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HSE boss accused of ‘insincerity’ during terse exchanges with TD

Health service boss Paul Reid has been accused of “insincerity” by Independent TD Verona Murphy during terse exchanges at an Oireachtas committee meeting. The Wexford TD claimed Mr Reid’s “insincerity won’t wash for one second here”, adding that she ...

29 Sept 2022 at 14:08

Local News

Dáil suspended amid heated row between Pearse Doherty and Minister for Finance

The Dáil was suspended on Wednesday afternoon after a heated row between Pearse Doherty and the Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath. Donegal TD Doherty, the Sinn Féin finance spokesperson, and McGrath clashed over an expected hike in fuel prices. ...

10 Apr 2024 at 19:33

Ireland

Martin says court action should not be needed to unmask malicious fake profiles

People should not have to go to court to find out who is behind fake internet profiles that misrepresent or defame them, the Tanaiste has said. Micheal Martin referenced his recent High Court case against Google as he responded to an allegation ...

25 Jan 2024 at 14:03

National News

'A fine man gone too soon' - Tributes paid as youngest son of Mick Wallace dies aged 30

Tributes are being paid to a son of former MEP Mick Wallace, who has died at the age of 30. Joseph Barry Wallace, a retired midfielder with Wexford Youths now known as Wexford FC, died in Tallaght Hospital in Dublin on Thursday. He was one of ...

28 Jun 2024 at 11:33

National News

'A fine man gone too soon' - Tributes paid as youngest son of Mick Wallace dies aged 30

28 Jun 2024 at 10:03

Ireland

TDs raise concerns about the public’s disengagement with politics

Some of the TDs pitching to become the next speaker of the Irish parliament used their speeches to raise concerns about the public’s disengagement with politics. The nominated candidates – which included Independent Verona Murphy, ...

18 Dec 2024 at 16:43

Ireland

Verona Murphy becomes first female speaker of the Irish parliament

Verona Murphy has become the first female speaker of the Irish parliament as part of attempts to form a coalition government. Ms Murphy, an independent TD for Wexford, defeated two Fianna Fail candidates and one from Sinn Fein to ...

18 Dec 2024 at 21:07

Irish premier tenders resignation as new parliament meets

Ireland

Ireland’s new parliament to meet as five candidates vie to be speaker

Irish premier Simon Harris has formally tendered his resignation as part of the formalities for the first sitting of the new parliament. Mr Harris visited the official residence of President Michael D Higgins, Aras an Uachtarain,...

18 Dec 2024 at 14:22

Ireland

Verona Murphy’s journey from truck driver to Dail history maker

Former trucker Verona Murphy has travelled an often rocky road to one of the most prestigious destinations in Irish politics. The 53-year-old from Co Wexford arrived at the Ceann Comhairle’s chair in the Dail chamber only five ...

18 Dec 2024 at 18:10

Ireland

Dail row: Parties meet after Ceann Comhairle’s intervention

A key meeting is being held after the speaker of the Dail parliament said government-affiliated independents could not be given opposition speaking time. Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy released a statement on Monday night ...

04 Feb 2025 at 12:44

Ireland

Dail row over speaking time resolved after Ceann Comhairle’s intervention

A row that disrupted parliamentary procedures to elect an Irish premier has been resolved after an intervention from the speaker of the Dail chamber. A Government spokesperson said they accepted Ceann Comhairle Verona ...

04 Feb 2025 at 15:47

General Election

REACTION: 'I don't think seating arrangements are the issue,' says Michael Lowry

A row that disrupted parliamentary procedures to elect an Irish Taoiseach has been resolved after an intervention from the speaker of the Dáil chamber. A Government spokesperson said they accepted Ceann Comhairle ...

05 Feb 2025 at 07:33

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