Cathal Berry to run as Independent in Kildare South on pro-Defence Forces platform

140-year-old Co Kildare club says it is under ‘serious threat’ due to two claims

Parties will pore over results in the coming weeks to discern trends for the next general election

Party frustrated at being associated with Government’s difficulties, says former minister of state

‘I can’t decide what their (PAC’s) agenda is’ – Ceann Comhairle

Seán Ó Fearghaíl proposes new Dáil committee to examine concerns of ethnic group

‘Newbridge or Nowhere’ one of the biggest GAA controversies to hit the organisation in recent years

Fine Gael parliamentary chairman stresses stability important for voters and the economy

Katherine Zappone says yes to the dress as Mattie McGrath plays the self-blame game

Fianna Fail has called for introduction of new law to tackle “very difficult phenomenon”

Fianna Fáil more conservative than public at large but party may not take official position

Statements by group of Deputies contrast with Micheál Martin’s position on the issue

The reforms in four bellwether regions could have a significant political impact

Grassroots see party’s new election system as mixed blessing

Succession contest expected to begin after May bank holiday weekend

Vote could be restricted to parliamentary party members to reduce timeframe

Simon Coveney offered to outline areas outside Dublin and Cork to be assessed for caps

Committee chaired by Independent Senator Pádraig Ó Céidigh to meet this Tuesday

Successor to Lansdowne Road agreement should be approached with caution, say TDs

Fine Gael TD criticises Republican nominee on visit to Democratic convention in US

Philadelphia, the city of sibling devotion, faced with internal Democratic party tension

Analysis: Simon Coveney and Leo Varadkar are sending signals to backbench TDs

Kate O’Connell ‘deeply suspicious’ of increase in ministers of state

There is no rationale for 15 FG Ministers of State other than keeping ambitious TDs sweet

Party to address lack of female TDs in last Dáil with three or four on front bench

Move could be perceived as seeking to hold on to ‘power at all costs’, says backbencher

Most councillors, TDs and former TDs contacted oppose entering a coalition

Independent Dublin TD says to have a first female in post would be very historic

Kildare South TD chosen ahead of four others at parliamentary party meeting

Laois becomes first constituency to complete the count

Never have so many got so few predictions right, writes Harry McGee

Vital to provide low-cost quality childcare for all under-12s, says Tánaiste

Alex White’s department to announce decision next week along with tender process

Party sources still say ex-junior minister unlikely to be added to general election ticket

Joan Burton defends Eamon Gilmore over FG claims he could lose Dáil seat

Party faces backlash in Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s constituency

Party considers running two candidates in several areas to capitalise on poll ratings

Labour would win just six seats if local results repeated in next General Election

Midlands North West constituency comprises 15 counties from three provinces