Fine Gael TD criticises Enda Kenny for creating ‘jobs for the boys’Kate O’Connell ‘deeply suspicious’ of increase in ministers of stateWed Jun 08 2016 - 20:02
Ireland better prepare for eventuality of BrexitInside Politics: Britain leaving would begin a debate about our role in the EUWed Jun 08 2016 - 10:38
Governments plan high-level meeting after Brexit voteMary Mitchell O’Connor says talks on July 1st will focus on outcome of EU referendumWed Jun 08 2016 - 01:00
In Dublin’s north inner city people do not choose to become addictsEmergency reaction to recent drug-gang deaths in Dublin is not enoughMon Jun 06 2016 - 02:00
Response to gang killings high on optics, low on substancePutting more gardaí on the streets ignores the causes of crime, say expertsWed Jun 01 2016 - 01:00
Gardaí faced with crisis on two frontsForce under scrutiny as additional resources sought in fight against organised crimeTue May 31 2016 - 17:01
Senator Billy Lawless can net nearly €30,000 in expensesChicago-based appointee denies cronyism concerning internship for Kenny’s daughterTue May 31 2016 - 01:00
John Paul Phelan set to become chair of new Budget committeeKilkenny Fine Gael TD will chair group scrutinising key decisions underlying budgetTue May 31 2016 - 01:00
Analysis: Labour in need of fresh blood and united frontBrendan Howlin must bring the party back to its core and reclaim working-class votesSat May 21 2016 - 01:01
First six months crucial for Brendan Howlin to prove himselfAnalysis: In the end it was a coronation for the new Labour leader, writes Harry McGeeFri May 20 2016 - 20:16
Enda’s jobs for the boys shows pork barrel politics is backThere is no rationale for 15 FG Ministers of State other than keeping ambitious TDs sweetThu May 19 2016 - 20:11
Dáil reform enables six Opposition parties and groupingsReducing requirement for speaking rights among key recommendations for 32nd DáilThu May 19 2016 - 17:05
Ministers of State will come down to geographyAnalysis: Enda Kenny must play a careful game with his ministerial appointmentsThu May 19 2016 - 01:00
Reformed Dáil may not be fully functioning until autumnDelay in forming government means new legislation unlikely to be enacted before JulyWed May 18 2016 - 01:00
Labour to support Fianna Fáil Bill on mortgage interest ratesMichael Noonan says proposal ‘seriously flawed’ and Central Bank doesn’t want new powersTue May 17 2016 - 17:39
Abnormal Dáil service resumesInside Politics: The Government will lose more votes than it wins in the new HouseTue May 17 2016 - 09:53
Alan Kelly’s Labour hopes fade as TDs rally to Brendan HowlinDeputy chief has no backers for leadership as other six party TDs join behind HowlinTue May 17 2016 - 08:46
Government facing defeat on mortgage interest rates BillSinn Féin likely to support Fianna Fáil legislation giving Central Bank new powersTue May 17 2016 - 08:22
How the mobile phone changed KenyaIn a country with limited banking and few landlines, cell phones are used to transfer funds by text, to send hungry people money instead of food, and to plan for emergenciesSat May 14 2016 - 05:45
Denis Naughten says wind energy part of climate-change solutionMinister clarifies position after Saturday’s comments in favour of local consultationMon May 09 2016 - 01:00
Government to replace HSE with health commissionProgramme includes special provision of €50m to cut waiting times at hospitalsMon May 09 2016 - 01:00
Fine Gael backbenchers prepare for junior ministry jobsOnly five outgoing ministers are in the frame including Damien English and Michael RingMon May 09 2016 - 01:00
‘Good faith and no surprises’ key phrase in government planMembers of the new ‘coalition’ must get over the small stuff if it is going to workSat May 07 2016 - 01:00
Two prodigal sons of Fine Gael return to fold as MinistersDenis Naughten mends ties with Kenny while Shane Ross brings five of his Alliance homeSat May 07 2016 - 01:00
Surprises aplenty in Enda Kenny’s new CabinetAnalysis: A much different ministerial line-up reflects a heavily changed DáilFri May 06 2016 - 19:30
