Debate
# debate - Wednesday 22 May, 2013
6 interesting moments from the final day of the Oireachtas abortion hearings
The final day of the three-day hearing saw legal experts teasing out some of the most intricate detail in the draft legislation.
# debate - Thursday 9 May, 2013
INMO to debate emergency motion on industrial action
The INMO annual conference is taking place in Letterkenny today and the motion discusses the option of industrial action if the government imposes pay cuts.
# debate - Friday 3 May, 2013
Poll: Should people who pay for sex be named and shamed?
TDs will discuss a bill tabled by Deputy Thomas Pringle today that would make it illegal to pay for sex.
# debate - Tuesday 23 April, 2013
Why tax-free shopping on the internet could be facing end in US
The bill, which was being debated in the US Senate yesterday, could lead to the recouping of $11 billion in lost annual sales taxes.
# debate - Saturday 13 April, 2013
Column: I’m a devoted father, I’m engaged and I’m a gay man – I should be able to marry
When the question “why are you getting married?” is put to any couple, gay or straight, the answer is the same: “because we love each other,” writes Christian Daly, who says time for marriage equality is now upon us.
# debate - Monday 8 April, 2013
President Higgins: Thatcher’s legacy will be debated for many years
The President said he was “sorry to learn of the death of Lady Thatcher” and extended his condolences to her family.
# debate - Monday 25 March, 2013
8 talking points from the weekend’s GAA action
Some of the key areas of debate after a hectic weekend in Gaelic football and hurling.
# debate - Thursday 21 March, 2013
20,000 people over 70 to lose medical cards under new legislation
However Minister of State Alex White said that medical card coverage of the over 70s population stands at 97 per cent.
# debate - Sunday 17 March, 2013
Cyprus may call extra bank holiday to get time to pass unpopular bailout deal
The president needs to get the legislation ratifying the deal through parliament before banks reopen on Tuesday – or face a run on accounts.
# debate - Tuesday 19 February, 2013
PIC: Enda Kenny meets Magdalene survivors in Dáil gallery
The Taoiseach stepped out of this evening’s Dáil debates to pop upstairs and greet the survivors.
VIDEO: Enda Kenny issues formal State apology to Magdalene survivors
Watch the Taoiseach’s full, historic 17-minute speech as he apologised to the women committed to Magdalene Laundries.
Kenny “deeply regrets and apologises unreservedly” to Magdalene women in emotional speech
The Taoiseach has apologised to the “blameless” Magdalene Laundries survivors for the hurt that was done to them, and any stigma they suffered.
# debate - Saturday 9 February, 2013
Keyboard Warriors: Rugby bloggers of Ireland and England talk it out
We rolled out the digestives and got G-Chatting about choke tackles, chariots, impact off the bench… and James Haskell.
# debate - Thursday 7 February, 2013
Video: TDs argue over when to start debating the IBRC liquidation bill
“Could I honourably suggest that if you want some order from the government TDs then perhaps you should close the Dáil bar.”
# debate - Wednesday 30 January, 2013
Shatter criticises Martin for not cancelling debate following garda death
The Justice Minister said that he had attempted to delay the motion until after Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe’s funeral, but Micheál Martin refused.
# debate - Tuesday 8 January, 2013
AS IT HAPPENED: Oireachtas hearings on planned abortion law
Today’s hearings include medical advice from psychiatrists, obstetricians and the masters of maternity hospitals.
Medical Council ‘unaware of any deaths’ as result of current abortion laws
The IMC’s president Kieran Murphy says the body, which regulates the medical profession, does not know of any deaths.
Explainer: why the Oireachtas is holding three days of hearings on abortion
Ireland’s politicians are gearing up for three days of hearings on the abortion issue this week.
# debate - Saturday 15 December, 2012
TD calls on banks to be “more humane and compassionate” with borrowers
Michael McGrath said he hears frequently of cases of suicide in which financial pressures were to the fore.
# debate - Tuesday 11 December, 2012
Doherty opens government no confidence debate in Dáil
Speaking in the Dáil this evening the Sinn Féin TD said the government have broken their election promises and “lost the support of the people”.
