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Ireland is a country where people can no longer be bought with their own money

Ireland is a country where people can no longer be bought with their own money

Outside the halls of power, Ireland's social contract is broken - even €11bn is not enough wallpaper to cover over the cracks

By Gerard HowlinTue Oct 04 2022 - 05:00

Irish farmers to receive almost €10bn in supports under new Common Agricultural Policy

Irish farmers to receive almost €10bn in supports under new Common Agricultural Policy

Irish farmers are to receive almost €10 billion in grants, subsidies and supports under the new European Union Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)

By Pat LeahyTue Oct 04 2022 - 00:00

Miriam Lord: Never mind all the politicians, actor James Nesbitt was the keynote address at Ireland’s Future event

Miriam Lord: Never mind all the politicians, actor James Nesbitt was the keynote address at Ireland’s Future event

Leo Varadkar briefly booed from one section of the crowd Ireland’s Future event but received respectful applause when he finished

By Miriam LordSun Oct 02 2022 - 21:35

Pay-as-you-go energy customers will not be disconnected this winter - Taoiseach

Pay-as-you-go energy customers will not be disconnected this winter - Taoiseach

Micheál Martin does definitively rule out going into government with Sinn Féin in the future

By Sarah BurnsSun Oct 02 2022 - 14:57

Donie Cassidy ‘very pleased’ to be elected Fianna Fáil vice-president

Donie Cassidy ‘very pleased’ to be elected Fianna Fáil vice-president

Organiser of infamous Golfgate dinner topped poll at party ardfheis

By Jack PowerSun Oct 02 2022 - 13:37

Succession and Sinn Féin are the two big questions facing Fianna Fáil

Succession and Sinn Féin are the two big questions facing Fianna Fáil

Analysis: Fianna Fáil may be smaller and fearful about the future but it has some big decisions to make

By Pat LeahySun Oct 02 2022 - 11:24

Fianna Fáil politicians on coalition with Sinn Féin: ‘So little in common’

Fianna Fáil politicians on coalition with Sinn Féin: ‘So little in common’

There is a ‘a lot of incompatibility with Sinn Féin at the moment’, says FF TD on future partnership

By Jack Horgan-JonesSat Oct 01 2022 - 19:45

Fianna Fáil Árdfheis: Taoiseach says party ‘putting action first’ and promises ‘real progress’

Fianna Fáil Árdfheis: Taoiseach says party ‘putting action first’ and promises ‘real progress’

The ‘greatest divide in our politics today is between those who want to tackle our country’s problems and those who want to exploit them,’ Micheál Martin says

By Pat LeahySat Oct 01 2022 - 19:22

Build-to-rent apartment planning rules will be abolished, Fianna Fáil Árdfheis told

Build-to-rent apartment planning rules will be abolished, Fianna Fáil Árdfheis told

Charlie McConalogue says he has started the process to recruit a so-called ‘food ombudsman’

By Jack Horgan-JonesSat Oct 01 2022 - 15:54

Fianna Fáil Árdfheis: New party objectives include defending democracy and climate action

Fianna Fáil Árdfheis: New party objectives include defending democracy and climate action

We’re a big state party’: TD James Lawless says Fianna Fáil is centre left party

By Jack Horgan-JonesSat Oct 01 2022 - 15:10

Taoiseach does not envisage ‘mini-budget’ in January

Taoiseach does not envisage ‘mini-budget’ in January

Micheál Martin says energy windfall revenues would ‘not necessarily’ be redistributed in further cost-of-living measures

By Jack Horgan-JonesSat Oct 01 2022 - 13:53

Fianna Fáil at crossroads but Martin in command of his own destiny

Fianna Fáil at crossroads but Martin in command of his own destiny

Taoiseach to address ardfheis on achievements in Coalition but members know party faces challenging future

By Jack Horgan-JonesSat Oct 01 2022 - 05:00

Taoiseach confirms Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien to stay in role after reshuffle