It has come down to a turf war (literally)Inside Politics: Will it be a two-year government or a two-month fiasco?Fri May 06 2016 - 10:25
Fine Gael set to shake up departments, Dáil and ministriesGovernment will have a very different configuration than anything before, writes Harry McGeeThu May 05 2016 - 20:27
‘Only God controls the weather’, Danny Healy-Rae tells climate change debateIndependent Kerry TD says carbon tax costing community massive sums of moneyWed May 04 2016 - 21:59
Analysis: FF could face blow back from water charge payersParty might find it difficult to play roles of opposition and supportWed May 04 2016 - 21:02
The N word means Never, for Gerry Adams tooInside politics: ‘The misjudgement involved in Adams’ tweet was galling and immediate’Tue May 03 2016 - 09:25
How do minority governments work in Europe and elsewhere?Ireland about to join several countries where a different style of politics takes placeThu Apr 28 2016 - 20:00
Newry and Armagh: SDLP and UUP target seats occupied by Sinn Féin and DUPConor Murphy, who has done a bit of a Lannigan’s Ball dance here, should top the poll againThu Apr 28 2016 - 13:33
Analysis: the realities facing Ireland’s next governmentDifficulties of reaching deal nothing compared to what comes nextWed Apr 27 2016 - 20:52
Gerry Adams criticises Fianna Fáil over Irish WaterSinn Féin leader says FF would be ‘off the hook’ on the issue if it allowed Dáil voteTue Apr 26 2016 - 21:50
Foyle: Sinn Féin, McCann and McCloskey all focused on SDLP’s third seatWill return of Martin McGuinness finally swing Derry in Sinn Féin’s direction?Tue Apr 26 2016 - 12:36
McGuinness says Sinn Féin only party committed to Irish unitySinn Féin event marks 100-year anniversary of Rising with pageantry and re-enactmentsSun Apr 24 2016 - 14:59
Sinn Féin ardfheis a low-key affair verging on anti-climaxGerry Adams will not step down at ardfheis. Relatively soon, we are told. When is that?Sat Apr 23 2016 - 19:28
Labour must wait. . .Inside politics: Labour’s rebuild has to happen in opposition, not governmentWed Apr 20 2016 - 09:30
Labour members set to reject Fine Gael allianceBurton and Howlin sceptical on prospect of coalition, with grassroots ‘very, very, cool’Tue Apr 19 2016 - 11:36
Labour representatives oppose Fine Gael-led governmentMost councillors, TDs and former TDs contacted oppose entering a coalitionTue Apr 19 2016 - 01:00
All you need to know about tight race for those Seanad seatsSidelights of Irish political life: Car parks, farm lanes and enduring absence from homeMon Apr 18 2016 - 01:00
FG and FF talks to reach crucial point on policy issuesDiscussions on forming a government to centre on Irish Water, housing and health serviceWed Apr 13 2016 - 09:13
We’ve no comment, and that’s off the recordInside Politics: The government talks between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil teams were a leak-free zoneTue Apr 12 2016 - 09:05
FF will press for minimal agreement framework in talksIssues that have potential to bring down a government need to be sorted out in advanceTue Apr 12 2016 - 01:00
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to discuss shape of minority governmentFG, FF and Independent TDs say arrangement would need to last for three budgetsMon Apr 11 2016 - 01:00
FG and FF agree minority government the only show in townAnalysis: Call by Independent Alliance for separate meetings spurs parties to talkMon Apr 11 2016 - 01:00
How best laid plains for FG-FF pact went up in smokeFine Gael soundings on deal with FF all very well – but they were talking to wrong peopleSat Apr 09 2016 - 01:00
Fine Gael TDs strongly endorse Kenny’s stance in government talksSome deputies describe partnership offer by acting Taoiseach as bold and braveThu Apr 07 2016 - 17:07
Enda Kenny and Micheál Martin face three unappetising choicesAnalysis: There are limited options left now as political talks move to the end gameThu Apr 07 2016 - 10:47
Enda Kenny and Micheál Martin’s number may be upInside politics: Meeting between FG and FF leaders will overshadow vote on TaoiseachWed Apr 06 2016 - 09:51
