‘Want to commit political hara kiri? Go into Government’Analysis: A good election for Sinn Féin but the party could struggle to sustain the momentumSun May 25 2014 - 07:37
On the campaign trail with Eamon GilmoreHarry McGee speaks to Gilmore as he emerges ‘unscathed’ from Kinnegad canvassingThu May 22 2014 - 10:58
Sinn Féin’s Boylan and Hayes of Fine Gael in pole position in DublinBattle for third European seat between Mary Fitzpatrick, Eamon Ryan and Emer Costello, with FF candidate appearing to have slight edgeWed May 21 2014 - 22:25
Dublin Chamber calls for 10-year price freeze for water chargesRobust planning crucial for clear understanding of costs, assets and basis for chargesWed May 21 2014 - 21:56
On the campaign trail with Micheál Martin and Mary FitzpatrickHarry McGee finds voters engaging with the Fianna Fáil leader in south DublinWed May 21 2014 - 10:35
Euro hopefuls could become MEPs without facing electionMing Flanagan has chosen whistleblower Garda John Wilson as his replacementWed May 21 2014 - 01:00
On the campaign trail with Eamon RyanHarry McGee catches up with the eternally optimistic Green Party leaderTue May 20 2014 - 09:38
An attractive study celebrating 150 years of the JesReview: Harry McGee on Tom Kenny’s handsome record of a Galway institutionMon May 19 2014 - 01:00
Massive South stretches from Bray to BaltimoreOf the leading contenders, only FG’s Simon Harris is based in LeinsterMon May 19 2014 - 01:00
Three high-stakes electionsThey may seem like insignificant midterms, but the trio of ballots next Friday could have far-reaching consequencesSat May 17 2014 - 01:00
Lighter moments on Gerry Adams canvass - but no high-fivesSinn Féin looks to be on an unassailable and inevitable rise, but are the gains real?Fri May 16 2014 - 12:43
Gerry Adams to take legal action against Independent NewspapersSinn Féin leader’s proceedings relate to article about his role in brother’s criminal trialThu May 15 2014 - 15:18
Adams criticises Coalition’s response to planning corruptionHogan terminated an investigation into seven councils on the issueThu May 15 2014 - 15:17
When Harry met . . . Enda KennyTaoiseach moves at a constant velocity, stopping only for external forcesWed May 14 2014 - 12:47
Eurosceptic views more prevalent among candidatesMidlands North West constituencyWed May 14 2014 - 01:00
Sinn Féin on course to be big winner in electionsA failure to manage the Garda crisis has resulted in coalition being on the back footTue May 13 2014 - 15:35
Justice Department head may face questions from Dáil committeeOireachtas committee wants Brian Purcell to answer questions about Guerin report on whistleblower claimsTue May 13 2014 - 00:30
Labour’s proactive call for change a smart moveSignals by Gilmore and Rabbitte that the Coalition needs shaking up are part of a deliberate planMon May 12 2014 - 01:00
Garda scandals show Department of Justice ‘not fit for purpose’ , says VaradkarMinister for Transport says Government determined to act on ‘big problem’ in GardaMon May 12 2014 - 01:00
Fine Gael to agree to Labour calls for change of directionCommitment to no more taxes or charges soughtMon May 12 2014 - 00:26
Labour to press for major change in Coalition directionTanaiste Eamon Gilmore says a substantial ‘renewal of purpose’ needed during speech at Arbour HillSun May 11 2014 - 12:31
Whistleblower feels vindicated after 'six years fighting system'Kenny promises ‘root and branch’ review after Guerin report on misconduct claimsSat May 10 2014 - 11:51
Shatter accepted Garda Commissioner’s reponse to allegations ‘without question’Guerin questions adequacy of response of former minister for justice and his officialsSat May 10 2014 - 01:00
GSOC criticised over level of co-operation with GuerinFailure of commission to provide documentation hindered investigation, report saysSat May 10 2014 - 01:00
Guerin report exposes Shatter’s shortcomingsReport came at the end of a long sequence of losing hands for former ministerFri May 09 2014 - 17:48
