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Factions led by Justin Barrett and James Reynolds both made applications to An Coimisiún Toghcháin
Commissioner’s instruction for members met with scepticism in force
Day of local and European elections had previously been mooted as likely date to put question of directly elected mayor to voters in Dublin
Fine Gael and Labour councillors become latest names of list of people hoping to become mayor of Limerick
‘Lessons learned’ from heavy defeats in family and care referendums a factor in Coalition’s considerations on vote originally planned for June
Opposition accuse Fine Gael leader of ‘no show’ in Dáil amid preparations for first foreign trip in office
New roles given to Fine Gael members cover areas including finance, housing, public works and health
Leaders of both countries hold ‘very good call’ before Taoiseach spoke to North’s First Minister and Deputy First Minister
Neale Richmond, Emer Higgins, Alan Dillon and Kieran O’Donnell all promoted
Ireland and some EU states set to announce formal recognition once peace initiative with Israel – expected within weeks – is under way
An accountant, two teachers and a barrister get new roles in the ranks of Fine Gael Ministers
Former Army Ranger says law should be changed to ‘ensure properly functioning regime for enforcing international sanctions’
New Cabinet is expected be announced to the Dáil at about 5pm on Tuesday
Cathal Berry says he expects to see ‘greater emphasis’ on national security when Simon Harris takes office
Questions surrounding McEntee’s future fuelled in part by renewed emphasis on Fine Gael as ‘party of law and order’