Deal unchanged following intense debate over ownership and ethos of new hospital

In May Labour Party leader Alan Kelly explodes during Leaders’ Questions. ‘It’s what he would have wanted,’ says a constituency colleague

TDs are used to ensuring their seats are safe but never in quite such a literal sense as this

Mary Lou weathers aerosol bombardment from spitting-mad Independents

Man who hopes to take over from Howlin unapologetic

Eamon Ryan looks to a glowing green future as Soc Dems parade in purple

Pupils from St Audoen’s National School give their verdict on our political leaders

Meanwhile, Fianna Fáil casts an envious eye over Social Democrat talent

Is Leo Varadkar in thrall to the drinks industry or simply unprepared to confront vested interests

He may well be rewarded for supporting the Government as an independent

Who was best Minister? Best politician? Biggest disappointment? Cutest hoor?

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Whodunnit? It was Alan Kelly. He done himself in. And everyone was very sad about it

Opposition TDs call for establishment of committee to plan for State’s future health needs

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For all the Left-wing celebration, a move to old ways leaves Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil brass neck and brass neck