Micheál Martin begins appointing cabinet after becoming Taoiseach for the second time
Jim O’Callaghan is appointed Minister for Justice
Micheál Martin
All of our news, analysis and features on Fianna Fáil leader and former taoiseach Micheál Martin
Storm Lowry lands in Dáil Éireann - and it’s a miracle the roof stayed on
Chaotic scenes in the chamber unfold around coalition of Tweedledum, Tweedledee and Tweedledeal
Chaos in the Dáil - as it happened: McDonald accuses Government of ‘incredible arrogance’ as Opposition says it will not back down over speaking demands
What was essentially a pro forma day has descended into a fiasco
How it happened: Unprecedented and chaotic scenes in the Dáil
Election of new taoiseach and government proves impossible as Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy forced to suspend the House repeatedly
Q&A: How did a row about speaking rights derail the election of a taoiseach?
What should have been a straightforward process to elect Micheál Martin taoiseach descended into chaos, with the Dáil adjourned
Dáil shenanigans over speaking rights may herald a new era of angry, scratchy politics
Government’s position clearly indefensible, but Opposition reaction, preventing election of new taoiseach, was disproportionate
Ministers to be unveiled today as almost all departments set to change
Fianna Fáil’s Mary Butler and Fine Gael’s Martin Heydon are among TDs tipped for promotion
The Irish Times view on disabilities: proper funding a priority
It offers Simon Harris a chance to atone for his
What happens on Wednesday? Election of the Taoiseach, tea in the Áras, and a nervous wait for ministerial hopefuls
Wednesday heralds a day of triumph for longstanding Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin
Application of EU work directive to Defence Forces welcomed as ‘watershed moment’
Protections around breaks, work hours and annual leave already applicable to most workers in State
Ireland’s next Cabinet: Who are the frontrunners and how do they rank?
Who is likely to end up where after the confabulations are done and dusted?
New Government wants to focus on disability issues but HSE warns of challenges in the coming year
Over 13,500 children and families are awaiting access to children’s disability services and assessment of need, while some services providers are facing issues about their ‘sustainability’
Some disability bodies warn cash crisis may force them to delay payments to Revenue Commissioners
A number of organisations providing services to people with disabilities unhappy they were turned down for special funding by HSE in final weeks of last year
Fianna Fáil members overwhelmingly ratify programme for government
Micheál Martin stands over his criticism of Michael Lowry when the Moriarty tribunal’s report was published in 2011, and said what was revealed by the tribunal was ‘shocking’
Three Israeli women hostages arrive home as ceasefire begins between Israel and Hamas
Romy Gonen (24), Emily Damari (28) and Doron Steinbrecher (31) brought to Tel Aviv hospital after 471 days in captivity
Occupied Territories Bill to be replaced by new legislation, Tánaiste confirms
The contentious proposed law had outlined a ban on trade with Israeli firms operating in occupied Palestinian territory
Sally Rooney takes climate fight to Mayo County Council by objecting to ‘toxic’ data centre plan
Plus: Defence Forces spending on Pilates sounds like a bit of a stretch, Michael McGrath discusses European master plan in Cork and Independent TDs take us back to the past
Legal advice allows for Regional Independent Group members to also ask questions from Opposition benches
Verona Murphy said that there is precedent for any non-party member who is not a minister or minister of State, and has agreed to support government to get speaking time
Fraught few days for Martin and Harris as they mull over Cabinet picks
Fianna Fáil leader has seven Cabinet jobs and the chief whip’s post to give out but he has about a dozen realistic contenders so many are going to be disappointed
Chaos for coalition colleagues as RIGs and Raegionals openly identify as part of opposition
The Healy-Rae brothers refer to working in government, even if Danny wants to be able to bark questions at that government as if still sitting on the opposition benches
Bashed tables, dad dancing and pizza: how the deal for a new government was done
The bulk of the six-week negotiations happened between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, but the Regional Independent Group played a vital role in forming the new government
Measures to counter anti-Semitism included in programme for government
Jewish Representative Council ‘delighted’ Ireland is to adopt framework for stamping out targeting of Jewish people
Ireland’s next government: Butler, Calleary, Heydon and Carroll MacNeill tipped for promotion
Fianna Fáil set to have 8 Cabinet seats and 7 will go to Fine Gael with Micheál Martin becoming next Taoiseach
The numbers game: ministers, junior ministers and technical groups as the next government beds in
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Programme for government is notable not just for a lack of ideology, but a lack of passion
Gathering almost every TD with a stake in the status quo in one government will prove to be a mistake
Michael Lowry and Elon Musk know kingmaker is more powerful than king
How can our new government claim to be an international referee of political integrity when it has shamelessly thrown away its moral compass?
Plan for mini-budget by new government dropped
Fine Gael proposal dropped amid concerns about international instability and economic uncertainty
Fianna Fáil to get substantially more time in taoiseach’s office than Fine Gael
Healy-Raes say they will not be ‘whipped’ when it comes to ‘fundamental issues’ and ‘matters of conscience’
Micheál Martin and Simon Harris welcome Gaza ceasefire after ‘15 months of immense human suffering’
Michael D Higgins said massive scale-up of humanitarian aid is needed now to save lives
Regional Independent Group strikes deal with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil on formation of next government
VAT to fall from 13.5 per cent to 9 per cent for food, hospitality, hairdressers and entertainment in next budget
Government formation: Policy talks enter final stage
Some political issues remain to be ironed out around the structures underpinning a new government and asks from Independent TDs
Banning dynamic pricing ‘could have far-reaching implications’ across hotels and aviation, department warns
Department of Enterprise insists the view does not pre-empt outcome of an investigation into dynamic pricing being conducted by the consumer watchdog
Coalition talks: Agreement close on programme for government, with possible junior ministry for Healy-Raes
Fianna Fáil likely to get Department of Justice, with Dublin TD Jim O’Callaghan among names floated for the ministerial role
Move to expand Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition internationally welcomed by Tánaiste
Agreement signed between Department of Foreign Affairs and BTYSTE to support science in developing countries, especially Africa
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