Fianna Fáil
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Jim Gavin steps down as chair of North East Inner City Taskforce
Former presidential candidate was responsible for leading the taskforce and was appointed to the role in 2023
Not ‘one iota’ of Coalition’s values compromised in dealings with White House, Dáil hears
‘An insult to celebrate’ Irish migration experience, says Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger, ‘with somebody who’s terrorising migrants’
‘Worst not over’ warns Met Éireann as Storm Chandra floods homes and businesses in Wexford, Dublin and Wicklow
Met Éireann says risks ‘persist for the rest of the week’ amid more rainfall and slow drainage
Social networks could be treated as publishers if they host illegal content, Minister of State says
Government considering law that would ban ‘deepfakes’, Niamh Smyth says
‘Things went horribly wrong’: How life changed for former TD Colm Keaveney
Former Galway politician pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of cocaine, along with two counts of driving with no insurance
Cabinet to approve plans for abolition of the triple lock
The ‘triple lock’ requires UN approval to send Irish troops on peacekeeping missions
‘Nobody is listening to us’: Upset and anger in Finglas following death of Grace Lynch (16)
Grace Lynch (16) died after being hit by one of the bikes in Finglas, where locals feel ‘nobody is listening’ about use of vehicles
Brian Crowley defied the odds to live to age 61, funeral of former MEP hears
Fianna Fáil politician described as ‘exemplary figure in public life’ who continued to work from his hospital bed
Who are the 19 special advisers to Micheál Martin and Simon Harris, and what do they do?
Academics, former journalists and long-time loyalists are among the Government’s most trusted advisers and policy wonks
Former Fianna Fáil MEP Brian Crowley dies aged 61
Cork native was one of Fianna Fáil’s most prolific vote-getters and enjoyed huge popularity inside and outside party
Minister blocked in bid to end scrutiny of law giving him power to approve gas reserve
Darragh O’Brien had asked all-party committee to waive hearings on proposed gas reserve law
MEPs refer Mercosur deal to EU courts, throwing future of trade agreement into doubt
Any decision to allow trade deal to come into force provisionally as an interim measure would be controversial
Parties got almost €463,000 from Oireachtas to cover increased staff costs after elections
Houses of the Oireachtas Commission set out staffing allocations last summer to reflect new Dáil and Seanad
What is the future for the new right in Irish politics?
Plenty of energy, as evidenced by the recent ‘Irlforum’, but no sign of a breakthrough
European Parliament vote could yet spring a late Mercosur twist
Shifting alliances mean parliament vote to ratify EU-South American trade deal will be a close one
The ground is increasingly fertile for an Irish Maga
The emergence of a hard right in Irish politics was apparent during the run-up to last year’s presidential election
International events dominate Dáil first day
Micheál Martin knows demonstrating competence on domestic issues remains the biggest challenge
Gráinne Seoige calls on Government to pass law criminalising AI-generated fake nude images
‘Deepfake’ intimate picture of former TV presenter shared online during unsuccessful 2024 election campaign
Deputy Lord Mayor of Dublin says family ‘absolutely terrified’ after car theft
Vehicle belonging to John Stephens’s daughter ‘damaged beyond belief’ in incident at Cabra home
Housing pressures, FF unrest and a tricky meeting with Trump in prospect as Dáil returns
Opposition parties set to focus on affordability and Government waste and bureaucracy
Fianna Fáil backbencher laments lack of ‘political leadership’ on Mercosur deal
John Lahart rues failure to make case for trade deal before Government voted against it
Presidential election: Almost €1.5m in expenses declared for 2025 Áras contest
Fine Gael tops list at more than €643,000 in unsuccessful bid to ensure former minister Heather Humphreys’ election
Could Coalition politics hurt Ireland’s influence in Brussels?
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
‘Big disappointment’: EC officials criticise Irish opposition to Mercosur deal
Independents and farming lobby resist backing the trade agreement, which is expected to pass
Ireland’s rejection of Mercosur sees Coalition concerns trump EU politics
Michael Healy-Rae’s intervention dashed any chance of voting for trade deal between the EU and South American bloc
Calls to fast track Bill to criminalise harmful misuse of someone’s voice or image
The Protection of Voice and Image Bill would target AI deepfakes and identity ‘hijacking’
Late Fianna Fáil senator Mary White remembered as ‘force of nature’ by Taoiseach
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says Lir Chocolates co-founder held true commitment to public service
‘It’s been difficult trying to juggle being a new parent and a first-time TD’
For deputies such as Ciarán Ahern and Naoise Ó Cearúil being at home is vital, but missing work is complicated
Post-Connolly alliance seeks long-term change to left-wing politics
Grassroots movement in Galway hopes to spread nationwide, galvanising support for vote transfer pacts
Abuse, frustrations and visits to Legoland: new Oireachtas members adapt to political life
After a ‘whirlwind’ year in office, five new TDs and a Senator reflect on their experiences
One in five vape shops selling addictive products to children, inspections reveal
Proposed law to ban disposable vapes should go further, says Fianna Fáíl TD
Miriam Lord’s look back at 2025 and predictions for the year ahead
With a healthy majority thanks to Independents, the Coalition should have time to get a grip on the issues of most concern to voters
Mary Lou McDonald says left should support ‘rules-based’ system on immigration
‘We are not a kind of a luvvie outfit,’ says Sinn Féin leader of her party’s approach to policy
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