Marian Harkin

Measure expected to apply to those coming in from orange countries in EU traffic light set-up

Waves of congratulatory indifference pulsed around the tiered velvet seating

Brid Smith says new mothers had been left ‘isolated’ from support services

Taoiseach makes offer at meeting attended by leaders of Fianna Fáil and Green Party

Advertising campaign needed to alert people and to encourage them to save to pay it, says TD

Dáil told ‘we have to have plans in place to try to protect Irish interests as best we can’

Greens’ internal issues have made Labour a more attractive option as coalition partners

Members of the group reluctant to enter coalition with the two larger parties without another small party

Sinn Féin has invited Independents to talks on potential government formation

Outgoing Eamon Scanlon (FF) in running until end but lost out to Feighan (FG)

Sligo-Leitrim – Elected on 14th count

Fianna Fáil to emerge on top with Green Party in line to hit double figures

Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy also confirms he is seeking to contest the general election

Some candidates – and possible candidates – who might just make the 33rd Dáil

Kevin Lunney and John McCartin threatened on social media, in person and in correspondence

European candidates Anne Rabbitte and Maria Walsh take to the streets