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Coppinger hopes track record on Repeal and water charges will repel SF surge

Coppinger hopes track record on Repeal and water charges will repel SF surge

Election 2020 Dublin West canvass: keen competition for four seats

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 16:50
Sinn Féin primed to take Kerry seat as Danny Healy-Rae in danger –TG4 poll

Sinn Féin primed to take Kerry seat as Danny Healy-Rae in danger –TG4 poll

Poll sugests huge popularity enjoyed by Healy-Rae brand may be on wane

Tue Feb 04 2020 - 19:05
Election 2020: Sinn Féin takes the lead with strong poll showing

Election 2020: Sinn Féin takes the lead with strong poll showing

Irish Times poll shows party leading the field at 25 per cent with Fianna Fáil at 23 per cent and Fine Gael at 20 per cent

Tue Feb 04 2020 - 08:03
Fianna Fáil staff committed party to backing rent freeze, Martin says

Fianna Fáil staff committed party to backing rent freeze, Martin says

Gerry Adams jokes FF being led by unelected figures as party has claimed about Sinn Féin

Fri Jan 31 2020 - 23:49
Taoiseach tells farmers and fishermen not to take risks with Brexit talks

Taoiseach tells farmers and fishermen not to take risks with Brexit talks

FG tried and trusted on Brexit, says Varadkar

Fri Jan 31 2020 - 19:36
Election debate: A messy first half with over-weening presenters

Election debate: A messy first half with over-weening presenters

Inside Politics: Once things calmed down, the leaders made some substantive contributions

Fri Jan 31 2020 - 11:37
Sinn Féin playing ‘con job’ on public, says Donohoe

Sinn Féin playing ‘con job’ on public, says Donohoe

Minister claims policies in Fianna Fáil and SF manifestos will leave taxpayers worse off

Thu Jan 30 2020 - 16:55
Fianna Fáil promises to ban credit card betting if elected

Fianna Fáil promises to ban credit card betting if elected

Party commits to severely restricting sports sponsorship and setting up gambling regulator

Wed Jan 29 2020 - 16:54
Election 2020: Sinn Féin recovers as it catches election wave

Election 2020: Sinn Féin recovers as it catches election wave

Inside Politics: Everyone has underestimated the electorate’s mood for change

Wed Jan 29 2020 - 08:16
Noel Grealish faces fight to retain Galway West seat, poll suggests

Noel Grealish faces fight to retain Galway West seat, poll suggests

TG4/Ipsos MRBI survey suggests Social Democrats and Greens in contention

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 19:05
Fine Gael pledges four further technological universities

Fine Gael pledges four further technological universities

Education policies include free primary school books and a 25% increase in capitation

Mon Jan 27 2020 - 21:35
Mitchell O’Connor does not want drugs decriminalised ‘in our country ever’

Mitchell O’Connor does not want drugs decriminalised ‘in our country ever’

Minister of State says Taoiseach gave honest answer about smoking cannabis as a student

Mon Jan 27 2020 - 19:09
Election 2020: Green Party manifesto outlines €2.5bn retrofitting plan

Election 2020: Green Party manifesto outlines €2.5bn retrofitting plan

Party does not give targets in bid to avoid promises ‘auction’

Sat Jan 25 2020 - 14:22
Donegal poll finds Sinn Féin may take seat from Independent or Fianna Fáil

Donegal poll finds Sinn Féin may take seat from Independent or Fianna Fáil

Retiring Independents predict election will be difficult for non-aligned candidates

Thu Jan 23 2020 - 21:44
Irish Times poll: Fine Gael slides, Sinn Féin surges

Irish Times poll: Fine Gael slides, Sinn Féin surges

Inside Politics: Latest poll is led by Fianna Fáil and injects new urgency into election campaign

Tue Jan 21 2020 - 08:12
Election 2020: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil set to reveal spending plans worth billions

Election 2020: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil set to reveal spending plans worth billions

Next government will have €11bn of extra spending allowed under EU and national rules

Mon Jan 20 2020 - 09:37
Election 2020: How much of an impact will the environment have?

