The Irish Times

Rotating-taoiseach plan key to any FF-FG alliance - party sources

Some FF TDs rule out FG alliance but others concede possibility if alternative is another election

Mon Feb 29 2016 - 20:07

Labour conference delegates differ on whether to stick with FG

View from the floor: Some say party should stay only if strong enough to influence policy

Mon Feb 01 2016 - 01:00

Michael Lowry’s campaign gets off to celebratory start

Local consensus is that Independent TD will again top poll in Tipperary heartland

Tue Jan 26 2016 - 01:00

Bruton criticises Army’s 1916 centenary school visits

Former taoiseach says politicians, not soldiers, should lecture on the Proclamation

Sat Jan 23 2016 - 01:00

Not Army’s role to explain 1916 in schools, says John Bruton

Ex-taoiseach says non-political force ‘should be kept separate’ from any political advocacy

Fri Jan 22 2016 - 18:31

Fianna Fáil delegates differ on coalition with Fine Gael

Party upbeat ahead of election with most against partnership with leading group

Sun Jan 17 2016 - 17:16

Fine Gael TD Brian Walsh resigns seat on medical grounds

Tribute extended to Galway West TD obliged to withdraw candidacy from general election

Thu Jan 14 2016 - 20:49

Minister calls on councillors in RTÉ probe to resign seats

Job of local representative has been sullied by actions of some, says Harris

Sun Dec 13 2015 - 22:14

Maíria Cahill set to win Labour seat in Seanad byelection

Anti-abuse campaigner accepts nomination offer from party leadership

Mon Oct 05 2015 - 01:00

FF shuffles Seanad pack after Averil Power departure

Ned O’Sullivan to take on education brief formerly held by Dublin Bay North politician

Sun Jun 07 2015 - 16:35

FF Senator distances himself from criticism of Averil Power

Ned O’Sullivan said she added to party’s diversity and urban appeal while a member

Sun May 31 2015 - 09:33

Ex-FF minister of state Martin Mansergh to bid for Dáil return

Selection convention for new Tipperary constituency to take place on Thursday

Mon May 25 2015 - 23:50

Labour will not suffer same fate as Lib Dems - Burton

Tánaiste contrasts impending cuts in UK with economic recovery in Ireland

Sun May 10 2015 - 15:16

Abortion amendment removal bid is for next Dáil - Varadkar

Minister rejects move by Ruth Coppinger to delete eighth amendment from Constitution

Fri May 08 2015 - 15:39

Differing views in Fianna Fail over marriage equality

Dublin delegate accuses party of going for ‘pink vote’ to win next election

Mon Apr 27 2015 - 09:51

Brian Lenihan’s family seek legal advice on banking inquiry

Conor Lenihan ‘surprised’ at decision not to hear evidence from late minister’s relatives

Mon Apr 27 2015 - 01:00

Extension of Seanad voting rights unlikely before election

Plans to extend rights to emigrants and those living in the North would need ‘longer run-in’

Mon Apr 13 2015 - 01:00

FF colleague claims Haughey knew phones were tapped

John O’Leary says in his memoirs he formed the view after meeting with Haughey

Sun Mar 29 2015 - 18:31

Reaction to note ‘political correctness gone mad’ - Lowry

Independent TD responds to reappointment controversy

Tue Jan 27 2015 - 06:41

Most elderly too dependent on State pension, says lobbyist

Payment ‘condemns people to living last third of lives on income just above poverty line’

Fri Jan 23 2015 - 19:09

Jackie Healy-Rae: tributes paid to ‘stalwart for Kerry’

Colourful Indpendent Dáil performer supported two Fianna Fáil-led administrations

Sat Dec 06 2014 - 01:00

Halve number of Garda regions department urges

A whole suite of reform measures was available and an opportunity for extensive restructuring existed

Tue Oct 21 2014 - 00:30

Murphy victory in Dublin South West a master stroke in tactics

Analysis: Anti-austerity candidate concentrated on water charges in Sinn Féin stronghold

Sun Oct 12 2014 - 16:59

Launch of dedicated television channel to cover Oireachtas proceedings

Broadcaster John Bowman recalls political resistance to the proposal in early RTÉ years

Tue Sept 23 2014 - 01:00

Candidates of the left vie to take seat left vacant by election of Hayes to Europe

The battle for this four-seater is likely to be in late September or early October

Tue Aug 05 2014 - 01:01

Fianna Fail could make comeback in Roscommon-South Leitrim byelection

FF first to nominate candidate for anticipated autumn poll

Mon Aug 04 2014 - 01:04

Donnelly refuses to say whether he will join political party

Persistent rumours that Independent Wicklow TD has been approached by Fianna Fáil

Wed Jul 30 2014 - 18:33

Labour Senator may not go for election unless Roscommon A&E opened

John Kelly wants ‘feasibility’ of reopening accident and emergency service considered

Tue Jul 29 2014 - 01:00

Fianna Fáil keeps eye on Senators’ electoral intentions

TDs to decide over the summer if they are going to contest the next general election

Mon Jul 21 2014 - 01:00

Byelections expected to be held in late September

Appointment of Phil Hogan as European Commissioner would create a third vacancy

Tue Jul 08 2014 - 01:06

FF unlikely to nominate former minister John O’Donoghue

Former minister ‘political toast’ and unlikely to run in next general election

Mon Jun 23 2014 - 01:00

Kerins threatens legal action against PAC

Committee has serious issues to address, says former Rehab chief’s solicitor

Mon Jun 09 2014 - 01:00

Sinn Féin mops up council places with articulate and well-educated young candidates

New breed of SF activist is intensely loyal to party and Adams

Tue May 27 2014 - 11:50

Fine Gael’s Gabrielle McFadden has comfortable byelection win in Longford-Westmeath

Sinn Féin soars while Labour vote falls

Mon May 26 2014 - 01:00