FG internal report likely to suggest structural changeInternal inquiry has heard strong criticism of how general campaign was runMon May 23 2016 - 01:00
Stephen Collins: Labour's choice of Howlin reflects fear of quick electionDissapointing week for some Government back benchers and Alan KellySat May 21 2016 - 00:59
Taoiseach appoints 16 Fine Gael TDs as junior ministersLabour criticises move by Enda Kenny as total number of posts increases to 18Fri May 20 2016 - 01:00
Government facing first legislative defeat of new DáilLabour and SF to back Fianna Fáil Bill giving Central Bank power to cut mortgage ratesWed May 18 2016 - 09:04
Former Fianna Fáil TD Sean Ardagh dies aged 68Dublin South Central deputy stepped down in 2011 after 14 years in DáilTue May 17 2016 - 15:09
Alan Kelly’s Labour hopes fade as TDs rally to Brendan HowlinDeputy chief has no backers for leadership as other six party TDs join behind HowlinTue May 17 2016 - 08:46
Taoiseach in better position, but view is he will go within two yearsEnda Kenny does not have enough control of events to say he will serve his full termTue May 17 2016 - 01:00
Stephen Collins: On Enda Kenny’s shelf life in officeCan the new politics stand the test of tough decisions? Time and events will reveal allSat May 14 2016 - 01:00
Judicial appointments commission to have independent chairFinal decision on filling judicial vacancies will remain with CabinetThu May 12 2016 - 01:00
Burton’s departure was no surprise – but can Labour survive?New leader will need energy, patience and a huge dollop of luck to bring the party backWed May 11 2016 - 01:00
Call for 10-year health service plan welcome, Simon Harris saysOpposition TDs call for establishment of committee to plan for State’s future health needsTue May 10 2016 - 20:59
Widower of murdered woman appalled at O’Higgins report delayLorcan Roche Kelly says gardaí ‘incredibly unco-operative throughout entire process’Mon May 9 2016 - 14:41
Stephen Collins: FG and FF have incentive to deliver political stabilityInstability is more likely to arise from panic on the part of IndependentsSat May 7 2016 - 11:24
Kenny vows to work with partners for better IrelandElection of Taoiseach goes down to wire as Michael Fitzmaurice abstains on crucial voteSat May 7 2016 - 09:17
Kenny set to be elected taoiseach after FG deal with IndependentsCabinet posts for at least three Independent TDs as stalemate endsFri May 6 2016 - 01:00
Independents divided over prospect of FG deal by weekendSome TDs express concern they are being ‘bounced’ into arrangementThu May 5 2016 - 01:00
Major concessions on both sides clear way for FG to form minority governmentKenny and Martin receive unanimous backing of parliamentary parties for dealWed May 4 2016 - 01:46
Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil deal: degree of detail comes as surpriseAnalysis: Unforeseen events will prove the real test of arrangement’s strengthWed May 4 2016 - 01:00
Stephen Collins: Government will test Independents' mettleLabour, the Greens and some Independents outside government could play a constructive roleSat Apr 30 2016 - 15:56
Prospect of bigger budget giveaway seals FF-FG pactScope for tax cuts and spending increases set to be well above €1bn, say sourcesSat Apr 30 2016 - 01:00
Fianna Fáil set to support Fine Gael for three budgetsParties agree people who have not paid Irish Water charges will be pursuedThu Apr 28 2016 - 07:44
Former justice minister Michael McDowell wins Seanad seatTCD student leader Lynn Ruane and Alice-Mary Higgins, daughter of President, electedWed Apr 27 2016 - 15:10
Stephen Collins: Fianna Fáil stance on Irish Water is about politics not policyThe events of the past week or so do not augur well for the operation of a Fine Gael-led minority governmentWed Apr 27 2016 - 12:34
Alan Shatter ‘cleared’ by inquiry into whistleblower claimsCommission also finds ‘no evidence’ of corruption on part of ex-garda chief Martin CallinanWed Apr 27 2016 - 08:29
Ronan Mullen, Michael McDowell top poll in NUI Seanad panelSenator David Norris heads poll in Trinity College constituency according to talliesWed Apr 27 2016 - 00:03
