Irish Times/TG4 opinion poll shows Fine Gael’s Seán Kyne in slim lead over Independent Ireland’s Noel Thomas

Strong showing by Independent Ireland and Labour candidates in Irish Times, TG4 and B&A poll of voters

Minister for Children will now be designated as a prescribed body under planning laws

Calls to strengthen the language to correct the wrongs of colonialism may seem like a parody to them

Behind the scenes, there was plenty of finger-pointing, with the two parties blaming the other

Government must consider response to potential protests during EU presidency, Neale Richmond says

Parties shared more than €15.7 million in State funding as most had coffers boosted due to increased numbers elected

Fourteen candidates are running in Dublin Central and there are 17 candidates in Galway West

With three weeks to go, who are the hot tips and the no-hopers – and what will the results mean for the Government and Opposition?

Kate O’Connell told the Workplace Relations Commission that Marwan Al Rahbi was ‘insubordinate’ towards her

With its disastrous housing policies, Fianna Fáil has lost touch with its own successes

Tánaiste doubles down on transition from fossil fuels despite pressure over carbon tax

While Leo Varadkar may have made the transition from public figure to private citizen himself, the public hasn’t

Many politicians upgrade home security, including lighting, cameras and panic buttons

When the ballot boxes are opened on May 23rd they will provide a partial answer

Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan

Complex issue resists simple argument, whether from a picket line or a podcast studio

Supreme Court ruling on appeal over FG instruction could impact future presidential election campaigns

Writs moved in Dáil as Electoral Commission appeals to public to act now to ensure they are registered to vote

Populist giveaways and overstaffing are costing Northern Ireland a shocking €3.3bn a year