John O’Donoghue ‘was not wanted on the ticket by the party nationally’, says FF source

Independent Tom Fleming warns about the continuing decline of rural Ireland

Information is compiled using official records released by the Houses of the Oireachtas

New ‘marker’ for agricultural/industrial diesel will be used from the end of March

Funeral of former Independent Kerry TD will take place after mass at noon on Monday

Colourful Indpendent Dáil performer supported two Fianna Fáil-led administrations

Obituary: Trademark cap, distinctive turn of phrase were part of Kerryman’s armour

Former minister ‘political toast’ and unlikely to run in next general election

Steps taken because of commercial sensitivities

Party HQ does not want former senior office-holders, on big pensions, as general election candidates

Ex-office holders standing for election an ’appalling vista’, says party source

Kerry South TD also took notes during scene in ‘Looking After Number 1’ documentary

Kenny challenge by Healy-Rae over TV appearance

Thirty-one TDs act against the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill, three abstain and four absent

Largest turnout for vote since Government formed

Joan Blackbyrne is taking case against Independent TD Thomas Pringle and the Houses of the Oireachtas