Scandals we need to remember
12 September 2026
Renowned Irish journalist Frank Connolly exposed some of the biggest scandals that rocked the political establishment and led to tribunals of inquiry and the resignation of at least one Taoiseach. Here Mícheál Mac Donncha interviews him about corruption then and now. Free article
After ‘Lapgate ‘and ‘Fannygate’, why would a woman go into politics?
17 July 2013
Sinn Féin Senator Kathryn Reilly asks questions after the recent bad behaviour in the 'Oireachtas boys' club' Free article
Lord Laird and the Government witch-hunt against the Centre for Public Inquiry
17 July 2013
A RECENT Spinwatch article considered the credibility of Lord Laird in the wake of allegations that Laird 'broke rules by offering to carry out parliamentary work for cash'. Niall Meehan reflects on his own reasons to doubt Laird's credibility. Free article
Video: Óglach Joe McDonnell Commemoration
17 July 2013
1981 IRA Hunger Striker Óglach Joe McDonnell is remembered by his family, friends and comrades at a wreath-laying ceremony at the Rodaí Mac Corlaí Society clubrooms grounds in west Belfast Free article
Video: Adams calls for real dialogue with Orange Order following fourth night of violence
16 July 2013
Sinn Féin leader calls for dialogue following four nights of 'naked sectarian aggression' in Belfast – Willie Frazer arrested Free article
Video: TDs see inside 1916 HQ - Urgent meeting sought with Heritage Minister
16 July 2013
TDs seek urgent meeting following visit to derelict National Monument, last headquarters of 1916 leaders Free article
Video - Volunteer Patrick Cannon commemoration in Dublin
14 July 2013
Annual commemoration for Dublin IRA Volunteer killed on the Tyrone border in 1976 Free article
Video: SF Assembly Education Minister John O'Dowd on protecting special needs education
11 July 2013
Education Minister John O'Dowd at the 4th Sinn Féin Summer School in Baile Mhuirne, Co Corcaigh Free article
Medical card restored to 102-year-old blind man after Gerry Adams raises case in Dáil
9 July 2013
Cruel cut to medical card of blind and deaf man reversed after issue raised in parliament by Sinn Féin leader Free article
Volunteer Patrick Cannon remembered
8 July 2013
Memorial talk to remember young Dublin Volunteer who died on active service on the Tyrone border in 1976 Free article
Video – 'Jail the Bankers' protest at Central Bank in Dublin
6 July 2013
Protesters demand bankers involved in corrupt practices be arrested and charged Free article
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