Decision on fuel excise cuts will not be affected by byelections, says Minister
Fianna Fáil selects Cllr Cillian Keane (24) as its candidate to run Galway West constituency race
Noel Grealish
Has 10 years of microchipping improved the welfare of dogs?
There is a consensus that legislation needs tightening, but microchipping is widely acknowledged as a positive first step
Tony Holohan drops presidential bid to avoid ‘abuse’ of family
Former chief medical officer says personal abuse is becoming ‘increasingly normalised in Irish politics’
Presidential election: Heather Humphreys giving ‘very serious’ thought to running for Fine Gael
National executive member Regina Doherty says there should be a contest between former minister and MEP Seán Kelly if both wish to run
Government accepts ‘super junior’ Ministers are involved in decision-making at Cabinet with no constitutional basis, court hears
Four super-junior Ministers currently attend Cabinet
Saipan the movie triggers a two-word reaction from Jason McAteer
Plus: Hollywood money to replace (the other) Brendan Gleeson; Pope Leo’s GAA link; and a spot of fencing at Milltown Golf Club
Newly released records show what Independent TDs backing the Government want for their constituencies
School projects and road improvements among issues raised with senior ministers
Shades of an Oasis love-in as Lucinda rolls with Fine Gael’s Gallagher brothers
Quite the occasion for Christine Lagarde, as Paschal Donohoe reacts to Trump’s tough tariffs wondering ‘what we can do that can unite us’
Sinn Féin TD’s challenge over constitutionality of ‘super junior’ ministers adjourned
Pa Daly argues Bunreacht na hÉireann limits number of government members to 15, including the taoiseach
Michael Lowry gave two fingers to the public. Their message back to the Government is equally concise
Political careers of Tipperary North TD and Verona Murphy should have been over long before either got into this mess
Government to contest ‘simplistic but false’ claims by Sinn Féin TD in ‘super junior’ challenge
Rossa Fanning said ‘prompt’ resolution of the case is in the public interest
Unveiling of new junior Ministers underlines Dáil sausage-fest
Women junior Ministers were placed in the front row at the Leinster House photocall but it fooled no one, as just six of the 23 appointees are women
An unfortunate incident of photobombing at the Áras highlights big problem for our democracy
It’s hard to see how super juniors bringing “their own memos” to cabinet meetings for decision by Government can be lawful
Focus now moves to appointment of 23 Junior Ministers
Under the agreement between the two parties Fianna Fáil will have 10 Junior Ministers and Fine Gael will have eight
Who’s in the Cabinet? All the Ministers appointed by Taoiseach Micheál Martin and their roles
Simon Harris takes Foreign Affairs, while Helen McEntee moves to Education, making way for Jim O’Callaghan at Justice
Who are the Independents supporting new FF-FG coalition and what do they want in return?
Arrangements underpinning the support of Independents seem to be based on constructive ambiguity
Only certain ministerial job appointments so far are the five Independent TDs
Speculation intensifying six days ahead of formal appointment of new Cabinet next Wednesday
Bid for Dáil speaking rights by government-supporting Independents ‘having your cake and eating it’
Backlash after Michael Lowry proposes that he and other Independents supporting next Coalition sit on Opposition benches
Programme for government as it happened: ‘Fair but firmer’ migration system, tax breaks and regeneration of Dublin’s main streets
Full programme for government agreed, with parties set to meet to review and ratify document
What’s in the programme for government: the main points, from housing and health to transport and trade
Department of Justice will incorporate home affairs and migration
Intensive government coalition talks to get under way today
Regional Independent group and two Healy-Rae brothers set to join new government if negotiations are successful
Five things to watch in 2025 as the next government takes shape
Year ahead promises no shortage of intrigue and challenge for the political classes as they look to digest a new reality brought about by the year of elections
Independents TDs hold the balance of power. A lot hinges on Verona Murphy’s next move
With Labour divided and the Social Democrats sceptical, the focus is on a handful of Independents
Galway West: Noel Grealish (Ind)
Former Progressive Democrats leader has successfully held his seat in the last four elections
Galway West constituency candidates list: Can Gráinne Seoige inherit vote from retiring poll-topper Éamon Ó Cuív?
Election 2024: Sinn Féin’s Mairéad Farrell finished third in 2020 but may face a bigger battle this time around
Number of TDs could reach 240 over next 30 years if population growth continues, chamber hears
Paschal Donohoe says system of representation ‘broadly works’ and wants ‘national conversation’ on the matter
Miriam Lord: Swoosh! Down comes the guillotine, but controversial planning Bill is partially spared
Depending on one’s point of view, Minister for Housing’s landmark creation is either a dangerous folly or an architectural gem
Another crime added to long list by GAAGo
Simon Harris leaps to defence of Helen McEntee after Peader Tóibín decries ‘cynical nonsense’
What Independent TDs get for supporting the Government is far less clear than in decades past
Coalition deals with Independents have been commonplace for decades, though Simon Harris has ruled out ‘transactional’ arrangements on his path to the Taoiseach’s office
Simon Harris adds support of five Independents, bolstering slim majority
Fine Gael members to gather for ardfheis ahead of leader’s expected confirmation as taoiseach on Tuesday
Noel Grealish becomes latest Independent TD set to back Simon Harris for taoiseach
Galway West TD confirms his voting intention in the Dáil next week following meeting with new Fine Gael leader
Drew Harris defends Garda’s criminal investigation into Golfgate affair
Impact on reputations of those involved raised at committee by James O’Connor TD
Varadkar pledges to examine whip rules amid Golfgate fallout
Three senators lost Fine Gael whip over their attendance at golf society dinner in Clifden
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