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Simon Coveney stepping aside is part of a major changing of the guard in Irish politics
Former tánaiste’s move adds to the challenge facing Simon Harris ahead of the next general election
No shortage of loose ends for Coalition as summer break beckons
For Bills that do not make it over the line before the election, Opposition will target Government for not fulfilling commitments
Cloud on the horizon as politicians take summer break
Likely autumn general election is political cloud on the horizon as well as final budget of Coalition
Starmer win offers Anglo-Irish relations ‘reset’
Labour is preparing for power after the UK election saw the Tories swept out of office while in Dublin, officials are hoping for improved relations with our neighbour
Hello election budget bonanza, goodbye Tories?
Budget requests are already coming in thick and fast from backbenchers
All-action Simon Harris delays - and perhaps drops - hate speech Bill
Taoiseach’s energetic approach has not stopped him allowing contentious issues to fall by the wayside
Inside Politics: Cabinet discusses new immigration rules while TV licence decision nears
Ministers will consider fresh proposals on accelerated decision times and new safe countries of origin.
Big political jobs on the line, as leadership races intensify in Europe, UK and US
Ireland will push for a big job for Michael McGrath in Europe, while Fianna Fáil contenders will find out who replaces Chambers in the ‘super-junior’ role at Cabinet
Decision on RTÉ TV licence funding looms ahead of Dáil recess
The €160 TV licence underpins public service broadcasting but has suffered falling sales in the wake of the controversy that has engulfed RTÉ over the past year
Attention turns to who will deliver Coalition’s last Budget as Michael McGrath heads to Brussels
Potential successors as new minister for finance could be Dara Calleary, Jack Chambers or Darragh O’Brien
Green Party leadership race will get scratchy enough soon
Jack Chambers’s star on the rise in Fianna Fáil
Runners and riders set to emerge for Green Party leadership after Ryan resignation
Possible contenders to lead the Greens were unusually coy last night, but discreet approaches were still made
Political top job merry-go-round not confined to Brussels
EU leaders horse-trading and decisions about Ireland’s nominee for European Commissioner
For election candidates, it’s never over until it’s over
Twice in two days we have seen candidates say they are finished, only to hastily revise their views
Election results vital for parties seeking boost
Election to the European Parliament was an ‘out-of-body experience’ for Aodhán Ó Riordáin in the politicians’ All-Ireland
After three days of counting, clear winners and losers emerge in local and European elections
It has been a good election for the two main Government parties. It’s been a terrible election for Sinn Féin
Election results party is just getting started as interest turns to Europe - and Limerick
Remaining local seats could take some time to fill with a recount called in Blackrock
If Harris is to marginalise extreme voices on immigration, he will need lasting results
Keir Starmer’s ‘love’ and respect for Ireland is a good starting point in the UK elections, write Finn McRedmond and Mark Paul
Ireland’s recognition of state of Palestine marks a historic day for Irish politics
Leinster House saw a rare moment of unity, with no dissent to the Government’s decision to recognise Palestinian statehood
Ireland’s emissions dilemma laid bare by new data
As elections beckon, climate may not be front and centre - but it is not an issue that can be avoided
Ireland copperfastens reputation as most pro-Palestine EU member
Sunak calls shock July UK election in gamble on a long campaign
Recognition of Palestine is a significant moment and a bold foreign policy move for Ireland
Inside Politics: There was no shortage of edginess in Government Buildings over other countries’ apparent waning enthusiasm
Election campaigns well under way as Ming pips the first televised debate
Sinn Féin seeks to shift political narrative back to housing during quiet week in the Oireachtas
While portal antics saw politicians feel ‘let down’, the poll brought others (not Mary Lou) right back up again
Your essential end-of-week politics catch up including Pearse Doherty accused of being ‘Jekyll and Hyde ’ on housing
The stakes could not be higher for Sinn Féin as it stares at two-year polling decline
Sinn Féin staring at two-year polling decline but it’s harder than ever to predict make-up of next Dáil
Cabinet takes a step into the unknown with plan to cut benefits for Ukrainians
Inside Politics: The explanation for the cuts is simple, but their aftermath is unlikely to be so straightforward
GAAGo clash with Government looks like it might become an annual fixture
Claim by GAA president Jarlath Burns of Ministerial electioneering gets to the heart of a broader truth for the Coalition
Tent camps a manifestation of Coalition’s inability to get to grips with crisis
Asylum seekers along Grand Canal being moved as advisory group raises concerns about Government strategy
RTÉ funding could yet be a general election issue with time running out for Coalition
University of Limerick in for bruising PAC encounter; Harris insists tents along Grand Canal are not another Mount Street situation
The tents may be cleared but Government still a long way off clearing migration challenges
Discussions at Government level about further reducing the supports to newly arrived Ukrainian refugees
Asylum-seeker question sparks a serious political row
Another day in which the controversy over asylum seekers coming here from the UK dominated domestic politics
Helen McEntee’s bad week compounded by a British snub
Minister for Justice has not had the best seven days of her career, but there’s better news for Ossian Smyth
Harris bullish on Coalition’s progress on housing
Ministers to consider ending visa-free travel from South Africa as Government hardens line on immigration
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