Healy-Rae brothers to seek ministerial role in return for backing next government
‘Major policy differences’ between Social Democrats and larger parties suggest Soc Dems unlikely to have role in next coalition
‘Major policy differences’ between Social Democrats and larger parties suggest Soc Dems unlikely to have role in next coalition
Parties report steady progress but difficult areas yet to be discussed
Some 4,658 children are in emergency accommodation as Darragh O’Brien says addressing crisis is ‘an absolute priority’
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
A year of change heralds a future of more of the same
The image which Ireland presented to the world at the end of 2024 was one of unusual stability
The Social Democrats co-founder, who has retired from the Dáil, says problems that got her into politics four decades ago remain to be resolved
Former Green Party leader opens up about ‘being attacked from all sides’ and party’s general election wipeout
Cian O'Callaghan says his party will continue discussions with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil into the New Year with constructive engagement on its key issues.
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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
Independent TDs begin jockeying for ministerial positions in the next government
Pembroke area councillor succeeds party colleague James Geoghegan following his election to Dáil Éireann
Outspoken Independent TD was deselected by Fine Gael as a candidate for 2020 general election following comments about asylum seekers
Independent TD Verona Murphy in pole position for role as TDs gather in Leinster House for first sitting in almost six weeks
Talks continue between potential parties to coalition government
Labour Party representatives to meet Simon Harris and Fine Gael negotiating team, and Ivana Bacik to meet Micheál Martin
Exactly when Eoin Hayes disposed of stock in controversial firm Palantir Technologies is an example of scandals that can erupt suddenly
Palantir's business belies its dark reputation
The decision to stay out is due not to an excess of ideological purity but to an entirely rational assessment of the probable outcome
Labour keen to let process ‘play out’, sources say
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With government formation talks set to intensify before Christmas, focus now on who will provide safety in numbers for next coalition
Suspect package found at offices on South Frederick St, with security cordon put in place
There is a strong expectation that Labour leader Ivana Bacik will recommend that the party does not proceed with negotiations about joining a coalition government
Following initial engagement with other political parties, there had been speculation that the newly-enlarged party would leave government formation talks
Each party has its own distinct challenge facing into the post-election period. Sinn Féin’s is about how to transform itself from government-in-waiting to radical opposition
People are tired of politicians and politics, reflected by the low turnout of eligible voters
Cian O’Callaghan could not say if suspended TD has a route back into the party in the future
Michael Lowry expects to meet Chambers and McEntee to discuss ‘parameters’ of engagement in government formation talks
Details of donations were included on suspended TD’s page until Tuesday but it was taken down by him that night
Gannon had claimed some journalists were only asking questions because they were interested in government special adviser jobs
Labour and Regional Independent group to decide on pursuing negotiations with two outgoing ruling parties
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