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Sinn Féin leads in Dublin Central but Social Democrats hold the advantage
Impressive showing by Gerry Hutch, but it’s hard to see a route to the seat
Government urged to impose sanctions on Israel in same way De Valera did on Italy in 1935
Richard Boyd Barrett introduces Bill to sanction Israel, break off ‘all economic trade, financial relations’
Dublin Central byelection: poll shows multiple contenders for Donohoe’s seat
Dublin Central byelection: with four candidates in front, race may come down to transfers
Janice Boylan leads Dublin Central byelection race with Gerry Hutch in third, poll shows
Daniel Ennis of Social Democrats strongly positioned to benefit from transfers in later counts
Dublin Central poll: Hugh Linehan and Pat Leahy analyse the results
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Dáil rejects Social Democrats abortion reform Bill
Two Government Ministers abstain while three backbenchers support move to committee stage
Government flags ‘difficulties’ with Social Democrats’ abortion reforms
Holly Cairns said the Bill would provide clarity on terminations for medical reasons, including fatal foetal abnormalities
‘It’s not Paschal’s seat’: Left-wing candidates on trail in Dublin Central byelection
Janet Horner (Green Party), Ruth O’Dea (Labour) and Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin (PBP) among those seeking to fill seat vacated by former FG minister
Department of Housing proposes fewer beds in Oliver Bond flats complex in Dublin
Fewer people would be housed in inner-city complex than proposed by city council
Immigration not prominent issue on Dublin Central doorsteps, Social Democrats candidate says
Daniel Ennis expected to perform well in byelection - and could even emerge as early front-runner
The Irish Times view on the Galway West byelection: a close contest ahead
This week’s poll suggests three candidates could be in contention
The Irish Times/TG4-Ipsos B&A poll for the Galway West byelection: the full results in charts
Fine Gael, Independent Ireland, Labour in strongest contention
‘Look at gas, electricity, food’: Living costs weigh on elderly voters in Dublin Central
Little apparent support for Government parties as electors turn to Independents and Opposition candidates
Bill to end three-day ‘cooling off’ period for access to abortion introduced by Sinn Féin
Second Bill introduced in past month on issue after March for Life rally hit out at left-wing parties’ attempts to ‘remove safeguards’
Fine Gael, Independent Ireland, Labour in strongest contention for Galway West seat – poll
Irish Times/TG4 opinion poll shows Fine Gael’s Seán Kyne in slim lead over Independent Ireland’s Noel Thomas
Doubts over ‘left awakening’ as voter frustration palpable in Galway West
Mixed day of canvassing for Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich of the Social Democrats and Labour’s Helen Ogbu
‘I have had to fight for him every day’: SF’s Janice Boylan speaks of raising neurodivergent son
Independent candidate Gerry Hutch says he was previously unaware that some children were missing school due to lack of special needs assistants
Hundreds attend anti-abortion rally in Dublin
Public urged at March for Life rally to elect more TDs who oppose abortion
Green Party loses €877,000 in State funding due to heavy electoral losses
Parties shared more than €15.7 million in State funding as most had coffers boosted due to increased numbers elected
From Gerry Hutch to Ray McAdam: Candidates lists finalised for Dublin Central and Galway West byelections
Fourteen candidates are running in Dublin Central and there are 17 candidates in Galway West
‘Danger for party leaders’ in Dublin Central and Galway West byelections: seven things to watch
With three weeks to go, who are the hot tips and the no-hopers – and what will the results mean for the Government and Opposition?
All largely civil on the campaign trail as councillors hope to win Dublin Central TD seat
Social Democrats’ Daniel Ennis and Fianna Fáil’s John Stephens are both seeking seat left by Paschal Donohoe
Drug intimidation more lucrative for dealers than selling drugs, Dáil hears
Gary Gannon asks if Tánaiste could tell Ballymun families they were ‘secure from crime’ in wake of child firing discarded gun
Bill introduced to abolish ‘patronising and paternalistic’ three-day abortion wait period
Social Democrats say ‘cooling off period’ lacks scientific basis
Could Independent Ireland grow on back of fuel price protests?
Party with four TDs, an MEP and 24 councillors draws support from conservative, traditionalist and right-leaning voters, polling indicates
The Irish Times view on the two byelections: a snapshot of the public mood
When the ballot boxes are opened on May 23rd they will provide a partial answer
Is there real pressure on Sinn Féin to win at least one seat in upcoming byelections?