# debate - Monday 10 December, 2012
Column: So the Pope has joined Twitter. What will he learn there?
Social media is all about debate and dissent, writes Fr Tony Flannery – so perhaps it can teach the Vatican a lesson.
# debate - Saturday 8 December, 2012
Sinn Féin publishes motion of no confidence in government
Gerry Adams said the coalition parties have “broken their contract with the electorate”.
# debate - Friday 7 December, 2012
Government facing no confidence motion in the Dáil next week
Sinn Féin has tabled a motion of no confidence in the coalition government which will be debated over two nights next week.
# debate - Tuesday 4 December, 2012
RTÉ publishes working document of Frontline Presidential Debate review
The review team found that the chosen format for audience selection was not appropriate, but did not find bias or partiality on part of the Frontline team.
# debate - Sunday 2 December, 2012
Interview: ‘Ireland’s EU Presidency will make no difference’ – Shane Ross
The independent TD tells TheJournal.ie that Government ministers are in denial about the depth of our crisis.
# debate - Saturday 1 December, 2012
Dáil will spend up to ten hours debating expert group report next week
This week, Health Minister James Reilly called on TDs to participate in the planned debates to try to reach a party consensus on legislation for the X case.
# debate - Wednesday 28 November, 2012
Clare Daly abortion bill defeated by 101 votes to 27
The bill was put forward by Deputy Clare Daly, following a bill that was rejected in April.
Poll: Should abortion be available where there is a risk of suicide?
Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has made it clear that abortions will be allowed in the case where the woman involved is at risk of suicide. What do you think?
# debate - Tuesday 27 November, 2012
As it happened: Abortion debate hosted by Vincent Browne
The debate kicked off at 10pm – catch up on our liveblog to see what the main arguments were, and what both sides had to say.
Column: Secrecy around TDs’ expenses is typical of Irish political culture
Yes, expenses need reform – but we need a larger conversation too, writes Sarah O’Neill.
# debate - Tuesday 20 November, 2012
X Case Dáil debate told: ‘Protecting lives of pregnant women the only civilised choice’
The Dáil debated a motion from calling on the government to legislate for the X Case. Deputy McDonald said it “is a very reasonable ask of a political system that has fudged, prevaricated and failed to act in 20 years”.
# debate - Monday 19 November, 2012
Talking Points: 2012 GAA Club Championships
Some of the key issues that emerged from yesterday’s club football and hurling games around the country.
# debate - Sunday 18 November, 2012
RTÉ accepts findings of review of the Frontline Presidential debate
RTÉ said it “regrets the mistakes made in the preparation and in the broadcast of the programme” and that the production “was less rigorous than it should have been”.
# debate - Monday 12 November, 2012
Talking Points: 2012 GAA Club Championships
Some of the key issues that emerged from yesterday’s club hurling and football games around the country.
# debate - Saturday 10 November, 2012
Aaron McKenna: We need a robust civics education if we want informed citizens
CSPE should educate on how the economy, government and tax fits together, rather than just how proportional representation works, writes Aaron McKenna.
# debate - Tuesday 23 October, 2012
VIDEO: 6 key moments from the final 2012 US presidential debate
The debate focussed on foreign policy. Well, it was supposed to.
As it happened: Obama and Romney battle in the final US presidential debate
Ding ding ding! Tonight Barack Obama and Mitt Romney battle it out over foreign policy in the final US presidential of the election. Let’s see what happens.
# debate - Monday 22 October, 2012
Obama, Romney gear up for final presidential debate on foreign policy
The candidates spent their weekend swatting up on foreign policy with the latest poll putting them both at 47 per cent.
# debate - Wednesday 17 October, 2012
VIDEO: Four key moments in last night’s US presidential debate
US President Barack Obama and his Republican opponent Mitt Romney went head-to-head for the second of their debates last night.
Obama claws back as race heads to wire: analysts
The second US presidential debate was close, but it went to Obama, analysts say.
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