Pat Leahy: Economic crash is neither forgiven nor forgottenThe recovery has not reversed the latent volatility in the Irish political landscapeSat Jul 29 2017 - 03:00
Steady as she goes: how Varadkar is building an election teamFocus on communication may carry message Taoiseach is set to step up action in autumnSat Jul 29 2017 - 01:00
Brian Cowen speaks of 'regret' over recession and accuses EU of failing StateFormer taoiseach expresses regret for loss of jobs by so many during recessionWed Jul 26 2017 - 20:11
Flattery, persuasion and arm twisting: Bill Clinton’s peace process phone callsTranscripts of the ex-US president’s calls to NI leaders reveal his huge influence on eventsMon Jul 24 2017 - 01:00
‘Wake me in middle of the night,’ Bill Clinton told David TrimbleTranscripts shows active role of former US president during early days of peace processMon Jul 24 2017 - 01:00
Health reforms dogged by political opposition, says HSE chiefTony O’Brien says hard decisions require political courage ‘that is not often apparent’Sun Jul 23 2017 - 20:04
Micheál Martin criticises Sinn Féin and rules out future coalitionFF leader also attacks Government’s ‘ideological’ hang-up on social housingSun Jul 23 2017 - 19:48
The political pulse: Brexit pessimism and post-austerity choicesMacGill Summer School had intense, informed debates on these two big themesSat Jul 22 2017 - 03:00
Overtime costs and lack of reform threaten Garda budgetsAgreed policy of civilianisation not acted on, leaving officers in ‘back-office duties’Sat Jul 22 2017 - 01:00
Government alarmed by rising cost of special needs educationNew study says a spike in the number of autism cases is a factor in increased spendingFri Jul 21 2017 - 01:41
Little room for extra spending in budget, says Paschal DonohoeDepartments urged to look to own finances amid demographic and fiscal rule pressuresThu Jul 20 2017 - 20:31
Honorary National University of Ireland doctorate for Brian CowenEx-taoiseach keeping low profile since exiting politics after collape of FF-Green coalitionThu Jul 20 2017 - 15:12
Water refunds to be paid out of unspent funds in several departments€170m will not come from ‘whip around’, Leo Varadkar saysTue Jul 18 2017 - 21:24
Location of homes a major challenge for governments - top civil servantRobert Watt: Many homes will be built in Dublin over next 20 years and should be within M50Tue Jul 18 2017 - 18:42
Sinn Féin's changed coalition stance is the big political move of 2017Opinion: Leo Varadkar has potential but he has failed to show it so farSat Jul 15 2017 - 09:41
New chief justice will not be in place when Denham retiresGovernment figures say the judge’s successor may not be appointed until OctoberFri Jul 14 2017 - 01:00
‘Ming’ Flanagan says he would quit as MEP if in Brian Crowley’s situationBeing present for votes in European Parliament an ‘essential element’ of MEP’s jobThu Jul 13 2017 - 18:47
Dáil uproar as end of term approachesInside Politics: Taoiseach and Paul Murphy clash over Jobstown commentsThu Jul 13 2017 - 08:56
Dilemma for Donohoe as politics vies with prudenceMinister knows fiscal space of €300 million offers few opportunities for electoral gainsWed Jul 12 2017 - 17:08
Budget 2018 to have €300m for tax cuts and new spendingGovernment will prioritise areas of greatest need given ‘limited resources’, Minister saysWed Jul 12 2017 - 13:45
Summer statement to outline cautious tax cuts, spending plansCoalition will announce that there is limited room for tax cuts despite economic growthWed Jul 12 2017 - 08:41
What will we learn of Leo’s plans?Inside Politics: Taoiseach’s first economic statement will indicate budgetary choicesWed Jul 12 2017 - 08:40
Agreement over selection of chief justice came after representations from RossCabinet sources say Government agreed to an ad hoc process after Minister intervenedWed Jul 12 2017 - 01:00
New three person committee to consider chief justice selectionNew system approved at Cabinet meeting will be seen as a sop to Shane RossTue Jul 11 2017 - 21:32
Seanad passes Bill to support Ireland’s Rugby World Cup bidBill passes without vote despite concerns over TV rights and State’s underwriting of bidTue Jul 11 2017 - 21:14
