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
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Eclipsed mainstream parties contesting seats against backdrop of rampant SF and Independents advancing on the margins
Covid lockdowns made many TDs reassess their life priorities and were, for the first time in their children’s lives, not away from home continuously
Former key allies of Taoiseach known to feel undervalued and overlooked
Donegal TD resigned the Government whip last year over mica vote
Substantial number of homeowners instigate High Court cases over defective blocks
Government loses Dáil majority as Donegal TD votes against mica legislation
McHugh will likely resign as FG party whip meaning Government loses majority
Key Irish figures recall the fear and uncertainty of the pandemic’s early days
Delegation will seek to learn how other countries are providing humanitarian services
‘This is not a heat of the moment energy crisis or price crisis response,’ Minister tells Dáil
Education system is key to challenging and changing the culture of everyday harassment and violence
High demand for places at secondary level ‘cannot be met’ by existing supply say campaigners
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