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The Latest Breaking News from Leinster House

Leinster House security systems 'not up to scratch' ahead of Biden address

The visit of a sitting US President requires the highest level of security in the world

Dublin Live

Parking politicians set to be ousted from Leinster House car parks for Biden visit

Strict security is expected at Leinster House next Thursday when US President Joe Biden addresses a joint sitting of the Oireachtas.

Irish Mirror

TDs and Senators will happily return to Leinster House early from Easter break to welcome Joe Biden

TDs and Senators are currently on a two-week break from Leinster House

Irish Mirror

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Joe Biden Dublin visit could be dosed with 'blue flu' as garda body considers action

A roster dispute for gardai was referred to the Workplace Relations Commission earlier this year

Dublin Live

US Secret Service scope out Leinster House ahead of potential Biden address

Several sources told the Irish Mirror that several gardaí and American Secret Service agents were on the Leinster House complex on Monday ahead of a potential address from US President Joe Biden next week.

Irish Mirror

Government contacts Spanish police over Amy Fitzpatrick case - as family meet with Tanaiste

Exclusive: Amy's aunt Christine Kenny met with Micheal Martin on Wednesday in Leinster House where the politician informed her of the news

Irish Mirror

Chinese company denies Leinster House cameras pose a 'threat to national security'

Green Party TD Patrick Costello and the Irish Council for Civil Liberties have raised concerns about the presence of Hikvision cameras throughout the Leinster House complex.

Irish Mirror

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Spy worries over Leinster House cameras with alleged Chinese military links

Other governments have stopped using the security cameras that are produced by firms with links to the Chinese Communist Party

Dublin Live

TD spy fears over Chinese cameras at Leinster House

His plea came just days after Australia announced it was removing security cameras made by firms linked to the Chinese Communist Party from its defence department buildings.

Irish Mirror

Singer and senator Frances Black thought she would be asked to leave Leinster House when first elected

The singer turned politician was in shock for six months when she was first elected

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach would be happy to scrap Leinster House carpark if alternatives were in place as part of climate action

“But I think we need to be practical. There would have to be an alternative for TDs"

Irish Mirror

Minister taken to hospital and politicians asked to use underground tunnels in Leinster House

A Minister was taken to hospital and the Seanad was suspended for several hours on Wednesday afternoon

Dublin Live

Preschools and creches across Dublin closed today in protest amid funding crisis

After three unsuccessful protests - with ECC service providers marching from Leinster House up to the Department of Children and arriving to locked doors - around 500 service providers nationwide are expected to close doors today

Dublin Live

Dáil literally leaking as torrential rain comes through roof as TDs give speeches

One TD said: "We’ve had plenty of leaks around the Dáil, but this is the first water leak we’ve had"

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Convicted Jonathan Dowdall gave €1k donation to Mary Lou McDonald while he was a Sinn Fein councillor

Speaking in Leinster House on Tuesday morning, Mr Ó Broin was asked if the party would donate the same sum to a charity supporting the victims of gangland violence

Irish Mirror

Irish politicians to attend screening of film about Troubles killings

TDs and Senators will gather in Leinster House on Wednesday to watch The Victims’ Stories in response to proposed legislation to deal with Northern Ireland’s troubled past

Irish Mirror

Leinster House website for TDs cost nearly €1.9 million

The digital parliament project had originally been budgeted at €1.78 million

Irish Mirror

Childcare providers threaten closures over 'unsustainable' funding plan

'I don’t think there’s any other profession in the country that has such a low salary'

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Mica Bill: Families affected by crumbling homes protest 'Trojan horse' redress scheme

The Remediation of Dwellings Damaged By the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill is being debated in Leinster House today

Irish Mirror

Houses of the Oireachtas planning to splash out up to €300,000 on own brand of wine

The parliamentary authority is looking for a 'young, clean, fresh, fruity' style of white wine to put its own label on

Dublin Live

Beekeepers gather at Leinster House in support of 'urgent' bill to protect native Irish honey bee

They fear that the native bee is at serious risk of becoming extinct if action isn't taken

Irish Mirror

Mice, rats, slugs and poo among pest issues at Leinster House

Exterminators also warned that someone in the nearby Office of the Attorney General was defying instructions not to feed pigeons

Irish Mirror

Golfers of infamous Oireachtas Golf Society set to hit the fairways again this summer

Secret meeting in Leinster House leads to country's most famous golfers heading back to the fairways

Dublin Live

Labour leader Alan Kelly resigns after 'frank discussions' with party colleagues

He made a tearful statement outside Leinster House this evening

Irish Mirror

Bill to ban vaping for under-18s contested in Leinster House

Vaping companies say they help the addicted give up cigarettes, while health research indicates it's a gateway drug to smoking

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