Criticism of Stormont’s creationist Minister for Education really needs to evolve
A broader form of intolerance is at work against DUP’s Paul Givan, but suspicions against him have been debunked
Sinn Féin
Mary Lou McDonald says left should support ‘rules-based’ system on immigration
‘We are not a kind of a luvvie outfit,’ says Sinn Féin leader of her party’s approach to policy
Stormont must make ‘difficult decisions’ in 2026, warns Northern Ireland Secretary
Hilary Benn reiterates commitment to working with counterparts in Dublin to establish new framework for dealing with Troubles legacy
Opposition criticises Tánaiste over comments linking homelessness to immigration
Simon Harris said ‘significant number’ of people in emergency accommodation ‘don’t have a housing right in Ireland’
Censoring Sinn Féin Christmas card ‘a step too far’, NI officials told after staff complaints
Some social security workers ‘offended’ by card from local Sinn Féin office thanking them for their work
UK foreign minister called for earlier end to ‘counterproductive’ Sinn Féin broadcast ban
Douglas Hurd, who had introduced restrictions himself, felt six-year ban was ‘object of some derision’
Gerry Kelly named as ‘dominant figure’ of 1996 IRA leadership in Garda security document
Provisional IRA’s leadership outlined by assistant commissioner, who highlighted rank-and-file dissatisfaction
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It was a weird political year, featuring a humiliating presidential election for the Government parties and a far happier time for the Opposition
Northern Bank robbery ‘symptom’ of IRA criminality, Ahern told Adams
Taoiseach expressed anger at 2004 raid, carried out while Sinn Féin continued negotiations with British and Irish governments
‘Emphatic’ rejection super-junior ministers challenges surprises constitutional lawyers
Ruling that cabinet confidentiality applies to anyone privy to its meetings described as ‘quite significant’
Opposition TDs lose legal challenge over ‘super junior’ ministers sitting at Cabinet
Court holds Constitution does not restrict attendances at Cabinet meetings to the 15 members of Government
Micheál Martin’s detractors seem to have come unstuck by basic maths
Taoiseach would be wise to pay attention to the end of The Grinch on the eve of the Dáil Christmas recess
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Sinn Féin oppose Bill to ban fox hunting
Réada Cronin says she will continue trying to persuade Sinn Féin ardfheis to ban ‘abhorrent, cruel, barbaric’ activity
Sinn Féin says US arm not covered by new accounting rules seeking greater transparency
New York-based fundraising body describes Sinn Féin as its ‘principal’, but party says it is not a subsidiary
Sinn Féin’s property portfolio: Inside the wealthiest political party in the State
Some properties claimed as being owned by party in 2023 were not included in accounts lodged for the following year
Miriam Lord’s week: Labour still first among equals as SocDems are outvoted
Government sides with Labour in row over Leaders’ Questions pecking order
Former politician ordered to pay €50,000 damages for defaming Sinn Féin councillor
Judge says Wayne Forde was ‘somewhat of a fantasist’ and his words were at the ‘highest level of defamation’
Heated row in Dáil as Sinn Féin TD calls Labour Deputy a ‘muppet’
TDs clash after 'muppet' remark and mounting anger over potential €20-€50 pharmacy fees for vulnerable patients
Real loser in row over EU observer status for Northern Ireland is the centre ground
MEPs’ request to European Parliament was flimsy disguise for its true purpose, however
Patients face €20 charge for blister pack medication previously covered by State, says Doherty
Taoiseach says ‘we will go back and discuss this with the HSE’ but it was never agreed the State should pay
Sinn Féin’s US arm receives ‘incredibly generous’ lump sum from late donor
Of Friends of Sinn Féin’s €50,000 income in the six months to October, €16,000 came from estate of Arizona woman Lauren Harvey
Video advising young people how to move back in with parents is ‘tone deaf’, TD says
Department of Housing says video was developed by young people and is based on their experiences
Emergency works sought for Moore Street buildings due to judicial review ‘impasse’
Hammerson is seeking planning permission to halt worsening condition of buildings on Moore Street and Parnell Street
The 3.5-hour, 35km commute: Kildare motorists on their M7 traffic ‘nightmare’
Motorists call for dedicated emergency response units, more gardaí and an end to drivers eating from breakfast bowls
Fisheries agency allowed employee to present false documents to gardaí
Inland Fisheries Ireland refutes finding set out in external investigator’s report commissioned by Eamon Ryan
Coast guard rescue crews working 24-hour shifts but only 16.5 hours recorded, TD claims
Sinn Féin’s David Cullinane warns safety being put at risk as practice breaches EU working time directives
Tensions rise over Belfast City Hall Palestinian flag after judge rejects bid to take it down
Flag was erected as gesture of support after council passed motion
Sinn Féin should study its own political history before demanding Herzog Park be renamed
Raymond McCreesh Park was given its name in 2001 following a proposal by the party
Investigation after video shows masked men saying NI politicians are ‘legitimate targets’
Group calling themselves the New Republican Movement say are ‘patriots’ and ‘frustrated with mass immigration’
Councillors vote to raise Palestinian flag over Belfast City Hall
Sinn Féin motion passed by 32 votes to 28 at council meeting
Cork homes lie empty for 15 years amid delays in connecting to wastewater network
Uisce Éireann says ‘there is no capacity for new connections’ at Carrignavar near the city
Chief Rabbi: Move to erase Chaim Herzog’s name and history is cruel hammer blow
Dublin’s Herzog Park, named after the former Israeli president, is marker of Ireland’s Jewish history
PSNI chief warns of ‘dangerously low’ numbers in force: ‘No votes in funding the police here’
Jon Boutcher says Northern devolution has failed the force, with budget stuck at 2010 levels
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