The Irish Times

Election 2020: Verona Murphy to stand as Independent candidate

Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy also confirms he is seeking to contest the general election

Tue Jan 14 2020 - 19:52

Government backbenches empty for duration of disability sector debate

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin says FG empty benches ‘speaks volumes’ about party attitude

Wed Dec 18 2019 - 07:57

Students ‘angry’ and ‘shocked’ at cut of disabilities training allowance

Allowance used by course participants to pay for food, travel and socialising

Thu Aug 01 2019 - 20:18

Miriam Lord: Motion of no confidence fails to find single target

Simon Harris, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin all take turns in ‘sleeveen politics’ attack session

Wed Feb 20 2019 - 22:10

Seymour Crawford hailed as a ‘peacemaker’ at funeral

Service in Co Monaghan hears tributes to former Fine Gael politician who died aged 74

Tue Oct 23 2018 - 21:57

Presidential candidate on agenda for Sinn Féin ard comhairle

Views differ on whether SF should support Michael D Higgins or field own candidate

Sun Jul 01 2018 - 17:41

Wife of convicted garda killer to run for next Dáil

Pauline Tully, whose estranged husband Pearse McAuley was jailed for attacking her, says she missed politics

Thu May 24 2018 - 09:18

Miriam Lord: Cheers to the men calling for compassion

‘If a boy gets himself into trouble, can he not take the morning-after pilsner?’

Sat May 05 2018 - 03:00

‘Disrespectful’ gardaí failed to appear at Oireachtas committee

Absence of senior officers was criticised as committee hears of homocide case reviews

Wed Apr 25 2018 - 18:24

Some Áras hopefuls should not be taken seriously, says Flanagan

Minister says he supports Michael D Higgins remaining in office unopposed

Thu Apr 05 2018 - 06:00

Sinn Féin must end abstentionism to achieve a united Ireland

Noel Whelan: The party needs to hurry up and take its seats in Westminster

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 05:00

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin to retire from politics

Sinn Féin deputy for Cavan says he will not stand in the next general election

Wed Mar 07 2018 - 19:00

Varadkar’s tweets are more ‘Trump than Trudeau’, say SF

Varadkar dismisses Sinn Féin TD Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin’s criticism as ‘nonsensical’

Thu Nov 16 2017 - 09:47

Who will win and who will lose in the constituency changes?

The reforms in four bellwether regions could have a significant political impact

Tue Aug 08 2017 - 01:30

Bill on judicial appointments unlikely to pass in current form

Charlie Flanagan says final vote on proposed Bill may be delayed until October

Thu Jun 29 2017 - 01:00

State orders farmers to keep birds indoors until May

Minister says move needed to minimise bird flu risk despite rule being lifted in North

Fri Mar 10 2017 - 18:35

Taoiseach ‘made it clear to Britain’ Border to have no customs posts

Enda Kenny: ‘No return to a Border that brings sectarian violence with it’

Tue Feb 28 2017 - 20:48

Tracker mortgages: Banks’ ‘despicable actions have caused misery’

FF criticises Central Bank for showing ‘no urgency whatsoever’ to reinstate proper rate

Tue Jan 24 2017 - 22:05

Pylons issue more important than Cabinet job, says Doherty

Chief Whip refuses to rule out resigning from role over opposition to overground cables

Wed Dec 21 2016 - 20:10

Dáil business committee sidelines tributes to Fidel Castro

FF chief Micheál Martin calls for protocols on the deaths of foreign leaders to be checked

Tue Nov 29 2016 - 16:13

Brexit threatens Irish mushroom industry with ‘economic calamity’, Dáil hears

At least six of 60 producers have gone bust since Brexit vote, Sinn Féin TD says

Wed Oct 19 2016 - 09:24

Harris will act with ‘sense of urgency’ on medical cards

Louise O’Reilly: Children qualifying for domiciliary care cannot wait until next year

Tue Jul 19 2016 - 22:48

‘Irish Water is here to stay,’ Minister of State tells Dáil

SF TD says move to transfer commercial water charges to utility is ‘underhanded’

Thu Jul 14 2016 - 21:16

Emergency anti-terrorism and organised crime law set to be renewed for a year

Alan Kelly criticises Minister’s report of just 1,200 words to justify extension

Wed Jun 15 2016 - 01:00

Dáil sets up committee to produce all-party health plan

Roísín Shortall calls for NHS-type model

Wed Jun 01 2016 - 22:14

Three Cavan baby death inquiries not yet completed

Simon Harris says ‘speedy conclusion’ to inquiries important for confidence

Wed Jun 01 2016 - 01:00

Leo Varadkar says too much focus on water charges

Fianna Fáil’s Robert Troy says issues such as mental health not getting enough attention

Wed Apr 27 2016 - 01:06

Fianna Fáil is committed to forming government, Martin says

Party leader claims a new government is needed to solve the issue of Irish Water

Tue Apr 26 2016 - 17:20

Sinn Féin condemns plan to divert health funds

Calls for Leo Varadkar to explain why mental health spending is being diverted to other areas

Tue Apr 19 2016 - 01:05

FG Ministers said to support Ó Fearghaíl for Ceann Comhairle

Fine Gael TDs interested in role thought to be angry at party’s tactical support for FF TD

Thu Mar 10 2016 - 01:00

Ó Fearghaíl and O’Sullivan favourites to be elected ceann comhairle

Five TDs have put themselves forward for anonymous ballot

Wed Mar 09 2016 - 01:00

Miriam Lord: Enda lends an ear as hats fly into the ring

As politicians eye the top jobs, this new politics starts to seem very familiar