‘If we get on the ballot, I won’t come last’: Nick Delehanty launches presidential campaign
Dog daycare businessman, who is critic of asylum spending, hoping to make case to county councils for nomination
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EU action against Israel over Gaza is ‘long overdue’, Simon Harris says
Tánaiste’s comments come after hundreds of former ambassadors issue letter calling on EU to respond to deteriorating humanitarian situation
Brian Cowen and The Crash: a new look at the handling and political cost of the Celtic Tiger collapse
A new Irish Times podcast series looks back at the crash with the benefit of 14 years’ hindsight
Unfortunately, Fine Gael’s candidate selection process for president looks like a victory parade
Its selection process is ridiculous. Parties should favour contests over coronations
What did Éamon de Valera ever do for us?
Ireland’s memory of Éamon de Valera is complicated by many factors. Diarmaid Ferriter assesses the competing perspectives
‘Now is your time’: How Michael Healy-Rae led the push for a Heather Humphreys presidential run
Senior Fine Gael politicians are confident former minister for social affairs will not be beaten if country gets to know her as they do
Heather Humphreys is the likely Fine Gael candidate, but Fianna Fáil is yet to show its hand in this presidential race
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Strong argument for Micheál Martin to back Heather Humphreys for presidency
Humphreys would be able to personify the shared-island vision articulated by the Taoiseach
Inevitability in presidential elections of over-promising and under-reading of the Constitution
Candidates may mean well in vowing to act on big social issues, but the reality of being president is different
The Irish Times view on the presidential race: contortions and expediency
Both contenders have been obliged to explain why they now covet a role they had so recently declined
Heather Humphreys surges ahead in FG presidential nomination race with backing of 40 colleagues
Ireland South MEP has just six declared supporters, compared to more than 40 for his rival
In Heather Humphreys, Fine Gael faithful think they’ve found their first president
Former minister seen as ‘impactful but not controversial’ candidate who can command support from outside the party
Heather Humphreys takes large lead over Seán Kelly in race to seek Fine Gael presidential election nomination
Former Cabinet minister and MEP both announced intentions to seek nomination on Tuesday morning
Presidential nominations: Fiercely competitive Kelly faces uphill battle
Former minister and Ireland South MEP are trying to enter a race they both ruled themselves out of
Heather Humphreys and Seán Kelly presidential face-off expected as Fine Gael reopens nominations
Party expects competition for Áras nomination following unexpected withdrawal of Mairead McGuinness
Fine Gael is electrified at prospect of Heather Humphreys running for president
No obvious path to nomination for Seán Kelly
Presidential election: Heather Humphreys giving ‘very serious’ thought to running for Fine Gael
National executive member Regina Doherty says there should be a contest between former minister and MEP Seán Kelly if both wish to run
Dáil clerk job up for grabs with a salary of just under €250,000
Overheard: Tourism bosses see upside of Norman invasion and Michael Flatley lets flute do the talking amid Áras speculation
Presidential election: Seán Kelly to ‘weigh up options’ about seeking Fine Gael nomination
Ireland South MEP says ‘goalposts have changed’ following withdrawal of Mairead McGuinness on health grounds
Can you have too much democracy?
Ireland is one of Europe’s most referendum-happy nations - that is not without its pitfalls
Frances Fitzgerald rules herself out of Áras race but MEP Seán Kelly considers run
Push within Fine Gael for Heather Humphreys to seek nomination as Mairead McGuinness pulls out
Mairead McGuinness drops out of presidential race for health reasons
Fine Gael to consider options in coming days, with senior party figures keen to find another candidate
After Mairead McGuinness dropped out, where do we stand in race for the Áras?
After Mairead McGuinness’s department, none of the three main parties even has a candidate
Diaspora sidelined again in presidential election
Diaspora voices on vital issues muted when Ireland should be at its most pluralistic
This presidential election is unlikely to be dull – but remember how crazy 2011’s contest was?
The last election was not especially exciting, but the three before it were among the most unpredictable in Irish history
Fine Gael significantly outspent Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin on elections last year
Sinn Féin the richest of the three big parties with unmatched reserve of €8.7m, accounts show
How many TDs and Senators live in rented homes?
A survey by The Irish Times suggests landlords outnumber renters by some distance among the politicians in Leinster House
How much do landlords in Ireland really earn? You might be surprised
We hear a lot about ‘accidental landlords’ making ‘pin money’. The data tells a very different story
A promising start for Jim O’Callaghan, not so for James Browne: How has the Cabinet performed in its first six months?
Jim O’Callaghan and Peter Burke have made promising starts, James Browne has a lot of catching up to do
Presidential election winner in line for increased election expenses refund of up to €250,000
Unsuccessful candidates whose vote reaches a quarter of the quota are also in line for same increased level of refunds
The Irish Times view on the Government VAT row: tensions ahead
The nature of this disagreement suggests tougher debates to come
Fine Gael says Mairead McGuinness ‘acted in full accordance’ with medical advice after being injured in crash
Presidential candidate flew to New Zealand and attended gala dinner after sustaining ‘severe injuries’
Fianna Fáil decision on presidential candidate a long time coming
Several potential contenders covet the nomination, but sources say with certainty that none have captured Micheál Martin’s imagination
Fine Gael irked by Niall Collins’s dismissal of blanket VAT cut for ‘price-gouging’ hospitality sector
Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke ‘unequivocally’ reaffirms commitment to reducing rate from 13.5 to 9 per cent
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