Only thing predictable about Irish politics is that nothing is predictable
Right now, Sinn Féin are the bookies’ favourites to win the next general election, but you might as well ask Mystic Meg
Sinn Féin
Hardly a dry seat in the house as Paschal Donohoe makes his exit
Outgoing minister for finance effusive in his praise for party leader and ministerial successor Simon Harris at Fine Gael gathering
Denis O’Brien was a dominant player in Irish media world when defamatory statement released
Study which prompted response had been commissioned by then-Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan and dealt with media ownership in the State
Jury in Denis O’Brien defamation case set to begin deliberations on Friday
Darragh Mackin and Gavin Booth claim 2016 press release implied they acted for and received payment from the IRA
Brexit ‘tensions’ contributed to disconnect between London and Dublin’s Covid-19 responses
Report on second module of UK inquiry into pandemic strongly critical of Michelle O’Neill for attending IRA man’s funeral in June 2020
Ivana Bacik’s careless words are causing alarm among unionists
If this is how the Left chooses to present a united front, there will be wider ramifications
Minister considering ‘next steps’ over use of poor box in District Courts
Reform aims at ‘fair, equitable and transparent’ reparation scheme for minor offences
‘Great frustration’ only 19 children treated abroad for spinal surgeries, Dáil hears
Minister for Health says over €16m is available in funding for international treatment in EU and US
Who will run for Paschal Donohoe’s vacant Dáil seat in the Dublin Central byelection?
Vote is expected in late spring 2026 and looks set to field contenders from across the political spectrum
Ronan McGreevy on the most damaging leak in Irish history
The Morning Post’s scoop on the Boundary Commission was a profound shock to the Free State government
Mistreated horses being stabled in vacant Limerick properties, says TD
‘Why must those who live in working-class communities ... endure what would not be tolerated’ elsewhere?’ asks Maurice Quinlivan
McDonald expresses regret SF members ‘in proximity’ to man arrested in far-right investigation
Partner of party member was arrested as part of inquiries into alleged plan to attack Galway mosque
Denis O’Brien spokesman stands over ‘every word’ of allegedly defamatory statement, court hears
Solicitors claim a sentence in October 2016 press release implied they acted for and received payment from the IRA
Government will not oppose joint Opposition motion on Occupied Territories Bill
Still unclear if services will be included in legislation as urged by other parties and pro-Palestinian campaigners
Dublin Airport operator fought back over greenwashing advertising complaint
Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland ultimately sought wording for future radio adverts to be revised
Tourism strategy will aim to turn Ireland into a ‘foodie’ holiday destination
Tourism added Minister for Enterprise’s portfolio, with key plans to benefit 46,000 small and medium enterprises
Growing threat from far right similar to dissident republicans, says Garda Commissioner
Taoiseach says organised groups want to undermine the State and society
Sinn Féin expels member whose partner was arrested in far-right terrorism inquiry
Man arrested on Wednesday, one week after two suspects detained in Laois were charged with explosives offences
New housing plan was written for ‘big developers’, Opposition says
Workers and families ‘have once again been ignored’, says Sinn Féin’s Ó Broin, with all parties critical of decision to abolish annual targets
Statutory public inquiry into spinal care to be recommended by Ministers
Minister for Health ‘had no knowledge of Harvey Morrison Sherratt whistleblower report’, Dáil hears
DUP’s dithering over Catherine Connolly’s inauguration offended or embarrassed everyone
Staunch unionists are pinning their hopes on her presidency damaging US-Irish relations but it’s easier to imagine her falling out with Sinn Féin than Trump
Sinn Féin promoting policies that ‘are not left wing’, says Holly Cairns
The Social Democrats leader said she would rather lose her seat than adopt a more popular position on the nitrates derogation
Holly Cairns on her struggles with the Dáil commute and childcare: ‘It is difficult’
The Social Democrats leader discusses returning to work after maternity leave, political differences with Sinn Féin and how Harris is ‘fanning the flames’ on immigration
TDs back Bill to appoint 21 additional judges
Figures show recruitment of 24 extra members of judiciary by previous government brought significant rise in court sittings
Row over Belfast Irish-language signs to advance to full hearing as Ministerial talks fail
Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson seeking to review approval of Irish signs at Grand Central Station
Dáil cost of living clash as Doherty claims Government has ‘magic money tree’ for ‘big boys’
Tánaiste Simon Harris accused SF finance spokesman of using his ‘single transferrable speech’
Northern Ireland’s long argument over Irish language is either going to end or get worse
An Irish language commissioner, an Ulster Scots commissioner and an Office of Identity and Cultural Expression have just been appointed, a classic three legged stool
DUP’s Paul Givan facing no-confidence motion in Stormont after trip to Israel
Minister among unionist MLAs who took part in fact-finding visit at invitation of Israeli government
Sinn Féin to back no-confidence motion in North’s minister for education
Paul Givan is ‘going nowhere’, DUP leader Gavin Robinson says
A left alliance must come with a warning for workers
Labour, Social Democrats and the Greens have shown they don’t represent the working class
Look out Ireland, our economy could go the way of Argentina
Ireland acts as if the good times will last forever
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan banned from entering Israel or Palestine for five years
Chairwoman of European Parliament’s Palestine relations delegation unable to participate in official visit
The Irish Times view on a left alliance: challenges and opportunities ahead
The last election showed voters will only respond to a credible and coherent alternative
Second Garda college may not be effective in boosting force numbers, Sinn Féin says
Party previously pledged to open a second training facility if in government
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