Inside Politics: Enda Kenny tried to remain presidential but maybe disengaged too much

‘Two political hawks swoop in to pounce on unsuspecting prey of north Kerry’

There is no doubt his brother, sitting TD Michael Healy Rae, will do very well in #ge16

Family’s ‘political service’ expanding, candidate says as he announces run with brother Michael

Fleming withdraws saying new five-seater constituency places him at disadvantage

Party profile: Independent Alliance likely to demand ministerial role

Minister under attack for appointing David Begg as chairman of Pensions Authority

Party must boost democratic credentials to gain Independent Alliance support, says TD

Martin claims budget designed not to shape future but to get two parties through election

PR and consultancy fees, opinion polls and entertainment among TDs’ expenditure

Sixteen per cent of population will be aged over 65 in 10 years, deputy tells Dáil

TDs critical of ‘undue delay’ in opening facility in Cork

Senator’s move seen as boost for grouping led by Shane Ross and Michael Fitzmaurice

Taoiseach points to progress made in job creation

Tom Fleming claims improved services needed for growing number with disease

Council chairman John Brassil selected to run at weekend convention

Meeting in Tullamore told new grouping could back a government on confidence votes

‘I can better serve the people of Galway as a true independent’ says TD

TD claims Tánaiste wants social welfare recipients to move from post office to bank

John O’Donoghue ‘was not wanted on the ticket by the party nationally’, says FF source