Michael Lowry if it is officially part …

Education Minister Norma Foley has stated that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael negotiators are fully committed to establishing a government by January 22. As part of the Fianna Fáil negotiation team, Foley emphasized that there is a strong resolve to create a sustainable five-year government program. Speaking on RTÉ’s Saturday with Colm Ó Mongáin, Foley expressed the team’s determination to …