Election 2020: How much of an impact will the environment have?

Climate change stands out as a key concern but will it change how people use their votes?

Sun Jan 19 2020 - 18:01
Micheál Martin promises first-time buyer saving scheme if elected

Micheál Martin promises first-time buyer saving scheme if elected

Coveney says poll showing Fianna Fáil 12 points ahead of Fine Gael would ‘act as a motivator’

Sun Jan 19 2020 - 16:07
Varadkar promises ‘early retirement pension’ amid backlash over gap

Varadkar promises ‘early retirement pension’ amid backlash over gap

Micheál Martin said he would look to outlaw contracts that force people to retire at 65

Sun Jan 19 2020 - 15:28
Election 2020: Galway West constituency profile

Election 2020: Galway West constituency profile

Green Party has real chance of taking a seat while controversial Grealish will retain his

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 12:27
Election 2020: Galway East constituency profile

Election 2020: Galway East constituency profile

It’s going to be tight but Canney’s seat could be vulnerable

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 10:53
Election 2020: Mayo constituency profile

Election 2020: Mayo constituency profile

With Enda Kenny gone, Fine Gael cannot attain the heights of recent elections

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 10:40
Election 2020: Kildare South constituency profile

Election 2020: Kildare South constituency profile

Battle for last seat expected to be a tussle between Labour and Fianna Fáil

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 10:22
Gallagher contradicts FF policy saying he would prefer coalition with SF

Gallagher contradicts FF policy saying he would prefer coalition with SF

Micheál Martin has consistently said party would not go into coalition with Sinn Féin

Fri Jan 17 2020 - 20:19
Varadkar accepts apology from Sinn Féin councillor over ‘family man’ and ‘India’ comments

Varadkar accepts apology from Sinn Féin councillor over ‘family man’ and ‘India’ comments

Ex-MMA fighter Paddy Holohan represents Sinn Féin on South Dublin County Council

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 17:58
Taoiseach accused of politicising injury of homeless man

Taoiseach accused of politicising injury of homeless man

Leo Varadkar is criticised after calling on FF mayor to make statement on incident

Wed Jan 15 2020 - 20:19
Election campaigns take flight after stealth launch

Election campaigns take flight after stealth launch

Inside Politics: Will Saturday polling day increase turnout among key demographic groups?

Wed Jan 15 2020 - 09:53
Election 2020: Fine Gael comes under fire over health, housing

Election 2020: Fine Gael comes under fire over health, housing

Opposition leaders focus on FG’s record on health and housing as vote is called

Wed Jan 15 2020 - 00:08
Election 2020 dark horses: Potential surprises

Election 2020 dark horses: Potential surprises

Some candidates – and possible candidates – who might just make the 33rd Dáil

Tue Jan 14 2020 - 18:17
Northern Ireland: Varadkar, Johnson see ‘moment of hope’

Northern Ireland: Varadkar, Johnson see ‘moment of hope’

Leaders meet Arlene Foster, Michelle O’Neill and members of Executive at Stormont

Tue Jan 14 2020 - 01:00
Leo Varadkar struggles to match force of Storm Boris at Belfast summit

Leo Varadkar struggles to match force of Storm Boris at Belfast summit

Taoiseach lacks parity of self-esteem at event to mark Stormont’s restoration

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 17:59
Up to 1,000 electric bikes to be available for hire in Dublin

Up to 1,000 electric bikes to be available for hire in Dublin

Two Irish companies, BleeperBike and Moby, will be licensed to hire out ‘pedelecs’

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 00:22
RIC controversy has set back bid for united Ireland, says Varadkar

RIC controversy has set back bid for united Ireland, says Varadkar

Unionist politicians deplore decision by Minister for Justice to call off planned RIC commemoration

Wed Jan 08 2020 - 20:17
Harry McGee: It looks like advantage Fianna Fáil and the Greens

Harry McGee: It looks like advantage Fianna Fáil and the Greens

The Greens draw a lot of support from the urban middle classes, and could cannibalise Fine Gael’s ambitions

Sat Jan 04 2020 - 05:00
Marian Finucane: Broadcasting career stretched across 45 years

