Simon Harris and Micheál Martin say they are happy to work with Michael Lowry
Taoiseach says he accepted findings of Moriarty tribunal but that he knows ‘the practicalities of how the Dáil works’
Healy-Rae brothers to seek ministerial role in return for backing next government
‘Major policy differences’ between Social Democrats and larger parties suggest Soc Dems unlikely to have role in next coalition
New roads investment planned by Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil after Green exit
Series of referendums on issues such as housing and water ‘highly unlikely’, negotiators say
‘Very challenging’ for new government to be in place after next meeting of Dáil, Fianna Fáil TD says
Minister of State James Browne says ‘significant progress’ made in negotiations before Christmas
Bono awarded US Presidential Medal of Freedom by Joe Biden
U2 singer pays tribute to bandmates and fellow activists as he becomes the first Irish recipient of highest US civilian honour since Mary Robinson
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Government-formation talks are to reconvene for what one senior negotiator said will be a ‘crucial week’
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Labour, Soc Dems and Sinn Féin planning ‘strategic co-operation’ as Dáil opposition
Independent TDs begin jockeying for ministerial positions in the next government
Labour Party pulls out of talks on forming next government
Ivana Bacik communicates decision to leaders of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to discuss how they will approach election of ceann comhairle
Talks continue between potential parties to coalition government
Taoiseach strongly rejects charges of anti-Semitism by Israel’s foreign minister
US Chamber of Commerce raised concerns with Irish Government about the Occupied Territories Bill
Occupied Territories Bill raised by US business lobby group in talks with Minister
US Chamber of Commerce discussed planned legislation with Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke as speculation grows Ireland’s stance on Israel’s war in Gaza may trigger economic repercussions
High Court to hear challenge to accommodation for 1,000 asylum seekers in Athlone
Incoming Independent TD for Longford-Westmeath Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran among group of local representatives backing challenge
Labour Party ‘unlikely’ to enter government but not out yet, says Bacik
Labour keen to let process ‘play out’, sources say
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