Former TD and senator reverses political retirement to reclaim a seat in Galway West

Party leader dismisses questions over her leadership after candidate fails to win seat in McDonald’s own constituency of Dublin Central

Changes will be a ‘loosening’ of current restrictions but ‘not a free for all’, Government source says

‘Bertie is an analogue politician in a digital age,’ says one Fianna Fáil TD on risks of being recorded while canvassing

New TDs could change speaking rights in Dáil if Social Democrats gain a seat, overtaking Labour

Inside Politics: Taoiseach questioned nature of property-group report while elsewhere, RTÉ faced a familiar line of questioning

Up to 2,000 members set to attend gathering of faithful in Dublin as party marks 100 years since foundation

Party struggling to make impact in upcoming Dublin and Galway byelections, polls show

Broadcaster paid almost €100,000 to Claire Byrne and Ray D’Arcy after both left roles in Radio 1 last year

Inside Politics: Our opinion poll on the Dublin Central byelection will give first indication of who’s in line for seat

Plans have been the subject of much internal Government debate

Platforms should have to disable recommender algorithms entirely for children and by default for people over 18, committee says

Minister Alan Dillon to announce a €3 million investment in anti-dumping initiatives

Inside Politics: Spending ‘diktats’ from Jack Chambers are ‘going down like a lead balloon’, according to one Minister

Parties also express support for striking ambulance workers, saying their apparent need to strike was ‘outrageous’