A political year of shocks and surprises somehow ended up as it began: with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in cahoots. The politician of the year may have had something to do with it
With Labour divided and the Social Democrats sceptical, the focus is on a handful of Independents
Election 2024: Edel MacSharry, cousin of Marc, should take a seat in this largely unchanged constituency
Continuous presence in Dáil and ability to reach highest levels of power counter Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary’s claim he could not rely on them to ‘get things done’
Radio: The former RTÉ presenter joins Anton Savage on Newstalk. Sinn Féin is under fire everywhere
Simon Harris, Micheál Martin, Holly Cairns and others reply to letters from students and recent graduates on the key issues they face today
Plus: Irish Catholic podcast believes the pope is a very naughty boy; JP McManus’s road woes; and Ciaran Mullooly’s new adviser in Brussels
British prime minister reportedly planning to introduce screening to ensure new laws do not create trade barriers in Irish Sea
Independent TD Marian Harkin raised ‘real concerns’ from women about men moving into areas
More than 350 farmers attend public meeting in Ballinasloe on Sunday raising concerns
Independent TD Marian Harkin says adult education tutors have to sign up for social welfare payments during holiday periods
Proposed sites trigger terror in residents over home and environmental damage
You may have friends in low places, but it’s no guarantee of bagging a prized Golden Swab
Inside Politics: Pledge to cut methane emissions by 30% not part of Ireland’s plan this year
Marian Harkin says Government could offer amnesty for those caught up in ‘exploitation’
Farmers had expected €49m boost in budget this year to help sector decarbonise
Move on corporate tax ‘appeased our EU masters’, and is ‘just the beginning’, says Nolan
Woman says she is being penalised for being overweight following the birth of her child
Party indicates Lord Mayor of Dublin ‘not contesting election as Green Party candidate’
Gardaí issue 80 fixed penalty notices after 300 mourners gather in Carrick-on-Shannon
Measure expected to apply to those coming in from orange countries in EU traffic light set-up
Waves of congratulatory indifference pulsed around the tiered velvet seating
Brid Smith says new mothers had been left ‘isolated’ from support services
Taoiseach makes offer at meeting attended by leaders of Fianna Fáil and Green Party
Advertising campaign needed to alert people and to encourage them to save to pay it, says TD
Dáil told ‘we have to have plans in place to try to protect Irish interests as best we can’
Greens’ internal issues have made Labour a more attractive option as coalition partners
Members of the group reluctant to enter coalition with the two larger parties without another small party
Sinn Féin has invited Independents to talks on potential government formation
Outgoing Eamon Scanlon (FF) in running until end but lost out to Feighan (FG)
Fianna Fáil to emerge on top with Green Party in line to hit double figures
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy also confirms he is seeking to contest the general election
Some candidates – and possible candidates – who might just make the 33rd Dáil
Kevin Lunney and John McCartin threatened on social media, in person and in correspondence
European candidates Anne Rabbitte and Maria Walsh take to the streets
Derry man was considering running for Dáil before handing in EU election nomination
MEP served three terms ‘as a bridge between Irish citizens and the European institutions’
State is set to gain two MEP seats from Brexit, while boundary changes will also take a toll
Europe Letter: A monthly €4,416 allowance has been heavily criticised by journalists
‘Courageous and respected’ Nasrin Sotoudeh has gone on hunger strike in Tehran prison
Including west and northwest projects in Ten-T could have exposed State to ‘majority of costs’
Fine Gael colleague warned minister intervention could close off EU financing ‘for good’
The French president is looking for Irish parties to join his new European bloc
In Strasbourg speakers accuse airline of ‘slavery’ conditions and of misleading people
Former FG leader Dukes tells MacGill Summer School Ireland has ‘more to lose’ than anyone
Being present for votes in European Parliament an ‘essential element’ of MEP’s job
Meanwhile, Leo proves to be the perfect host as Fine Gael looks forward to summer nights
European Commission stresses derogation offered to Ireland has ended
Tánaiste insists Government operates ’within the Constitutional advice it receives’
New figures show average attendance rate of 81 per cent in 2015, up from 76 per cent
Trade union charter contains commitments to living wage, fair work hours and equality
Minister of State Simon Harris to press EU on emergency fund
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
