Donald Trump congratulates Leo Varadkar on ‘great victory’
US president tells Taoiseach: ‘We have so many people from Ireland in this country...I feel I know all of them’
Claim Varadkar’s appointments are based on merit ‘very offensive’
Corcoran Kennedy says gender balance does not appear to be factor in ministerial choices
‘Pro-choice’ senator elected chair of abortion committee
Oireachtas committee examining abortion law meets for first time
Hard Border post-Brexit will encourage smugglers, Seanad told
‘Absolutely no doubt’ racketeers and criminals that flourished on Border would return
Irish horse racing industry ‘cannot adapt’ to new markets in wake of Brexit
Britain relies heavily on Ireland to supply racehorses, Seanad committee hears
Fine Gael TDs complete 21-person abortion committee
Naughton and Fitzpatrick take final slots on body dominated by two biggest parties
Coveney running traditional campaign as Varadkar just runs
‘Blue blood’ Minister for Housing may yet become unlikely hero of the rank and file
Independent Ministers happy to work with either FG contender
McGrath stresses that Independents are not involved in any way in leadership election
Concerns about possible Vatican intervention in new maternity hospital
Amnesty sends letter to Minister for Health outlining ‘significant issue’ regarding ownership and ethos
No woolly promises as Timmins canvasses Wicklow sheep farmers
Renua deputy leader performs soft sell on constituents loyal to former party
Social Democrats offer a 'relatively mainstream alternative'
Party profile: Three sitting deputies likely to be returned but securing more seats remains a challenge
Alan Kelly accuses Opposition of ‘populist rhetoric’
‘If you believe in everything you believe in nothing,’ Minister tells Labour delegates
Journalist Manchán Magan to contest election for Greens
Television presenter says Longford-Westmeath could become ‘Eden’
Sinn Féin would need ‘Pauline conversion’ to gain backing - Ross
Party must boost democratic credentials to gain Independent Alliance support, says TD
Denis O’Brien spends €2m-plus on Rubens to donate to State
Alfred Beit Foundation selling paintings to fund upkeep of Co Wicklow house
Government drops original plan for Universal Health Insurance
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin claims decision is a ‘resigning matter’
Kelleher appointed new director of elections for Fianna Fáil
Martin thanks retiring director Pat Carey for his work to date on election campaign
Taoiseach tells FG politicians to ignore election speculation
Ministers move to quash growing talk of poll taking place in November
Kenny defends unveiling capital plan months ahead of election
Howlin says plan to ensure regional balance in economy and ease pressures in education
Noonan says Opposition ‘nervous’ about budget
‘We actually have money to spend and under the rules we won’t be able to spend it all’
Beit trust says it asked Government for aid twice in 2013
Foundation says it notified of financial situation before plans to sell Russborough art
Labour Party advertises for new general secretary
Move follows David Leach’s decision to take up communications position with charity Goal
Labour general secretary resigns to work with Goal
Tánaiste Joan Burton salutes ‘hardworking and valued servant to the party’
Marriage referendum: Coveney calls No side arguments ‘bogus’
Minister welcomes Referendum Commission’s move to clarify adoption rights
McGuinness told to ‘put shoulder to wheel’ as FF row rumbles on
Niall Collins says ‘no wisdom’ in changing leader after run of poor opinion poll results
Donohoe supportive of gardaí getting drivers’ PPS numbers
Proposal aimed at helping gardaí identify drivers
Sinn Féin is good for business, says Gerry Adams
Leader responds at ardfheis to reports donors voiced concerns over economic policies
Mattie McGrath will ‘probably’ vote No in marriage referendum
Tipperary deputy becomes first TD to publicly indicate he’s unlikely to call for a Yes
Varadkar says school choice ‘works well’ in Dublin West
Irish Times report found majority of immigrant children attend 23% of schools
Micheál Martin supports Carey’s decision to speak publicly about his private life
Fianna Fáil leader hopes decision to discuss issue will contribute to constructive debate
Ban on Northern and British blood donations to be reviewed
Minister for Health Leo Varadkar requests review of rules
‘Not bad looking’ scrawl has Michael Lowry looking pretty bad
Everyday political sexism or a harmless compliment?
Jonathan O’Brien not seeking apology for family remark
Labour’s Eric Byrne commented on Sinn Féin TD’s brother during Leaders’ Questions
Burton bringing Cabinet memo on ‘looming pensions problem’
Burton will seek approval to proceed with work to develop a ‘roadmap’ to achieve universal pension coverage
Where on the political spectrum will Lucinda Creighton’s new party come to rest?
Eddie Hobbs expects new group to be labelled as a low-tax party
Government may not carry Seanad vote on water charges
Varadkar warns of higher bills in January if concessions and lower charges not agreed
Leo Varadkar says Beaumont A&E overcrowding will ease
Health Minister says problem not unique as patients asked to avoid emergency dept
Mattie McGrath keen to join Michael Fitzmaurice’s new party
Leo Varadkar: ‘New parties should start soon because Fine Gael welcomes competition’
Fitzgerald confirms 111 Syrians allowed to live in Ireland
‘Vulnerable’ family members admitted under Syrian humanitarian programme
Housing ‘biggest social issue we face’, Brendan Howlin says
Minister speaks ahead of Cabinet meeting to discuss 30,000 new homes
Water charges: seven landmines facing Government
Coalition focus is on level of charges but for many water is issue that broke camel’s back
Gerry Adams will not resign over Maíria Cahill controversy
Sinn Féin president ‘does not know’ if Cahill forced by IRA to confront alleged attacker
ECB hints Brian Lenihan letter will be released
FF finance spokesman Michael McGrath says withholding of document ‘unsustainable’
‘We weren’t discussing his teddybears’
Analysis: Adams becoming a problem for his successor in Sinn Féin
Party backs Gerry Adams over Maíria Cahill allegations
Leading Sinn Féin figures deny claim of abuse cover-up
Signs of relief at the scene of defeat
They may have lost but the Coalition would gladly swap a seat for closure
Government to make State appointments more transparent
Minister says 200 posts filled through online public appointments service to date
Scottish ‘No’ does not mean as you were for Ireland
Flanagan to observe developments as talks proceed on enhanced devolution for Scotland
Sinn Féin criticised for choosing male byelection candidate
Women’s Council ‘disappointed’ over selection of Cathal King in Dublin South West
A politicised banking inquiry will struggle for public support
Analysis: certainty that committee would reflect Coalition majority starting to evaporate
Clamping fee could be higher than €100 at schools, hospitals
Varadkar says new regulations will protect motorists from ‘rogue’ operators
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