In the vocational cultural and educational panel, Sinn Féin’s Pauline Tully - who lost her Cavan-Monaghan Dáil seat in a shock defeat – was re-elected on the second count. She received 189 votes, just ...

The Government’s proposal has been shot down by the opposition and could lead to further unrest when the Dáil returns next ...

The New York Saint Patrick’s Day parade has a long, fascinating history. Boston claims the oldest celebrations of St. Patrick ...

Ms Higgins was elected without reaching the quota with 8,822 votes, as the remaining surplus would not assist the next candidates: consultant geriatrician Rónán Collins (4,357) and the Green Party’s ...

Counting is under way for nominees to Seanad Éireann (the upper house of the Irish parliament) on Thursday. One of the ...

The Irish Government has appointed 19 Ministers of State - or 'Junior Ministers' - in addition to last week's four 'Super Junior Ministers.' ...

Government Chief Whip Mary Butler will table a proposal today to try to resolve the fierce dispute over Dáil speaking time ...

Fianna Fáil insiders defended what was branded a ‘shameful’ level of female ­ministerial appointments last night, by ...

In a shocking and disappointing development, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, in the formation of the new government, have reduced ...

The Government has defended itself against criticism after promised corrective action on gender balance failed to materialise ...