the same building as Dáil Eireann (the lower house). It holds 60 members known as senators; eleven of them are nominated by ...

The election of the taoiseach (Irish prime minister) has been delayed after parliament was suspended amid chaotic scenes in the chamber. Verona Murphy called for a 15 minute suspension after ...

"The people have voted in a general election. There was a majority of the people's representatives in Dáil Eireann today prepared to elect a Government. They were denied the opportunity to vote.

Labour’s Duncan Smith told the Irish Sun: “There is no reason for the Dail not to sit next week. “The election was nearly two months ago and the direction of travel in terms of the ...