Who are the Independents supporting new FF-FG coalition and what do they want in return?
Arrangements underpinning the support of Independents seem to be based on constructive ambiguity
Seán Canney
Only certain ministerial job appointments so far are the five Independent TDs
Speculation intensifying six days ahead of formal appointment of new Cabinet next Wednesday
Bid for Dáil speaking rights by government-supporting Independents ‘having your cake and eating it’
Backlash after Michael Lowry proposes that he and other Independents supporting next Coalition sit on Opposition benches
Programme for government as it happened: ‘Fair but firmer’ migration system, tax breaks and regeneration of Dublin’s main streets
Full programme for government agreed, with parties set to meet to review and ratify document
What’s in the programme for government: the main points, from housing and health to transport and trade
Department of Justice will incorporate home affairs and migration
Intensive government coalition talks to get under way today
Regional Independent group and two Healy-Rae brothers set to join new government if negotiations are successful
First formal engagement between FF, FG and Regional Independents to take place today
Group of eight Independent TDs will submit a position paper to the two bigger parties setting out its preconditions for entering government
Five things to watch in 2025 as the next government takes shape
Year ahead promises no shortage of intrigue and challenge for the political classes as they look to digest a new reality brought about by the year of elections
Independents TDs hold the balance of power. A lot hinges on Verona Murphy’s next move
With Labour divided and the Social Democrats sceptical, the focus is on a handful of Independents
Independents line up with enthusiasm to agree deals to support the next government
Electorate did not back Independents at level suggested by polling during the campaign but they could still play major role in 34th Dáil
Galway East constituency candidates list: This is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing constituencies of the 43
Election 2024: Both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are eyeing two seats, with Sinn Féin in running for last seat
Simon Harris adds support of five Independents, bolstering slim majority
Fine Gael members to gather for ardfheis ahead of leader’s expected confirmation as taoiseach on Tuesday
Several Independent TDs ‘undecided’ on whether to support election of Simon Harris as taoiseach
Fine Gael leader, who is set to be voted into role next week, has ruled out ‘transactional’ deals
One in five TDs are landlords as Michael Healy-Rae boosts property portfolio to 25
Returns of politicians’ interests for 2023 show 29 of the 160 TDs declared that they were landlords or owned rental property
Decision to close Tuam creche accommodating 120 children reversed after outcry
Parish council, which owns building housing childcare facility, previously said it could not afford to pay for fire safety upgrades
Miriam Lord: All is sweetness in the Dáil as Paschal pours on the syrup
Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform takes it handy while deputising for Taoiseach at Leaders’ Questions and blands Opposition TDs pleasantly to sleep
Inland Fisheries Ireland unable to make key decisions due to resignations of board members
Fisheries protection body has been wracked with internal disputes and scandals, provoking resignations that have left board without a quorum
Independent TDs take centre stage as Government seeks to shore up support ahead of confidence vote
Large number of TDs indicate they would vote against the Coalition
People with disabilities ‘grounded’ due to inadequate transport needs
Minister says entry criteria for medical certificates for a person with a disability ‘out of date’
Dáil rejects abortion Bill from Rural Independent TDs
Issues such as foetal pain relief can be raised within review, Minister for Health says
Anti-abortion campaigners call on Government to review legislation
Poll shows 89 per cent favour women being given details on alternatives to abortion
Tax move decried as ‘shameful to legacy of our 1916 leaders’ by Independent TD
Move on corporate tax ‘appeased our EU masters’, and is ‘just the beginning’, says Nolan
Climate Action Bill adopted in the Dáil by majority of 129 votes to 10
All political parties backed legislation, as 10 independents oppose
Minister for Health registered for Covid-19 vaccine but has yet to receive jab
Donnelly says little online anti-vaxx false information because ‘constantly called out’
Taoiseach signals possibility of return to church service attendances in person
Former minister insists churches ‘a hell of a lot safer than supermarkets’
Michael Healy-Rae is Dáil’s biggest landlord and declares NYT shares
One-quarter of TDs are property investors or landowners
State paid €50m for modern-day religious ‘indulgences’ on renewable energy, TD says
Sinn Féin’s Darren O’Rourke raises issue of ‘statistical transfers’ from Estonia, Denmark
Keeping pubs closed at Christmas will mean more ‘shebeens’, TD says
Taoiseach says Government will engage with publicans but ‘Covid-19 thrives where crowds gather’
Q&A: Why did Tánaiste Leo Varadkar face a vote of confidence in the Dáil?
Covid restrictions meant Dáil proceedings transferred to the National Convention Centre at a cost of €25,000
Role of school secretaries as important as teachers, SNAs, school principals - Tánaiste
Varadkar tells Dáil Government wants to regularise their situation
What does Government’s ‘strong emphasis on swimming’ look like?
Doubts over future of two Galway pools highlight years of underinvestment by State
Government ‘hypocritical’ by failing to act on recommendation to deal with sick pay
Labour leader accuses State of breaching public health guidelines on benefit scheme
State mortgage scheme criticised for pausing offers amid Covid-19
Borrowers on wage subsidy told they must wait to draw down approved loans
Angling Notes: Bleak days on the River Thames
Tom Quinn’s book – Fishing’s Strangest Days – a treasure trove of fishing tales
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE...
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Six Nations 2025
Get the latest news, analysis and match reports from the M6N and W6N championships
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Family NoticesOpens in new window
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices