Fine Gael

There is a strong expectation that Labour leader Ivana Bacik will recommend that the party does not proceed with negotiations about joining a coalition government

Following initial engagement with other political parties, there had been speculation that the newly-enlarged party would leave government formation talks

Each party has its own distinct challenge facing into the post-election period. Sinn Féin’s is about how to transform itself from government-in-waiting to radical opposition

Michael Lowry expects to meet Chambers and McEntee to discuss ‘parameters’ of engagement in government formation talks

Just as Ministers have continued in office after the Dáil was dissolved, the Constitution specifies that they remain in office until their successors are appointed

Labour and Regional Independent group to decide on pursuing negotiations with two outgoing ruling parties

Fianna Fáil particularly keen on enticing Labour into a coalition rather than Independents, while main two negotiating parties have differing views on issues including VAT reform, new departments and overhaul of the Department of Public Expenditure

Minister for Finance says it will likely be at least January before a new coalition is put together

Ulster Bank alleges Josepha and Patrick Madigan failed to meet repayments on foot of three loans

For people who care deeply about the democratic process, low voter turnout figures can be depressing

Unthinkable: Was the general election a victory for ‘grown ups’ or a defeat for idealism?

Jim O’Callaghan talks up Independents option while Bacik expected to speak separately with Martin and Harris this week

Voting patterns in this trio reveal why some parties exceeded expectations and others fell short of hitting targets

Fianna Fáil’s Jim O’Callaghan says his party and Fine Gael can form a stable government with support of ‘reliable’ Independents

Deputy for Cavan-Monaghan from 1987 to 2002 was a regular contributor to Dáil debates

Former taoiseach and minister for health says about 500 additional beds need to be provided annually to keep up with population growth

Forget the talk about the rotating Taoiseach, serious strategic issues now face Ireland and getting more efficient at delivery of housing, infrastructure and public services is vital

Development comes after Labour and Social Democrats shun ‘common negotiating platform’ in advance of government-formation talks

Miriam Lord: Scotland shows off its crown jewels to an Irish contingency, putting haggis, rather than government formation, on the menu

In Dublin’s north inner city support for the veteran criminal known as the Monk shows how ‘disaffected’ locals are

How the veteran Fianna Fáil leader dragged his party into the 21st century and won his place as taoiseach

TDs bringing experience from all walks of life make up the incoming Dáil, including the first born in the 21st century and a man elected the year Ronald Reagan entered the White House

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

The Irish Times columnist has made a new documentary about his life for RTÉ. Here he looks back on a career that he began as the Michelangelo of Tipp-Ex

After leaving politics she published a memorable diary of her time in office, which provided a fascinating glimpse into the operation of the Cabinet

A new coalition will not be formed before Christmas, but with the options clear a deal should be done by mid-January

Five candidates set to be in race including Fianna Fáil’s Sean Ó Fearghaíl who is eyeing up a third term in the chair

Taoiseach says his party’s mandate must be respected, while Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin also raises the issue of Rockall in Scotland, where both leaders were attending a British-Irish summit

Social Democrats are sticking to their mandate based on five principles, party source says

Irish and European farmers, as well as environmentalists, fear the effect of a market in Europe for cheaper South American beef

Post-election, readers have their final say on the 2024 general election, giving their thoughts on the campaign, issues that influenced their vote, and what the immediate future holds

Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: While the overwhelming likelihood is next government will be based on FF and FG, there are wheels within wheels

Labour and Social Democrats to hold first post-election meeting about how to proceed after increasing their Dáil numbers, as divisions between the parties emerge

Given today’s political landscape, the current Opposition might well profit from looking closely at what happened in 1948

The programme for government should explicitly state that all commitments are contingent on the wider economic picture, which looks volatile

The justice portfolio, VAT rates, the proposed department of infrastructure and savings account for newborns are among potential pinch points in negotiations

With Labour divided and the Social Democrats sceptical, the focus is on a handful of Independents

Radio: The Liveline host gleefully performs the audio equivalent of nudges and winks after a general-election weekend that leaves him hoarse

Finish line in sight for pact between EU and group of South American countries, says European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen

Party requests return to coveted fifth-floor meeting rooms, which it lost in 2011, now its Dáil numbers have risen