Election 2016: Irish Times poll shows people want change - but more of the sameInside Politics: There are mixed messages even among Government party supportersFri Feb 05 2016 - 09:33
Fine Gael promises 200,000 jobs in long-term economic planFianna Fail criticises coalition on health; Adams says people seeking change should vote Sinn FeinThu Feb 04 2016 - 16:46
Left wing AAA-PBP party seeks to end era of ‘tribal’ politicsExtent of public’s radicalisation has been underestimated, says TDThu Feb 04 2016 - 16:36
Green Party backs fiscal council’s lower spending limitsCouncil’s €3.2bn ‘fiscal space’ figure amounts to about quarter of that projected by Fine GaelThu Feb 04 2016 - 15:03
Political parties set out their stalls for election dayParty leaders, Ministers and TDs address media as election campaigns begin in earnestWed Feb 03 2016 - 22:00
Election 2016: Parties set out stalls as three week campaign beginsCoalition hopes to be returned as FF says it could be biggest party after February 26th pollWed Feb 03 2016 - 17:31
Fianna Fáil can win most seats in election, Martin saysParty leader says FF has ‘far stronger social conscience’ than any of its rivalsWed Feb 03 2016 - 14:04
After all the blows, Fine Gael is still standing tallParty profile: Fine Gael has overcome early setbacks to start the campaign in robust healthWed Feb 03 2016 - 10:52
Greens will hope to breach 2 per cent of national voteParty profile: Almost wiped out in 2011 securing State funding is a must for the party’s long-term recoveryWed Feb 03 2016 - 10:51
Government gives itself an A1, but not all would agreeThe Coalition did well on the economy, but was not so strong on health and housingWed Feb 03 2016 - 01:02
Beware the Ides of March, er, FebruaryInside Politics : Journalists and their predictions informed by many political variablesTue Feb 02 2016 - 12:56
Sinn Féin leads social media election raceGrowth in social media means this general election campaign will be fought in novel waysTue Feb 02 2016 - 11:12
Two key Bills will be timed out by election announcementCoalition has passed the most Acts of any government since the foundation of the StateTue Feb 02 2016 - 01:00
Taoiseach puts Fine Gael Ministers on election footingKey staff in FG and FF move to campaign headquarters in anticipation of poll dateMon Feb 01 2016 - 23:29
Accuracy of the voting register called into questionReview of roll and census by expert suggests figure overstated by almost 500,000 peopleMon Jan 25 2016 - 20:46
Election 2016: FF would raise mental health spend ‘by €200m’Claim coalition has raided mental health budgets to top up shortfalls elsewhereMon Jan 25 2016 - 16:57
Arts not ‘appreciated or understood’ by the State‘You can’t dance to the metric – you can’t evaluate the thing that is priceless’Sat Jan 23 2016 - 11:00
Denis O’Brien group sought State funds for public service contentCommunicorp lobbied for financial support for output, new register showsFri Jan 22 2016 - 07:31
Labour TDs’ confidence boosted by poll findingsRed C poll suggests enough voters do not want to risk change in governmentThu Jan 21 2016 - 01:00
FF move to cost election pledges draws rivals’ fireMicheál Martin vows that Fianna Fáil will not engage in ‘auction politics’ during campaignMon Jan 18 2016 - 08:20
Strong ardfheis for Micheál MartinFianna Fáil has a lot of ground to make up, but it won’t all be done in this electionMon Jan 18 2016 - 01:00
Ryan criticises RTÉ over exclusion from leaders’ debateFormer minister says only Green Party would do work to make Paris Agreement realitySun Jan 17 2016 - 15:34
Fianna Fáil is changing but not quickly enoughThe party has struggled to articulate a clear message or project itself in a way which those outside its base can identifySun Jan 17 2016 - 10:10
Fianna Fáil must resist coalition speculation, ardfheis toldProf Tim Bale says party is ‘off life support’ and that election after 2016 will be crucialSat Jan 16 2016 - 16:50
Micheál Martin to tell ardfheis FF capable of governmentFianna Fáil dismisses any coalition arrangement with either Fine Gael or Sinn FéinFri Jan 15 2016 - 22:20
