Oireachtas
Varadkar says removal of triple lock will protect Irish sovereignty
Department of Defence officials are preparing legislation to remove the UN Security Council’s ability to veto the deployment of Irish troops abroad.
Drugs diversion model must be implemented, Citizens’ Assembly chair says
Paul Reid said legislation is already in place but has not been acted on.
TD expresses concern about aggression toward politicians outside Oireachtas
Green Party representative Marc O Cathasaigh said politicians must feel they can interact safely with their constituents.
RTE witnesses may appear before parliamentary committee over summer – chairman
Public Accounts Committee chairman Brian Stanley called for ‘full transparency’ from the board and executives at the broadcaster.
Former RTE DG was asked to resign a week before scandal broke, committee hears
Dee Forbes quit on Monday amid the controversy that had rocked Ireland’s national broadcaster.
RTÉ has fallen far short of standards in payments scandal, board chair concedes
The Irish Parliament’s media committee is probing the misreporting of payments made to star presenter Ryan Tubridy.
Autism committee makes 109 recommendations to Government
Senator Micheal Carrigy said several key issues were identified including delays in Assessment of Need.
Independent review of abortion laws should not be treated as “gospel” – Varadkar
Barrister Marie O’Shea has recommended a series of changes to the legal framework on terminations in Ireland.
