Trump’s Gaza announcement puts Patrick’s Day pressure on Micheál Martin
Defamation Bill among key pieces of legislation revived by Coalition
Defamation Bill among key pieces of legislation revived by Coalition
Danny Healy-Rae goes solo on Opposition benches after the old band breaks up, and watches his brother Michael hurry around the Government benches
Claim of need to ‘start from scratch’ is to ‘avoid taking action’, Roderic O’Gorman says
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy sought to end impasse but Michael Lowry is not ready to let matter rest
It is not clear how to address the conundrum that confronted the party at the last election
Sinn Féin to introduce motion when Dáil returns on Wednesday
Rossa Fanning said ‘prompt’ resolution of the case is in the public interest
Focus on Taoiseach’s 11 nominations for more female representation
Full list of elected members includes 20 women before Taoiseach’s nominees are added
Taoiseach Micheál Martin points to precedent and possible future cases in call for compromise
Former TDs Alan Farrell (FG) and Matt Shanahan (Ind) fail in bids to win seats
It might be argued that some smaller parties were outmanoeuvred in negotiations to form this Government, while others chose to make demands they knew would be refused
Social Democrats set to win first Seanad seat; Fine Gael gains a seat as Fianna Fáil down two
Government plan is ‘total arrogance’ on the back of a ‘grubby deal’, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald says
Who to watch out for as counting begins to fill seats in Upper House
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
Committee to consider wording of a new amendment to Dáil rules to break gridlock over ongoing row around Regional Independent Group
The case taken by Pa Daly points to article 28 of the Constitution, which limits the number of government members to 15
‘I will continue to pursue this case. I have no personal interest in compensation for myself.’
Reports of a major clear-out were greatly exaggerated. The party’s frontbench looks very familiar
An extension of an allowance for travel and accommodation, ranging from €6,000 up to €32,000, is also planned
A number of senior TDs will remain in their existing portfolios
There are disputed accounts also as to whether Independent TD Michael Lowry and Sinn Féin’s Pádraig Mac Lochlainn shook hands over a claimed ‘deal’
Late-night wrangling produced a compromise over the Regional Independents - but whether it holds remains to be seen
In a rare opportunity for party political celebration, Fianna Fáilers gathered for the traditional Yahooing of the Boss
Nobody in the political world emerged untarnished from the spectacle
Opposition deputy says senior figure in Regional Independents Group gave false evidence to tribunal
Compounding the unionist party’s agony, it requested the brake over a matter so apparently trivial - font sizes on labels for chemical products - that it sounds like a satirical joke
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Fianna Fáil’s Mary Butler and Fine Gael’s Martin Heydon are among TDs tipped for promotion
Government-supporting Independents to speak from Dáil opposition benches during election of taoiseach
Four things need to happen to fix the housing crisis
Oireachtas has said it is a matter for Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy, who said legal advice allows for Regional Independent Group members to also ask questions from Opposition benches
Gerry Adams jokingly referred to him as ‘teddy bear’ but Howell was an authoritative presence whose word carried serious weight in the highest echelons of republicanism
In briefing notes, chief executive Michael Lohan advised to be on guard for questions about Big Tech subsidies
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
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
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