Rise of the Independents: could they be kingmakers for the next government?
Polling ahead of Election 2024 suggests the next Dáil will likely have a large number of Independent TDs. We joined candidates on the campaign trail
On the canvass in the new Wicklow-Wexford constituency: ‘This is a blackspot for mental health’
Election 2024 hopefuls Fianna Fáil Senator Malcolm Byrne and Independent Councillor Peir Leonard go on the campaign trail
Road safety: Law change aimed at closing net on disqualified drivers delayed
‘Game-changer’ amendment would give gardaí ability to identify banned drivers who fail to surrender licences
Ukrainian embassy criticises Sinn Féin manifesto call for end to arms supply
Party said ‘all sides must cease the current unlimited supply of weapons’ into Ukraine, which was invaded in 2022 by Russia
Micheál Martin says UK handling of migration led to Brexit and calls for different approach
Tánaiste critical of comments by Fianna Fáil candidates on asylum seekers and refutes charge of ‘reckless and irresponsible’ Coalition policy
Sinn Féin accuses Fine Gael of ‘blatant lies’ in attack ad claiming it will ‘raid’ rainy-day funds
Finance spokesman Pearse Doherty insists party will not touch €16bn pool as has been claimed by Minister Paschal Donohoe
Fianna Fáil declares ‘red line’ over disability supports in schools
Micheál Martin said party would give priority to disability services if it leads the next government
Journalists’ union expresses ‘grave concern’ over Sinn Féin plan to review RTÉ objectivity on Gaza
Séamus Dooley said he would write to Mary Lou McDonald over ‘implied criticism’ of broadcaster
Social Democrats manifesto promises free public transport for under-18s and tax on ‘super wealth’
Election 2024: Social Democrats deputy questions rival parties’ pledges to deliver public service investment and tax cuts simultaneously
How many landlords and property owners are in the Dáil?
Election 2024: An Independent TD is the largest property owner in the Dáil, according to the most recent members’ interests report
State construction company to directly employ design teams, construction workers as ‘public servants’, under Labour policy
The party has said that USC will be retained as ring-fenced health contribution
Tánaiste and People Before Profit TD’s row among combative exchanges on Dáil’s last day
Retiring TDs clear out their offices as Micheál Martin and Bríd Smith get into head-to-head over alternative government and both their fathers being ‘busmen’
Norma Foley was ‘extensively lobbied’ by company that produces mobile phone pouches, Dáil hears
Tánaiste accuses Sinn Féin of ‘trying to manufacture’ election issue over pouches
Ireland will intervene in Gaza genocide case before end of year
Tánaiste says it is ‘reprehensible’ for Social Democrats to accuse Government of being ‘complicit in genocide’
Tribute paid to retiring TDs as Dáil completes final rush of legislation
Questions raised about ‘unaccountable’ €2m funding for Secret Service in €104bn Appropriations Bill