Fine Gael gains ground in move to woo smaller partiesSenior party figures say more than 60 Dáil votes for Enda Kenny can be securedThu Mar 17 2016 - 01:00
Irish eyes turn stateside for St Patrick’s DayInside Politics: Enda Kenny’s mix of breezy optimism and aul’ soddery goes down a storm with audiences in WashingtonTue Mar 15 2016 - 09:40
FF and FG to restart meetings with Independents and othersNumber of Fianna Fáil TDs say supporting Fine Gael minority government likeliest way forwardMon Mar 14 2016 - 20:11
Fine Gael waiting to see if Fianna Fáil is serious or just tacticalIt seems inevitable that the two big parties will have to talk to one anotherMon Mar 14 2016 - 20:10
FG or FF in minority government would need assurances - BrutonNo point in having a government continually looking over its shoulder, says MinisterMon Mar 14 2016 - 17:04
Pat Leahy’s Week: Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael maintain traditionNobody really believes the fiction that there is a great policy gulf between the two partiesSat Mar 12 2016 - 01:00
TDs assessing what new general election could meanThere is a sense that Fianna Fáil has the most to gain from a second visit to the ballot boxSat Mar 12 2016 - 01:00
First Dáil meeting was predictable – but what happens next?Fianna Fáil will feel pressure to do a deal wiht Fine Gael and avoid another general electionFri Mar 11 2016 - 01:00
Political parties all agree on need for Dáil reformA subcommittee on Dáil reform is set to be approved by all parties and Independent TDsFri Mar 11 2016 - 01:00
What is going to happen when the Dáil resumes?In change from previous practice, Ceann Comhairle will be chosen by secret ballotThu Mar 10 2016 - 11:03
Kenny says parties should agree reforms on way Dáil worksSources close to key meeting dismiss prospect of immediate contact between FF and FGWed Mar 09 2016 - 21:33
Fine Gael Ministers want coalition deal with Fianna FáilParty leadership believes ‘grand coalition’ is only way to provide a stable governmentWed Mar 09 2016 - 10:35
Irish have role in Brexit debate, says campaignerHead of London think tank says he is not optimistic about Britain staying in EUWed Mar 09 2016 - 01:00
Talk is cheap as all wait to see what happens nextThe big two are going through the motions in side talks but the numbers do not add upTue Mar 08 2016 - 21:59