Garda corruption report presented to GovernmentCommission of investigation examined claims that led to Alan Shatter’s resignationMon Apr 25 2016 - 20:24
Stephen Collins: Minority government faces major challengesThe compromises needed by all sides could fatally undermine new allianceSat Apr 23 2016 - 01:00
State to take over Irish Water in Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil dealPact on water utility should allow minority government to be put in place next weekThu Apr 21 2016 - 01:00
Labour says no to minority governmentPenrose calls for decision by other partiesWed Apr 20 2016 - 21:49
Labour decides not to re-enter government with Fine GaelParty’s seven TDs to stick by original post-election decision to go into oppositionWed Apr 20 2016 - 13:52
Joan Burton tells Labour to prepare for second electionFine Gael-Fianna Fáil government talks remain deadlocked over future of Irish WaterWed Apr 20 2016 - 09:51
FG-FF talks to resume as Labour considers positionMinority government pact unlikely to be concluded by Wednesday’s Dáil sittingMon Apr 18 2016 - 15:46
Labour entering government with FG would be nightmare, says SFSenior party figures to seek members’ consensus to realign with Fine Gael and GreensSun Apr 17 2016 - 10:25
Labour Party open to new coalition with Fine GaelSenior party figures to seek members’ consensus to realign with Fine Gael and GreensSat Apr 16 2016 - 13:08
Stephen Collins: Fianna Fáil holds key to survival of minority governmentLittle sign party willing to take unpopular positions required to keep administration in placeSat Apr 16 2016 - 00:38
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil hold ‘constructive’ government talksCoveney says new administration could be in place by middle of next weekFri Apr 15 2016 - 20:44
Brian Hayes: Ireland needs to prepare a plan for BrexitMEP says a new agreement with the EU would be required if Britain leavesFri Apr 15 2016 - 13:57
Fine Gael minority government hinges on Irish WaterParty must come to agreement with Fianna Fáil in order to avert a second electionFri Apr 15 2016 - 09:07
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil agree to talks on minority governmentNegotiating teams meet for discussions in first decisive move in government formationSat Apr 9 2016 - 19:02
Enda Kenny refuses invitation to meeting by Independent AllianceSimon Coveney tells Shane Ross there are ‘positive reasons’ for no-showSat Apr 9 2016 - 14:33
Stephen Collins: Fine Gael-led minority government the only option‘While he can refuse a dissolution, the President has no constitutional role in government formation’Sat Apr 9 2016 - 01:00
Enda Kenny urges Fianna Fáil to back minority optionTaoiseach repeats call for partnership administrationSat Apr 9 2016 - 01:00
Recriminations as Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil talks collapseEnda Kenny accuses Micheál Martin of putting party before country after bitter breakdownFri Apr 8 2016 - 09:05
Minority government is almost certain for 32nd DáilA new approach to politics will be needed for the new government to survive – a tall orderThu Apr 7 2016 - 02:28
1916 centenary weekend begins with dignified eventPresident Higgins lays wreath to honour those who fought and died in the RisingSat Mar 26 2016 - 16:51
Cosgrave recalls father WT’s role in RisingFormer taoiseach attends opening of GPO’s immersive, interactive visitor attractionSat Mar 26 2016 - 01:00
Stephen Collins: Our independence sprang from more than violence aloneBirth of our durable democratic State made possible by a number of factorsSat Mar 26 2016 - 01:00
Enda Kenny to host talks on government with IndependentsFive rural Independents will join Independent Alliance, Green Party for talks on WednesdayTue Mar 22 2016 - 20:58
Micheál Martin meets Joan Burton amid government talksGroup of five Independents willing to intensify discussions with Fine GaelTue Mar 22 2016 - 19:58
Stephen Collins: Government possible if parties engage in grown-up politicsSurvival of minority government will require new way of doing politicsSat Mar 19 2016 - 01:00