Publication: BBC News NI Date: 28 June 2020 Author: Enda McClafferty ORIGINAL ARTICLE The newly-formed Irish government has been accused...

These are truly unique times and when we emerge from this crisis, as we will, we must capitalise on our ability to work together for the com

Extraordinary events demand extraordinary measures. Ultimately, this crisis has demanded responsibility from every citizen, man, woman or...

'Fellow Senators, it is 21 months since my election to this Twenty-fifth Seanad. It was an election where it was only possible for me to...

Senator Ian Marshall I wish everyone Christmas wishes. It is lovely to see the House with so much goodwill. It abounds. It is unusual...

Today is a monumental day in UK and Northern Irish politics. We are all aware of the significance of the vote today. There will be...

Senator Ian Marshall: Many Senators have spoken about the farmers' protests that are going on outside Leinster House. Senator McDowell...

I thank the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Coveney, for his comments on Brexit. I commend the Government and...

"On a more sombre note, 28 years ago, veteran journalist, David McKittrick, BBC journalists, Chris Thornton and Seamus Kelters, political...

"I rise to express my concerns about the beef sector's fortunes, or lack thereof, and future prospects. I will begin by expressing...

"Last night, we learned of the proposals contained in the so-called non-papers, or, as I would describe them, "non-sense" papers....

Mike Nesbitt MLA, Dawn Purvis, Senator Ian Marshall and Sophie Long discuss unionism at Féile An Phobail on Tuesday 6 August 2019.

"I rise today to speak in a week when many people are talking and raising serious concerns about the EU-Mercosur deal and the potential...

"Disappointment", "betrayal", "catastrophic", "reckless", "irresponsible" and "devastating". These are not my words but all of them have...

"I concur with fellow Senators and congratulate Senator Ó Céidigh on the Bill. It is interesting because it highlights a couple of...

Senator Ian Marshall comments on the report detailing the future of the Irish Beef Industry by the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and

"I welcome the members of the Robb family. It is an absolute privilege and a pleasure to be part of this today to remember a man who...

"I convened a meeting last week in Leinster House at the request of the Irish freight industry, led by Seamus Leheny of Freight Northern...

"Deputies Eamon Ryan and Pringle have asked similar questions but my concern is about the review process. It is one thing to have a plan...

"I thank the witnesses for their interesting presentations. It is a steep learning curve for many members on this committee and many...