Independent TD’s Noel Grealish, Denis Naughten,Mattie McGrath,Michael Harty, Michael Collins. Photo: Gareth Chaney Collins Kathy Sheridan: Meet the new Dáil, same as the old Dáil

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

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Political analysis: Independents resist luxury of opinion Political analysis: Independents resist luxury of opinion Fiach Kelly - Fiach Kelly

Feargal Quinn: Opposition must resist temptation of populist measures Feargal Quinn: Opposition must resist temptation of populist measures

Miriam Lord: Junior Ministers step up for senior hurling Miriam Lord: Junior Ministers step up for senior hurling Miriam Lord - Miriam Lord

Noel Whelan: Half a year of government has been lost Noel Whelan: Half a year of government has been lost Noel Whelan - Noel Whelan

Enda’s jobs for the boys shows pork barrel politics is back Enda’s jobs for the boys shows pork barrel politics is back Harry McGee - Harry McGee

Ministers of State will come down to geography Ministers of State will come down to geography Harry McGee - Harry McGee

Renua leader Lucinda Creighton arriving at the Election 2016 Count Centre said that 'it probably would have been easier to get elected in Dublin Bay South as an Independent, but I've never been one to take the soft option’.Video: Bryan O'Brien

Labour TD Alan Kelly has said he hopes to run unopposed for the role of Labour Leader. The former minister for the environment was speaking to Ryan Tubridy on The Late late Show. Video: RTE

The negotiations to form the 32nd Dáil have been the longest in the history of the state. Successful on the fourth count, Enda Kenny becomes the only Fine Gael leader to re-elected as Taoiseach.

After tense last minute negotiations with the Independent Alliance, Fine Gael are in Government for the 32nd Dáil. Pat Leahy reports.

Lucinda Creighton: 'the soft option would have been to run as an Independent' 2:16 Lucinda Creighton: 'the soft option would have been to run as an Independent'
Alan Kelly: 'I plan to run for leader of the Labour Party' 1:04 Alan Kelly: 'I plan to run for leader of the Labour Party'
The 32nd Dáil: here's how it all came together 4:18 The 32nd Dáil: here's how it all came together
Enda Kenny re-elected as Taoiseach to the 32nd Dail 1:11 Enda Kenny re-elected as Taoiseach to the 32nd Dail
Three new technical groups to form for new Dáil term

Three new technical groups to form for new Dáil term Independents4Change to align with Thomas Pringle and Catherine Connolly

James Reilly expected among Taoiseach’s Seanad appointments

James Reilly expected among Taoiseach’s Seanad appointments Former ministers Paudie Coffey and Jimmy Deenihan also thought to be named

Howlin calls meeting of Labour candidates and councillors

Howlin calls meeting of Labour candidates and councillors Labour leader to assess which candidates are willing to stand again if an election is called

Third motion on Dublin-Monaghan bombings passed

Third motion on Dublin-Monaghan bombings passed All-party motion calls for Britain to release documents on 1974 atrocities that killed 34

Cabinet signals green light for more powerful committees

Cabinet signals green light for more powerful committees Budgetary and health panels to have input into formulation of Governement policy

Kenny in hot pursuit of short-term policy goals

Kenny in hot pursuit of short-term policy goals Taoiseach sets Cabinet task of potential achievements in first 100 days and year one

Political analysis: Independents resist luxury of opinion

Political analysis: Independents resist luxury of opinion Questions linger on Independents staying the course, with most doubts on John Halligan

Feargal Quinn: Opposition must resist temptation of populist measures

Feargal Quinn: Opposition must resist temptation of populist measures Representatives have a responsibility to promote legislation which is credible and constitutional

Independent TD got funds for runway in government deal

Independent TD got funds for runway in government deal John Halligan secured millions in extra subsidies for extension at Waterford Airport

Sinn Féin TD says it is ‘incredible’ Leinster House has two bars

Sinn Féin TD says it is ‘incredible’ Leinster House has two bars AAA-PBP deputy Paul Murphy says old party system now dead so Dáil rules need to change

Sinn Féin to force FF and FG to vote together over Irish Water

Sinn Féin to force FF and FG to vote together over Irish Water Party will table motion calling for water charges to be suspended and utility scrapped

‘Shift’ in answering questions needed if new Dáil politics to work

‘Shift’ in answering questions needed if new Dáil politics to work Reforms will give all TDs a greater voice in Oireachtas affairs, says Chief Whip

Taoiseach appoints 16 Fine Gael TDs as junior ministers

Taoiseach appoints 16 Fine Gael TDs as junior ministers Labour criticises move by Enda Kenny as total number of posts increases to 18

Miriam Lord: Junior Ministers step up for senior hurling

Miriam Lord: Junior Ministers step up for senior hurling Ministers of State emerge fully formed from special pods in the Leinster House basement

Noel Whelan: Half a year of government has been lost

Noel Whelan: Half a year of government has been lost Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have set a slow pace for the new parliament

Enda’s jobs for the boys shows pork barrel politics is back

Enda’s jobs for the boys shows pork barrel politics is back There is no rationale for 15 FG Ministers of State other than keeping ambitious TDs sweet

Government criticised for boosting junior minister ranks to 18

Government criticised for boosting junior minister ranks to 18 Enda Kenny creates three new Minister of State posts with added focus on health portfolio

Lansdowne Road pay deal ‘only game in town’, says Donohoe

Lansdowne Road pay deal ‘only game in town’, says Donohoe Minister says there is no flexibility on the amounts involved in the agreement

Regina Doherty defends Fine Gael’s position on Leas Ceann Comhairle

Regina Doherty defends Fine Gael’s position on Leas Ceann Comhairle Chief Whip says that ‘at no stage’ was any election for role due to be taken on Thursday

Michael Fitzmaurice says he will not ‘sell himself’ for a job

Michael Fitzmaurice says he will not ‘sell himself’ for a job Independent TD denies holding country to ransom over turf cutting issue

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