David O’Callaghan (41) of the Fairways, Woodbrook Glen, Bray, Co Wicklow, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to driving into a rear gate of Leinster House on August 2nd last

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Opposition parties have put forward a range of proposals.

Apprentice carpenter Dean Hickson, 22, of Griffith Parade, Finglas East, Dublin, pleaded guilty to intimidating the Kerry politician at Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Multiple suspensions were called throughout the day by Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy.

Some of the Regional Independent TDs involved in negotiating and supporting the Programme for Government have sought to keep their Dáil speaking time

Mr Martin’s Fianna Fáil emerged as the largest party following the Irish general election at the end of November.

The Royal Bank of Scotland tried to give the State the portrait for two years.

In July, officials at Leinster House also asked for more bike spaces for the complex saying that demand for existing stands was very high.

An architectural heritage impact assessment said the project was proving a “challenge” because of its sensitive historic location.

Business groups have criticised a lack of support in Budget 2025 for small to medium-sized businesses.

It includes changes to An Bord Pleanala and reforming the process for taking judicial reviews.

Nursing Homes Ireland said it wanted to raise awareness around the challenges of the Fair Deal scheme.

TDs and Senators are paid the full allowance if they hit the 120-day target and must make small repayments if they don’t.

Paschal Donohoe said while he was not involved in the decision and did not approve the spending, he ‘accepts responsibility’ as a finance minister

Gardaí had identified security weaknesses around Government Buildings.

Party leader Holly Cairns outlined a number of long-term measures to ‘genuinely transform people’s lives’.

The Office for Public Works has also come under recent scrutiny for spending €336,000 on a glass-covered bike shelter

The incident happened shortly before 6pm on May 28th at the Merrion Square side of the complex

Office of Public Works officials appeared before the Oireachtas Finance Committee to answer questions about the high costs of the shelter.

The total bill for the covered shelter was €336,000.

Cara Darmody (14) will tell a ‘monster meeting’ on Thursday that she will campaign internationally on the way Ireland is failing children.

Some 19 arrests were made across the day and Garda public order units deployed as Irish flag-waving protesters objecting to Government immigration policies staged the sit-down demonstration on O’Connell Bridge.

The massive cost of the 18-bike shelter was again raised in the Dáil on Thursday.

Internal records from the Oireachtas show the completion date for the controversial project slipped repeatedly.

Ceann Comhairle Sean O’Fearghail said the cost of the shelter for 18 bikes was ‘a profound embarrassment’ and anger at it was justified.

Dublin District Court heard the "distressing" incident took place when an anti-government and immigration demonstration "spiralled out of control" at Government buildings.

The Finance Minister called on those responsible for capital projects to be cognisant of value for money for the taxpayer.

Fianna Fáil TD Willie O’Dea has called on Taoiseach Simon Harris to “name and shame” those responsible for signing off on €336,000 of public funds for the cost of a bike shed built at Leinster House

Officials will carry out an immediate full review of the project.

A breakdown of costs from the Office of Public Works shows that €322,282 was spent on the main construction and installation project.

The protesters called for an end to the killing of women and children in Gaza and criticised US support for Israel.

A man in his 40s was detained.

Paul Whelan (39) was arrested outside Leinster House after climbing the fence and trying to make his way to where the Palestinian flag had been placed

About 200 people held a rally outside Leinster House on September 20th as the Dáil resumed following the summer recess.

A pro-Palestine protest and an anti-government demonstration were held at opposite entrances to Leinster House on Wednesday.

The tribute to Lord Trimble is displayed at Leinster House beside a bust of John Hume which was unveiled in March.

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political debate in the Dáil in the coming week

Dublin District Court heard Rónán Ó Dálaigh and Art Ó Laoghaire's "lock on, lock off" action saw them attach themselves to the Dáil gates with bicycle locks

Sean O Fearghail said he wants to ensure peaceful protests can take place while also protecting public representatives and staff.

Here, BreakingNews.ie has a look at what to expect

Fianna Fáil TD Jim O'Callaghan and Fine Gael Senator Barry Ward spoke to BreakingNews.ie about the ugly scenes outside the Dáil, and both said prosecutions should come after the incident

It comes after a protest earlier this week during which 13 people were arrested