‘Good faith and no surprises’ key phrase in government planMembers of the new ‘coalition’ must get over the small stuff if it is going to workSat May 07 2016 - 01:00
Surprises aplenty in Enda Kenny’s new CabinetAnalysis: A much different ministerial line-up reflects a heavily changed DáilFri May 06 2016 - 19:30
It has come down to a turf war (literally)Inside Politics: Will it be a two-year government or a two-month fiasco?Fri May 06 2016 - 10:25
Fine Gael set to shake up departments, Dáil and ministriesGovernment will have a very different configuration than anything before, writes Harry McGeeThu May 05 2016 - 20:27
‘Only God controls the weather’, Danny Healy-Rae tells climate change debateIndependent Kerry TD says carbon tax costing community massive sums of moneyWed May 04 2016 - 21:59
Analysis: FF could face blow back from water charge payersParty might find it difficult to play roles of opposition and supportWed May 04 2016 - 21:02
The N word means Never, for Gerry Adams tooInside politics: ‘The misjudgement involved in Adams’ tweet was galling and immediate’Tue May 03 2016 - 09:25
How do minority governments work in Europe and elsewhere?Ireland about to join several countries where a different style of politics takes placeThu Apr 28 2016 - 20:00
Newry and Armagh: SDLP and UUP target seats occupied by Sinn Féin and DUPConor Murphy, who has done a bit of a Lannigan’s Ball dance here, should top the poll againThu Apr 28 2016 - 13:33
Analysis: the realities facing Ireland’s next governmentDifficulties of reaching deal nothing compared to what comes nextWed Apr 27 2016 - 20:52
Gerry Adams criticises Fianna Fáil over Irish WaterSinn Féin leader says FF would be ‘off the hook’ on the issue if it allowed Dáil voteTue Apr 26 2016 - 21:50
Foyle: Sinn Féin, McCann and McCloskey all focused on SDLP’s third seatWill return of Martin McGuinness finally swing Derry in Sinn Féin’s direction?Tue Apr 26 2016 - 12:36
McGuinness says Sinn Féin only party committed to Irish unitySinn Féin event marks 100-year anniversary of Rising with pageantry and re-enactmentsSun Apr 24 2016 - 14:59
Sinn Féin ardfheis a low-key affair verging on anti-climaxGerry Adams will not step down at ardfheis. Relatively soon, we are told. When is that?Sat Apr 23 2016 - 19:28
Labour must wait. . .Inside politics: Labour’s rebuild has to happen in opposition, not governmentWed Apr 20 2016 - 09:30
Labour members set to reject Fine Gael allianceBurton and Howlin sceptical on prospect of coalition, with grassroots ‘very, very, cool’Tue Apr 19 2016 - 11:36
Labour representatives oppose Fine Gael-led governmentMost councillors, TDs and former TDs contacted oppose entering a coalitionTue Apr 19 2016 - 01:00
All you need to know about tight race for those Seanad seatsSidelights of Irish political life: Car parks, farm lanes and enduring absence from homeMon Apr 18 2016 - 01:00
FG and FF talks to reach crucial point on policy issuesDiscussions on forming a government to centre on Irish Water, housing and health serviceWed Apr 13 2016 - 09:13
We’ve no comment, and that’s off the recordInside Politics: The government talks between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil teams were a leak-free zoneTue Apr 12 2016 - 09:05
FF will press for minimal agreement framework in talksIssues that have potential to bring down a government need to be sorted out in advanceTue Apr 12 2016 - 01:00
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to discuss shape of minority governmentFG, FF and Independent TDs say arrangement would need to last for three budgetsMon Apr 11 2016 - 01:00
FG and FF agree minority government the only show in townAnalysis: Call by Independent Alliance for separate meetings spurs parties to talkMon Apr 11 2016 - 01:00
How best laid plains for FG-FF pact went up in smokeFine Gael soundings on deal with FF all very well – but they were talking to wrong peopleSat Apr 09 2016 - 01:00
Fine Gael TDs strongly endorse Kenny’s stance in government talksSome deputies describe partnership offer by acting Taoiseach as bold and braveThu Apr 07 2016 - 17:07
