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Everyone in Ireland has trust problem with the US – Connolly

Everyone in Ireland has trust problem with the US – Connolly

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

The presidential candidate also said she had been energised by a visit to the Electric Picnic music festival.
Taoiseach endorses Jim Gavin as Fianna Fáil’s presidential candidate

Taoiseach endorses Jim Gavin as Fianna Fáil’s presidential candidate

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025

The final decision on the nomination will be made by the party later.
Parties ‘disrespecting’ Constitution by delaying presidential choice – Connolly

Parties ‘disrespecting’ Constitution by delaying presidential choice – Connolly

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

The independent TD for Galway visited Belfast.
Seanad candidate had ‘expectation’ of a full recount of vote over fine margin

Seanad candidate had ‘expectation’ of a full recount of vote over fine margin

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Kildare county councillor Angela Feeney told the High Court in Dublin that there were issues around transparency of counting votes.
Politics watch: Housing and homelessness on agenda

Politics watch: Housing and homelessness on agenda

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come
Resistance to rent cap change would be like water charge campaign, Ó Broin says

Resistance to rent cap change would be like water charge campaign, Ó Broin says

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Resistance to an easing of rent caps has been likened to opposition against water charges by Sinn Fein’s housing spokesman.
Politics watch: Browne under fire over 'housing tsar' plan

Politics watch: Browne under fire over 'housing tsar' plan

Wed, 07 May, 2025

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come
Government accused of ‘anti-worker agenda’ over living wage delays

Government accused of ‘anti-worker agenda’ over living wage delays

Thu, 01 May, 2025

Ivana Bacik said the delay was ‘disappointing’ after ‘positive’ worker policies from Fine Gael in recent years.
20,000 properties can be brought back into use through new legislation – Labour

20,000 properties can be brought back into use through new legislation – Labour

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

New laws seek to limit the use of short-term rentals across Ireland.
Government ‘doing all it can’ to ensure every child will have a school place

Government ‘doing all it can’ to ensure every child will have a school place

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

Micheál Martin said that every child in Ireland has a constitutional right to a school place.
Dáil adjourned as Government pushes through controversial changes to speaking rights

Dáil adjourned as Government pushes through controversial changes to speaking rights

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Video footage shows Michael Lowry making a gesture towards the camera as the chants of ‘shame’ reverberate around the Dáil.
Disruption expected in Dáil over proposed rule changes

Disruption expected in Dáil over proposed rule changes

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

The coalition is bringing forward significant modifications to the standing orders of the Dáil.
Taoiseach defends Dáil changes ahead of potential disruption

Taoiseach defends Dáil changes ahead of potential disruption

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

The Taoiseach’s Questions slot in the Dáil was not ‘being used as well as the Opposition claims’, Micheál Martin said.
'An affront to Irish democracy': Messages to Taoiseach show public anger at speaking rights row

'An affront to Irish democracy': Messages to Taoiseach show public anger at speaking rights row

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach Micheál Martin was told the Dáil speaking rights row was an "affront to Irish democracy" and asked "is this the start of a dictatorship?".
Labour TD calls for drivers to resit theory test every 10 years

Labour TD calls for drivers to resit theory test every 10 years

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Drivers should have to resit a theory test every time their licence is up for renewal, a Labour TD has said.
Opposition rejects ‘cynical’ Government proposal on Dáil speaking rights

Opposition rejects ‘cynical’ Government proposal on Dáil speaking rights

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

The dispute led to the suspension of the house and a delay in Micheál Martin’s nomination as Taoiseach.
Final Seanad seats filled after marathon counting process

Final Seanad seats filled after marathon counting process

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

The last elected were independent candidate Eileen Flynn, Sinn Féin’s Nicole Ryan and Fianna Fáil’s Fiona O’Loughlin and Diarmuid Wilson.
Seanad election count continues in final vocational panel

Seanad election count continues in final vocational panel

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

The final count is taking place in the administrative panel.
Sinn Féin Stormont minister Conor Murphy wins seat in Seanad

Sinn Féin Stormont minister Conor Murphy wins seat in Seanad

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

The veteran republican took a seat on the industrial and commercial panel.
Politics watch: Speaking rights row a sign of more united opposition, or pure spectacle?

Politics watch: Speaking rights row a sign of more united opposition, or pure spectacle?