Inquiry may be widened to include all Garda issuesTaoiseach says commission could look at whistleblower claims and GSOC ‘bugging’Fri May 09 2014 - 01:14
Fine Gael stalwart Charlie Flanagan rewarded with Cabinet roleIf patience is a virtue then the Minister for Children has had 27 years to hone itFri May 09 2014 - 01:00
Kenny insists Shatter made own decision to resignTaoiseach says Shatter came to own conclusion after reading Guerin ReportFri May 09 2014 - 01:00
Analysis: Shatter’s resignation complaints come with a dose of ironyMinister’s comments about Guerin inquiry echo his treatment of Garda Maurice McCabeFri May 09 2014 - 01:00
Fitzgerald says Garda ‘crisis’ must be dealt withTaoiseach and Tánaiste say Alan Shatter’s decision to resign was correctThu May 08 2014 - 18:01
Taoiseach insists Shatter made decision to resign himself‘Alan Shatter was very clear in that his resignation was his decision and his choice’Thu May 08 2014 - 17:53
Profile: Minister for Children Charlie FlanaganFine Gael colleagues had been wondering if time had healed wounds from 2010 leadership contestThu May 08 2014 - 14:19
Shatter’s manner made him few friendsMinister was smart but often unwilling to walk away from unnecessary spatsThu May 08 2014 - 01:00
New European Parliament constituencies have Wonderland logicOpinion: Candidates embarking on a journey through unexplored territoryMon Apr 28 2014 - 07:22
Face of Irish socialism calls time on parliamentary careerHiggins has an extraordinary ability to craft witty turns of phrase delivered in the rich accent of the west Kerry GaeltachtMon Apr 28 2014 - 06:19
Socialist TD Higgins to retire at end of Dáil termJoe Higgins will not contest the next general electionMon Apr 28 2014 - 01:00
Time for Labour to show its mettleOpinion: Coalition put to the test as elections loomSun Apr 27 2014 - 12:01
Decision on water charges unlikely next week, says LabourGilmore plays down suggestions Labour willing to pull out of Government over waterSat Apr 26 2014 - 01:00
Limerick City of Culture had ‘serious’ cash crisisDocuments show event did not have €6m State funding in place just weeks before openingSat Apr 26 2014 - 01:00
Limerick City of Culture had major problems with funds and lead-in timeEnthusiasm for the project was not met with logisticsSat Apr 26 2014 - 01:00
‘A fitting end to my Dáil life’Former minister Mary O’Rourke helped steer an all-party Oireachtas committee to find a wording for a referendum on children’s rightsFri Apr 25 2014 - 01:00
Bringing down the HouseChildren were inadvertently at the heart of two crises which brought down governments – both coalitions,Fri Apr 25 2014 - 01:00
Climate-change bill is Irish solution to a global problemPhil Hogan defends lack of specific targets in Heads of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill saying Ireland will meet all EU and UN targetsThu Apr 24 2014 - 01:00
US civil rights leader praises O’Connell legacyCongressman John Lewis delivers keynote address at Iveagh HouseThu Apr 24 2014 - 01:00
Decision on Irish Water charges to come within 10 daysMinister for the Environment denies new State utility company will be overstaffedWed Apr 23 2014 - 19:43
Climate Change Bill commits Ireland to emissions cutsPhil Hogan rejects criticism that Ireland has failed to meet its environmental targetsWed Apr 23 2014 - 14:21
Draft climate change legislation to tighten carbon pledgesBill will include binding commitment to targets set by EU and UN up to 2050Wed Apr 23 2014 - 01:00
Sharp fall in number of tax exiles paying domicile levyTotal almost halves despite Michael Noonan’s rule change to include non-Irish citizensTue Apr 22 2014 - 01:00
Coalition’s ‘quango cull’ falls well short of promisesSome 33 new bodies have been set up by GovernmentMon Apr 21 2014 - 01:02
Vow to scrap quangos unashamedly populistAnalysis: Government moves to abolish quangos have resulted in little real change or savingMon Apr 21 2014 - 01:00
