The Irish Times view on the Dáil summer recess: last break before the reckoning
There is a palpable sense of accelerating velocity towards the general election
Breaking news, analysis and comment on Irish political party Fianna Fáil
There is a palpable sense of accelerating velocity towards the general election
Call for dedicated gardaí for public transport and a zero-tolerance approach to drug dealing and antisocial behaviour in public
McEntee says there is right to peaceful protest but protests outside homes ‘has moved into a more sinister and worrying route’
Jack Chambers accused of telling a ‘cock-and-bull story’ after he insisted change of date is not election related
Failure to go to electorate after October’s budget giveaways would be an act of political self-harm by by Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Green Party
Budget requests are already coming in thick and fast from backbenchers
Another five years of FF/FG rule would be disastrous for the country. Left parties and Independents must come together and stop this happening
Parenting in My Shoes: Former minister reflects on the early ‘mad’ days of parenting and cherished moments of raising seven children
Party had not cleared deputies for take-off, but James O’Connor flew straight back to Beijing after casting Dáil vote
James Lawless appointed as Minister of State at the Department of Transport
Tánaiste says 33-year-old’s experience is ‘already well beyond that of many who have held post in the past’
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
Outgoing Minister for Finance stands to earn package of more than €440,000 a year on taking up role later this year
Local elections are about local issues. In the next election, housing will continue to be the defining issue
Junior ministers and backbenchers eye advancement after Michael McGrath’s exit for Europe
Recently appointed deputy leader of Fianna Fáil takes over at the most heavyweight of Government departments
Minister for Finance spends as much time on the sidelines as he can watching his children’s sporting exploits
Party got ‘a knock’ with poor performance this month, says Mary Lou McDonald
Eamon Ryan’s replacement as Green leader - to be named on July 8th - is expected to assert themselves but there’s little time to make an impact before the next electoral contest
Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, the Green Party and Labour say extra funding will be spent on street cleaning and housing services
We need to stop talking about climate obligations and look at the opportunities
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil councillors expected to agree to increases in exchange for Labour support
Ascension to role of party’s deputy leader seen as step towards even greater things for 33-year-old Dubliner
Party has not had a deputy leader since resignation of Dara Calleary in August 2020
Sinn Féin must present voters with a left-wing coalition option to stay true to its message of ‘change’
Harris said the electorate had not voted for change in recent local and European elections and wanted him to ‘get stuck in and do the job’
October 18th or 25th mooted as TDs from main parties seek to capitalise on the outcome of the local and European elections
Overlong and stuffed with unsavoury characters: is it a Marvel film or the Conservatives’ reign in Westminster?
Our immersion in the parochial pool is entertaining but the wider picture gets lost
Election results: Barry Cowen expected to be elected alongside Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan as Midlands-North-West counting continues
European election: Counting nears conclusion as new team of MEPs emerges
Deputy leader warns Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael that the climate crisis ‘is way too important to toy around with’ during elections
Luke Ming Flanagan leads the pack in Castlebar as battle for three Ireland South seats comes down to four candidates
As counts neared completion on Monday, here’s a guide to who had a good – and bad – June 7th election
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices