Labour criticises move by Enda Kenny as total number of posts increases to 18

Ministers of State emerge fully formed from special pods in the Leinster House basement

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have set a slow pace for the new parliament

There is no rationale for 15 FG Ministers of State other than keeping ambitious TDs sweet

Enda Kenny creates three new Minister of State posts with added focus on health portfolio

Minister says there is no flexibility on the amounts involved in the agreement

Chief Whip says that ‘at no stage’ was any election for role due to be taken on Thursday

Independent TD denies holding country to ransom over turf cutting issue

Fine Gael leader claims he enjoys ‘very strong support’ during visit to Washington

Analysis: Enda Kenny must play a careful game with his ministerial appointments

Martin’s demotion of Carlow-Kilkenny TD has come as no real surprise

TD indicates intention to join technical group in bid to have adequate speaking time in Dáil

Carlow-Kilkenny Deputy unlikely to be reappointed chair of Public Accounts Committee

Leader says he has blended experience and energy but SF says ‘Fine Gael B team’ unveiled

Labour and SF to back Fianna Fáil Bill giving Central Bank power to cut mortgage rates

This is how the brave new project begins - with the customary bellows of faux-outrage and a whimper?

Power shift: Sinn Féin set to claim that Fianna Fáil is not really in opposition at all

Deputy chief has no backers for leadership as other six party TDs join behind Howlin

Sinn Féin likely to support Fianna Fáil legislation giving Central Bank new powers

Enda Kenny does not have enough control of events to say he will serve his full term