Maura Hopkins

Minister for Social Protection says he has ‘no plans whatsoever for an early election’

Varadkar co-ordination team had moved into office and were preparing for months

Cigar plant will close in May and move operations to Sri Lanka with loss of 38 jobs

Business bought by Belgian company which is closing plant with 38 local employees

Roscommon town expecting up to 200 Syrians stands ready to help, but needs support

Council chief: ‘This is a good news story for desperate people who are in desperate need’

Kleber Medeiros deported after allegation their wedding was a marriage of convenience

Sidelights of Irish political life: Car parks, farm lanes and enduring absence from home

Denis Naughten elected on first count, Michael Fitzmaurice takes second seat

Never have so many got so few predictions right, writes Harry McGee

Former goalkeeper Shane Curran is in with a chance of winning a seat for Fianna Fáil

Powered by Bruce and a Troy McClure smile, Taoiseach seeks second term

Independent TD is winning voters in Roscommon-Galway with his can-do attitude

Strategy will boost parliamentary party in constituencies where support is strong

Government’s plan to revise border sparks opposition across the county and abroad

Former goalkeeper to be added to Fianna Fáil ticket in Roscommon-Galway constituency