Taoiseach confirms Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien to stay in role after reshuffle

Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis: Micheál Martin defends Coalition record in wake of record homeless numbers

By Cormac McQuinnFri Sept 30 2022 - 20:11

Danger facing UK now is that it could in time become the Argentina of Europe

Danger facing UK now is that it could in time become the Argentina of Europe

The fate of our nearest neighbour under Liz Truss should be closely watched by the Irish electorate

By Stephen CollinsFri Sept 30 2022 - 05:00

Organiser of Golfgate event Donie Cassidy seeks to become Fianna Fáil vice-president

Organiser of Golfgate event Donie Cassidy seeks to become Fianna Fáil vice-president

Mr Cassidy, a former leader of the Seanad, was acquitted of charges relating to the event

By Jack Horgan-JonesTue Sept 27 2022 - 09:13

Budget 2023: Political stakes could not be higher

Budget 2023: Political stakes could not be higher

What can we expect, how should we judge it and what are the politics of a big giveaway in times of such uncertainty and hardship?

By Pat LeahySat Sept 24 2022 - 00:01

Miriam Lord: Welly-waving politicians fight for attention at the Ploughing

Miriam Lord: Welly-waving politicians fight for attention at the Ploughing

MEPs paraded around Ploughing as fonts of knowledge about EU farm payments and form filling

By Miriam LordThu Sept 22 2022 - 05:00

Varadkar can be solo star performer but he makes poor team leader

Varadkar can be solo star performer but he makes poor team leader

If Fine Gael leader really thinks it is a national imperative to keep Pascal Donohoe as minister for finance, he should forgo his own turn as taoiseach

By Gerard HowlinTue Sept 20 2022 - 05:00

Floating LNG terminal included in shortlist of options to ensure security of energy in future

Floating LNG terminal included in shortlist of options to ensure security of energy in future

A review of possible energy shocks to 2030 says floating LNG could be used as a backup

By Harry McGeeMon Sept 19 2022 - 21:12

Kerry councillors vote to sell site to enable €22 million development in Tralee

Kerry councillors vote to sell site to enable €22 million development in Tralee

Debate at Kerry County Council meeting at sale of ‘gifted’ site, valued at €160,000

By Anne LuceyMon Sept 19 2022 - 21:06

Temporary and floating nature of LNG gas facility may make it politically sellable to environmentalists

Temporary and floating nature of LNG gas facility may make it politically sellable to environmentalists

Government grappling with fact that Ireland has no gas storage arrangements in place to deal with unexpected contingencies

By Harry McGeeMon Sept 19 2022 - 18:11

Ahern praised Martin while noting his ‘long road’ to becoming Taoiseach

Ahern praised Martin while noting his ‘long road’ to becoming Taoiseach

Ahern wrote letter to Martin congratulating him on attaining the office of Taoiseach in 2020

By Cormac McQuinnMon Sept 19 2022 - 00:30

Fianna Fáil activists assessing reaction to potential presidency bid by Bertie Ahern

Fianna Fáil activists assessing reaction to potential presidency bid by Bertie Ahern

Findings in Mahon Tribunal ‘don’t seem to be an issue anymore’, Finian McGrath says

By Brian HuttonSat Sept 17 2022 - 15:42

Miriam Lord’s Week: Jetsetting Senators risk the wrath of China over Taiwan

Miriam Lord’s Week: Jetsetting Senators risk the wrath of China over Taiwan

Irish Senators among those attending Washington DC summit on how to approach China - and the Chinese are not amused

By Miriam LordSat Sept 17 2022 - 06:00

Is the time right for Fianna Fáil to invite Bertie Ahern to rejoin the party?

Is the time right for Fianna Fáil to invite Bertie Ahern to rejoin the party?

