Fianna Fáil

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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

Fianna Fáil backs keeping State pension age at 66

Fianna Fáil backs keeping State pension age at 66

Age ‘should not go beyond 66′, that ‘modest’ PRSI rises could fund this, says Taoiseach

By Cormac McQuinnSat Jul 02 2022 - 01:00

Coalition’s success shows Civil War politics over, Varadkar says

Coalition’s success shows Civil War politics over, Varadkar says

Tánaiste welcomes chance to speak at Michael Collins Centenary Commemoration with Taoiseach

By Barry RocheWed Jun 01 2022 - 19:49

The people have spoken and not very nicely

The people have spoken and not very nicely

It’s hard to see Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael substantially reversing their losses from 2020

By Harry McGeeSat May 28 2022 - 05:01

Fellow traveller – Frank McNally on the ‘republican widowhood’ of Dervla Murphy

Fellow traveller – Frank McNally on the ‘republican widowhood’ of Dervla Murphy

An Irishman’s Diary

By Frank McNallyTue May 24 2022 - 19:34

Sinn Féin confirms it will abstain from Dáil vote on renewing law for non-jury court

Sinn Féin confirms it will abstain from Dáil vote on renewing law for non-jury court

Party also has ‘no difficulty whatsoever’ declaring its property portfolio

By Cormac McQuinnTue May 24 2022 - 13:50

Proposal to make political parties disclose property portfolios set for debate

Proposal to make political parties disclose property portfolios set for debate

Measure likely to have biggest impact on Sinn Féin

By Cormac McQuinnTue May 24 2022 - 00:01

The Irish Times view on the aftermath of the maternity hospital vote: a shrinking majority

The Irish Times view on the aftermath of the maternity hospital vote: a shrinking majority

The breach with Hourigan and Costello comes as tensions within the Green party over the ratification of the Canada-EU trade deal may be about to reignite

Mon May 23 2022 - 07:56

Violence in Dublin: ‘There’s an edge to the city. You feel it walking around’

Violence in Dublin: ‘There’s an edge to the city. You feel it walking around’

Many believe there has been an increase in assaults in the capital – and some think there are fewer gardaí on the streets

By Conor GallagherSat May 21 2022 - 06:01

Are short-term lets to blame for the shortage of rented accommodation?

Are short-term lets to blame for the shortage of rented accommodation?

Legislation using the planning system to curb boom in holiday lets isn’t working

By Colm KeenaSat May 21 2022 - 02:44

Pat Leahy: We need clarity on criteria for calling referendum on Irish unity

Pat Leahy: We need clarity on criteria for calling referendum on Irish unity

Such a move should be part of a general re-examination of Belfast Agreement

By Pat LeahySat May 21 2022 - 01:00

Politicians seek tough sanctions for bookies that break proposed new betting laws

Politicians seek tough sanctions for bookies that break proposed new betting laws

Oireachtas committee demands fines and revoked licences for rule breaches

By Barry O'HalloranFri May 20 2022 - 12:26

Ryan ‘confident’ rebel TDs will not break ranks while suspended

Ryan ‘confident’ rebel TDs will not break ranks while suspended

Minister plays down suggestions the Government had been weakened

By Harry McGee, Cormac McQuinn, Jack Power and Sarah BurnsThu May 19 2022 - 12:11

Hourigan to keep committee chair role despite losing party whip

Hourigan to keep committee chair role despite losing party whip

Two green TDs lost whip for six months after voting with Sinn Féin on NMH motion

By Cormac McQuinn and Vivienne ClarkeThu May 19 2022 - 10:51

‘Political climate change’ of Brexit will go on forever, Varadkar says

‘Political climate change’ of Brexit will go on forever, Varadkar says

Tánaiste tells Fine Gael TDs and Senators that NMH paused helped to reassure people

By Jack Horgan-JonesWed May 18 2022 - 20:54

National Maternity Hospital: Green Party suspends two TDs for voting with Opposition

National Maternity Hospital: Green Party suspends two TDs for voting with Opposition

Coalition abstained on Sinn Féin motion calling for hospital to be built on land owned by State

By Jennifer Bray and Sarah BurnsWed May 18 2022 - 11:17

Twitter suspends 300 accounts after surge of activity on Donnelly NMH post

Twitter suspends 300 accounts after surge of activity on Donnelly NMH post

Fianna Fáil and the Department of Health asked social media firm to investigate mass retweeting

By Jack Horgan-JonesTue May 17 2022 - 19:16

Russian TV host refuses to apologise for report on mock nuclear attack on Ireland

Russian TV host refuses to apologise for report on mock nuclear attack on Ireland

Kremlin state broadcaster says it ‘wasn’t nice for Ireland to become collateral damage’

By Simon CarswellMon May 16 2022 - 12:32

Minister has ‘absolute certainty’ all procedures to be permitted in new NMH

Minister has ‘absolute certainty’ all procedures to be permitted in new NMH

Language in new hospital documents subject to recent scrutiny over potential influence of Church

By Jack Horgan-JonesSun May 15 2022 - 16:22

Taoiseach and Tánaiste to address Michael Collins commemoration in Cork

Taoiseach and Tánaiste to address Michael Collins commemoration in Cork

Ceremony at Béal na Bláth will mark 100th anniversary of revolutionary leader

By Barry RocheSun May 15 2022 - 10:30

Important Irish art works on show at Paris exhibition

Important Irish art works on show at Paris exhibition

Sales mark centenary of the 1922 World Congress of the Irish Race

By Elizabeth BirdthistleSat May 14 2022 - 06:00

Harassment in politics: ‘You become fair game for literally anything’

Harassment in politics: ‘You become fair game for literally anything’

Irish Women’s Parliamentary Caucus draws attention to intimidation and threats in job

By Cormac McQuinnFri May 13 2022 - 01:00

Harney defends role of university governing body in controversial €8 million site deal

Harney defends role of university governing body in controversial €8 million site deal

Former Tánaiste says governors were ‘horrified’ there was no written valuation

By Cormac McQuinnThu May 12 2022 - 19:48

Print media operating in ‘increasingly difficult environment’ – Minister

Print media operating in ‘increasingly difficult environment’ – Minister

Helen McEntee tells Dáil she is committed to reforming defamation law

By Sarah BurnsThu May 12 2022 - 01:00

Taoiseach criticises ‘false narrative’ from UK on Brexit protocol

Taoiseach criticises ‘false narrative’ from UK on Brexit protocol

Martin tells Johnson any unilateral action would destabilise Northern Ireland

By Cormac McQuinnWed May 11 2022 - 21:36

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