TDs and senators with electric cars get major discounts for charging at Leinster HouseOireachtas politicians benefit from subsidized EV charging rates that are below market standards, resulting in financial losses.
Fine Gael chairman seeks training for politicians on how to deal with spiesMicheál Martin was not briefed about reports of an alleged agent in the Oireachtas, indicating communication issues around security threats.
Female Sinn Fein politicians urge Simon Harris to take Dail questions on Senator Martin ConwaySenator Conway faces serious allegations leading to his resignation from the party whip and an ongoing investigation after an incident of intoxication and inappropriate behaviour.
Patsy O'Brien accuses Fine Gael of trying to 'damage' his election chancesFine Gael expelled Mr. O'Brien for sending unsolicited pornographic messages, while he claims political motives behind the timing of the expulsion.
Fine Gael's Hildegarde Naughton under pressure to address actions she took in wake of Patsy O'Brien scandalFine Gael expelled Councillor O'Brien for sending unsolicited pornographic material, prompting calls for accountability from government officials.
Fine Gael chairman seeks training for politicians on how to deal with spiesFine Gael is seeking training for politicians on dealing with potential espionage and foreign influence.
Martin Conway in profile: the senator who has resigned from Fine Gael amid political controversyFine Gael politician Mr. Conway resigned amid controversy but retains his Seanad position.He was the first visually impaired member of the Oireachtas.
Fine Gael chairman seeks training for politicians on how to deal with spiesMicheál Martin was not briefed about reports of an alleged agent in the Oireachtas, indicating communication issues around security threats.
Female Sinn Fein politicians urge Simon Harris to take Dail questions on Senator Martin ConwaySenator Conway faces serious allegations leading to his resignation from the party whip and an ongoing investigation after an incident of intoxication and inappropriate behaviour.
Patsy O'Brien accuses Fine Gael of trying to 'damage' his election chancesFine Gael expelled Mr. O'Brien for sending unsolicited pornographic messages, while he claims political motives behind the timing of the expulsion.
Fine Gael's Hildegarde Naughton under pressure to address actions she took in wake of Patsy O'Brien scandalFine Gael expelled Councillor O'Brien for sending unsolicited pornographic material, prompting calls for accountability from government officials.
Fine Gael chairman seeks training for politicians on how to deal with spiesFine Gael is seeking training for politicians on dealing with potential espionage and foreign influence.
Martin Conway in profile: the senator who has resigned from Fine Gael amid political controversyFine Gael politician Mr. Conway resigned amid controversy but retains his Seanad position.He was the first visually impaired member of the Oireachtas.
Revealed: The Leinster House politicians who failed to collect thousands of calendars and newsletters which had to be pulped as a resultA total of 82,600 printed items were scrapped last year as they went unclaimed, illustrating waste and challenges in managing print orders.
Taoiseach Simon Harris's planned trade mission to Poland abruptly cancelled as election speculation mountsMicheál Martin hints at a possible general election before Christmas, depending on legislative progress.
Senan Molony: Deadline for Seanad nominations approaches ahead of election that stretches democratic normsThe Seanad election is coming soon but involves only a small portion of the population in voting.
'I don't know who the individual is' - Tanaiste not briefed on alleged Russian spy in OireachtasThe Tánaiste denies knowledge of any spy in the Oireachtas, calling for accountability from intelligence services regarding recent allegations.
Taoiseach Simon Harris's planned trade mission to Poland abruptly cancelled as election speculation mountsMicheál Martin hints at a possible general election before Christmas, depending on legislative progress.
Senan Molony: Deadline for Seanad nominations approaches ahead of election that stretches democratic normsThe Seanad election is coming soon but involves only a small portion of the population in voting.
'I don't know who the individual is' - Tanaiste not briefed on alleged Russian spy in OireachtasThe Tánaiste denies knowledge of any spy in the Oireachtas, calling for accountability from intelligence services regarding recent allegations.
'We asked for a bike shed, not the Taj Mahal' - OPW appears before the Public Accounts Committee on 336,000 scandalPolitical representatives expressed frustration over delays in the delivery of a promised bike shelter for Leinster House, calling for immediate action.
'We asked for a bike shed, not the Taj Mahal' - OPW appears before the Public Accounts Committee on 336,000 scandalThe Oireachtas Cycling Group expressed urgency for a bike shelter at Leinster House due to longstanding delays and unfulfilled promises.
'We asked for a bike shed, not the Taj Mahal' - OPW appears before the Public Accounts Committee on 336,000 scandalPolitical representatives expressed frustration over delays in the delivery of a promised bike shelter for Leinster House, calling for immediate action.
'We asked for a bike shed, not the Taj Mahal' - OPW appears before the Public Accounts Committee on 336,000 scandalThe Oireachtas Cycling Group expressed urgency for a bike shelter at Leinster House due to longstanding delays and unfulfilled promises.
'Inconceivable that Oireachtas members are not receiving gifts' - but only one TD has declared any since last electionOireachtas members' lack of gift declarations suggests inadequate ethics rules and transparency around the acceptance of gifts.Transparency campaigners find it hard to believe that politicians are receiving no gifts.