Sinn Féin Ardfheis: Michelle O’Neill vows to reform NI powersharing institutions
‘We will work with all other progressive parties to deliver the change that is needed’
Sinn Féin
The Irish Times view on the two byelections: a snapshot of the public mood
When the ballot boxes are opened on May 23rd they will provide a partial answer
Key issues facing Sinn Féin as party gathers for ardfheis
If main Opposition grouping in Republic not seen as solution for those angry at Government, then it has a problem
Is there real pressure on Sinn Féin to win at least one seat in upcoming byelections?
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Child homelessness up by 19% since last year, new figures show
Number of people in emergency accommodation in Ireland reaches 17,517, another record high
New Irish Rail IT system is ‘a slowly developing shambles’, says Dáil committee chairman
Over €31m spent on rail traffic management system initially expected to cost €19.5m, with no delivery as yet
Tánaiste rules out mini budget amid Opposition calls to help PAYE workers
Government can’t do a budget every week in Dáil, Simon Harris says
Unionists and Sinn Féin are like Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael – desperate to be loved
Populist giveaways and overstaffing are costing Northern Ireland a shocking €3.3bn a year
Parent-led campaign to push for legislation guaranteeing right to Irish language education
Ireland should follow Wales and compel Department of Education to plan proactively to increase Irish-medium education provision, campaigners say
The Irish Times view on Ulster University cuts: an insoluble problem
Problems a symptom of system where no party bears responsibility for consequences
Councillors to meet housing body over its decision to scrap cost-rental scheme in Cabra
Some 40 houses in Cabra site were to be used for workers who earn too much for social homes but can’t afford rents
Larger €9bn surplus forecast increases pressure on Coalition for spending increases
‘Severe’ scenario could mean inflation hits 6% – but economy is expected to continue to grow
Tactics at water charges protests paved way for fuel blockades and demonstrations
Opposition parties need to remember the Government has a mandate from the public
Including cost-rental homes in private tenancy figures gives ‘false impression of growth’
When cost rental is excluded from data, increase in private tenancies is actually much lower than claimed, says Sinn Féin
Micheál Martin ‘acutely aware’ of ‘real pain and fear’ caused by rising fuel prices
Following criticism of his leadership, Taoiseach insists Government is ‘relentlessly focused’ on action
New law will undo hundreds of historic gay sex convictions
Dáil debate hears of horrific penal system and climate of fear in which gay men lived or left Ireland to escape
State’s authority will be challenged again. We need to be ready
Last week’s events are clear warning to Government and gardaí about scale of what may come
Potential 450 job cuts at Ulster University will have ‘far-reaching, detrimental’ impact
Northern Ireland’s largest university needs to make cost savings of almost €29m, with compulsory redundancies not being ruled out
Formal inquiry ordered into Northern Ireland Troubles legacy investigative body
Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery has faced multiple issues since inception
Ireland’s renewable energy is benefiting data centres, not households, says Social Democrat
Jennifer Whitmore accuses Government of allowing data centres get all the benefits of renewable energy
Fuel protests fallout: Sharp exhanges in Dáil as Taoiseach and Sinn Féin leader trade accusations
Mary Lou McDonald: ‘I condemn all forms of intimidation; one thing I do not lack is courage’ as she accuses Government of ‘losing confidence of public’
Government survives confidence vote after surprise Michael Healy-Rae resignation
Sharp exchanges in Dáil debate as Coalition accused of ‘abandoning the Irish people’ by Mary Lou McDonald amid fuel crisis
Opposition parties support fuel protests but stop short of endorsing blockades
Many TDs are preparing to support Sinn Féin’s motion of no confidence in the Government this week
Man accused of Denis Donaldson murder remanded in custody until June
Antoin Duffy (49) appeared before the Special Criminal Court on Monday via video-link
Can new €500m package end political turmoil over fuel?
Inside Politics: Government defends plans as ‘most generous in EU’ while Opposition and protesters dismiss measures as insufficient
Fuel protests: Coalition’s worst week shows Ireland unprepared for economic deterioration
Demonstrators’ blockades only lifted after Garda action and €500m of Government supports
Fuel protests: Government to raid exchequer surplus for €505m support package
Coalition denies latest measures a direct response to blockades, but faces further headaches
‘You know who’s in control’ - How the fuel protests brought the country to a standstill
The seeds of this week’s disruption were sown in meetings in late March and fomented in online forums and WhatsApp groups
The three reasons why the Government refuses to meet the fuel protesters
Opposition parties called for engagement with demonstrators but there is distrust of them within Cabinet
Ambulance service needs ‘several years’ of funding to have sufficient capacity for demand
Workforce plan set 2026 staff target of 4,780, but only 2,920 funded posts have been approved
Government critical of fuel protesters as demonstrations set to continue into third day
Ministers insist they will only speak to organisations such as Irish Road Hauliers Association and Irish Farmers Association
Calls for fisheries agency to repay €60K spent on training before PAC appearance
Public body spending public money to prepare for hearing ‘ludicrous’, TD says
Seán Lemass, The Lost Memoir: Leadership, Ireland’s economic transformation and Fianna Fáil
Ronan McGreevy’s new book edits 22 hours of private recordings to reveal the inner workings of the former taoiseach’s mind
Big field in Galway West makes byelection outcome unpredictable
Final showdown will likely be between candidate of the left and of centre-right with transfer pacts being key
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