Barely used 'secret' swimming pool for foreign dignitaries at Farmleigh House heated year round - but OPW can't say at what costTaxpayers fund an underutilized swimming pool at Farmleigh for dignitaries.
Opposition parties unite to oppose Regional Independents 'hijacking opposition speaking time in the Dail'Independents forming a technical group to gain Dáil speaking time faces opposition criticism regarding their government support and role.
Evening Tally: Key question for Aontu's Peadar Toibin is whether election will stop him having to fill all positions on political fieldAontú leader Peadar Tóibín emerges as a powerful character in the political arena, akin to hurling superstar Tony Kelly's versatile talents.
Bertie Ahern went on Russian trip Peadar Toibin declined after Irish-based consultancy firm invited TDs to 'non-political' conferenceAontú leader Peadar Tóibín declined a meeting with Vladimir Putin, finding the offer strange due to the regime's anti-democratic nature.
Aontu: The small pro-life party that has grown in five years to be a big player in this general electionAontú's leader Peadar Tóibín highlights a shift in voter concerns from abortion to economic issues during campaign interactions.
Evening Tally: Key question for Aontu's Peadar Toibin is whether election will stop him having to fill all positions on political fieldAontú leader Peadar Tóibín emerges as a powerful character in the political arena, akin to hurling superstar Tony Kelly's versatile talents.
Bertie Ahern went on Russian trip Peadar Toibin declined after Irish-based consultancy firm invited TDs to 'non-political' conferenceAontú leader Peadar Tóibín declined a meeting with Vladimir Putin, finding the offer strange due to the regime's anti-democratic nature.
Aontu: The small pro-life party that has grown in five years to be a big player in this general electionAontú's leader Peadar Tóibín highlights a shift in voter concerns from abortion to economic issues during campaign interactions.
Poll: Majority say John McGahon should not be a Fine Gael election candidate61% of voters oppose Mr. McGahon's candidacy amid past assault case, raising concerns about party integrity.
TD Peadar Toibin: I was offered a meeting with Vladimir Putin and invited to stay at a luxury hotel in MoscowIrish politician Peadar Tóibín rejected a trip to Moscow and called for transparency from fellow politicians regarding similar offers.
Poll: Majority say John McGahon should not be a Fine Gael election candidate61% of voters oppose Mr. McGahon's candidacy amid past assault case, raising concerns about party integrity.
TD Peadar Toibin: I was offered a meeting with Vladimir Putin and invited to stay at a luxury hotel in MoscowIrish politician Peadar Tóibín rejected a trip to Moscow and called for transparency from fellow politicians regarding similar offers.
TD Peadar Toibin: I was offered a meeting with Vladimir Putin and invited to stay at a luxury hotel in MoscowA TD rejected an invitation for a trip to Moscow, urging transparency among Irish politicians regarding similar proposals.
'I was once offered a meeting with Vladimir Putin and invited to stay at luxury hotel in Moscow' - TD Peadar ToibinIrish politician Peadar Tóibín revealed he was invited to Moscow by a strange proposal involving a high-profile meeting with Putin.
'I was once offered a meeting with Vladimir Putin and invited to stay at luxury hotel in Moscow' - TD Peadar ToibinPeadar Tóibín rejected a trip to Moscow and calls for transparency among Irish politicians regarding such proposals.
TD Peadar Toibin: I was offered a meeting with Vladimir Putin and invited to stay at a luxury hotel in MoscowA TD rejected an invitation for a trip to Moscow, urging transparency among Irish politicians regarding similar proposals.
'I was once offered a meeting with Vladimir Putin and invited to stay at luxury hotel in Moscow' - TD Peadar ToibinIrish politician Peadar Tóibín revealed he was invited to Moscow by a strange proposal involving a high-profile meeting with Putin.
'I was once offered a meeting with Vladimir Putin and invited to stay at luxury hotel in Moscow' - TD Peadar ToibinPeadar Tóibín rejected a trip to Moscow and calls for transparency among Irish politicians regarding such proposals.