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Leinster House is ‘unnatural’ – Gilmore

Speaking at a conference in Dublin this afternoon on how to elect more women, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore compared Leinster House to a boarding school for its lack of gender balance.

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Expect your first water bill in late 2014, says Phil Hogan

Environment minister couldn’t say how much it will cost consumers, but said a standing charge would be involved.

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Government tells Sinn Féin to be a ‘true Opposition’

Fergus O’Dowd told Sinn Féin to encourage its supporters to pay the charge to avoid further financial difficulties.

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O’Dowd says he is ‘not on the side of developers’

Junior Minister O’Dowd said that he is on the side of “what is the best to get the best return for our assets”.

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Sea lice causes 39 per cent of wild salmon deaths

The impact of sea lice in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean will affect already declining salmon stocks across Europe.

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Where were the 38 TDs who didn’t vote on the abortion bill?

A TV interview, planting a tree, “official business” and committee work in Mozambique are among the reasons for some TDs not voting on last night’s abortion bill.

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The 5 at 5: Wednesday

5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.

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‘An outrageous act of cold blooded violence’ – Taoiseach condemns garda killing

The President and opposition politicians have joined the Taoiseach in expressing their shock and sadness at the killing of Adrian Donohoe last night.

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Two years’ service means ministers now guaranteed to receive pensions

The government was appointed two years ago today – meaning senior ministers now have enough service for a pension.

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24 new IT jobs created in Dundalk firm

The US multi-national works with clients in Ireland like the Road Safety Authority and the Irish Medical Council.

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€20 million seismic survey hopes to reveal Ireland’s true oil and gas wealth

Offshore explorers have welcomed the new push to figure out exactly what may lie under Ireland’s western waters,

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Just four commercial gas discoveries since the 70s but minister remains positive

Junior miniser Fergus O’Dowd has said that the state should provide an environment that encourages companies to take the risks involved in exploration.

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“James Reilly is a reforming minister” says ministerial colleague

Minister of State Fergus O’Dowd defends James Reilly’s handling of Health – and despite reports of €1 billion of total cuts, says some areas are improving.

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Council of Europe report criticises power of local government in Ireland

The European Council report says that Ireland has improved, but needs to devolve more power to local authorities.

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New restrictions prompt calls for water project in Laois to be fast-tracked

The Garryhinch Water Project has been long mooted as an alternative and sustainable water supply for the Greater Dublin area.

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Government criticised for poor turnout at ‘burn the bondholders’ debate

Minister of State Fergus O’Dowd was the highest profile Government representative present as they were asked to request a debt writedown by Independent TDs

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Absent TDs and unanswered questions leave Micheál Martin criticising Dáil...

Changes to the question time have been criticised but the government chief whip has defended the new format following near-farcical scenes in the chamber on Thursday.

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Watch: Ming Flanagan challenges Minister to drink glass of ‘glorified piss’...

The independent TD could be in trouble with Dáil authorities after an outburst in the chamber this morning.

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“You can’t create Irish Water out of thin air” – O’Dowd

Fergus O’Dowd said that the €50 million spend at Irish Water will be scrutinised, but was forced to defend the agency’s exemption from Freedom of Information requests.

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“This government is shrouding itself in secrecy,” – Fianna Fáil hit out at...

The Oireachtas heard a lot more about Irish Water today, with the Dáil and Public Accounts Committee both sitting into the evening.

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Mandatory treatment for sex offenders “not a realistic option”

Minister O’Dowd confirmed this evening that participation in these programmes must be voluntary.

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Minister: Garda whistleblowers should have their reputations reinstated

Fergus O’Dowd said he stood over his comments that “the whistleblowers did a fantastic job”.

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Minister nominated for ‘brass neck of the year’ as TDs row about Seanad reform

Fianna Fáil’s proposal to overhaul the upper house will be opposed by the government.

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Ballot papers in May’s elections will be ‘unfair and misleading’

Legislation means Independent TDs must list themselves as ‘non-party’ or else leave a blank space.

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People warned that tall trees may cause ‘distress’ to neighbours

Terence Flanagan said that planning laws needed to be updated to include tree height.

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‘Left high and dry’: TDs call for Deaf advocacy service to be re-opened

Some 5,000 people have been affected by the closure of the Irish Deaf Society’s National Advocacy Service.

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State of the Nation: Sacked minister’s blistering parting shot over “failed”...

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Fergus O’Dowd just got Paxman-ed on Morning Ireland

The former junior minister launched a fierce attack on the Government in a newspaper this morning, saying Irish Water had become an “unmitigated disaster”.

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Irish Water: ‘It’s simply not a bonus culture’

Performance-related awards are not bonuses, an Irish Water spokesperson has said.

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Here’s what Irish Water say they’ll do with your PPS number

Want to keep your 30,000 litre allowance? Irish Water will need to keep your PPS number indefinitely.

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The sacked minister who helped set up Irish Water thinks John Tierney should go

Meanwhile, the Taoiseach said he wants to ensure that water charges are ‘affordable’.

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Former minister who set up Irish Water says ‘forces’ at work to privatise...

Fergus O’Dowd is calling for a referendum to be held next year.

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The people behind the new ‘east coast’ tourism drive left Louth off their map

A Louth TD was unhappy at the county being left off the map for ‘Ireland’s Ancient East’.

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Fine Gael hopeful told to ‘get the queers to vote for you’

Councillor Sharon Tolan received the anonymous message yesterday morning.

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Why is this Fine Gael TD NOT running for re-election?

Peter Fitzpatrick has told party members in Louth he will not be seeking their nomination.

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This Fine Gael TD WILL contest the next election after all

His change of heart is thought to have come on foot of conversations with senior party figures including the Taoiseach Enda Kenny earlier this week.

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Did Fine Gael shaft women in Louth last night?

The party insisted today it was “strongly committed” to increasing the number of female TDs in the next Dáil.

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A Fine Gael TD is being challenged by his own brother

Michael O’Dowd is running for Renua against his brother, former minister Fergus O’Dowd.

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Poll: Would a double property tax for vacant houses help ease the housing...

A report in today’s Sunday Business Post suggests that a Fine Gael motion on such a tax is unlikely to be challenged by Fianna Fáil.

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Pat Hickey's lawyers asked Oireachtas committee to not discuss Rio Olympics

Minister for Sport Shane Ross has said Irish athletes were treated ‘shambolically’ in terms of ticket allocation.

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