The old Shane Ross would have railed against rugby BillThe legislation commits significant public resources to Rugby World Cup bid with little scrutinySat Jul 08 2017 - 03:00
The far-left is talking about a revolution but the way is unclearSolidarity has seen a spike in interest after Jobstown but competition on the left is fierceSat Jul 08 2017 - 01:00
Government rejects Martin criticism of Varadkar Jobstown remarksMartin describes Leo Varadkar’s ‘Prime Time’ comments as ‘ill-judged’ and ‘not fair’Fri Jul 07 2017 - 20:03
Varadkar ‘unfair to gardaí’ over Jobstown evidence, says MartinGRA admits there is a problem with Garda credibility but not with front line officersFri Jul 07 2017 - 09:56
Budget package expected to almost double to €1bnFiscal space for spending and tax cuts understood to grow after talks with EuropeThu Jul 06 2017 - 20:33
Abortion committee row over claims FG ignored assembly reportNoone rejects Solidarity-PBP charges as ‘absurd’ as relations deteriorate in groupThu Jul 06 2017 - 06:56
Emergency law needed after Whelan changed mind on Rugby World CupLegislation will empower Government to underwrite €320m costs of tournamentThu Jul 06 2017 - 06:54
DUP deal with Tories ‘breached’ rules of devolutionScottish foreign minister frustrated at nation’s lack of input into Brexit processThu Jul 06 2017 - 05:00
Judges Bill expected to pass first Dáil testVote set to take place on controversial judicial appointments Bill on ThursdayThu Jul 06 2017 - 00:30
When Leo met Justin: Not all socks and bromanceInside Politics: Taoiseach and Canadian PMdefend Ceta trade agreement between Canada and EUWed Jul 05 2017 - 08:26
Government reaches deal with Fianna Fáil on waste chargesAgreement paves the way for pay-by-weight regime to be extended to all householdersWed Jul 05 2017 - 01:00
‘Watchdog’ to monitor cost of new waste charges, Minister saysPrice regulation measures will be introduced if deemed necessary, says TaoiseachTue Jul 04 2017 - 15:25
Bin charges: new rules to come in over 15 months, says VaradkarPlans to end flat charges and introduce pay-by-weight system to be challenged in DáilTue Jul 04 2017 - 14:55
Justin Trudeau to meet Taoiseach and President HigginsCanadian prime minister to attend official dinner and stay in Farmleigh HouseMon Jul 03 2017 - 21:00
Jobstown trial a huge propaganda victory for radical leftRadical left’s moment has passed despite attention-seeking populismSat Jul 01 2017 - 15:50
Government rules out inquiry into Jobstown prosecutionsSolidarity TDs had alleged Garda ‘stitch-up’ had led to the prosecutions being broughtSat Jul 01 2017 - 09:09
Dáil must decide if it should frame workable abortion referendumMany anti-abortion campaigners believe a vote for complete liberalisation would not passFri Jun 30 2017 - 05:38
European Parliament has no power to sanction absent MEPsBrian Crowley has not attended parliament since re-election in 2014 due to ill healthFri Jun 30 2017 - 01:00
Pat Leahy: Varadkar starts to manage budget expectationsTaoiseach’s hints about budget giveaways laced with cautionThu Jun 29 2017 - 05:31
Substitute for Brian Crowley MEP complains at absence since 2014Kieran Hartley writes to FF chief over lack of representation in European ParliamentThu Jun 29 2017 - 01:00
Shane Ross’s quixotic crusade on judicial jobs Bill nears its endMinister for Transport has expended much of his political capital on a niche issueWed Jun 28 2017 - 05:30
No guarantee judges Bill will pass by summer - VaradkarGovernment pressing ahead with Bill despite opposition of the most senior judgesWed Jun 28 2017 - 01:00
Charlie Flanagan will not respond to Ross’s judicial demandsMinister for Justice known to have some reservations about proposed new systemMon Jun 26 2017 - 01:00
Varadkar asks for package to fight white collar crimeNew law to grant immunity to whistleblowers could form part of packageSun Jun 25 2017 - 20:52
Meet the new politics. Same as the old politicsPat Leahy: Leo Varadkar has to break the mould to emulate Blair and MacronSat Jun 24 2017 - 03:00
