TD: We didn't demonise those who had points cancelled by naming them in Dáil
Joan Collins has defended her naming of high-profile individuals who allegedly had penalty points cancelled in the Dáil chamber last December.
View ArticleMary Harney denies shutting down offshore accounts inquiry
Several former TDs and ministers have strenuously denied any wrongdoing, after Mary Lou McDonald read out their names in the Dáil today.
View ArticleNow Joan Burton has had a go at Mary Lou over her 'stunt politics'
The row over the Sinn Féin deputy leader’s refusal to say sorry for her Dáil comments rumbles on.
View ArticleAre politicians abusing their privilege?
Analysis: The way some TDs are using their constitutional right to absolute privilege in the Dáil has come in for criticism.
View ArticleWhy has the Taoiseach said nothing about the Denis O'Brien controversy?
Mary Lou McDonald is the latest opposition politician to criticise Enda Kenny.
View Article'All of that is wrong': Alan Dukes disputes Dáil claims about Denis O'Brien's...
The former chairman of IBRC was speaking after today’s High Court ruling.
View ArticleDenis O'Brien has launched legal action against a Dáil committee
Every member of the CPP has been named in letters from the businessman’s lawyers.
View ArticleFrank Flannery says Denis O'Brien is 'not above or below the law'
“People in the Third Reich thought what’s happening to the Jews would never happen to them, but finally the knock came.”
View ArticleDenis O'Brien's legal action against the Oireachtas is back in court today
The action was taken by the businessman earlier this year over remarks made in the Dáil under privilege regarding his banking affairs with IBRC.
View ArticleCatherine Murphy makes more claims in the Dáil about Denis O'Brien's finances
The Kildare North TD alleges O’Brien went guarantor on a loan to a property developer.
View ArticleDaly accuses judge of singling her out and wasting garda time by issuing...
“A sergeant had to leave his post in Newbridge, drive in a squad car to Swords and spend the day there vacating the order at enormous expense to the State.”
View Article'You're going to be shot': Sinn Féin TDs detail death threats received over...
Dessie Ellis said he’s passed on the threatening letters to the gardaí.
View ArticleFG TD feels 'vindicated' after ruling says he didn't defame Sinn Féin TDs in...
The Committee on Procedure ruled that Alan Farrell didn’t breach Dáil privilege.
View ArticleDenis O'Brien to take his time pondering an appeal after 'disappointing'...
He did say, however, that he was encouraged by some aspects of the courts’ judgement.
View ArticleNo record of Donegal garda's tax evasion and fraud claims, Dáil hears
Former garda Kieran Jackson had reported incidents of tax evasion by a now retired garda superintendent back in 2001, the Dáil was told.
View ArticleDenis O'Brien must pay all costs after failed High Court case
Judge Úna Ní Raifeartaigh said that the issue of O’Brien’s “means to pay the costs” was not a factor in the decision.
View ArticleLeo Varadkar tells Dáil Jobstown protest was like 'a scene from Lord of the...
The Taoiseach also described the scenes as “ugly” and “violent”.
View ArticleExplainer: What is Dáil privilege and how can it be breached?
A row has erupted between TD Paul Murphy and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar over the concluded Jobstown trial.
View ArticleCeann Comhairle establishes expert forum on Dáil privilege
The announcement comes following comments made by TD Paul Murphy about garda testimonies during the Jobstown trial.
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