Poll shows majority for Fine Gael or Fianna Fáil is out of question so deals will be done

EU summit diary

Taoiseach says any Brexit deal must be acceptable to European Parliament

EU summit: Nigel Farage dispenses his brand of bluster; Leo Varadkar is in his element

Merkel and Macron turn up heat on May to find a political solution to impasse

Irish Government ‘not exaggerating’ concerns about consequences of no deal in NI

Boris Johnson, Jacob Rees-Mogg and David Davis write open letter to May

‘Irish Times’/Ipsos MRBI poll finds overwhelming majority backs Varadkar’s stance

British PM asserts commitment to backstop while Varadkar says time limit unworkable

The Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI opinion poll

The Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI opinion poll analysis

Irish Times opinion poll: President set to be re-elected at his ease

Parties want to fight elections when strong, Fine Gael maintains lead over Fianna Fáil

Fine Gael maintains lead over its rivals despite a dip in satisfaction with Varadkar

State is currently stuck with a zombie Government unable to do anything

Presidential candidate sued broadcaster over tweet mentioned during live debate in 2011

Independent auditor will assess if process has been compromised, says Taoiseach

Analysis: Political drama could pull broadband project off the rails

Martin doesn’t want election, but wants Fine Gael to know he isn’t afraid of having one

Post-budget measures aim to avoid another huge overspend in the sector next year

Donohue avoids the rabbit-from-a-hat surprises of predecessor McCreevy

Martin says Fianna Fáil to back Government until Finance Bill passes on December 11th

Health and housing to be main focus with mild income tax cuts for middle earners

All social welfare payments will increase by €5 from next year, with the Christmas bonus restored to a double payment

How the Taoiseach handles the budget, Brexit and Fianna Fáil could determine his future

Budget to see a dramatic swing towards spending rather than tax reductions

Independent Alliance expected to secure full restoration of social welfare Christmas bonus

Brexit is ‘imploding’ and a second referendum is likely, according to Lord Adonis

Theresa May believed to be ready to make concessions on Border to break logjam

Dublin is taking heart at the level of alarm exhibited by the DUP at the Conservative Party conference

UK preparing move on the backstop as DUP fears rise

Independent TD says Paschal Donohoe gave him ‘an overview of how the budget would be structured’

Colleagues knew Peter Fitzpatrick, who will run as independent in next election, was unhappy

Analysis: The Government is rarely in difficulty as several Independent TDs either vote with it or do not vote

Inside Politics: Expect lots of chest beating and flag waving in Birmingham for the Tory troops

Donohoe to hold meetings with FF to obtain assent for budget day package

Unions and Opposition have a duty to act responsibly to avoid a repeat of the crash

HSE and Government prepare communications campaign for rollout of abortion services

State is set to gain two MEP seats from Brexit, while boundary changes will also take a toll

Simon Harris is optimistic about GP accord to have abortion available by start of 2019

Herbalife was accused by US consumer body of operating like a pyramid scheme

MEP fell out with party over a change of groups in the parliament five years ago

Taoiseach raised compensation possibility for woman at centre of Kerry babies tribunal

Minister for Health to introduce legislation to Dáil next week

Relief will be short-lived as housing Minister Eoghan Murphy survives no-confidence vote

Taoiseach calls Sinn Féin’s motion of no confidence in Murphy as tactical and cynical

Inside Politics: Sinn Féin’s motion of no confidence in Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy comes before Dáil

Murphy says he hopes Byrne 'won't be pulled into this Sinn Féin stunt later this evening'

Bus and coach services could also cease and road hauliers be banned if no deal agreed

Reallocation of UK’s 73 European Parliament seats allows for more Irish representatives

Varadkar may have to decide whether to dig his heels in on backstop or fight again

Prime minister says EU should treat UK with respect and stop making ‘unacceptable’ demands

Dublin points to influence of Tory party politics but says UK’s position is unchanged

Minister: ‘I make Government policy, but don’t ask me for details. I don’t micro manage’

Prospect of deal between EU and UK is as far away as ever after fractious EU summit at Salzburg

Minister for Transport indicates at constituency meeting he will object to aspects of plan

Donohoe rejects criticism that Irish workers are paying more tax now than in 2008

Leaders gather in Salzburg as Taoiseach outlines preparations for no-deal Brexit

Health committee told waiting period is unnecessary and without medical reason

There are five key stages left this year ahead of March deadline, starting in Salzburg today

British understandings of potential concession clash with Irish take on goods checking

European People’s Party leader says ‘it must be clear that a country leaving is losing advantages’

Cabinet secretary claims British parliament is ‘unionist’ and will defend UK’s ‘integrity’

Time for Labour to march from oppositional sidelines to gain seats and political influence

Claims of some politicians misleading and potentially damaging to a screening programme

Varadkar says attitude of medical staff ‘knowing best’ goes beyond CervicalCheck

Alliance wants to see tax on gambling raised from 1% to 2% in the budget

Overspend on health this year estimated at €600m, Paschal Donohoe tells Cabinet

Mr Justice Gerard Hogan ratified as advocate general whose advice assists judges’ deliberations

Some descriptions of how women were informed of audit results beggar belief

Scally report ‘finds huge failings’ in CervicalCheck programme

Scally report to recommend overhaul, and automatic informing of errors to women

Irish government said visit ‘postponed’ for ‘scheduling reasons’ while White House said no final decision made

If key targets not met, Murphy threatens to transfer responsibility for emergency shelter

Demographic profile may lead to longer working lives and require reforms to boost productivity

Pat Leahy: The two parties fight, but the reality is they are still the best of frenemies

No-deal Brexit will not affect open borders between the two countries, says Taoiseach

Government ‘on track’ to have legislation through in the next parliamentary session

Murphy warns local authorities set up more family hubs or lose some of their powers

Party is aware that time is needed to fix housing crisis as election drums beat in the background

Minister says he remains concerned about circumstances of death of Malak Thawley

Fine Gael Minister says he will use emergency powers on accommodation crisis

Taoiseach: If there was a housing quick fix, others would already have suggested it

Interview: Taoiseach will not call election but reiterates desire for stability around Brexit talks

FF rejects Taoiseach’s request for early negotiations on extension of agreement

Alliance members say they will protest against US president during his Ireland trip

Micheál Martin rejects confidence-and-supply offer ahead of start of budget talks

‘Not an appropriate way to conduct serious negotiations,’ Fianna Fáil leader says

Pat Leahy: It seems Taoiseach wants the idea of an election to stay bubbling, but why?

The additional personnel will be deployed within two current Defence Force companies

Taoiseach sought Fianna Fáil backing to extend minority government for two years

Inside politics: Two issues will overshadow the opening weeks of the political term: Brexit and the future of the Government

Rabb and Barnier meet in Brussels but no agreement how Border might work

As the hopefuls pile in, Seán Gallagher’s entry to the race is the most intriguing

Opposition wants ‘public service obligation’ placed on An Post to preserve the service

Nursing unions threaten industrial action unless Government comes up with pay plan

Businessman Peter Casey joins fellow TV ‘dragons’ in race to secure nomination

Minister must bear some degree of responsibility for the slow rate of house-building

Frontrunner was on the brink of highest office until his campaign imploded in the final days

Businessman contested 2011 election and was a front-runner in several opinion polls before the vote