Conor Murphy to quit as Northern Ireland economy minister to join Irish parliamentSinn Fein's Conor Murphy is stepping down as Northern Ireland's economy minister to join the Seanad, emphasizing the party's focus on a united Ireland.
Martin Conway in profile: the senator who has resigned from Fine Gael amid political controversyFine Gael politician Mr. Conway resigned over inappropriate behavior allegations but retained his Seanad seat after an intoxicated arrest on O'Connell Street.
Restaurants Association of Ireland CEO Adrian Cummins to contest Seanad electionsMr Cummins is advocating for better representation of hospitality SMEs in the Seanad as he lobbies for their challenges to be prioritized.
Conor Murphy to quit as Northern Ireland economy minister to join Irish parliamentSinn Fein's Conor Murphy is stepping down as Northern Ireland's economy minister to join the Seanad, emphasizing the party's focus on a united Ireland.
Martin Conway in profile: the senator who has resigned from Fine Gael amid political controversyFine Gael politician Mr. Conway resigned over inappropriate behavior allegations but retained his Seanad seat after an intoxicated arrest on O'Connell Street.
Restaurants Association of Ireland CEO Adrian Cummins to contest Seanad electionsMr Cummins is advocating for better representation of hospitality SMEs in the Seanad as he lobbies for their challenges to be prioritized.
Seanad elections: Sitting NUI senators certain to be returned; Greens split Trinity voteMichael McDowell has been elected as the first member of the 27th Seanad, with other candidates likely to follow.
Three TDs who lost seats in Election 2024 appointed to the Seanad by Taoiseach Simon HarrisThree former TDs appointed as temporary Senators until January Seanad elections.Appointments made to fill positions left by newly elected TDs.
Paul Gavan pulls out of Seanad race after left off Sinn Fein's list of hopefulsSinn Féin prioritizes electing a strong team over including external nominees in Seanad candidacies.
Seanad elections: All three sitting NUI senators returned; Greens split Trinity voteMichael McDowell SC was elected to the 27th Seanad with over 11,000 votes, leading the early count decisively.
Recount underway in Trinity Seanad election; former Sinn Fein TD Pauline Tully elected to cultural panelThe race for the final Seanad seat is extremely close, with only 31 votes separating the candidates.
Seanad elections: Sitting NUI senators certain to be returned; Greens split Trinity voteMichael McDowell has been elected as the first member of the 27th Seanad, with other candidates likely to follow.
Three TDs who lost seats in Election 2024 appointed to the Seanad by Taoiseach Simon HarrisThree former TDs appointed as temporary Senators until January Seanad elections.Appointments made to fill positions left by newly elected TDs.
Paul Gavan pulls out of Seanad race after left off Sinn Fein's list of hopefulsSinn Féin prioritizes electing a strong team over including external nominees in Seanad candidacies.
Seanad elections: All three sitting NUI senators returned; Greens split Trinity voteMichael McDowell SC was elected to the 27th Seanad with over 11,000 votes, leading the early count decisively.
Recount underway in Trinity Seanad election; former Sinn Fein TD Pauline Tully elected to cultural panelThe race for the final Seanad seat is extremely close, with only 31 votes separating the candidates.
The return of Katherine Zappone: 'I really did feel the draw of Ireland as my home and one of the things that was part of that is that Ireland's where Ann Louise is buried'Katherine Zappone's journey reflects her unexpected love for Ireland over her homeland, shaped by her late wife.Her story emphasizes the deep connections made through love and choice.
Martina Devlin: Game of musical chairs with Dail rejects moving to Seanad is just one example of how undemocratic Ireland's political system isExtending voting rights to more university graduates is a victory for equality but insufficient for genuine democracy.
The return of Katherine Zappone: 'I really did feel the draw of Ireland as my home and one of the things that was part of that is that Ireland's where Ann Louise is buried'Katherine Zappone's journey reflects her unexpected love for Ireland over her homeland, shaped by her late wife.Her story emphasizes the deep connections made through love and choice.
Martina Devlin: Game of musical chairs with Dail rejects moving to Seanad is just one example of how undemocratic Ireland's political system isExtending voting rights to more university graduates is a victory for equality but insufficient for genuine democracy.
Higher level institution graduates with Irish citizenship to be able to vote in Seanad electionsThe Seanad Electoral (University Members) (amendment) Bill 2024 will change how Senators are elected, expanding eligibility to all higher education graduates.