Michelle O’Neill ‘not hung up’ on what to call Northern IrelandSinn Féin vice-president meeting with Conservative MPs in Westminster
Pat Leahy: We need clarity on criteria for calling referendum on Irish unitySuch a move should be part of a general re-examination of Belfast Agreement
Rise of Alliance reveals surprising facets of North’s shifting politicsParty’s supporters are not necessarily neutral on constitutional question
The Irish Times view on Fianna Fáil/Sinn Féin relations: leaving the door openIf the Fianna Fáil leadership is softening on the idea of a future coalition with Sinn Féin, it’s a reflection of shifting views within the party
Fianna Fáil review of 2020 election performance still not readyInternal review not expected to be ready until April
Fine Gael blames poor election result on series of pre-poll gaffesSeán Kelly MEP singles out Catherine Noone controversy at party postmortem meeting
End to Garda ‘ethnic profiling’ sought in Government racism action planFirst national plan in over a decade will also tackle discrimination in rental sector, and promote inclusion of minorities
Social Democrats must heal divisions to capitalise on momentumTensions between leading figures threaten to derail party after successful local elections
The Irish Times view of the Green Party’s deal-makingReadiness to strike agreements with Fianna Fáil on Dublin councils is an intriguing political development