Maire Whelan

Crisis in government takes more serious turn as SF table motion of no confidence

Leo Varadkar has had a quiet start to his stint as Taoiseach – that's about to change

Early days see directness and caution, and no striking out in any bold new direction

Shane Ross said to be ‘satisfied’ with process for appointing new chief justice

Chief Justice Susan Denham to step down after six years as head of judiciary

Taoiseach is open and decisive, but has not yet proved he is a leader of substance

The legislation commits significant public resources to Rugby World Cup bid with little scrutiny

A number of FF TDs believe the Government will fall by the spring of next year

Law on judicial appointments will avoid future controversies, Jagland hopes

Charlie Flanagan says final vote on proposed Bill may be delayed until October

Shane Ross not present for Leaders’ Questions as Varadkar and Martin manoeuvre

Allowing chief justice to chair the process could settle ruffled feathers

Judges are opposed to the idea that a lay majority body should appoint judges

Move comes in the wake of text message criticising Minister for Transport Shane Ross

Minister ‘disappointed’ at Independent Alliance TD’s comments on judge appointments

Varadkar says Government pressing ahead with judicial appointments bill