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Inside Politics: John Halligan introduced to price of power

Inside Politics: John Halligan introduced to price of power

Pat Leahy: Independent TD commits to voting with Government on water charge abolition

Tue May 24 2016 - 08:34
Four out of five Fine Gael TDs in line for income boost

Four out of five Fine Gael TDs in line for income boost

Appointments by Taoiseach Enda Kenny will provide range of additional paid roles

Tue May 24 2016 - 01:00
Uber car-sharing is ‘safe’, says Irish head of firm

Uber car-sharing is ‘safe’, says Irish head of firm

Minister for Transport advised last week not to extend Uber beyond taxi drivers

Mon May 23 2016 - 13:12
Maurice McCabe affair: Fledgling Ministers make it clear this is a Garda mess, for gardaí to clear up

Maurice McCabe affair: Fledgling Ministers make it clear this is a Garda mess, for gardaí to clear up

Pressure mounts on Nóirín O’Sullivan to explain ‘credibility’ tactic against whistleblower

Sat May 21 2016 - 01:00
Hospitals can hire says HSE, but only within existing budgets

Hospitals can hire says HSE, but only within existing budgets

IMO chief says ban is a ‘hammer blow to efforts to tackle the serious manpower crisis’

Sat May 21 2016 - 01:00
Shane Ross advised  not to extend Uber beyond taxi drivers

Shane Ross advised not to extend Uber beyond taxi drivers

Civil service briefing documents for Minister for Transport show strong official resistance to car-sharing

Fri May 20 2016 - 16:40
Transport officials warn Shane Ross of funding shortfalls

Transport officials warn Shane Ross of funding shortfalls

Civil servants advise against investment in Western Rail Corridor

Fri May 20 2016 - 01:00
Minister  and Garda Commissioner meet on O’Higgins report

Minister and Garda Commissioner meet on O’Higgins report

Ministers want more information on Nóirín O’Sullivan’s attitude to Maurice McCabe

Fri May 20 2016 - 01:00
Garda Commissioner to be questioned by Policing Authority

Garda Commissioner to be questioned by Policing Authority

Body has ‘significant concerns’ over O’Higgins report into whistleblower’s claims

Thu May 19 2016 - 09:56
Garda controversy a serious hurdle for the Government

Garda controversy a serious hurdle for the Government

Garda issues nearly cracked Enda Kenny’s last cabinet. Similar dangers lurk this time

Thu May 19 2016 - 01:00
Garda chief faces renewed pressure over whistleblower row

Garda chief faces renewed pressure over whistleblower row

Fitzgerald faces calls to dismiss O’Sullivan after revelations from O’Higgins hearings

Wed May 18 2016 - 01:00
Nóirín O’Sullivan likely to face grilling on Garda report

Nóirín O’Sullivan likely to face grilling on Garda report

Ministers try to end O’Higgins commission controversy but matter to re-ignite next week

Tue May 17 2016 - 20:24
Dáil business: ‘Normality’ resumes - of a very  different hue

Dáil business: ‘Normality’ resumes - of a very different hue

Power shift: Sinn Féin set to claim that Fianna Fáil is not really in opposition at all

Tue May 17 2016 - 08:48
Labour leadership hopefuls set to clarify intentions

Labour leadership hopefuls set to clarify intentions

Almost 4,000 party members eligible to vote if it is decided that a contest should be held

Mon May 16 2016 - 17:32
Mixed response over plan  to cut inheritance tax bills

Mixed response over plan to cut inheritance tax bills

Richard Boyd Barrett said the move would give many ordinary people a break

Sat May 14 2016 - 10:07
Analysis: Independents playing both sides of political fence

Analysis: Independents playing both sides of political fence

Independents have one eye on the national issues – and another on their constituency

Sat May 14 2016 - 01:00
Give Me a Crash Course In . . . Joan Burton’s resignation

Give Me a Crash Course In . . . Joan Burton’s resignation

Alan Kelly would like to replace her at the head of the Labour Party. His opponents would rather Brendan Howlin got the job

Sat May 14 2016 - 01:00
Plan to cut or scrap inheritance tax for thousands

Plan to cut or scrap inheritance tax for thousands

Children inheriting family home would be exempt on first €500,000 of estate value

Fri May 13 2016 - 01:00
Penrose calls on Labour to avoid leadership election

Penrose calls on Labour to avoid leadership election

Brendan Howlin is seen as the TD most likely to emerge as a consensus candidate

Thu May 12 2016 - 22:02
Labour should avoid leadership election, says Penrose

Labour should avoid leadership election, says Penrose

Party chairman favours selecting ‘consensus candidate’ to replace Joan Burton

Thu May 12 2016 - 13:37
Brexit: Ireland unsure of Plan B in the event of departure

Brexit: Ireland unsure of Plan B in the event of departure

Irish civil servants and politicians planning for complex issues that will arise if UK exits

Wed May 11 2016 - 01:00
Kenny vows to work with partners for better Ireland

Kenny vows to work with partners for better Ireland

Election of Taoiseach goes down to wire as Michael Fitzmaurice abstains on crucial vote

Sat May 07 2016 - 09:17
Spotlight on Martin as he leads Fianna Fáil on to tightrope

Spotlight on Martin as he leads Fianna Fáil on to tightrope

Analysis: Fianna Fáil will seek early defeats of Government to emphasise its identity

Sat May 07 2016 - 01:00
A damn close run thing: How Enda Kenny fell over the finish line