Question of former taoiseach’s readmission to the party reflects desire of the party to lead the 25th anniversary commemoration of the Belfast Agreement

By Harry McGeeFri Sept 16 2022 - 16:20

Taoiseach leaves door open for Bertie Ahern rejoining Fianna Fáil

Taoiseach leaves door open for Bertie Ahern rejoining Fianna Fáil

Martin says former taoiseach resigned from party when there was different context, praises contribution to North peace process

By Harry McGeeThu Sept 15 2022 - 12:16

Fianna Fáil hovers between pessimism and optimism

Fianna Fáil hovers between pessimism and optimism

Uncertainty marks party’s mood at annual think-in as impressive pandemic track record vies with unknowable future

By Pat LeahyTue Sept 13 2022 - 04:26

Miriam Lord: Fianna Fáil serves up awkward doughnuts at Mullingar think-in

Miriam Lord: Fianna Fáil serves up awkward doughnuts at Mullingar think-in

Presence of Robert Troy at Taoiseach’s side makes for uncomfortable start to annual think-in

By Miriam LordMon Sept 12 2022 - 22:03

‘No appetite’ to cut tax-free inheritance limit, Taoiseach says

‘No appetite’ to cut tax-free inheritance limit, Taoiseach says

Budget focus will be helping families with children with the cost-of-living crisis, Micheál Martin says

By Cormac McQuinn and Robert KindreganMon Sept 12 2022 - 14:59

Questions for Fianna Fáil go beyond those of leadership

Questions for Fianna Fáil go beyond those of leadership

TDs to meet in Mullingar for pre-Dáil return think-in are likely to focus on housing, cost of living and budget issues

By Pat LeahySun Sept 11 2022 - 21:53

Irish energy policy is divorced from realities of a new cold war

Irish energy policy is divorced from realities of a new cold war

Michael McDowell: We simply cannot adopt a wing and a prayer approach to the economic survival and prosperity of our country

By Michael McDowellWed Sept 07 2022 - 04:15

Micheál Martin speaks about the ‘terrible, terrible trauma’ of losing two children

Micheál Martin speaks about the ‘terrible, terrible trauma’ of losing two children

Taoiseach, whose son died as a baby and whose daughter died aged eight, says he still talks to them at their gravesides

By Colin GleesonSat Sept 03 2022 - 06:00

Tents and modular homes are going up - and so are the nimby hackles

Tents and modular homes are going up - and so are the nimby hackles

We are at a tipping point in our response to refugees and politicians need to be careful about the language they use

By Jennifer O'ConnellSat Sept 03 2022 - 05:30

Sinn Féin TD defends Stephen Donnelly for failing to register rental property

Sinn Féin TD defends Stephen Donnelly for failing to register rental property

Johnny Guirke says failure to register property an oversight ‘because there wouldn’t be anything to be gained’

By Cormac McQuinnThu Sept 01 2022 - 21:12

Coalition leaders must confront those who would tear down the State bequeathed by Michael Collins

Coalition leaders must confront those who would tear down the State bequeathed by Michael Collins

Sinn Féin is trying to bamboozle us into believing that the IRA’s most recent and bloodiest terror campaign should receive retrospective justification

By Stephen CollinsFri Aug 26 2022 - 05:00

Diarmaid Ferriter: Commemorating Michael Collins has been tricky for all political parties

Diarmaid Ferriter: Commemorating Michael Collins has been tricky for all political parties

Approaching his legacy without bias is a noble aim but beyond Martin and Varadkar sharing a platform, the habits of a century will hardly be broken

By Diarmaid FerriterFri Aug 19 2022 - 05:00

Independent TDs now look like a permanent and sizeable bloc in Irish politics

Independent TDs now look like a permanent and sizeable bloc in Irish politics

While many start out in a party gene pool, they quickly carve out a new identity. The one thing they can’t survive is going into government

By Harry McGeeSat Aug 13 2022 - 06:20

Budget 2023: The winners, the losers and the battles still being fought

Budget 2023: The winners, the losers and the battles still being fought

Coalition faces tough tax and spending choices as it struggles with a likely economic slowdown and soaring inflation

