Government to contest ‘simplistic but false’ claims by Sinn Féin TD in ‘super junior’ challenge
Rossa Fanning said ‘prompt’ resolution of the case is in the public interest
Rossa Fanning said ‘prompt’ resolution of the case is in the public interest
Women junior Ministers were placed in the front row at the Leinster House photocall but it fooled no one, as just six of the 23 appointees are women
It’s hard to see how super juniors bringing “their own memos” to cabinet meetings for decision by Government can be lawful
Under the agreement between the two parties Fianna Fáil will have 10 Junior Ministers and Fine Gael will have eight
Simon Harris takes Foreign Affairs, while Helen McEntee moves to Education, making way for Jim O’Callaghan at Justice
Arrangements underpinning the support of Independents seem to be based on constructive ambiguity
Speculation intensifying six days ahead of formal appointment of new Cabinet next Wednesday
Backlash after Michael Lowry proposes that he and other Independents supporting next Coalition sit on Opposition benches
Full programme for government agreed, with parties set to meet to review and ratify document
Department of Justice will incorporate home affairs and migration
Regional Independent group and two Healy-Rae brothers set to join new government if negotiations are successful
Year ahead promises no shortage of intrigue and challenge for the political classes as they look to digest a new reality brought about by the year of elections
With Labour divided and the Social Democrats sceptical, the focus is on a handful of Independents
Former Progressive Democrats leader has successfully held his seat in the last four elections
Election 2024: Sinn Féin’s Mairéad Farrell finished third in 2020 but may face a bigger battle this time around
Paschal Donohoe says system of representation ‘broadly works’ and wants ‘national conversation’ on the matter
Depending on one’s point of view, Minister for Housing’s landmark creation is either a dangerous folly or an architectural gem
Simon Harris leaps to defence of Helen McEntee after Peader Tóibín decries ‘cynical nonsense’
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
Fine Gael members to gather for ardfheis ahead of leader’s expected confirmation as taoiseach on Tuesday
Galway West TD confirms his voting intention in the Dáil next week following meeting with new Fine Gael leader
Impact on reputations of those involved raised at committee by James O’Connor TD
Three senators lost Fine Gael whip over their attendance at golf society dinner in Clifden
In 100 years, there could be deep divisions around marking the centenary of Golfgate
Dismissal of charges against four men in Golfgate case has brought little clarity
Trial of four men over alleged breaches of Covid-19 regulations continues
Counsel for Donie Cassidy says ‘everybody jumped on the bandwagon’ and wrongly accused attendees of breaching rules
Issues such as foetal pain relief can be raised within review, Minister for Health says
Case could take up to five days in January, Clifden District Court hears
Independent TD Noel Grealish and former Fianna Fáil senator Donie Cassidy face charges
Eighteen private hospitals part of plan to deal with backlog in treatment, says Taoiseach
Leo rages at public health chief; Cap’n Grealish frets about the arts; Harris and Holohan framed
A list of all those known to have been among the 80-plus guests at controversial dinner
Here is everyone known to have been among the over 80 guests at the controversial dinner
Pressure building on Hogan to step down from EU role since last week
Calleary and Buttimer resign, gardaí begin investigation
More than 80 people were at society event in Clifden amid Covid-19 guidelines
Decision depends on the number of new cases and ‘bespoke’ guidelines for some sectors
Move to cut numbers jailed led to 31,997 not paying court fines in first 11 months of 2019
SF leader plays down controversy over party’s Waterford TD David Cullinane ending speech with pro-IRA slogans
Independent TD says World Bank figures show €3.54bn was sent to Nigeria
Conduct of party leaders surprises UK observers while Donohoe answers the big questions
TG4/Ipsos MRBI survey suggests Social Democrats and Greens in contention
If the presidential poll is anything to go by, some Dáil hopefuls will play the race card
Past week saw rural Independents group confirm intention to table no-confidence motion in Harris
Independent TD believes Dáil will not debate no confidence motion on health minister
Two potential election dates on either February 7th or February 14th have been mooted in recent days
Year in Review: It often felt like the true epicentre of Irish politics was Westminster
Immigration and climate change are among the issues set to define Irish politics
Varadkar to meet Martin in New Year to discuss extending confidence and supply deal
Special flights are part of State’s 2015 commitment to resettle 4,000 refugees
Brexit uncertainty has kept the fragile Fine Gael-led minority government in place
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