Marian Finucane: Broadcasting career stretched across 45 years

Broadcaster immersed herself in charity work after death of daughter in childhood

Thu Jan 02 2020 - 20:58
€2bn Dart expansion plans could see ‘elimination’ of level crossings

€2bn Dart expansion plans could see ‘elimination’ of level crossings

Proposals for project include closure of level crossing at notorious traffic bottleneck

Thu Jan 02 2020 - 01:00
Taoiseach makes first general election campaign pitch in New Year video

Taoiseach makes first general election campaign pitch in New Year video

Varadkar and Coveney promise ‘record high’ employment and 11,000 social housing units

Wed Jan 01 2020 - 19:19
‘False promises’: Micheál Martin chides FG over USC abolition pledge

‘False promises’: Micheál Martin chides FG over USC abolition pledge

Fianna Fáil would not abolish USC despite its unpopularity with voters, says party leader

Wed Jan 01 2020 - 10:13
State Papers: Gardaí stood by while anglers were intimidated, says memo

State Papers: Gardaí stood by while anglers were intimidated, says memo

Introduction of rod licence in 1989 sparked protests from local fishermen

Tue Dec 31 2019 - 02:29
State papers: Elaborate plan in place for contacting Haughey on private island

State papers: Elaborate plan in place for contacting Haughey on private island

Navy, Air Corps and locals on standby to reach taoiseach in event of emergency on Inishvickillane, which had no telephone contact with mainland

Mon Dec 30 2019 - 19:22
State papers: Government frustrated at inaction over UDR criminality

State papers: Government frustrated at inaction over UDR criminality

British failed to implement promised reforms of force despite numerous murder and serious criminal convictions

Sun Dec 29 2019 - 00:45
State Papers: Bruton opposed Israeli embassy over trade and spying fears

State Papers: Bruton opposed Israeli embassy over trade and spying fears

Former minister believed facility could ‘jeopardise’ Irish trade with Arab states

Sun Dec 29 2019 - 00:01
Veil of secrecy lifted on confidential Government documents from 1989

Veil of secrecy lifted on confidential Government documents from 1989

State papers: Only a fraction of documents released this year due to staff shortages and lack of storage space

Sat Dec 28 2019 - 00:51
State papers: Thatcher very sceptical about European Union

State papers: Thatcher very sceptical about European Union

Prime minister’s remarks in private meeting with Charles Haughey reveal British antipathy to Europe that would eventually lead to Brexit

Sat Dec 28 2019 - 00:26
State papers: Thatcher opposed German reunification after collapse of Berlin Wall

State papers: Thatcher opposed German reunification after collapse of Berlin Wall

British prime minister feared an enlarged Germany would become too powerful

Sat Dec 28 2019 - 00:13
Haughey's government concerned RUC encouraging loyalist gunmen to target lawyers

Haughey's government concerned RUC encouraging loyalist gunmen to target lawyers

State papers: Concerns raised weeks before murder of Northern Irish solicitor Pat Finucane

Sat Dec 28 2019 - 00:01
Spending watchdog to examine five major cost over-runs at OPW

Spending watchdog to examine five major cost over-runs at OPW

Projects include work on Leinster House which went €2.5m over original budget

Fri Dec 27 2019 - 00:41
Varadkar signals support for Government wind-down at Easter

Varadkar signals support for Government wind-down at Easter

Taoiseach responds positively to Micheál Martin proposal for short legislative programme

Mon Dec 23 2019 - 21:50
Dara Murphy says will co-operate with ‘independent’ inquiry

Dara Murphy says will co-operate with ‘independent’ inquiry

‘It remains my intention to establish that I have not broken any rules’ - ex-Fine Gael TD

Mon Dec 23 2019 - 21:43
Ex-Fine Gael TD Dara Murphy rebuffs calls to take part in inquiry

Ex-Fine Gael TD Dara Murphy rebuffs calls to take part in inquiry

Varadkar critical of Murphy for reneging on pledge to attend over Dáil appearances

Mon Dec 23 2019 - 01:30
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