The Harder I Try
It follows a complaint from President Higgins.
The Dáil should sit an extra day a week at busier times to deal with backlogs of legislation, according to the Social Democrats.
It comes as the Business Committee, Chaired by Ceann Comhaire, Kildare's Seán O'Fearghail, will meet this afternoon to discuss a complaint from President Michael D Higgins about how the Oireachtas is handling new laws.
Our Political Correspondent Seán Defoe reports
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Snapshot Of Ireland’s IPAS System: Growth Continues, Kildare At 564 As Of May
The countries with the highest representation in the IPAS system include Nigeria (7,221), Georgia (2,940), Algeria (2,597), and Somalia (2,239).
Kildare Vet Issues Advice After Rabies Death Abroad, Says Ireland Rabies-Free Due To Strict Controls
A Kildare vet is advising people to seek immediate medical help after any bite or scratch abroad, even if it seems minor.
No Tea, No Cereal, No Jam: Naas Food Bank Makes Desperate Plea
Donations can be dropped off during working hours at either the Parish Office at Ballycane Church in Naas or the Parish Office on the Sallins Road in Naas.
Dáil Clash Erupts Over Sudden Halt On Hundreds Of Social Homes, Including In Athy And Blessington
Among them: 79 homes in Athy and 106 in Blessington.
€420 Million Spent On Housing Asylum Seekers In First Three Months Of This Year Alone
A total of eighteen companies which are providing accommodation, have earned over five million euro between January and the end of March.
Update: Man Hospitalised With Serious Injuries After Escooter Incident In Newbridge
The incident occurred at around 12pm on June 18th in the Moorefield Road area and involved an escooter.
Irish Rail To Review Hourly Train Service For Athy If Demand Is High - A Petition Is Now Gaining Traction
Support is flooding in online, with locals offering other suggestions in addition to the hourly service.
Slane Castle's Concert Pioneer, Lord Henry Mount Charles, Passes Away At 74 After Long Cancer Battle
He took over running Slane Castle in County Meath in 1976, and transformed it into a music venue which has since welcomed the likes of The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Queen.
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