Storm Ăowyn: âHumanitarian hubsâ established as 100,000 to be without power until FebruaryNew emergency response âhubsâ to be set up to assist vulnerable communities and individualsMon Jan 27 2025 - 06:00
Further DĂĄil clash over Lowry group speaking time loomsThere are disputed accounts also as to whether Independent TD Michael Lowry and Sinn FĂ©inâs PĂĄdraig Mac Lochlainn shook hands over a claimed âdealâMon Jan 27 2025 - 06:00
Ireland saw record number of asylum applicants in 2024New fast-tracking measures introduced in mid-year for applicants from Nigeria and Jordan significantly reduced numbers applying from those countriesMon Jan 27 2025 - 06:00
Four new portfolios to feature in record 23 Junior Minister rolesNew briefs will be immigration, marine, older people and energyMon Jan 27 2025 - 06:00
Cabinet appointments criticised as only three women become MinistersDĂĄil approves MicheĂĄl Martin's new Cabinet by a margin of 97 votes to 72Thu Jan 23 2025 - 21:30
Gender split in new Cabinet draws criticism as MicheĂĄl Martin starts second term as TaoiseachSimon Harris becomes Minister for Foreign Affairs as Jim O'Callaghan takes justice portfolioThu Jan 23 2025 - 20:17
Was DĂĄil chaos a pre-planned sabotage or spontaneous outpouring of frustration? Once more into the breach but is there a resolution in sight?Thu Jan 23 2025 - 07:12
Chaos in the DĂĄil - as it happened: McDonald accuses Government of âincredible arroganceâ as Opposition says it will not back down over speaking demands What was essentially a pro forma day has descended into a fiascoWed Jan 22 2025 - 22:29
And so it begins...New government to be appointed as Murphyâs Law already rankles oppositionIt took two months to hammer together but shape of the coalition has been obvious since weekend of general electionWed Jan 22 2025 - 07:01
Ministers to be unveiled today as almost all departments set to changeFianna FĂĄilâs Mary Butler and Fine Gaelâs Martin Heydon are among TDs tipped for promotionWed Jan 22 2025 - 06:00
No precedent to allow Regional Independent TDs become part of an âoppositionâ group in DĂĄilGovernment-supporting Independents to speak from DĂĄil opposition benches during election of taoiseachTue Jan 21 2025 - 21:39
Opposition parties to challenge Ceann Comhairleâs view on technical group membershipControversy continues over bid by Independent TDs to boost DĂĄil speaking time by joining technical groupMon Jan 20 2025 - 18:33
Irish rowers, racing in memory of teen who died last year, finish third in âworldâs toughest rowâJohn OâDriscoll put together team of five to raise funds for childrenâs charities after death of daughter Saoirse (13)Mon Jan 20 2025 - 10:58
Saoirse OâDriscoll: Irish crew nears completion of 5,000km transatlantic row in honour of girl who died of heart conditionFeat of endurance carried out in memory of daughter of crew member with aim of raising âŹ500,000 for childrenâs heart charitiesSun Jan 19 2025 - 13:54
Intensive government coalition talks to get under way today Regional Independent group and two Healy-Rae brothers set to join new government if negotiations are successfulFri Jan 10 2025 - 20:17
First formal engagement between FF, FG and Regional Independents to take place todayGroup of eight Independent TDs will submit a position paper to the two bigger parties setting out its preconditions for entering governmentFri Jan 10 2025 - 06:00
Project to pipe water from river Shannon to Dublin could cost âŹ10bnUisce Ăireann using estimate range of âŹ4.5bn-âŹ6bn for 170km pipeline preliminary business caseFri Jan 10 2025 - 06:00
Michael Lowry âfully confidentâ he has no case to answer as Moriarty tribunal file goes to DPPTĂĄnaiste and Taoiseach both reject suggestion that independent TD will be a âkingmakerâ in government formation talksThu Jan 09 2025 - 20:51
Government green-friendly spending estimated to increase to âŹ7bn in 2025Another âŹ2bn of spending during the year will be unfavourable to climate and the environment, leaving a net pro-environment spend of just under âŹ5bnWed Jan 08 2025 - 19:00
Simon Harris and MicheĂĄl Martin say they are happy to work with Michael LowryTaoiseach says he accepted findings of Moriarty tribunal but that he knows âthe practicalities of how the DĂĄil worksâWed Jan 08 2025 - 06:00
Healy-Rae brothers to seek ministerial role in return for backing next government âMajor policy differencesâ between Social Democrats and larger parties suggest Soc Dems unlikely to have role in next coalitionTue Jan 07 2025 - 19:20
Vacant homes tax raises âŹ2.3m from almost 4,000 properties in its first yearTax is charged at three times the local property tax for dwellings occupied less than 30 days each yearTue Jan 07 2025 - 13:53
2024 in Irish politics: Elections, leadership changes, referendums and restorationAfter a year of two lost referendums, a taoiseachâs resignation and huge losses for government partners the Greens, Fianna FĂĄil and Fine Gael are returning to powerTue Dec 31 2024 - 06:00
New public pay deal a key financial risk for next governmentAnnual rise in State spending on public pay could rise from âŹ554.7m in 2026 to âŹ1.66bn by 2027, notes Oireachtas analysisMon Dec 30 2024 - 01:00
âAn appalling tragedyâ: Tributes paid to Leinster House usher killed while cycling in CastleknockDerek Doyle, who died in a collision last week, was earlier this year attacked by a group of men putting up posters for his wife, the councillor Tania DoyleThu Dec 26 2024 - 18:10
âNot inevitableâ Independents will be in new government, say Social DemocratsCian O'Callaghan says his party will continue discussions with Fine Gael and Fianna FĂĄil into the New Year with constructive engagement on its key issues.Mon Dec 23 2024 - 06:00
