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
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
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
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
‘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
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
Parties with five TDs to be awarded speaking rights in DáilMove to lower threshold will benefit the Anti-Austerity Alliance-People Before ProfitWed Apr 06 2016 - 01:00
Labour figures want to exit GovernmentRole in government ‘just keeps everything in suspension’Wed Apr 06 2016 - 01:00
Government formation remains in a state of uncertaintyAnalysis: Fine Gael TDs fear Independents do not fully grasp the reality of powerMon Mar 28 2016 - 01:00
Give Me a Crash Course In . . . forming a governmentHow will it be possible to create a leading party from the mix of votes in the election?Sat Mar 26 2016 - 01:00
Census 2016 will tell us a lot about modern IrelandThe census on April 24th will give a picture of Irish life that will inform policymakersThu Mar 24 2016 - 01:00
Census 2016 to contain question on same sex marriageQuestionnaire virtually unchanged because CSO did not have budget for consultationWed Mar 23 2016 - 14:42
The eight deal-makers or deal-breakers in talks on governmentThese are the issues that will matter in any government arrangementTue Mar 22 2016 - 01:00
Fianna Fáil’s negotiating team for government talks revealedFour TDs given authority to negotiate with interested parties and individualsSat Mar 12 2016 - 16:52
The beginning of the Enda?Kenny has regained some brio but his days as leader are numbered, writes Harry McGeeSat Mar 12 2016 - 04:00
Micheál Martin restates belief FG must be ‘replaced’Fianna Fáil hardens insistence it’s either a minority government or an electionFri Mar 11 2016 - 01:00
Adams will be Sinn Féin’s nomination for TaoiseachParty will not enter into any arrangements with FF or FGWed Mar 09 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Adams to be Sinn Féin’s nomination in vote for taoiseachParty president admits it ‘hit a few crossbars’ during election campaignTue Mar 08 2016 - 15:16
Enda Kenny set to present proposals for reformFine Gael leader accepts ‘no one will be elected taoiseach’ when Dáil first meetsTue Mar 08 2016 - 08:22
Fianna Fáil unlikely to close gap in vote for TaoiseachIndependents and smaller parties set to abstain or vote against FF and FGMon Mar 07 2016 - 09:32
Most Independents to abstain in vote for taoiseachNon-aligned TDs ask to see parties’ policy programmes and demand Dáil reformMon Mar 07 2016 - 01:00
