Sinn Féin

Fine Gael proposal dropped amid concerns about international instability and economic uncertainty

Healy-Raes say they will not be ‘whipped’ when it comes to ‘fundamental issues’ and ‘matters of conscience’

New Government’s plans criticised by opposition as lacking ambition

Former Sinn Féin leader and other former internees may seek compensation under Troubles legislation

The issue of Michael McMonagle’s employment has been referred to the PSNI

Contentious proposed law would ban trade with Israeli firms operating in occupied Palestinian territory

Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan

As Sinn Féin heads into next Dáil, it faces a crucial moment in its quest for growth, power and delivering on its mission of seismic change

Party’s vision of early Border polls followed by a united Ireland is in stark contrast to the new government’s approach

There are several reasons why our sympathy for the Palestinian cause has not been tempered by the pragmatic realities of international diplomatic relations, as is the case elsewhere

Sinn Féin says Murphy will use his new position to advance ‘Irish unity debate in the Oireachtas’, yet he has vastly more scope to do so as a Stormont Minister

Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin advance candidates believed capable of winning seats in key Dáil constituencies

McDonald, Michelle O’Neill and Gerry Adams took turns carrying strategist and negotiator’s coffin to Belfast cemetery

Trusted adviser to Gerry Adams was a senior member of the party’s backroom team in negotiations that led to the Belfast Agreement

Some 4,658 children are in emergency accommodation as Darragh O’Brien says addressing crisis is ‘an absolute priority’

As united Ireland advocates discovered in 1925, possible routes to the desired outcome need to be understood in language and methods that are clear and precise

Sinn Féin leader aims to advance the goal of Irish unity while in opposition

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

After a year of two lost referendums, a taoiseach’s resignation and huge losses for government partners the Greens, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are returning to power

Harsher sentencing will be imposed if the demonstration of hatred towards a protected group is proven

Regarded as a shoo-in for the Seanad post, the current economy minister will quit his job in the Assembly once elected

Surprise announcement would see Economy Minister depart from post if elected

The unreasonableness of David Trimble’s behaviour sometimes obscured the reasonableness of his argument, said Tony Blair

Arrival of Sinn Féin members as elected representatives in 1980s met with caution and secrecy by officials

New taoiseach caused concern as IRA grappled with ceasefire and decommissioning decisions, papers show

Brother of Fianna Fáil TD Michael Moynihan and nephew of former ceann comhairle Rory O’Hanlon also candidates in Upper House election with final nominations deadline on New Year’s Eve

Deputy leader Seamus Mallon warned against ‘hand-holding’ of Sinn Féin in 1995

The Dublin riots changed politics, but not in the way anyone expected

A year of change heralds a future of more of the same

Disclosure ignited ‘all kinds’ of conspiracy theories about who was being protected and who eliminated

Wife of former party TD Brian Stanley, who is now an Independent deputy, issued a statement on Friday evening

The image which Ireland presented to the world at the end of 2024 was one of unusual stability

Tony Blair had it right when he said manifestos and campaign promises are ‘a guide to winning but they’re an unsuitable guide to governing, except in describing what you hope will happen’

Preference for a united Ireland has risen from a quarter to a third. Support for direct rule is about 15%, while 10% want an independent Northern Ireland

Wondering about how you’ll explain Irish politics to visiting foreign relatives – or to yourself? Wonder no more

The family and care referendums were soundly rejected, Leo Varadkar most unexpectedly stepped down, and there was a decided turnaround in parties’ fortunes

Ireland heard plenty of ‘eco rhetoric’ in 2024 but there was a clear sense that political leaders have not grasped the reality of the climate emergency

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

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil ‘on track’ to strike government deal by January 22nd

Independent TDs begin jockeying for ministerial positions in the next government