Next government will face spending ‘time bombs’Extra costs in health, education and justice may limit scope to fulfil election promisesFri Apr 1 2016 - 01:00
Micheál Martin postpones talks with Fine GaelFianna Fáil leader puts discussions on hold until after meetings with IndependentsThu Mar 31 2016 - 07:59
Enda Kenny to contact Fianna Fáil by Friday on government optionsJoan Burton faces calls to step down as Labour leaderWed Mar 30 2016 - 16:29
Enda Kenny can offer little to others until FG and FF speakAnalysis: Independents stuck in political limbo until big parties start talksWed Mar 30 2016 - 10:22
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael move closer to talksGreen Party expected to drop out of talks on formation of next governmentTue Mar 29 2016 - 22:45
Grand coalition still not adding up for Fianna Fáil grassrootsCumainn members are not for turning – and their seal of approval is required for any dealFri Mar 25 2016 - 01:00
Enda Kenny: talks with FF would shut down other negotiationsTwo main parliamentary parties meet separately in Leinster HouseTue Mar 22 2016 - 20:57
Dáil reform programme could be put forward by early AprilAll-party committee may seek agreement on measures supported by all partiesTue Mar 22 2016 - 01:00
Last Dáil meeting before Easter holidays: the scheduleDáil will reconvene on April 6th, when another vote may be held to select a taoiseachTue Mar 22 2016 - 01:00
Social Democrats alter stance on coalition supportParty open to backing policies of minority government from the Opposition benchesTue Mar 22 2016 - 01:00
Pat Leahy’s Week: Brass neck is handy for the Dáil danceFine Gael is in the driving seat in Leinster House, but its destination remains unclearSat Mar 19 2016 - 01:00
On crunch Brexit vote, Irish could help swing close campaignPerhaps as many as 1.5m people with Irish links are eligible to vote, writes Pat LeahyFri Mar 18 2016 - 08:33
Fine Gael gains ground in move to woo smaller partiesSenior party figures say more than 60 Dáil votes for Enda Kenny can be securedThu Mar 17 2016 - 01:00
Irish eyes turn stateside for St Patrick’s DayInside Politics: Enda Kenny’s mix of breezy optimism and aul’ soddery goes down a storm with audiences in WashingtonTue Mar 15 2016 - 09:40
FF and FG to restart meetings with Independents and othersNumber of Fianna Fáil TDs say supporting Fine Gael minority government likeliest way forwardMon Mar 14 2016 - 20:11
Fine Gael waiting to see if Fianna Fáil is serious or just tacticalIt seems inevitable that the two big parties will have to talk to one anotherMon Mar 14 2016 - 20:10
FG or FF in minority government would need assurances - BrutonNo point in having a government continually looking over its shoulder, says MinisterMon Mar 14 2016 - 17:04
TDs assessing what new general election could meanThere is a sense that Fianna Fáil has the most to gain from a second visit to the ballot boxSat Mar 12 2016 - 01:00
Pat Leahy’s Week: Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael maintain traditionNobody really believes the fiction that there is a great policy gulf between the two partiesSat Mar 12 2016 - 01:00
First Dáil meeting was predictable – but what happens next?Fianna Fáil will feel pressure to do a deal wiht Fine Gael and avoid another general electionFri Mar 11 2016 - 01:00
Political parties all agree on need for Dáil reformA subcommittee on Dáil reform is set to be approved by all parties and Independent TDsFri Mar 11 2016 - 01:00
What is going to happen when the Dáil resumes?In change from previous practice, Ceann Comhairle will be chosen by secret ballotThu Mar 10 2016 - 11:03
Kenny says parties should agree reforms on way Dáil worksSources close to key meeting dismiss prospect of immediate contact between FF and FGWed Mar 9 2016 - 21:33
Fine Gael Ministers want coalition deal with Fianna FáilParty leadership believes ‘grand coalition’ is only way to provide a stable governmentWed Mar 9 2016 - 10:35
Irish have role in Brexit debate, says campaignerHead of London think tank says he is not optimistic about Britain staying in EUWed Mar 9 2016 - 01:00
Talk is cheap as all wait to see what happens nextThe big two are going through the motions in side talks but the numbers do not add upTue Mar 8 2016 - 21:59