‘This whole day is because of you’: how Michael Lowry and the Opposition clashed to create a day of Dáil chaos
Late-night wrangling produced a compromise over the Regional Independents - but whether it holds remains to be seen
Sinn Féin
Scenes of chaos and bullying in Dáil will have done nothing for the reputation of politicians
Nobody in the political world emerged untarnished from the spectacle
Micheál Martin finally gets his emotional moment among the throngs after Covid scuppered first celebrations
In a rare opportunity for party political celebration, Fianna Fáilers gathered for the traditional Yahooing of the Boss
Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty reveals information on Lowry deal he says was not given to Moriarty tribunal
Opposition deputy says senior figure in Regional Independents Group gave false evidence to tribunal
DUP’s first attempt to use the Stormont brake ends in humiliation
Compounding the unionist party’s agony, it requested the brake over a matter so apparently trivial - font sizes on labels for chemical products - that it sounds like a satirical joke
Chaos in Leinster House: how the vote for taoiseach went off the rails
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
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
No precedent to allow Regional Independent TDs become part of an ‘opposition’ group in Dáil
Government-supporting Independents to speak from Dáil opposition benches during election of taoiseach
Eoin Ó Broin: New government is destined to repeat housing mistakes of the past
Four things need to happen to fix the housing crisis
What are Dáil speaking rights, what is a technical group and what is the row involving Independents?
Oireachtas has said it is a matter for Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy, who said legal advice allows for Regional Independent Group members to also ask questions from Opposition benches
Ted Howell obituary: Republican figure whose influence was far greater than his profile
Gerry Adams jokingly referred to him as ‘teddy bear’ but Howell was an authoritative presence whose word carried serious weight in the highest echelons of republicanism
IDA Ireland head told to play down extent of far right protests
In briefing notes, chief executive Michael Lohan advised to be on guard for questions about Big Tech subsidies
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’
Programme for government: Three new junior minister roles to be created, bringing total to record of 23
New Government’s plans criticised by opposition as lacking ambition
Starmer looking at ‘every conceivable way’ to avoid compensating Gerry Adams
Former Sinn Féin leader and other former internees may seek compensation under Troubles legislation
Employment of Sinn Féin press officer convicted of sex offences may have ‘resulted in misuse of public money’
The issue of Michael McMonagle’s employment has been referred to the PSNI
Should Ireland pass the Occupied Territories Bill? Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy and former ambassador Daniel Mulhall debate
Contentious proposed law would ban trade with Israeli firms operating in occupied Palestinian territory
Their day has not come: Sinn Féin prepares for another five years in opposition
As Sinn Féin heads into next Dáil, it faces a crucial moment in its quest for growth, power and delivering on its mission of seismic change
Sinn Féin is mistaken if it thinks Conor Murphy in the Seanad will inch us closer to a united Ireland
Party’s vision of early Border polls followed by a united Ireland is in stark contrast to the new government’s approach
Why has Ireland joined the ICJ case against Israel? Is it simply that it’s the right thing to do?
There are several reasons why our sympathy for the Palestinian cause has not been tempered by the pragmatic realities of international diplomatic relations, as is the case elsewhere
Conor Murphy’s puzzling move to the Seanad crystallises sense of an unsettled Stormont
Sinn Féin says Murphy will use his new position to advance ‘Irish unity debate in the Oireachtas’, yet he has vastly more scope to do so as a Stormont Minister
Seanad elections: How are parties going to use elections to upper house?
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin advance candidates believed capable of winning seats in key Dáil constituencies
Mary Lou McDonald pays tribute to republican ‘patriot’ Ted Howell during funeral service
McDonald, Michelle O’Neill and Gerry Adams took turns carrying strategist and negotiator’s coffin to Belfast cemetery
Influential Sinn Féin strategist Ted Howell dies aged 78
Trusted adviser to Gerry Adams was a senior member of the party’s backroom team in negotiations that led to the Belfast Agreement
Number of homeless people passes 15,000 for first time since records began
Some 4,658 children are in emergency accommodation as Darragh O’Brien says addressing crisis is ‘an absolute priority’
Sobering reality for Sinn Féin is that many voters don’t share its focus on unity
As united Ireland advocates discovered in 1925, possible routes to the desired outcome need to be understood in language and methods that are clear and precise
Mary Lou McDonald reiterates demand for Border poll ‘in this decade’
Sinn Féin leader aims to advance the goal of Irish unity while in opposition
Five things to watch in 2025 as the next government takes shape
Year ahead promises no shortage of intrigue and challenge for the political classes as they look to digest a new reality brought about by the year of elections
2024 in Irish politics: Elections, leadership changes, referendums and restoration
After a year of two lost referendums, a taoiseach’s resignation and huge losses for government partners the Greens, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are returning to power
Provisions of new hate crime law come into effect today
Harsher sentencing will be imposed if the demonstration of hatred towards a protected group is proven
Seanad bid by Conor Murphy a large blow to Sinn Féin’s Stormont operation
Regarded as a shoo-in for the Seanad post, the current economy minister will quit his job in the Assembly once elected
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