Sinn Féin seeks to emulate Dublin success nationally, says AdamsParty the largest in capital at local government level and has ‘delivered for electorate’Fri Jan 15 2016 - 21:38
It’s only a matter of time before Sinn Féin is in government, says AdamsSF leader pays tribute to Fianna Fáil’s ‘republican’ baseFri Jan 15 2016 - 21:19
PJ Mara: five attributes that defined former strategistPart of the reason Mara was effective was his character traits made him well suited to roleFri Jan 15 2016 - 14:08
Tánaiste defends Coalition against budget criticism in EU reportReport praised Ireland’s economic rebound as ‘remarkably strong’, says BurtonFri Jan 15 2016 - 01:00
Mary Lou McDonald to consider role as Sinn Féin leaderDublin Central TD says party would be ‘pragmatic and sensible’ if in governmentThu Jan 14 2016 - 01:00
Thousands will benefit from jobs strategy, Government claimsKenny and Burton launch next phase of Pathways to Work employment schemeWed Jan 13 2016 - 20:58
Negative campaigning? In Irish politics? It happensFine Gael, PDs, Labour and Fianna Fáil all have experience from elections pastWed Jan 13 2016 - 19:10
Insurers warned to alter stance on flood defencesCoalition wants new industry approach to homes with non-permanent barriersWed Jan 13 2016 - 01:00
Kenny urges insurance firms to reflect on flood coverageIndustry claims 86% cover in place where there are fixed flood defencesTue Jan 12 2016 - 17:01
Annual progress report ignores Coalition failuresMany Government promises unfulfilled despite its claimed 93% success rateTue Jan 12 2016 - 01:03
People to watch in 2016: PoliticsWith a general election looming, a new cohort of politicians are hoping for success in 2016. Harry McGee points to five expected do well at the ballot boxesSat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00
Study finds 23% flat tax could boost Exchequer revenue by €5bnKPMG research does not include correcting elements included in the Renua policyFri Jan 08 2016 - 16:18
Kenny’s late move on fundamental Dáil reformTaoiseach to propose a change in standing orders to allow the Ceann Comhairle to be elected by secret ballotMon Jan 04 2016 - 01:00
Renua Ireland manifesto commits to flat tax of 23%Document will also propose abolition of tax shelters and tax cuts for financing childcareMon Jan 04 2016 - 01:00
Asylum seeker child allowance to rise from €9.60 to €16.60 a weekÓ Ríordáin says increase is ‘first step’ in implementing taskforce recommendationsMon Jan 04 2016 - 01:00
Labour defends Adams and Martin newlywed advertSinn Féin says the advert, which Labour says was leaked, ‘devalues’ marriage equalityMon Jan 04 2016 - 01:00
Extra funds to tackle worst floods in living memoryCabinet to increase emergency budget as 260 homes evacuated and 130 others maroonedSun Jan 03 2016 - 23:37
Shannon flood defences may breach EU habitat directivesTaoiseach to meet State agencies to discuss protection of 66 towns along riverSun Jan 03 2016 - 13:18
Election 2016: Can anyone stop Fine Gael?The big story of the next Dáil will be the battle between Fianna Fáíl and Sinn FéinSat Jan 02 2016 - 05:00
Defence Forces to play bigger role in flood crisisSimon Harris says saving homes should ‘trump’ EU rules on protecting wildlifeSat Jan 02 2016 - 01:00
Harry McGee: Eight of out 10 politicians have mixed views on pollsOpinion polls may be unreliable but that does not stop us all from relying on themSat Jan 02 2016 - 01:00
Kenny rejects criticism of slow flood responseWeather warning issued as concern grows in Athlone where Shannon has risen 7cmFri Jan 01 2016 - 08:49
Taoiseach meets flood victims in Athlone after helicopter tourEnda Kenny had been criticised for failing to engage with those affected by stormsFri Jan 01 2016 - 01:00
Kenny defends delay in visiting flooded areas outside MayoTaoiseach and Ministers take helicopter survey of extensive flooding across StateThu Dec 31 2015 - 16:12
Kenny moves back full employment deadline to 2020Original 2018 target to cut jobless rate to 6 per cent ‘unrealistic’, says TaoiseachWed Dec 30 2015 - 01:00