Coalition talks are like Santaâs Grotto as Independents are busy writing their lists Your essential end-of-week politics catch up a Israel enters a war of words with IrelandFri Dec 20 2024 - 14:38
Ceann comhairle vote: Harris urges TDs to support Verona Murphy despite his previous concerns over âstokingâ of âunfounded racist fearsâMicheĂĄl Martin also calls on Fianna FĂĄil TDs to vote for Wexford TD but in 2020 described her remarks on asylum seekers âquite dangerousâWed Dec 18 2024 - 06:00
Harris and Fine Gael join Fianna FĂĄil in backing Verona Murphy for Ceann ComhairleWexford Independent TD now favourite - but presence of sitting chair Ă FearghaĂl could complicate secret ballotTue Dec 17 2024 - 19:07
Ireland is âextreme against Israelâ, says ambassadorPresident Michael D Higgins says accusations of anti-Semitism are âgross defamationâTue Dec 17 2024 - 19:00
President Michael D Higgins accuses Israel of âdeep slanderâ over anti-Semitic claimsPresident was responding to comments from Israelâs foreign minister on MondayTue Dec 17 2024 - 16:05
Fianna FĂĄil and Fine Gael to discuss how they will approach election of ceann comhairle Talks continue between potential parties to coalition governmentTue Dec 17 2024 - 06:00
Israeli foreign minister calls Taoiseach Simon Harris âantisemiticâTaoiseach said he would not comment on âpersonalised and false attacks and remains focused on the horrific war crimes being perpetrated in GazaâMon Dec 16 2024 - 18:05
Does Varadkarâs assessment add up? Just how good â or bad â are Irish politicians with numbers?Leo Varadkar recently said politicians generally arenât good at maths. We asked some of his former DĂĄil colleagues and a government economic adviser if they agreedSat Dec 14 2024 - 06:00
Soc Dems have âtaken a knockâ in Hayes controversy, admits deputy leaderCian OâCallaghan could not say if suspended TD has a route back into the party in the futureWed Dec 11 2024 - 20:53
Eoin Hayes returns part of âŹ2,500 donation received as part of general election GoFundMe campaignDetails of donations were included on suspended TDâs page until Tuesday but it was taken down by him that nightWed Dec 11 2024 - 17:06
Social Democratsâ Gary Gannon apologises for âpoor commentâ on journalists examining Eoin Hayesâs shares Gannon had claimed some journalists were only asking questions because they were interested in government special adviser jobsWed Dec 11 2024 - 13:18
Fianna FĂĄil and Fine Gael to begin formal government coalition talks on WednesdayLabour and Regional Independent group to decide on pursuing negotiations with two outgoing ruling partiesTue Dec 10 2024 - 21:34
Fianna FĂĄil and Fine Gael open to Labour coalition with opinions split on IndependentsJim OâCallaghan talks up Independents option while Bacik expected to speak separately with Martin and Harris this weekMon Dec 09 2024 - 06:00
Three constituencies that show why Fianna FĂĄil and Sinn FĂ©in outperformed Fine GaelVoting patterns in this trio reveal why some parties exceeded expectations and others fell short of hitting targetsMon Dec 09 2024 - 06:00
McDonald plans to lead Sinn FĂ©in into next election as party has made âsignificant stridesâFianna FĂĄilâs Jim OâCallaghan says his party and Fine Gael can form a stable government with support of âreliableâ IndependentsSun Dec 08 2024 - 15:58
How to build a coalition: negotiators reveal how past governments were perilously pieced togetherFrom manifesto-stitching to partnership, and from Independentsâ day to confidence-and-supply: people at the heart of previous talks recall how the deals were doneSat Dec 07 2024 - 05:30
Fianna FĂĄil and Fine Gael to renew push for government formation talks with IndependentsThere is a renewed push from within both Fine Gael and Fianna FĂĄil to hold serious negotiations with Independent TDsWed Dec 04 2024 - 06:32
Unlikely a new government will be in place before Christmas, says MicheĂĄl MartinFianna FĂĄil leader says there is an urgency to assembling a coalition because of âpressing issues internationallyâ after general electionTue Dec 03 2024 - 19:47
Fianna FĂĄil makes quarter of all seat gains with Greens suffering almost a third of all losses Election 2024 sees close to 50 gains secured among parties and Independents across 43 constituenciesTue Dec 03 2024 - 16:56
Election 2024 results: Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly loses his DĂĄil seatRoderic OâGorman secures solitary Green Party seat, AontĂș gains second TD while Gerry âThe Monkâ Hutch loses outMon Dec 02 2024 - 08:02
Green Partyâs meltdown largely due to âsmaller party in government syndromeâThe party had a sound record on policy implementation yet stands to lose nearly all its seatsSun Dec 01 2024 - 19:00
Election 2024 results: The winners and losers from day one of countFianna FĂĄil leader says he sees clear path to government while Fine Gael leader expresses confidence that his party will play significant role in Coalition formation talksSun Dec 01 2024 - 02:20
Irish Times political reporters pick their moments of the 2024 election campaignSimon Harrisâs encounter with care worker Charlotte Fallon stood out as a pivotal moment in a campaign for which the political parties seemed oddly unpreparedSat Nov 30 2024 - 06:00
Election 2024: Analysis and reaction as exit poll shows tight race, but what do these results mean?The 2024 general election is set to be mighty close - with the largest parties all duking it out, according to our exit pollFri Nov 29 2024 - 23:59
