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Second election cannot be ruled out, says Martin

Second election cannot be ruled out, says Martin

Plan to discount coalition with SF taken by FF members as path to talks with FG and Greens

Fri Feb 14 2020 - 01:00
Prospect of new government recedes towards stalemate

Prospect of new government recedes towards stalemate

Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael coalition would be ‘slap in the face’ for voters, Sinn Féin leader says

Fri Feb 14 2020 - 01:00
Fianna Fáil leader says he will ‘reach out’ to Fine Gael at weekend or next week

Fianna Fáil leader says he will ‘reach out’ to Fine Gael at weekend or next week

Micheál Martin says party is preparing for exploratory talks with Greens and Soc Dems

Thu Feb 13 2020 - 19:09
How other countries have managed to square the election circle

How other countries have managed to square the election circle

New Zealand, Denmark and Canada overcame the arithmetic to form governments

Thu Feb 13 2020 - 02:37
Micheál Martin will not reverse stance on ruling out Sinn Féin

Micheál Martin will not reverse stance on ruling out Sinn Féin

FF leader expected to tell TDs he will continue to oppose coalition with McDonald’s party

Thu Feb 13 2020 - 02:00
Unlikely next government will rely on confidence and supply, say SocDems

Unlikely next government will rely on confidence and supply, say SocDems

Róisín Shortall says a centre-left government would be party’s preference

Wed Feb 12 2020 - 13:44
Losing candidates confronted by stark new reality

Losing candidates confronted by stark new reality

‘I’m just after losing my seat. I have not really thought beyond that’ – John Curran

Tue Feb 11 2020 - 01:00
Election 2020: All votes counted and FF have just one more seat than SF

Election 2020: All votes counted and FF have just one more seat than SF

Cavan-Monaghan elects last two TDs putting Micheál Martin’s party on 38

Tue Feb 11 2020 - 00:21
Sinn Féin’s David Cullinane defends shouting ‘Up the ‘Ra’ after election

Sinn Féin’s David Cullinane defends shouting ‘Up the ‘Ra’ after election

Mary Lou McDonald urges TDs not to make comments that distract from party’s agenda

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 21:13
Fine Gael avoids complete disaster with late rearguard action

Fine Gael avoids complete disaster with late rearguard action

Party’s late swerve shores up numbers by putting fear of God into its base

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 01:00
Election 2020: Labour’s poor result reveals a party in need of renewal

Election 2020: Labour’s poor result reveals a party in need of renewal

Brendan Howlin presented the party with a challenge in terms of image

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 00:59
Spectacular Sinn Féin victory reshapes Ireland's political landscape

Spectacular Sinn Féin victory reshapes Ireland's political landscape

Sun Feb 09 2020 - 23:33
Green hopes of gains outside Dublin swept aside by Sinn Féin surge

Green hopes of gains outside Dublin swept aside by Sinn Féin surge

Party set to make good on its opinion poll predictions of 8 per cent nationally

Sun Feb 09 2020 - 19:51
Election 2020: Exit poll confirms health, housing, homelessness of most concern to voters

Election 2020: Exit poll confirms health, housing, homelessness of most concern to voters

Inside Politics: Ipsos MRBI poll shows desire among third of electorate for marked change in direction

Sun Feb 09 2020 - 11:35
Exit poll by numbers: Who voted what way and where

Exit poll by numbers: Who voted what way and where

Sinn Féin is Dublin’s most popular party and in all age groups except over 65s

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 23:37
Exit poll: Party equality in percentages does not work out in seat numbers

Exit poll: Party equality in percentages does not work out in seat numbers

Analysis: Sinn Féin growth is reminiscent of Labour’s Spring Tide in the early 1990s

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 22:03
Final TV election debate finishes with a whimper rather than a growl

Final TV election debate finishes with a whimper rather than a growl

Analysis: Discourse was low-key, restrained and very quickly faded into the background

Thu Feb 06 2020 - 23:00
Election 2020: Green Party will win up to 15 seats, says Ryan

Election 2020: Green Party will win up to 15 seats, says Ryan

‘We are one of the few parties running in every constituency’, says party leader

Thu Feb 06 2020 - 20:50
Saoirse McHugh selling her Green vision to rural Ireland

Saoirse McHugh selling her Green vision to rural Ireland

Election 2020 candidate: ‘I definitely think there’s a seat in Mayo for something new’

Thu Feb 06 2020 - 00:14
Harry McGee’s final seat prediction for Election 2020

Harry McGee’s final seat prediction for Election 2020

Fianna Fáil to emerge on top with Green Party in line to hit double figures

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 17:00
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
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