Coalition deals with Independents have been commonplace for decades, though Simon Harris has ruled out ‘transactional’ arrangements on his path to the Taoiseach’s office
The Sligo-Leitrim TD claimed the actions of SIPO had deprived him of his right to privacy as guaranteed under the Irish Constitution and the European Convention on Human Rights
Observers were surprised when Mac Sharry left the party entirely earlier this year and he has been an isolated figure in Leinster House since then
Delays in conveyancing can lead to loan offers lapsing and property purchases falling through
If the 50-year-old TD remains as an Independent, it might mean a split vote that would allow Sinn Féin take a second seat in Sligo-Leitrim
Oireachtas hearings over controversial payments at the public-service broadcaster provide spectacle set to run and run
Call from Independent TD Marc MacSharry comes ahead of summer review of boundaries by Electoral Commission
Watt never intended to come across as dismissive, cocky, combative and arrogant at the Oireachtas finance committee but unfortunately for him he did
Micheál Martin’s admiring reverie about the fine pork produce of Carlow was eclipsed by Marc MacSharry’s latest angry outburst
Leas Ceann Chomhairle described former Fianna Fáil TD as ‘completely and utterly out of order’
A senior party source said there is ‘always a way back’, however - until a new candidate is established
Marc MacSharry resigns from Fianna Fáil over handling of complaint against him
Budget billions driving recovery in Government fortunes, while British political turmoil also shaping voter perceptions
In letter to party officials, TD contends motion to bring him back into parliamentary group should not have been delayed because of complaint by councillor
Inside Politics: Panicked and embarrassing carry-on in London would be funny if it wasn’t so troubling
Events in whacko Westminster cause a run on the markets, while best leaky Leinster House can manage is a run on buckets
Sligo TD resigned party whip last year over motion of confidence in Simon Coveney
Sligo TD retained support within the party since resigning last year but some members are wary of his return
Minister blames ‘unprecedented expansion’ of scheme after some people unable to get places for their children
Two green TDs lost whip for six months after voting with Sinn Féin on NMH motion
Inquest into the death of Jimmy Loughlin reveals how many ‘red flags’ regarding the violent and threatening behaviour of his killer were ignored
Independent TD Marc MacSharry made comments following interview by Minister
Luckily, Tánaiste was in Chile for Paddy’s Day when suspicious package arrived
Booster vaccine doses to be made available to people aged 40-49 from Sunday
Publicans and restaurateurs dismayed by possiblity of Nphet recommeding early closure
Inside Politics: Picture is dimmer again for Fine Gael and Leo Varadkar
Dáil Sketch: O’Connor bags a meeting with the Taoiseach as MacSharry forgets who’s who
Questioning by TD Marc MacSharry comes after criticism of role in private litigation
Members’ views of ‘no consequence as to actions of the leader’, says TD who quit FF
Facts of the case are ignored as Dáil drama redraws dividing lines of Irish politics
Dáil hears claim Simon Harris was Cabinet member who leaked proposed appointment
Minister’s account of how Zappone was appointed will be interrogated by Opposition
Those in favour of new FF leader likely to back Coveney as losing whip would place them outside parliamentary party for six months
Nphet modelling did not include Niac advice on vaccines for young people, Donnelly says
Former Dunnes Stores development land in city at centre of Dáil Pac meeting on oversight
Controversy erupts around parties’ historical approach to private polling of voters
State ‘can’t have it both ways’ in call for outdoor summer but closing off open spaces
Sector critical of European Commission move which it says threatens produce quality
Government to bring military within scope of Organisation of Working Time legislation
Planned appeal over €140 million cheese plant labelled ‘treasonous’ by one TD
Maths of a move might not add up right now, but that doesn’t mean they never will
Fianna Fáil TD has been critical of political standards watchdog during pandemic
Radio: Beside strutting colleagues, empathetic host sounds as saintly as Mother Teresa
More than €200,000 incurred by body that will run National Children’s Hospital did not comply with State procurement rules
The lack of recognition for the cleaners of this (very big) building is about to be rectified
Asked about €14m ventilator contract, procurement officer says ‘market forces were very, very different’
Coalition’s two heavyweight parties see concerns spilling over amid frustration and fear
The sitting is a bit like Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? when they phone a friend
Unclear what will happen if person in North refuses to pay €100 fine
Uncertainty surrounding supply set to be main source of concern over next month
Ireland is now second in the EU vaccination league table. Can this pace be sustained?
Dara Calleary takes social protection role while Barry Cowen turns down climate job
Micheál Martin tells parliamentary party there will be sufficient vaccine for everyone
Fianna Fáil meeting hears recriminations over how party HQ ran election strategy
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