Sun, 26 Jan, 2025

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come
Regional Independent Group has 'air of political party'

Regional Independent Group has 'air of political party'

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

The Regional Independent Group has the "air of a political party about them" and are likely to be stable partners for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, according to a political commentator
Opposition to challenge Ceann Comhairle’s view on Dáil technical group membership

Opposition to challenge Ceann Comhairle’s view on Dáil technical group membership

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

A row is brewing between opposition parties and the group of Independents supporting the Government
Fianna Fáil members to vote on draft programme for government

Fianna Fáil members to vote on draft programme for government

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

Party leader Micheál Martin is set to become taoiseach for the second time next week
Controversy over opposition speaking time for Regional Independents

Controversy over opposition speaking time for Regional Independents

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

The issue attracted criticism after it emerged some Regional Independents wanted to form a technical group in the Dáil in order to get more speaking time
Labour rules itself out of government talks due to ‘policy gulf’

Labour rules itself out of government talks due to ‘policy gulf’

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

Ivana Bacik and Ged Nash said the next government would be of the ‘status quo’
‘Unlikely’ Labour will go into government with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil – Bacik

‘Unlikely’ Labour will go into government with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil – Bacik

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Labour leader Ivana Bacik said they have not yet had a ‘substantive’ response to their policy priorities outlined during formation talks.
Labour party member at risk of expulsion over Bacik leak

Labour party member at risk of expulsion over Bacik leak

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Ivana Bacik said notes taken during a meeting and shared with the media were inaccurate.
Bacik refuses to rule out coalition move amid attempts for ‘centre-left bloc’

Bacik refuses to rule out coalition move amid attempts for ‘centre-left bloc’

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Labour leader Ivana Bacik said she had set up meetings with Green leader Roderic O’Gorman and the Social Democrats
Election 2024: What are the coalition options?

Election 2024: What are the coalition options?

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

What are the options available to Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael? And could a coalition be formed without them?
Irregular employment of migrant workers falls following new laws

Irregular employment of migrant workers falls following new laws

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

The report stated that for non-EU nationals, working in an irregular situation can create difficulties such as accessing social security.
General election 2024: Where each party won the most votes

General election 2024: Where each party won the most votes

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Fianna Fáil looks on course to secure the most seats and had a stable vote in many areas
Labour priority to build platform ‘on the left’ before speaking to other parties

Labour priority to build platform ‘on the left’ before speaking to other parties

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Ivana Bacik did not rule out going into government with Fine Gael and Fianna Fail.
Election Results Hub: Live count updates from all constituencies

Election Results Hub: Live count updates from all constituencies

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Full results from all the constituencies in the General Election 2024
Election count day 1: Helen McEntee elected in Meath East, Pearse Doherty elected in Donegal

Election count day 1: Helen McEntee elected in Meath East, Pearse Doherty elected in Donegal

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Counting on day one has come to a close in the general election, you can follow live updates again on Sunday morning.
Labour describes Fine Gael transfer push as ‘desperation’

Labour describes Fine Gael transfer push as ‘desperation’

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

The public will go to the polls on Friday and decide the political landscape for the next few years
Ivana Bacik says she will speak to all party leaders post-election about forming a 'common platform'

Ivana Bacik says she will speak to all party leaders post-election about forming a 'common platform'

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

She said she will speak all the party leaders about “forming a common platform” as the public wants to see change.
Election 2024: Not sure who to vote for? Read all the party manifestos here

Election 2024: Not sure who to vote for? Read all the party manifestos here

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

A manifesto is the list of pledges parties make to voters, explaining what they would do if elected.
Simon Harris insists Fine Gael is not on the back foot in election campaign

Simon Harris insists Fine Gael is not on the back foot in election campaign

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

The Taoiseach suggested voters are more interested in ‘bread and butter’ issues than the controversies his party has encountered in recent times.
Ivana Bacik urges centre-left parties to create ‘critical mass’ on climate policies

Ivana Bacik urges centre-left parties to create ‘critical mass’ on climate policies

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

The Labour leader said she wants to work with the Green Party on environmental issues in the next Dail.
Poll suggests Fine Gael is most popular party ahead of election

Poll suggests Fine Gael is most popular party ahead of election

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

A new opinion poll has put support for Simon Harris’s party on 25 per cent, ahead of both Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin on 19%.
Labour aims to stop ‘slumlords running roughshod over renters’ rights’

Labour aims to stop ‘slumlords running roughshod over renters’ rights’

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

A Labour councillor said the Government has failed renters.
Fine Gael accused of ‘populist pandering’ as Harris sets out immigration policy

Fine Gael accused of ‘populist pandering’ as Harris sets out immigration policy

Sun, 10 Nov, 2024

Simon Harris said Fine Gael would also implement a means-tested, income-linked contribution towards State accommodation for asylum seekers.
Bacik hopes Trump win may inspire desire for ‘civility’ in politics

Bacik hopes Trump win may inspire desire for ‘civility’ in politics

Sat, 09 Nov, 2024

Ivana Bacik made the comments on day two of the election campaign.

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