Labour leader also said he broke off talks with Fianna Fáil in 1994 because he could not trust them, new files reveal

Doctor claims Coke can containing urine was used to try to cover up a doping offence

Sharp exchanges trigger walkout after defending counsel brands witness ‘serial liar’

Blasts from the party’s past gather to pay homage to former tánaiste Ray MacSharry

O’Rourke warns people – especially elderly – of scams as Fraud Awareness Week starts

Barrister and commentator driven by ‘passion for democracy and fair, equal society’

Net Results: State ultimately failed to fund the excellent proposals of Mary O’Rourke

Radio review: Kieran Cuddihy and Shane Coleman bring fresh energy to Newstalk Breakfast

After Constance Markievicz, Ireland had no woman at cabinet for 60 years. In the past century, there have been just 19 female ministers - and two female presidents

For young patients at Our Lady’s in Crumlin, the hospital’s play specialists are crucially important in aiding recovery

The trailblazing women who breached the male-dominated world of Irish politics encountered sexism and prejudice – from both sexes, writes Martina Fitzgerald, in this edited extract from her new book

Using the 1950s State electricity model would be a sin against the new orthodoxy

Fifty years ago encyclical laid down terms of church’s ban on artifical contraception

John Coolahan obituary: Kerryman brought expertise to international stage

The Time of My Life: Mary O’Rourke on a phone call from the Fianna Fáil leader

Hilary Nunan says she feels no bitterness over the death of her father Noel on board Aer Lingus Flight 712

A book published in 1996 gave insights as to how the great and good of Ireland entertained

Huge change in values has taken place since abortion referendum, says Mary O’Rourke

A pioneering consultant and a specialist nurse ensure homeless patients don’t fall through the gaps

Former minister of state would run in Dublin constituency, where party is without a seat

Successive ministers sought to hand over routes despite union fears of privatisation

Urban and rural industry and citizens need faster internet. But should State keep out?

Obituary: Robert ‘Pino’ Harris; born August 11th, 1941; died July 27th, 2017

From bin charges to Israeli policy: A selection of many missives from the new FG leader

2FM's morning show is a joyless exercise, but the station has more appealing presenters waiting in the wings

Many parents say they find it difficult to exert their right to opt their children out of religion classes

She used her legal knowledge on many occasions when there were difficult and sticky situations to be resolved. But, above all, she was a kind person

We ask influential figures in Irish education on what needs to come next

Minister responds to open letter from Mary O’Rourke in The Irish Times

Mother of late finance minister Brian Lenihan and wife of late tánaiste dies at Mater

Rail review says more than €600m needed to keep rail network fully operational

Book details fall of FF, features contributions from Brian Cowen and Brian Linehan’s family

Proposed ‘parent and student charter’ to clarify classroom rights and responsibilities

Senators maintain collective amnesia over ‘stand-up row’ in the Leinster House pub

Government Buildings appears wedded to the idea of forming committees

Lawyers for Eva Carneiro and Chelsea fail to reach deal in constructive dismissal hearing

A platform to build a new dynamic and a new coherent voice

Investors had the benefit of dividends but their original investment was still locked in

Micheál Martin vows that Fianna Fáil will not engage in ‘auction politics’ during campaign

Carneiro to continue legal battle as date set for next employment tribunal hearing