Holly Cairns

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns says Coalition is ‘still dithering’ over Occupied Territories Bill

The Government’s shift to the right should offer them an opportunity

Indications of unrest as two Dublin activists have left the party, in part, citing Dublin Bay South TD’s fresh controversy

Holly Cairns has said that she ‘would love’ if Sinn Féin ‘got behind’ Independent TD

One TD fears party could lose members and supporters over lifting of suspension

Politicians like Holly Cairns or Keir Starmer could meet the threat of the populist right with a lighter tone and a joke or two

Bernard Jackman correction, confusion around a Love/Hate revival and Michael O’Leary’s former Russian tenants

Successful applicants will supply their pouch for a one-year period with the option to extend by a further year

Cian O'Callaghan says his party will continue discussions with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil into the New Year with constructive engagement on its key issues.

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

Democracy is on a downward arc globally, and we can see the warning signs here in the treatment by some media of Gerry Hutch’s candidacy as a joke. We learned nothing from the ascent of Donald Trump

Social Democrats writes to Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Labour to arrange meetings

Final count finished in Cavan-Monaghan with the make up of the 34th Dáil now complete

Latest count figures show Sinn Féin has highest number of female TDs at 13, with Fine Gael next on nine – but just four women elected in Munster

Close-fought races and the tantalising prospect of power brought relief for the victorious but crushing lows for those rejected by the electorate

Social Democrats leader holds seat after givng birth to her first child on election day

Fianna Fáil leader says he sees clear path to government while Fine Gael leader expresses confidence that his party will play significant role in Coalition formation talks

Social Democrats leader announces birth on day of election but is unable to vote

Rival parties pressed on possible coalition arrangements in final campaign events before polling day

Leaders’ debate fails to change dynamic of uncertain election campaign

Senior party TD Jennifer Whitmore: ‘Women have babies ... we have to support them if we want more women to run’

Election 2024: Simon Harris, Micheál Martin and Mary Lou McDonald trade blows in final TV debate before election

‘I don’t think fair people will judge me on 40 seconds,’ Harris says following backlash over disability worker interaction

In an unprecedented situation in Irish politics, the party leader is due to give birth just days before the general election

Election 2024: Sinn Féin cannot be ruled out in this sprawling rural constituency

Labour sets out six ‘key missions’ party will have if part of next government, relating to issues including housing, climate and health

The shameful and eternal truth about the Irish left is that as long as it stands apart, it falls apart

The Social Democrats leader says a Minister for Disability is the party’s first red line in any government negotiations

Incident took place overnight, spanning some 25km across Cork South-West constituency from Innishannon to Clonakilty

Three taoisigh, five budgets and a global pandemic: in unprecedented times it was a government like no other

The number of seats has risen from 160 to 174, and the only certainty is that there will be plenty of skirmishes and subplots in the electoral battle

Tánaiste says it is ‘reprehensible’ for Social Democrats to accuse Government of being ‘complicit in genocide’

Sinn Féin operating similar schools initiative in Northern Ireland but Taoiseach Simon Harris claims it costs ‘a hell of a lot more’

Opposition raise claims Government warned by US ambassador of ‘consequences’ if legislation is passed

From public transport and homelessness to flooding and small businesses, there’s a long list of concerns in west Cork

When election candidates coming knocking at your door, will you speak for the children so badly let down by the State?

‘Twin-track’ system would use budget surpluses to buy existing childcare businesses and build new facilities

In recent polls, a coalition of left parties has 28 per cent of the vote in the capital compared with 13 per cent for Sinn Féin

Social Democrats leader says creation of post ‘very clear deal breaker’ in any future programme for government

Simon Harris, Micheál Martin, Holly Cairns and others reply to letters from students and recent graduates on the key issues they face today