By Jack Horgan-JonesSat Aug 13 2022 - 05:00

For Sinn Féin, the reality of government won’t be change, it will be compromise

For Sinn Féin, the reality of government won’t be change, it will be compromise

Sinn Féin's rhetoric is populist but is not achievable in government

By Harry McGeeSat Aug 06 2022 - 05:45

Colum Kenny: Failure to mark centenary of Arthur Griffith’s death is a sin of omission

Colum Kenny: Failure to mark centenary of Arthur Griffith’s death is a sin of omission

As Fianna Fáil in government struggles to maintain an identity separate from Fine Gael, celebrating Arthur Griffith is a step too far for this coalition

By Colum KennySat Aug 06 2022 - 04:30

Flames burn brighter for Fianna Fáil at local level

Flames burn brighter for Fianna Fáil at local level

While Fianna Fáil's national representatives are racked with doubt and uncertainty over the party's future, the same angst is not evident in constituencies like Galway East.

By Harry McGeeSat Jul 30 2022 - 10:01

Row over agriculture emissions a throwback to 2007 Fianna Fáil-Green coalition

Row over agriculture emissions a throwback to 2007 Fianna Fáil-Green coalition

Differences between parties over extent of cuts required by farming has delayed announcement of figures

By Harry McGeeSat Jul 23 2022 - 05:08

Concern in Fianna Fáil about poor polls but no mood for early leadership change

Concern in Fianna Fáil about poor polls but no mood for early leadership change

Party struggles with lack of a clear identity as well as having no obvious challenger for the leadership

By Harry McGeeSat Jul 23 2022 - 02:20

Leo Varadkar: It will ‘feel like a recession’ for people whose income will not rise as fast as cost of living

Leo Varadkar: It will ‘feel like a recession’ for people whose income will not rise as fast as cost of living

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise argues Sinn Féin’s economic policies would likely result in fewer jobs

By Eoin Burke-KennedyWed Jul 20 2022 - 05:38

Taoiseach brushes aside questions on Fianna Fáil leadership

Taoiseach brushes aside questions on Fianna Fáil leadership

Remarks follow report some party members will not vote for Varadkar to become taoiseach unless Martin steps down

By Cormac McQuinn and Jack PowerSun Jul 17 2022 - 18:10

Taoiseach rules out ‘knee-jerk’ reaction to Irish Times poll showing nosedive in support for Coalition

Taoiseach rules out ‘knee-jerk’ reaction to Irish Times poll showing nosedive in support for Coalition

Micheál Martin rejects idea of coronation at next election amid soaring support for Sinn Féin

By Jennifer BrayThu Jul 14 2022 - 12:36

Irish Times opinion poll results signal more pain may be on the way for the Government

Irish Times opinion poll results signal more pain may be on the way for the Government

Cost of living crisis fuelling mood for political change

By Pat LeahyThu Jul 14 2022 - 06:00

Satisfaction with Government collapses in Irish Times opinion poll that reveals many new highs and lows

Satisfaction with Government collapses in Irish Times opinion poll that reveals many new highs and lows

Sudden and sharp decline in standard of living and lack of response frustrating electorate

By Damian LoscherThu Jul 14 2022 - 06:00

Irish Times poll: Support for Fine Gael at lowest level since 1994 as Sinn Féin hits record high

Irish Times poll: Support for Fine Gael at lowest level since 1994 as Sinn Féin hits record high

Support for Coalition slumps as the cost-of-living crisis squeezes voters

By Pat LeahyThu Jul 14 2022 - 06:00

Government on course to survive Dáil confidence vote on Tuesday

Government on course to survive Dáil confidence vote on Tuesday

Two TDs who have previously left Coalition parties expected to provide support as are some Independent deputies

By Jennifer Bray and Pat LeahyMon Jul 11 2022 - 15:29

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