Seymour Crawford hailed as a ‘peacemaker’ at funeral

Service in Co Monaghan hears tributes to former Fine Gael politician who died aged 74

Caveat: Firebreak between bank failures and public bailouts still does not work

‘Even if we had known that the banks were bust on the night of September 29th, it is not obvious what we could have done’

Charge of the wheat brigade – A Meath farmer’s memories of the Crimean War

Frank McNally: An Irishman’s Diary

FF deserves credit for confidence and supply deal, says Creed

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are ‘rightful inheritors’ of the revolutionary generation

Ex-Fine Gael TD Monica Barnes ‘open and optimistic’, funeral hears

Former Senator and TD had intended campaigning for repeal of Eight Amendment

Frank Murray ‘the consumate professional’, funeral hears

Public servant was completely committed to locating remains of Disappeared, Mass told

Alan Dukes says Taoiseach should close his Twitter account

Former Fine Gael leader says handling of Strategic Communications Unit ‘hamfisted’

Ian Paisley ‘hid in car’ outside Co Meath fast food joint

Scene played out as the DUP leader was nervous about being spotted by locals in Slane

‘Grand larceny’ of Fine Gael fiscal policy by Fianna Fáil

Dukes puts the Fine Gael position on a more formal footing with the ‘Tallaght strategy’

McAleese praises John Hume, ‘greatest political problem-solver of our time’

Premiere of ‘In the Name of Peace’ hears of SDLP leader’s key role in ending Troubles

Taoiseach leads large attendance at Cosgrave funeral

Three surviving ministers who served under former taoiseach present

Membership of Ireland-Asia business group increases by 70 per cent

Irish interest in doing business in region is growing, according to Asia Matters director

Brexit: Only certainty is a ‘negative-sum game for all’

Former FG leader Dukes tells MacGill Summer School Ireland has ‘more to lose’ than anyone

Waterford TD and former minister for agriculture who was regular critic of FG leaders

Obituary – Austin Deasy: Born: August 26th, 1936. Died: June 10th, 2017

Political and family life of late Austin Deasy recalled

Fine Gael minister described as politician who delivered for his Waterford constituents

Coveney hopes party grassroots will revive his campaign

Minister trailing in Fine Gael leadership race, but says he will see contest through

Fine Gael leadership contest could lead to damaging schism

Harry McGee: Varadkar and Coveney camps could end up in war of attrition

Absence of politicians at Connell funeral raises questions

Cardinal’s funeral amounted to ‘small’ affair for a former major figure in Irish life

Fine Gael pulls back from the brink of bloodbath

Party almost ‘tore itself apart’ much like the period before Kenny became leader

Could an Irish referendum delay or even derail Brexit?

‘Unavoidable’ that talks on article 50 will trigger a referendum here, seminar hears

Ireland must forge better links with small EU states, forum hears

Institute of International and European Affairs hears Franco-German axis tightening

Attorney general ‘should have lead role’ in appointing judges

State Papers 1986: John Rogers told taoiseach job should ‘in first instance’ lie with his office

High Court president told government 12 staff needed immediately

State Papers 1986: Alan Dukes memo said arrears in judgments ‘due entirely’ to staff shortage

Request for prison staff opposed on grounds of finance

State Papers 1986: Alan Dukes sought 352 extra jail staff in context of huge overtime

War of words in 1986 over access to film censor’s files

National Archives show minister for justice Alan Dukes clashed with attorney general

Seán Fitzpatrick trial: Anti-austerity campaigners ruled out of jury

Frank Daly and Alan Dukes among witnesses to give evidence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court

No self-doubt for Micheál Martin as he stays centred

Analysis: The Fianna Fáil leader is looking strong but still keeping his powder dry

Vera Cosgrave remembered at her funeral in Dublin

Enda Kenny among mourners at ceremony for wife of former taoiseach Liam Cosgrave

Irish Times view: Peter Barry, a statesman of determination

Peter Barry: the man who helped cajole the Iron Lady into Anglo-Irish Agreement

Business success of the Barry’s Tea owner was secondary to his political impact

Peter Barry obituary: Hard-headed politician turned Barry’s Tea into a success

As minister he helped overcome British reluctance during Anglo Irish Agreement talks

Peter Barry, former Fine Gael tánaiste, dies aged 88

Businessman played important role in Anglo Irish agreement during foreign affairs tenure

Election 2016: Enda Kenny knew what had to be done

Taoiseach is where he wants to be but countdown to his exit has already begun

Self-interest or national interest?

Government formation

Tenants told to leave as vulture fund to sell Dublin homes

Paschal Donohoe: Inappropriate, unfair for notices to go to families to quit their home

Martin must be prepared to withstand coalition pressure

Fianna Fáil leader has said he will not buy into Fine Gael’s grand coalition games

Opinion: TDs should vote for taoiseach under proportional representation

The Dáil reflects the popular vote. The election of government does not

Leo Varadkar says ‘all key Ministers’ behind Enda Kenny

Minister for Health says Taoiseach has mandate to try form government

Resistance in FF to backing minority FG government, say sources

‘What would Micheál Martin do at opposition leaders’ questions?’

Geraldine Kennedy: How a new government can be formed

We could have the most constructive, representative and exciting Dáil ever

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