Des O'Malley
Rise and fall of a small party that forever changed Irish politics
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Why Simon Harris will really struggle to move the dial on income tax in the Budget
Fine Gael aspirations to help ‘people who get up early in the morning’ might be kept in check by realpolitik
David Andrews obituary: Former Fianna Fáil minister who played role in Belfast Agreement
An opponent of Charles Haughey and close friend of Des O’Malley, he was banished to the political wilderness during the 1980s
A decisive showdown over Micheál Martin’s leadership might be best for everyone
Not yet having the numbers to push the button, his opponents within Fianna Fáil are now hoping to harry him to destruction
May McGee’s achievement meant couples could have healthy sexual relationships without fear
In The Irish Times library, I remember looking for cuttings about contraception to find they were filed under ‘Crimes sexual’ - which was the stark truth at the time
Why does Micheál Martin allow himself to look so comfortable with shady deals?
In allowing himself to appear as the creature of Michael Lowry, the Taoiseach seems oblivious to the damage he is doing to his own character
How to build a coalition: negotiators reveal how past governments were perilously pieced together
From manifesto-stitching to partnership, and from Independents’ day to confidence-and-supply: people at the heart of previous talks recall how the deals were done
Small parties can wield big influence but must ruthlessly prioritise
Recent Irish political history has shown that the old Civil War parties want power and are willing to cede policy priorities to coalition partners
Ministers blocked plan for Israeli embassy in Dublin 30 years ago
Bertie Ahern opposed proposal due to policing costs, while Des O’Malley warned of trade impact with Arab countries, Iran
Albert Reynolds: Razzmatazz politician and supreme negotiator
Showman and dealmaker defied detractors when he brokered peace in North
Pat Leahy: Parties must now look at a wider political agenda as Covid recedes
Fianna Fáil’s performance on health and housing will matter more than internal difficulties
Sinn Féin TD recognises Des O’Malley’s contribution to politics
Des O’Malley ‘a senior politician who made his mark’, says Waterford TD David Cullinane
Des O’Malley was defined by his struggle against armed republicanism
On the day of his funeral a reminder of O’Malley’s defence of democratic institutions
O’Malley ‘a great loss’ to Ireland in opposing Sinn Féin and IRA, says slain garda’s widow
Garda Jerry McCabe grew close to Des O’Malley as his bodyguard in Limerick
O’Malley lived life of ‘courage and consequence’, Taoiseach says
PDs founder and ex-FF minister ‘spoke truth and matched it with his actions’, says Harney
O’Malley’s influence on Fianna Fáil extended beyond his expulsion
One-time party loyalist and then PD leader obliged FF to shelve ‘core value’: no coalition
Des O’Malley was a mould-breaking ‘giant of politics’
Progressive Democrats founder made ‘extensive’ contribution to public life, says Higgins
The Irish Times view on Des O’Malley’s legacy: a fearless defender of democracy
The party he founded helped to shape the liberal Ireland we know today through support for family planning and divorce
‘A life of courage’: Former minister Des O’Malley dies aged 82
Progressive Democrats founder Des O’Malley was Minister for Justice during Arms Crisis
Q&A: Why were political party members posing as pollsters?
Controversy erupts around parties’ historical approach to private polling of voters
Paddy Terry – civil servant who made an immense contribution to justice policy, administration and law reform
An Appreciation
Diarmaid Ferriter: Best and worst of times through prism of Italia ’90
A changing country fixated by exploits in Italy and grappling with political turmoil at home
Fintan O’Toole: Gay Byrne held the key to Ireland’s locked room of secrets
There is no other country in which light entertainment could lead into such dark territory
Old school redbrick ripe for a refresh on stately Rathmines road for €2.475m
This protected structure offers six bedrooms, five bathrooms, and plenty of potential
People looking to come home to Ireland cannot afford Dublin
Sherry FitzGerald London Property Show demonstrates the ‘revival’ of regional Ireland
All-Ireland hurling winners crowned Limerick’s ‘People of the Year’
Cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan and late singer Dolores O’Riordan also honoured
Haughey rejected criticism for not condemning violence in US speeches
Former taoiseach offered to ‘run a course for British diplomats’ on how to handle Irish Americans
Geraldine Kennedy: Papal visits underline Ireland’s progress
For many reasons we are not the same people visited by John Paul II in 1979
Mourners told Martin O’Donoghue ‘a citizen of some distinction’
Congregation hears mercurial Crumlin native a ‘wonderful husband’ and good father
‘State probably facilitated purchase of gun that killed my father’
There were always questions, says son of Garda Richard Fallon, who died in 1970
Taoiseach leads large attendance at Cosgrave funeral
Three surviving ministers who served under former taoiseach present
Diarmaid Ferriter: St Vincent’s was built with public money
Sisters of Charity benefited greatly from the sweepstakes yet retain ownership of the hospital
Absence of politicians at Connell funeral raises questions
Cardinal’s funeral amounted to ‘small’ affair for a former major figure in Irish life
‘Personal warmth’ of former minister Bobby Molloy recalled at funeral
Mourners at Galway Cathedral hear rowing was ‘passion’ of founding member of PDs’
Former Galway TD Bobby Molloy dies at the age of 80
Long serving minister and founder of Progressive Democrats was TD for four decades
Death of Progressive Democrats founding member Bobby Molloy
Former Galway West TD and Fianna Fáil minister dies aged 80
Former Garda commissioner recalled as man of integrity
Larry Wren’s funeral Mass a family farewell and substantial formal Garda occasion
FG and FF should ‘stop the pettiness’ and form coalition, says Kelly
Labour TD says Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil should put the country first and coalesce
1989 a road map for Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil deal
Stephen O’Byrnes: Opposition to a deal with Fine Gael likely to be far less than Haughey faced
Special Criminal Court is necessary in flawed justice system
The ordinary jury courts are simply not adequate for dealing with all cases
Fintan O’Toole: Irish people do not get to elect a government
Whoever gets into power after the election will run the country in much the same way
Limerick beats 366 cities on house affordability
US consultancy finds buyers in Limerick can secure their home for 1.8 times their income
PJ Mara ‘made friends everywhere’, funeral Mass hears
Denis O’Brien among the pallbearers at service for former Fianna Fáil strategist
PJ Mara obituary: flamboyant character who was central to FF for three decades
‘PJ Mara doesn’t so much do a job as weave a spell. His social skills are described in terms approaching awe’
Supreme Court judge threatened to sue State over RTÉ interview
State Papers: Hardiman said action was based on accusations of him acting ‘maliciously’
Noel Whelan: Don't pay attention to pre-election pledges about coalition
Nothing concentrates the minds of politicians like the fear of a further election. Next year will be no different.
Diaspora must be involved in centenary discussions
Opinion: It’s often easier to understand the complexities of your own tribe from a distance
Ahern and Cowen receive most in State pensions
Mary Lou McDonald says small number of people ’overpaid and over-pensioned’
Ahern and Cowen paid €80,810 each in pensions, Dáil told
Mary Lou McDonald says some former politicians ‘overpaid and over-pensioned’
Mary Lou McDonald refuses to apologise over offshore accounts
Sinn Féin deputy leader denies she named politicians to ‘cause public controversy
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Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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