Two Independents to sit at cabinet as new government agreed
Full text of new programme to be made available today in advance of meetings of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael parliamentary parties
Regional Independent Group strikes deal with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil on formation of next government
VAT to fall from 13.5 per cent to 9 per cent for food, hospitality, hairdressers and entertainment in next budget
Government formation: Policy talks enter final stage
Some political issues remain to be ironed out around the structures underpinning a new government and asks from Independent TDs
‘It has been intense’: Inside the room of Government formation
Across the different parties and groups, more than 20 negotiators have been working hard to hammer out a deal
Children’s hospital and building contractor agree plan to complete project by June
New national children's hospital was due to be completed in 2020 but has been beset by cost over-runs, delays and a long-running dispute with contractor BAM
Fine Gael set to ratify swathe of new candidates for Seanad Éireann panels
Party aiming to target constituencies where second or third seat could be won in future general elections
Housing Agency buys 120 homes with tenants in situ for up to €645,000 each
State scheme aims to buy houses from landlords in cases where their plans to sell up could result in homelessness for tenants
Housing crisis: Can the cost-rental tenant in situ scheme be deemed a success, or does it lack ambition?
While 120 properties have been acquired in about 20 months, it is arguable that without published targets this policy measure is at best opaque
Referendums, resignation and repeat elections - a year of drama and political shocks
The family and care referendums were soundly rejected, Leo Varadkar most unexpectedly stepped down, and there was a decided turnaround in parties’ fortunes
Harris concedes Martin will get first turn as taoiseach in new rotation deal to form government
New coalition government ‘on track’ to be formed by January 22nd, Simon Harris says
Key demands Independent TDs will make their price for power
Hospital investment, disability initiatives and expanding modular housing rank among the measures sought
Government formation: Who are the contenders for ministerial posts?
Independents eye one senior ministry and several junior portfolios while Fianna Fáil target justice with Fine Gael keen on finance
Why were the Independents so keen on the Ceann Comhairle job and how did Verona Murphy get it?
Verona Murphy securing the support of the two big parties for her candidacy was not straightforward
Ceann comhairle election key task as 34th Dáil convenes for first time
Independent TD Verona Murphy in pole position for role as TDs gather in Leinster House for first sitting in almost six weeks
Independents’ demands for government include wishlist on health and housing
Labour Party representatives to meet Simon Harris and Fine Gael negotiating team, and Ivana Bacik to meet Micheál Martin