Ireland heard plenty of ‘eco rhetoric’ in 2024 but there was a clear sense that political leaders have not grasped the reality of the climate emergency
A political year of shocks and surprises somehow ended up as it began: with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in cahoots. The politician of the year may have had something to do with it
Your essential end-of-week politics catch up a Israel enters a war of words with Ireland
The idea that the Green Party was making us all go too far too fast is the exact opposite of the truth
Youth work is not an optional extra, it is essential to our communities
The decision to stay out is due not to an excess of ideological purity but to an entirely rational assessment of the probable outcome
Never mind the conspiracy theorists, the 15-minute city is a proven approach to creating more sustainable, equitable, and vibrant urban environments
no one party should bear responsibility for defending policies that benefit the whole population
It’s a cliffhanger moment for the Irish screen industry. Will producers here be boosted by the kind of levy on streamers now commonly found across the EU?
Unthinkable: Was the general election a victory for ‘grown ups’ or a defeat for idealism?
Voting patterns in this trio reveal why some parties exceeded expectations and others fell short of hitting targets
How the veteran Fianna Fáil leader dragged his party into the 21st century and won his place as taoiseach
The Green Party leader says progressive policies rely on government parties taking a risk
Some in the Dublin establishment and media regard demands of regional Independents as ‘parish pump’ but concerns of urban TDs as ‘progressive’ and ‘socially concerned’
Fewer companies likely to choose to spend to cut emissions now Greens have been all but wiped out
A campaign where the main parties downplayed climate issues and shunned hard choices bodes ill for ambitious climate policies in the next programme for government
Irish Parking Association accuses Greens of ‘gerrymandering’ following exclusion from city strategic policy group
Kelly repeatedly broke down in tears both before and after the result
A total of 13 candidates contest three seats in Dublin North-West constituency
A total of 15 candidates contest four seats in Dublin Rathdown constituency
A total of 17 candidates contest five seats in Dublin Mid-West constituency
Election’s oldest candidate, Seamus Healy, took the last of three seats
Helen McEntee tops poll but Fine Gael fails to reclaim second seat
Fine Gael’s Keira Keogh secures fourth seat in surprise victory as Sinn Féin’s Rose Conway-Walsh tops poll
A total of 18 candidates contest four seats in Sligo-Leitrim constituency
Scanlon resigned whip in 2009 over moves by Fianna Fáil-led government to close breast cancer services in Sligo hospital
A total of 20 candidates contest five seats in Longford-Westmeath constituency
Fianna Fáil TD has represented Longford-Westmeath since his election to Dáil on first attempt in 2011
Independent Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran wins back seat lost in 2020 while Fine Gael’s Peter Burke tops poll
Fine Gael’s Martin Heydon tops poll, while it’s third time lucky for Labour’s Mark Wall
On Saturday night, Fianna Fáil’s Willie O’Dea, was first past the post
Three first-time TDs elected in five-seater, while Bernard Durkan’s 42-year spell comes to an end
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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