Eamon Gilmore and Enda Kenny differ on transfers

Tánaiste says he will focus on getting Labour candidates to seek transfers for running mates, while Taoiseach will encourage Fine Gael transfers to party led by his ‘good friend’

Martin pulls his punches in FF conference long on platitudes but short on inspiration

Sketch: Everyone waited for the party leader to get stuck into the Government. And waited . . .

Byelection to replace Nulty likely to be held in autumn

TD quits after sending inappropriate messages to constituents, including 17-year-old girl

Nulty betrayed trust of voters with his actions

Analysis: TD was contacted by those in vulnerable positions

Warning of permanence of digital footprints

Serious privacy implications of recording personal data online

Dublin West faces by-election after Nulty resigns over messages

TD apologises after sending ‘inappropriate messages via Facebook’ while under influence of alcohol

Different rules apply to by-elections

Result of second by-election in evenly-split constituency likely to be tight

Invalidity Pension appeal process ‘stressful and humiliating’

‘I felt like I was stripped bare having to tell them all my problems again. You feel humiliated’

More than 70% of invalidity pension appeals upheld

Patrick Nulty says high number of refusals reversed on appeal indicate need for ‘complete overhaul’ of process

Left-wing Independent TDs to discuss forming umbrella group

Deputies to consider draft charter setting out potential direction and principles

Retailers support call to bring back ‘Christmas bonus’ payment

NGOs and TDs say it would boost economy and alleviate poverty at Christmas

Upbeat mood at Labour event a far cry from last year

Eamon Gilmore’s speech showed where Labour is pitching itself post-crisis

Independent TDs urge an end to public spending cuts and introduction of wealth tax

Group insists it is not a new party alliance

Gilmore sets out his position as party leader

Little dissent towards Tánaiste at Labour parliamentary party meeting

Opposing sides in Seanad referendum step up efforts

Fine Gael standing by contentious claim abolition will save €20m per year

Nulty resignation will not affect Coalition, claims Kenny

Three Labour politicians quit party over leadership and ‘loss of credibility’

Opposition parties round on Government over deal collapse

Collapse of deal an ‘indictment’ of Government’s strategy

Resignation of Childers creates additional worry for Labour

Party establishment may be glad to see her go but timing of MEP’s decision adds impact

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