The Irish Times

Fine Gael poised to reject Varadkar call for campaign cap

Minister for Social Protection has sought limit to spending on electioneering

Tue May 16 2017 - 08:39

Election 2016: Enda Kenny knew what had to be done

Taoiseach is where he wants to be but countdown to his exit has already begun

Sat May 07 2016 - 10:27

Fine Gael’s key election messages never up for discussion

Campaign was controlled tightly despite the negative feedback from candidates

Wed Mar 02 2016 - 01:00

There should be no dancing on the Labour Party’s grave

There may be ideological differences in next Dáil but not between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael

Sun Feb 28 2016 - 14:32

General election: Backroom staff driving the party machines

Who’s who within the inner circles of the party leaders

Fri Feb 12 2016 - 17:16

Tory election playbook guides FG strategy

Previously secret meeting in London helped to shape FG message control

Wed Dec 23 2015 - 01:02

FG advisers meet top Tories to run rule over election tactics

Campaign tracks successful Conservative drive in pursuit of single-party government

Wed Dec 23 2015 - 01:00

John Perry seeks debate on non-selection for Fine Gael

Sligo-Leitrim TD tables parliamentary party meeting motion calling for explanation from TDs who sit on party’s executive council

Wed Nov 04 2015 - 01:02

The Kenny paradox: Lightweight or born leader?

A poor communicator, a procrastinator - and set to be Fine Gael’s most successful boss

Sat Oct 17 2015 - 01:00

Where do the State’s political parties stand?

The party think-ins get underway ahead of the new Dáil term and a general election

Thu Sept 10 2015 - 01:00

Enda’s call: Should he stay or should he go?

Speculation rife over date of next general election

Wed Jul 15 2015 - 17:21

Fine Gael TDs told campaign plan already in place for election

Manifesto must be finalised before summer, parliamentary party hears

Wed Jan 14 2015 - 01:00

Frank Flannery meets Taoiseach ahead of possible return to FG

Former FG strategist could be set for party return following Christmas meeting

Wed Jan 07 2015 - 21:52

Enda keeps an eye on Leo – his lion in pussycat clothing

Miriam Lord stalks the corridors of the Fota Island Hotel in Cork at the Fine Gael think-in

Sat Sept 13 2014 - 01:00

Kenny begins to plan for Fine Gael’s general election campaign

Appointment of Fitzgerald to chair strategy committee brings her closer to inner circle

Fri Sept 12 2014 - 01:00

Profile: Phil Hogan a more subtle operator than persona suggests

Kenny-loyalist credited with helping defeat Richard Burton’s leadership challenge

Wed Sept 10 2014 - 13:56

Parties need to be distinctive without unsettling Coalition

Labour’s disastrous performance in May disguised Fine Gael’s weaknesses

Mon Jul 28 2014 - 01:00