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Child homelessness up by 19% since last year, new figures show
Number of people in emergency accommodation in Ireland reaches 17,517, another record high
One in 10 of Ireland’s homeless is in emergency accommodation on one street, Dáil told
Some 7,000 of State’s 16,000 homeless in Dublin’s north inner city
Parent-led campaign to push for legislation guaranteeing right to Irish language education
Ireland should follow Wales and compel Department of Education to plan proactively to increase Irish-medium education provision, campaigners say
Student who applied for Braille books in transition year got them week before Leaving Cert
Jen Cummins says treatment of pupil ‘heartbreaking’ and says planned special education forum is just another ‘talking shop’
Back-garden modular homes set to be exempt from planning rules
Homeowners will also be able to avail of tax exemptions for rental income
Energy regulator expected to be called before Oireachtas committee over ‘price gouging’ investigation
CRU yet to report after Minister asked agency to review failure of wholesale companies to pass on 72% price drop
‘Passion’ not ‘misogyny’ was why Independent Ireland TDs shouted at women Ministers, party says
More than 10 elected FF and FG representatives interested in joining party, leader says
Ireland’s renewable energy is benefiting data centres, not households, says Social Democrat
Jennifer Whitmore accuses Government of allowing data centres get all the benefits of renewable energy
Fuel protests fallout: Sharp exhanges in Dáil as Taoiseach and Sinn Féin leader trade accusations
Mary Lou McDonald: ‘I condemn all forms of intimidation; one thing I do not lack is courage’ as she accuses Government of ‘losing confidence of public’
Government survives confidence vote after surprise Michael Healy-Rae resignation
Sharp exchanges in Dáil debate as Coalition accused of ‘abandoning the Irish people’ by Mary Lou McDonald amid fuel crisis
O’Donovan’s comments on media coverage of fuel protest ‘sinister and deeply disturbing’, NUJ says
Minister for Media suggests RTÉ report used to encourage protesters to Whitegate refinery
Is it time to get religion out of the classroom?
Two in five parents of pupils in religious-run schools would prefer a multi-denominational ethos
Opposition parties support fuel protests but stop short of endorsing blockades
Many TDs are preparing to support Sinn Féin’s motion of no confidence in the Government this week
Government critical of fuel protesters as demonstrations set to continue into third day
Ministers insist they will only speak to organisations such as Irish Road Hauliers Association and Irish Farmers Association
Two men who drowned while fishing in Co Clare named as Afghan brothers based in Limerick
Tajuddin Safi (30s) and Salahuddin Safi (20s) were ‘well-regarded members of community’
Housing ambition can’t be faulted, but is it realistic?
Meeting ambitions, closing skills gaps and attracting international capital such as pension funds and sovereign wealth funds are all in the mix
Experience of being born in mother and baby home informed TD’s decision to oppose Bessborough development
‘That’s part of my history’, Richard Boyd-Barrett tells demonstration outside Dáil
Major gaps in mental health services for older people, figures show
‘Remarkable deficit’ in services for people over 65, TD says, 20 years on from Department of Health document
When will we declare Ireland’s road-death toll the public health crisis it is?
Last year, one person died every 35 hours in a crash across the island
Alan Shatter to take defamation case against TD Paul Murphy over Epstein claims
Former minister for justice complains to FAI and Bohemians over supporters banner at game
Ireland must avoid using same definition as UK in legislation to ban single-use vapes, says TD
Social Democrats TD warns against using UK definition as industry has exploited loophole in British law
Ministers flag up opportunities for Irish exporters in muted Mercosur response
Opposition and farmers condemn EU move to allow South America trade deal to operate provisionally
Surge in potato imports led to seizures of Egyptian vegetables affected by ‘tuber moth’
Poor European harvests led to surge in potato imports in 2024
Minister questions why 11 Sinn Féin TDs had to speak on a single amendment to International Protection Bill
Dáil passes legislation by 74 to 65 votes and Bill now goes to Seanad
Fine Gael selects Senator Seán Kyne to contest Galway West byelection for party
Vacant Dáil seat stemmed from election of former independent TD Catherine Connolly as president
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