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In 1922, #LeinsterHouse became the home of the #Oireachtas, the Parliament of the new #IrishFreeState. There were regular protests at the presence of the #AuldBitch.

In July 1948, as the Republic of Ireland Bill was debated, the statue's 8-week removal process began. Victoria made way for a carpark.

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Claire McNab Dec 17

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To commemorate #QyeenVictoria's 1900 visit to Ireland, a big bronze statue by John Hughes was erected in 1908 on the lawn of #LeinsterHouse in central Dublin.

It was firmslly called the #Victoria Memorial. #JamesJoyce called it "the auld bitch".

Smartphone Photographer Dec 4

'Tis the Season # 7. Leinster House, Dublin. #parliamemt #ireland #dublin #leinsterhouse #irishflag #cityscape #architecture #twilight #bluehour #christmaslights #festivevibes #landmarks #travel #smartphonephotography #photography

News Beep Dec 3

Limerick TD reveals personal family details when heckled in the Dáil

AN INDEPENDENT Ireland TD from County Limerick who was heckled in the Dáil chamber while supporting a motion for…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/287469/

News Beep Dec 2

Gardaí warn of traffic disruption as Zelensky begins first official visit to Ireland – The Journal

Gardaí warn of traffic disruption as Zelensky begins first official visit to Ireland The JournalZelensky to address Oireachtas as…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #IE #Ireland #irelandvisit #LeinsterHouse #PhoenixPark #president #Taoiseach #zelensky
https://www.newsbeep.com/284363/

News Beep Oct 12

Connolly to consider publishing correspondence on Garda clearance for employee – The Journal

Connolly to consider publishing correspondence on Garda clearance for employee The JournalA person who will consider hiring a rapist…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #aras25 #CatherineConnolly #eirigi #gunconviction #IE #Ireland #LeinsterHouse #oireachtas
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News Beep Aug 17, 2025

First-time TD Barry Heneghan on making a splash, that Lowry photo, and his thoughts on Paul Murphy

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News Beep Aug 10, 2025

I’ve been surprised by how little ministers actually engage in debates

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News Beep Jul 26, 2025

‘The hours are mad, if I finish at 9.30pm it feels like a half day’

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Irish Independent RSS Apr 10, 2025

[20:13] Man who rammed into gates at Leinster House, Aras An Uachtaráin and Customs House was suffering from paranoid delusion, court hears

A man who caused €60,000 worth of damage after ramming into gates at Leinster House, Aras An Uachtaráin and at Customs House last year was suffering from a paranoid delusion at the time, court has heard.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-who-rammed-into-gates-at-leinster-house-aras-an-uachtarain-and-customs-house-was-suffering-from-paranoid-delusion-court-hears/a544124412.html

#60,000 #LeinsterHouse #ArasAnUachtaráin #CustomsHouse #lastyear

Man who rammed into gates at Leinster House, Aras An Uachtaráin and Customs House was suffering from paranoid

Irish Independent