Enda Kenny and Micheál Martin face three unappetising choicesAnalysis: There are limited options left now as political talks move to the end gameThu Apr 07 2016 - 10:47
Enda Kenny and Micheál Martin’s number may be upInside politics: Meeting between FG and FF leaders will overshadow vote on TaoiseachWed Apr 06 2016 - 09:51
Parties with five TDs to be awarded speaking rights in DáilMove to lower threshold will benefit the Anti-Austerity Alliance-People Before ProfitWed Apr 06 2016 - 01:00
Labour figures want to exit GovernmentRole in government ‘just keeps everything in suspension’Wed Apr 06 2016 - 01:00
Government formation remains in a state of uncertaintyAnalysis: Fine Gael TDs fear Independents do not fully grasp the reality of powerMon Mar 28 2016 - 01:00
Give Me a Crash Course In . . . forming a governmentHow will it be possible to create a leading party from the mix of votes in the election?Sat Mar 26 2016 - 01:00
Census 2016 will tell us a lot about modern IrelandThe census on April 24th will give a picture of Irish life that will inform policymakersThu Mar 24 2016 - 01:00
Census 2016 to contain question on same sex marriageQuestionnaire virtually unchanged because CSO did not have budget for consultationWed Mar 23 2016 - 14:42
The eight deal-makers or deal-breakers in talks on governmentThese are the issues that will matter in any government arrangementTue Mar 22 2016 - 01:00
Fianna Fáil’s negotiating team for government talks revealedFour TDs given authority to negotiate with interested parties and individualsSat Mar 12 2016 - 16:52
The beginning of the Enda?Kenny has regained some brio but his days as leader are numbered, writes Harry McGeeSat Mar 12 2016 - 04:00
Micheál Martin restates belief FG must be ‘replaced’Fianna Fáil hardens insistence it’s either a minority government or an electionFri Mar 11 2016 - 01:00
Adams will be Sinn Féin’s nomination for TaoiseachParty will not enter into any arrangements with FF or FGWed Mar 09 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Adams to be Sinn Féin’s nomination in vote for taoiseachParty president admits it ‘hit a few crossbars’ during election campaignTue Mar 08 2016 - 15:16
Enda Kenny set to present proposals for reformFine Gael leader accepts ‘no one will be elected taoiseach’ when Dáil first meetsTue Mar 08 2016 - 08:22
Fianna Fáil unlikely to close gap in vote for TaoiseachIndependents and smaller parties set to abstain or vote against FF and FGMon Mar 07 2016 - 09:32
Most Independents to abstain in vote for taoiseachNon-aligned TDs ask to see parties’ policy programmes and demand Dáil reformMon Mar 07 2016 - 01:00
Maureen O’Sullivan favourite to be ceann comhairleIf elected under new secret ballot system, she would be the first woman to chair the DáilMon Mar 07 2016 - 01:00
Unsociable media comes to the fore in election campaignJack Chambers was among the victims of the personal attacks which are now the normMon Mar 07 2016 - 00:00
Leo Varadkar says ‘all key Ministers’ behind Enda KennyMinister for Health says Taoiseach has mandate to try form governmentFri Mar 04 2016 - 18:46
Fianna Fail has opened lines of communication with smaller partiesMicheál Martin tells party meeting he has had discussions with a view to winning supportThu Mar 03 2016 - 22:50
Why did some polls fail to spot FF resurgence?Anomaly a combination of ‘overestimation, underestimation and a late swing’Wed Mar 02 2016 - 01:00
Dublin South-Central results: Brid Smith takes final seat for AAA-PBPUnite trade unionist says Labour ‘deserves’ its punishment at the pollsTue Mar 01 2016 - 17:15
Kenny to consult Ministers on moves to form governmentFianna Fáil calls for political reform to be agreed before the new Dáil convenesTue Mar 01 2016 - 09:41
Fianna Fáil revival makes Micheál Martin a great survivor of Irish politicsBiding its time won the race for the party and solidified its leader’s position, for nowTue Mar 01 2016 - 01:00
