Tag Archives: Irish politics

Dublin MEP Regina Doherty has expressed uncertainty regarding her 2022 claim in the Seanad that there are nine genders, acknowledging that this assertion may not withstand current scrutiny. This reflection follows criticism from Independent Senator Michael McDowell, who questioned the lack of clarity and enumeration in Doherty’s original statement. Emphasis on Support for Transgender Individuals Doherty emphasized her longstanding commitment …

Sinn Féin has announced its appointments to chair seven Oireachtas committees, marking a significant expansion of its influence in parliamentary oversight. This development follows the party’s strong performance in the recent general election, positioning it as the largest opposition party in the Dáil. Wicklow TD John Brady has been appointed to lead the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), a pivotal body …

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has unveiled the list of Fianna Fáil TDs appointed to chair various Oireachtas committees, marking a significant step in the post-election parliamentary restructuring. This development follows a prolonged delay of over four months in committee allocations, primarily due to disputes stemming from the Dáil speaking-time controversy. Fianna Fáil’s Committee Leadership The eight Fianna Fáil TDs designated to …

Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman has confirmed that he will stand for re-election, as required by the party’s internal rules following a general election. O’Gorman, who stepped into the leadership role last summer after succeeding Eamon Ryan, led the party into an election that resulted in a major setback, losing 11 of its 12 Dáil seats. He is now the …

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 …

Opposition leaders have formally drafted a motion of no confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy, arguing that she no longer commands the trust of all members of Dáil Éireann. The move comes after heated scenes in the Dáil over controversial changes to speaking arrangements. The motion, signed by Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald, Labour’s Ivana Bacik, Cian O’Callaghan of the …

Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty has urged the government to hold a referendum on Ireland’s neutrality following the Cabinet’s decision to abolish the Triple Lock mechanism. The government, led by Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris, argues that the removal of the Triple Lock is necessary to prevent countries like Russia from having veto power over Ireland’s participation in …

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that when he meets US President Donald Trump in Washington next month, he intends to highlight the potential harm tariffs could inflict on Ireland’s small and highly open economy. While speaking with reporters in Dublin, Martin outlined his plan to present Ireland’s perspective on trade and economic matters directly to Trump at the White House …

The ongoing dispute over Dáil speaking rights has escalated, with Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy informing Opposition party leaders that consensus on the matter appears unattainable. She emphasized that amending standing orders, which govern parliamentary procedures, is a responsibility of the Dáil and not her office, and she cannot prevent a vote on such issues. This development precedes a crucial meeting …

Sinn Féin leaders Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill have announced they will not attend the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day events at the White House. This decision serves as a protest against President Donald Trump’s recent proposal to relocate approximately 2 million Palestinians from Gaza and place the territory under U.S. control. Trump’s plan has faced widespread condemnation from Palestinians, …