John McGuinness
John McGuinness is a seasoned Irish politician and member of the Fianna Fáil party. He has served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for Carlow-Kilkenny since 1997, holding various positions within the party and government. McGuinness has been involved in numerous legislative initiatives and debates, particularly focusing on issues relevant to his constituents and the broader Irish public. His recent candidacy for the position of Leas-Cheann Comhairle in the Dáil highlights his continued commitment to public service and parliamentary leadership.
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John McGuinness is the Leas-Cheann Comhairle who remonstrated with both Simon Harris and Pearse Doherty during the debate.
Tánaiste and Pearse Doherty warned to ‘behave with a bit of decorum’ in Dáil – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-05
Local Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness said he had spoken to the Taoiseach and Moran, asking that necessary funding be provided for immediate work to repair all roads damaged by flooding.
Fresh flood risk for eastern and southern counties as new rain warnings are issued – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-01
John McGuinness is a TD who has publicly questioned the future of Micheál Martin’s leadership.
Is Micheál Martin’s Fianna Fáil leadership at risk? We asked the party’s TDs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-20
John McGuinness told TDs he was not prepared to join in the shouting match.
Heated row in Dáil as Sinn Féin TD calls Labour Deputy a ‘muppet’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-11
John McGuinness has publicly questioned Martin’s future.
Uneasy pause in Fianna Fáil as restive camp takes stock – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
John McGuinness was also included on the 'naughty list'.
Fianna Fáil TDs unhappy at being named on ‘naughty list’ for questioning party leadership – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-06
John McGuinness observed that the government has stopped responding to the public need.
Irish households are wealthier than ever. You’re not the only one who didn’t notice – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-05
On Sunday Carlow-Kilkenny TD John McGuinness, a long-time critic of Mr Martin, RTÉ that Fianna Fáil’s election campaign was a 'shambles'.
FF cannot afford division and ‘must come together as party’ minister says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-27
John McGuinness said that Fianna Fáil’s election campaign was a 'shambles'.
Catherine Connolly landslide sparks hope for left-wing unity but soul-searching in FF – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-27
John McGuinness, a TD, criticized Fianna Fáil's presidential election campaign as a shambles and called for a change in leadership.
FF needs to ‘reinvent itself’ after campaign ‘shambles’, party TD says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-26
John McGuinness’s speech was described as 'box office'.
A week of so many leaks Fianna Fáil ought to call in the specialist plumbers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11
The delegation is also scheduled to meet with John McGuinness, deputy speaker of the Dail Eireann.
Chiang meets UK House of Lords deputy speaker
Taiwan· 2025-09-10
The delegation is also scheduled to meet with John McGuinness, deputy speaker of the Dail Eireann.
Legislative Yuan delegation meets with UK lawmakersTaiwan· 2025-09-10John McGuinness is the deputy speaker of the Dail Eireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament.
Deputy speaker departs with delegation to EuropeTaiwan· 2025-09-06
Fianna Fáil’s occasionally difficult backbencher John McGuinness also had an excellent term.
from cute hoors to rookie errors and good operators – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-26
John McGuinness, deputy speaker of the Irish house of representatives, leads the delegation visiting Taiwan.
Lai meets Irish delegation to discuss stronger tiesTaiwan· 2025-07-22
John McGuinness is a Fianna Fáil TD who submitted parliamentary questions regarding new quangos established since 2015.
Almost as many State agencies now as in aftermath of financial crash – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-11
Fianna Fáil’s John McGuinness has long supported Lucia O’Farrell in her fight for justice.
A mother who refused to take no for an answerIreland· 2025-05-28
Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness paid tribute to Minister O’Callaghan for his leadership in the case.
Dáil hears claim that driver who killed Shane O’Farrell was a Garda ‘informer’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-27
In the Dáil Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness has warned the Government that it must ensure the Grace case was 'fully dealt with'.
Former minister for children Roderic O’Gorman defends decision not to publish Grace report last year – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-01
John McGuinness rifled home two superb goals.
Mayo finish strongly to claim Connacht under-20 title – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-01
John McGuinness TD, who has campaigned for more than a decade for answers in this case, said he was 'baffled' by the report’s findings and described it 'gobbledegook', so difficult was it to read.
‘She wasn’t cared for. Who didn’t care for her? And why?’ Grace case report leaves questions unanswered – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-19
Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness said Grace had been let down badly by the State.
‘Grace’ wronged and harmed in many different ways in ‘absolute, abject failure’, HSE chief says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-16
John McGuinness of Fianna Fáil asked parliamentary questions regarding the special scheme for Long Covid.
Long Covid sick pay scheme for healthcare staff to be wound down – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-15
John McGuinness was mentioned as being on standby to chair a debate in the Dáil.
Trump’s tariffs take wrecking ball to perfectly good Dáil row – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-02
The debate was chaired by Leas-Cheann Comhairle John McGuinness.
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy bears ‘no ill will’ after winning confidence motion – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-01
John McGuinness is the leas Ceann Comhairle who observed the Dáil proceedings with concern.
Michael Lowry gives masterclass in smug ingratitude amid Dáil chaos over speaking time – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-26
John McGuinness is the Leas-Cheann Comhairle who ruled that Barry Heneghan could not speak during the Order of Business.
Sharon Keogan nails her maga colours to the mast on Paddy’s Day – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-22
Leas-Cheann Comhairle John McGuinness said: 'I cannot call Deputy Heneghan.'
Taoiseach rejects claim of stalling over Oireachtas committees to protect Michael Lowry group – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-19
Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness was elected as Leas-Cheann Comhairle of the Dáil.
European leaders criticise Trump’s Zelenskiy diatribe – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-21
