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Philip Ryan
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Political Editor
Oct 3, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Despite the Leaving Cert grades controversy, Norma Foley has impressed Fianna Fail colleagues but her loyalty to the Taoiseach may hold her back in the future.

independent.ie/irish-news/pol… Mr Martin has very few allies left in the party, as proved by an awkward situation in the Dáil bar two weeks ago when a group of disenfranchised Fianna Fáil TDs almost cheered after he quickly finished a cup of tea and left without acknowledging all but one of them.
Sep 28, 2020 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
Breaking: Michael D'Arcy has NOT received a Standards in Public Office (Sipo) exemption to work for the Irish Association of Investment Managers (IAIM).

Rather, he says he will not engage in any lobbying activity during his first 12 months in his role as Chief Executive. IAIM's website says it "exists to represent the members and the investment management industry in Ireland to relevant corporate, political, regulatory, media and other stakeholders".
Sep 16, 2020 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has announced he is drafting the forthcoming Budget on the "assumption" there will be a no-deal Brexit. The minister confirms he will not be increasing or decreasing income taxes.
Jul 30, 2020 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
TDs now voting on their holidays Sinn Fein don't want six week holidays. They only want four weeks.
Jun 27, 2020 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Green Party deputy leader Catherine Martin will be Minister for Culture, Arts, Media, Tourism and Sport.

(not a bad one for someone campaign for a party leadership) Green Party leader Eamon Ryan will be Minister for Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport
Jun 26, 2020 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
Internal Fianna Fail tallies after 25 constituencies counted has the Yes side winning vote by 73pc. Only Galway West, home of Eamon O Cúiv, has voted against the deal so far.
Jun 21, 2020 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
Leo Varadkar says Fine Gael blocked a ban on live exports and one-off housing along with a referendum on property right being included in the programme for government. Varadkar says Fine Gael is "the party that cares" and insisted on a "cradel to the grave" care package in the deal.
May 25, 2020 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
Some background on how this story came about and the lengths we go to verify stories. This photo among others were shared on social media showing the Taoiseach in the Phoenix Park with friends on Sunday. Image
Feb 13, 2020 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
And why not treat yourself to some premium Indo content. Go ahead, you deserve it.

independent.ie/opinion/commen… SF will need to cross democratic red lines
independent.ie/opinion/commen…
Mar 12, 2019 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
This day last week a senior Foreign Affairs source told me there was ‘no way’ the Government would aggree to a new arbitration process on the backstop as it would put the fate of the Irish border in the hands of unknown Independent body....that position seems to have changed. And who is this mystery arbitrator who could now have a say about the Irish border?
Jan 15, 2019 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Dublin’s yellow vest protest has kicked off. Image Some fella just called a guard a prick.
Jan 14, 2019 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Varadkar 'concerned' about findings against Fine Gael councillor.

Sipo found Cyril Burke brought Mayo County Council into disrepute in his dealings with Independent councillor Frank Durcan after Sunday Independent investigation. independent.ie/irish-news/var… Burke was found to have “acted recklessly” and not in “good faith” in his alleged attempts to rezone development land owned by Durcan.
Sep 21, 2018 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Questions over presidential spending did not just arise this week.
Here’s a Sindo piece from April:
m.independent.ie/irish-news/rev… Another Indo piece from August:
m.independent.ie/irish-news/pol…
Jul 31, 2018 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
A few reviews are in for the very soon to be published Leo Varadkar biography.
Big thank you to @MiriamOCal Ryan Tubridy and Ursula Halligan.

cc; @NiallOCo

bitebackpublishing.com/books/leo-be01… “This is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish politics and current affairs – a detailed and up close and personal account of our Taoiseach and his rise to power” - Miriam O’Callaghan
Mar 11, 2018 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
Taoiseach is now being interviewed Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith Image Asked for his ‘read’ on @realDonaldTrump the Toaiseach says ‘well he’s not a career politician’
Mar 6, 2018 • 7 tweets • 1 min read
Supt David Taylor denies he told Sgt McCabe that Martin Callinan composed 100s of messages which were to be disseminated to smear the whistleblower. Sgt Mcabe says Supt Taylor ‘absolutely said it’ #DisclosuresTribunal
Dec 6, 2017 • 15 tweets • 1 min read
Facebook reps have told an Oireachtas committee they have to allow some form of bullying of public figures online so users are free to make memes slagging off politicians etc... Facebook also says children share 'fight videos' (i.e. Kids battering each other and videoing it to put online) to 'raise awareness' around the issue.
Oct 25, 2017 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Gerry Adam's campaign to close Dail bar is a 'stunt', senior TD claims independent.ie/irish-news/pol… There are four premises in Stormont where members can buy alcohol
Jul 30, 2017 • 8 tweets • 1 min read
This statement is both ridiculous and without foundation: Image Sindo never said there was a 'war of words' between Micheal Martin and the Taoiseach. We Never suggested a conversation took place.