A damn close run thing: How Enda Kenny fell over the finish line

Had the Taoiseach not gone to the Áras for a seal of office, he would have been seeking a dissolution

Fri May 06 2016 - 20:15
Joan Burton likely to quit shortly as Labour leader

Joan Burton likely to quit shortly as Labour leader

Party members expect announcement from Dublin West TD after government is formed

Thu May 05 2016 - 01:00
Coalition talks tackle mortgage arrears and banking reform

Coalition talks tackle mortgage arrears and banking reform

Kenny and Martin to outline parameters of pact for TDs in pursuit of approval

Tue May 03 2016 - 01:00
Momentum gathers towards a new government

Momentum gathers towards a new government

Talks will continue with Independents today

Tue May 03 2016 - 01:00
Irish Water will rely on exchequer credit line

Irish Water will rely on exchequer credit line

Company will remain as commercial semi-State rather than a State agency

Tue May 03 2016 - 01:00
Government talks between FG and Independents show ‘good progress’

Government talks between FG and Independents show ‘good progress’

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil plan meetings on Tuesday to discuss last week’s agreement

Mon May 02 2016 - 20:59
Latest Gerry Adams Twitter gaffe harder to shrug off

Latest Gerry Adams Twitter gaffe harder to shrug off

Analysis: SF to grin and bear controversy with usual mixture of ruefulness and defiance

Mon May 02 2016 - 15:24
Independents say local issues will not derail government deal

Independents say local issues will not derail government deal

TDs outline position after John Halligan’s ultimatum to Fine Gael on cardiac care

Mon May 02 2016 - 01:00
Independents warn not to take support for granted

Independents warn not to take support for granted

Fine Gael optimistic on deal with Independents and Enda Kenny’s return as Taoiseach

Mon May 02 2016 - 01:00
Independents  last piece of  jigsaw in forming government

Independents last piece of jigsaw in forming government

Talks with Independent TDs restart at Government Buildings on Monday morning

Mon May 02 2016 - 01:00
Coveney: ‘I hope we will have a government on Thursday’

Coveney: ‘I hope we will have a government on Thursday’

Minister says process in ‘end game’ as FG meets Independent Alliance on Monday

Sun May 01 2016 - 15:03
Prospect of bigger budget giveaway seals FF-FG pact

Prospect of bigger budget giveaway seals FF-FG pact

Scope for tax cuts and spending increases set to be well above €1bn, say sources

Sat Apr 30 2016 - 01:00
Analysis: Leo Varadkar’s remarks rarely careless outbursts

Analysis: Leo Varadkar’s remarks rarely careless outbursts

Fine Gael heavyweight’s rare political skill – inside, yet slightly outside political ferment

Sat Apr 30 2016 - 01:00
Forming a government: Anatomy of a deal

Forming a government: Anatomy of a deal

Analysis: Kenny spent 60 days stuck between an election and giving in on Irish Water

Thu Apr 28 2016 - 01:00
Decisive point finally reached in government formation talks

Decisive point finally reached in government formation talks

Inside Politics: Negotiation difficulties show ‘grand coalition’ would not have worked

Wed Apr 27 2016 - 08:08
Water deal to pave way for Fine Gael  minority government

Water deal to pave way for Fine Gael minority government

Enda Kenny tells Ministers they have held their final Cabinet meeting

Tue Apr 26 2016 - 23:26
Government talks deadlocked over water charges

Government talks deadlocked over water charges

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil at odds over length of any water charge suspension period

Tue Apr 26 2016 - 01:00
Time for FG and FF to decide on government has arrived

Time for FG and FF to decide on government has arrived

Analysis: Long dance of government formation is unlikely to run into next week

Mon Apr 25 2016 - 13:37
Kenny and  Martin hold  further talks amid Irish Water impasse

Kenny and Martin hold further talks amid Irish Water impasse

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil struggling to reach agreement on key issues

Sat Apr 23 2016 - 13:56
Kenny and  Martin aim to break Irish Water impasse

Kenny and Martin aim to break Irish Water impasse

Water charges issue is said to be preventing deal on Fine Gael minority government

Sat Apr 23 2016 - 06:53
Election 2016: Easing of spending rules likely for next government

Election 2016: Easing of spending rules likely for next government

Health service overspending and public pay pressure may prompt easing of guidelines

Fri Apr 22 2016 - 09:22
Analysis: Bending rules on spending likely for public service

Analysis: Bending rules on spending likely for public service

Supplementary estimates strategy will require flexibility from Brussels

Fri Apr 22 2016 - 01:00
Fudge replaces Irish Water as FF and FG finally start to take each other seriously

Fudge replaces Irish Water as FF and FG finally start to take each other seriously

Analysis: a compromise has been reached but minority government will not be easy

Thu Apr 21 2016 - 01:00
State to take over Irish Water in Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil deal

State to take over Irish Water in Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil deal

Pact on water utility should allow minority government to be put in place next week

Thu Apr 21 2016 - 01:00
Irish Water deal can be done if parties compromise - McGrath

Irish Water deal can be done if parties compromise - McGrath

Issues down to ‘five or six net points’ says Michael Noonan as negotiations resume

Wed Apr 20 2016 - 17:00
Joan Burton tells Labour  to prepare for second election

Joan Burton tells Labour to prepare for second election

Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil government talks remain deadlocked over future of Irish Water

Wed Apr 20 2016 - 09:51
Analysis: High Court ruling has potential for political scare

Analysis: High Court ruling has potential for political scare

Wed Apr 20 2016 - 01:00
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