The Irish Times

Robert Watt criticised over ‘lack of engagement’ on Holohan secondment

Finance committee asks top civil servant for documents relating to TCD appointment

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 15:22

Alan Kelly departure: Why, and why now?

Inside Politics: Issues with Labour leader was most quiet disquiet seen in a party heave

Thu Mar 03 2022 - 07:28

President warns against ‘affected amnesia’ in Civil War commemorations

Higgins calls for inclusive response to revolution-era events and division at Cork event

Sun Feb 20 2022 - 17:40

Hap tenants living in ‘Dickensian’ conditions, says Labour TD

Inspections regime for rental accommodation scheme not working, says Shelock

Thu Feb 17 2022 - 12:15

Varadkar tells his party that planning reforms will go ahead

Comments come after Green Party TD and others criticised plans for overhaul of system

Wed Feb 02 2022 - 21:42

Transport official put under pressure to set out MetroLink timeline

Department secretary general defends work on projects saying: ‘We are going as fast as our little legs can carry us’

Thu Nov 11 2021 - 13:24

Sinn Féin delegates gather in Dublin believing their day has come

Party spokespeople presenting themselves as ministers-in-waiting, ready for power

Sat Oct 30 2021 - 01:00

Simon Coveney opens hostel for homeless Defence Force veterans

Government committed to supporting retired members who have fallen on hard times, says Minister

Sun Oct 03 2021 - 22:45

Fianna Fáil members know party facing one of its greatest challenges

Activists acknowledge issue of identity essential to repelling threats from Fine Gael and Sinn Féin

Fri Jul 16 2021 - 14:59

Taoiseach signals ‘comprehensive’ plans to resume travel, sport and entertainment

Martin pointed to EU’s digital green certificate as framework for resumption of travel

Wed May 19 2021 - 23:01

Cork: Youghal to receive €4 million for new library in regeneration project

Library in town centre to provide remote-working spaces and community hub

Tue Apr 20 2021 - 12:35

Tánaiste’s leak remains a hot topic in political circles, especially in Fine Gael

Many in the party accept Varadkar’s argument that his actions were in the national interest

Thu Mar 25 2021 - 04:05

Three brothers found dead in Cork were ‘old type fellows who lived a very simple life’

Sense of disbelief envelopes Mitchelstown as news breaks of the three deaths

Fri Feb 26 2021 - 21:28

FF TDs would not exclude Sinn Féin coalition after next election

A year after the general election, Martin indicates a sea-change in FF stance

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 02:29

Fears that further cancellation of Tidy Towns will see it ‘lost forever’

Go ahead for 2021 competition will depend on public health risks, says Minister

Sat Oct 31 2020 - 02:04

Why are some in Fianna Fáil unhappy with Micheál Martin?

Majority in FF do not want leader’s removal, but many take issue with his operating style

Sat Sept 19 2020 - 02:45

Sinn Féin councillor on Cork County Council resigns from party

Cllr Paul Hayes says decision stems from lack of support from party locally and nationally

Wed May 06 2020 - 11:50

Backers of Labour leadership contender Kelly split over entering government

Opinion in Green Party said to be split between those open to FF-FG talks and those opposed

Tue Mar 31 2020 - 01:00

Labour should enter unity government to deal with coronavirus, says party TD

Seán Sherlock supports calls for time limited administration over ‘unprecedented health crisis’

Mon Mar 09 2020 - 12:55

Sinn Féin to hold public meetings around country to rally support for government efforts

Meetings aim to rally public support for Sinn Féin’s efforts to get into government

Sun Feb 23 2020 - 10:59

The shape of the 33rd Dáil - gender and age

Less than a quarter of TDs in the 33rd Dail are women and the average age is 48.5

Fri Feb 14 2020 - 04:57

Election 2020: Spell in ‘proper’ opposition finds growing support in Fianna Fáil

Mood within the party got steadily darker during second day of counting

Tue Feb 11 2020 - 03:20

Election 2020: New ‘baby’ of the Dáil is Fianna Fáil’s James O’Connor

Fine Gael’s Bernard Durkan, who is heading towards his 75th birthday, has been returned to represent Kildare North

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 18:35

Election 2020: Labour’s poor result reveals a party in need of renewal

Brendan Howlin presented the party with a challenge in terms of image

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 00:59

Harry McGee’s final seat prediction for Election 2020

Fianna Fáil to emerge on top with Green Party in line to hit double figures

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 17:00

Green leader warns addressing climate change is a red line in any coalition talks

Asked about coalition with Sinn Féin, Ryan says party could not afford to engage in politics of refusal

Mon Feb 03 2020 - 20:44

Election 2020: Record share of women running for Dáil seats

Almost one in three contenders are women and over a fifth are Independent candidates

Thu Jan 23 2020 - 19:34

Election 2020: Politicians playing catch-up with social media

‘Small things can get you noticed, and that can translate into wider media coverage’

Wed Jan 22 2020 - 17:09

Taoiseach pledges to use national funds to make up any shortfall in EU CAP supports

Varadkar says he will make the case for Irish agriculture in any future EU trade deals

Tue Jan 21 2020 - 18:52

Taoiseach claims Sinn Féin not ‘a normal political party’

Varadkar says broadcasters must decide if McDonald joins him and Martin in TV debates

Tue Jan 21 2020 - 15:03

Election 2020 outtakes: Vintage van and limo prove a stretch

Catherine Noone’s Volkswagen runs her into bother while Kevin O’Keeffe’s joke backfires

Tue Jan 21 2020 - 12:14

Election 2020: Cork East constituency profile

All the focus will be on the final seat, with Fianna Fáil targeting gain from Sinn Féin

Sun Jan 19 2020 - 17:05

How will votes in the local elections influence next Dáil?

Parties will pore over results in the coming weeks to discern trends for the next general election

Fri May 31 2019 - 20:08

Simon Coveney says FG may form rainbow coalition after next election

Fine Gael could win ‘well above’ 60 seats in a general election, Tánaiste claims

Fri Dec 28 2018 - 01:00