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Government face plenty of scrutiny despite fuel supports

Government face plenty of scrutiny despite fuel supports

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

Sinn Féin still on top but not pulling away from Government

Sinn Féin still on top but not pulling away from Government

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Martin emerges unscathed, and with credit, from Trump meeting

Martin emerges unscathed, and with credit, from Trump meeting

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Martin more likely to take Merz approach to Trump than Sanchez stand

Martin more likely to take Merz approach to Trump than Sanchez stand

Martin faces complex Trump meeting, Sinn Féin criticised over White House claim

Martin faces complex Trump meeting, Sinn Féin criticised over White House claim

Ireland in tough position as EU-US relationship appears broken

Ireland in tough position as EU-US relationship appears broken

Questions over Taoiseach's St Patrick's Day visit amid Greenland threats

Questions over Taoiseach's St Patrick's Day visit amid Greenland threats

Continued Fianna Fáil unrest as Dáil resumes

Continued Fianna Fáil unrest as Dáil resumes

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

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Passenger cap criticism follows Taoiseach to China

Passenger cap criticism follows Taoiseach to China

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

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Will Gavin report be the ghost of Christmas past for Martin?

Will Gavin report be the ghost of Christmas past for Martin?

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

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Martin survives Gavin report but Fianna Fáil unrest may persist

Martin survives Gavin report but Fianna Fáil unrest may persist

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

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Martin not out of woods yet with Fianna Fáil presidential review

Martin not out of woods yet with Fianna Fáil presidential review

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

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Spending warning could be start of steep learning curve for Harris

Spending warning could be start of steep learning curve for Harris

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

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Martin criticised for 'absence' as O'Callaghan immigration reforms take centre stage

Martin criticised for 'absence' as O'Callaghan immigration reforms take centre stage

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

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Opposition tear into Government's new housing plan

Opposition tear into Government's new housing plan

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

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Ivan Yates controversy distracts from wider Fianna Fáil issues

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

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Connolly wins by landslide but questions remain about future left alliance

Connolly wins by landslide but questions remain about future left alliance

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

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Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael attacks not halting Connolly's momentum

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael attacks not halting Connolly's momentum

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

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Micheál Martin survives Jim Gavin scandal but Jim O'Callaghan lies in wait

Micheál Martin survives Jim Gavin scandal but Jim O'Callaghan lies in wait

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

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Steen's presidential bid doomed by timing and strategy rather than 'oppressive' system

Steen's presidential bid doomed by timing and strategy rather than 'oppressive' system

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

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Sinn Féin backs Catherine Connolly: 'Game-changer' or missed opportunity?

Sinn Féin backs Catherine Connolly: 'Game-changer' or missed opportunity?

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

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Presidential election looking increasingly like three-horse race

Presidential election looking increasingly like three-horse race

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

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Sinn Féin yet to enter presidential race as McDonald rules herself out

Sinn Féin yet to enter presidential race as McDonald rules herself out

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

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Politics watch: Taoiseach defends EU-US trade deal amid criticism

Politics watch: Taoiseach defends EU-US trade deal amid criticism

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

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Politics watch: Simon Harris urged to 'think more strategically'

Politics watch: Simon Harris urged to 'think more strategically'

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

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Politics watch: Coalition tensions over student fees?

Politics watch: Coalition tensions over student fees?

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

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Politics watch: Names begin to emerge ahead of presidential election

Politics watch: Names begin to emerge ahead of presidential election

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

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Politics watch: O'Neill, Eastwood linked with presidential bids

Politics watch: O'Neill, Eastwood linked with presidential bids

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

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Politics watch: Housing and homelessness on agenda

Politics watch: Housing and homelessness on agenda

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

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Politics watch: Justice Minister under fire over child deportations

Politics watch: Justice Minister under fire over child deportations

Sun, 08 Jun, 2025

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Politics watch: Independent votes sign of Coalition tension?

Politics watch: Independent votes sign of Coalition tension?

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

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Politics watch: Bill to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements

Politics watch: Bill to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements

Tue, 27 May, 2025

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Politics watch: Government criticised ahead of child hip surgeries report

Politics watch: Government criticised ahead of child hip surgeries report

Wed, 14 May, 2025

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

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

Wed, 07 May, 2025

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Politics watch: Asylum reform, new guardianship bill

Politics watch: Asylum reform, new guardianship bill

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

The Dáil returns on Tuesday, April 29th, and there is plenty of business in a packed schedule

Politics watch: Anti-immigration protest suggests trouble to come

Politics watch: Anti-immigration protest suggests trouble to come

Sun, 27 Apr, 2025

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Politics watch: Ireland waiting on EU response as Trump's tariff war starts

Politics watch: Ireland waiting on EU response as Trump's tariff war starts

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

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Politics watch: Government braces for 'Liberation Day', Ceann Comhairle confidence vote

Politics watch: Government braces for 'Liberation Day', Ceann Comhairle confidence vote

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

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Politics watch: Speaking rights row, McGregor's unlikely Áras bid

Politics watch: Speaking rights row, McGregor's unlikely Áras bid

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

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Politics watch: Widespread condemnation of McGregor/Trump meeting

Politics watch: Widespread condemnation of McGregor/Trump meeting

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

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Politics watch: Taoiseach looks for housing solutions, Sinn Féin White House boycott

Politics watch: Taoiseach looks for housing solutions, Sinn Féin White House boycott

Sun, 23 Feb, 2025

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Politics watch: Migration, housing back in spotlight

Politics watch: Migration, housing back in spotlight

Sun, 16 Feb, 2025

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Politics watch: Controversy over future of rent pressure zones

Politics watch: Controversy over future of rent pressure zones

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

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Politics watch: Neither side backing down in Dáil speaking rights row

Politics watch: Neither side backing down in Dáil speaking rights row

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

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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

Politics watch: Row over speaking time, tough Cabinet calls for leaders

Politics watch: Row over speaking time, tough Cabinet calls for leaders

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week ahead

Politics watch: Controversy over Lowry involvement in government formation

Politics watch: Controversy over Lowry involvement in government formation

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

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Politics watch: Government formation in 'landing zone', Independent deal to be ironed out

Politics watch: Government formation in 'landing zone', Independent deal to be ironed out

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

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Politics watch: Ceann Comhairle vote will be indicator of how smooth government formation will be

Politics watch: Ceann Comhairle vote will be indicator of how smooth government formation will be

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

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Politics watch: 'Parity' the buzzword as government formation talks begin

Politics watch: 'Parity' the buzzword as government formation talks begin

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come