Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil resist calls for abortion referendumEnda Kenny and Micheál Martin committed to consultative process before any decisionSat Jun 11 2016 - 01:00
Stephen Collins: Jury out on the new politicsFor the time being Kenny is secure and the show goes on but it all depends on continued economic growthSat Jun 11 2016 - 00:25
Loughinisland report deeply disturbing, says FlanaganPolice Ombudsman’sfindings vindicates ‘concerns families raised over many years’Thu Jun 09 2016 - 18:37
Crime, water charges and bogs among priority bills for GovernmentLegislative programme represents new partnership approach, Doherty saysWed Jun 08 2016 - 16:46
Analysis: Deal over top Seanad post signals new politics at workFine Gael set to back Fianna Fáil candidate Denis O’Donovan for cathaoirleach positionWed Jun 08 2016 - 08:58
Stephen Collins: Are FF-Labour moves part of a long-term strategy?Enda Kenny needs to take a leaf out of ex-taoiseach Bertie Ahern’s political playbookSat Jun 04 2016 - 01:00
Donald Trump’s comments ‘racist and dangerous’ - KennyTaoiseach tells Dáil that Americans have alternative candidate to vote forTue May 31 2016 - 21:39
Garda task force set up to fight crime in wake of gang murdersFrances Fitzgerald: ‘We will face down the activities of these ruthless gangs’Tue May 31 2016 - 19:13
Border controls on Irish entering Britain ‘inevitable’ post-BrexitStrict regime for travel between islands seen as more likely than sealing Irish borderMon May 30 2016 - 01:00
Stephen Collins: Government should weather political storms of 32nd Dáil‘It is not just Independents who have done well in the Government jobs share-out’Sat May 28 2016 - 00:25
Cabinet signals green light for more powerful committeesBudgetary and health panels to have input into formulation of Governement policyWed May 25 2016 - 01:00
Alan Kelly committed to securing Labour recoveryTipperary TD moves on after failing to gain seconders for leadership bidMon May 23 2016 - 01:00
FG internal report likely to suggest structural changeInternal inquiry has heard strong criticism of how general campaign was runMon May 23 2016 - 01:00
Stephen Collins: Labour's choice of Howlin reflects fear of quick electionDissapointing week for some Government back benchers and Alan KellySat May 21 2016 - 00:59
Taoiseach appoints 16 Fine Gael TDs as junior ministersLabour criticises move by Enda Kenny as total number of posts increases to 18Fri May 20 2016 - 01:00
Government facing first legislative defeat of new DáilLabour and SF to back Fianna Fáil Bill giving Central Bank power to cut mortgage ratesWed May 18 2016 - 09:04
Former Fianna Fáil TD Sean Ardagh dies aged 68Dublin South Central deputy stepped down in 2011 after 14 years in DáilTue May 17 2016 - 15:09
Alan Kelly’s Labour hopes fade as TDs rally to Brendan HowlinDeputy chief has no backers for leadership as other six party TDs join behind HowlinTue May 17 2016 - 08:46
Taoiseach in better position, but view is he will go within two yearsEnda Kenny does not have enough control of events to say he will serve his full termTue May 17 2016 - 01:00
Stephen Collins: On Enda Kenny’s shelf life in officeCan the new politics stand the test of tough decisions? Time and events will reveal allSat May 14 2016 - 01:00
Judicial appointments commission to have independent chairFinal decision on filling judicial vacancies will remain with CabinetThu May 12 2016 - 01:00
Burton’s departure was no surprise – but can Labour survive?New leader will need energy, patience and a huge dollop of luck to bring the party backWed May 11 2016 - 01:00
Call for 10-year health service plan welcome, Simon Harris saysOpposition TDs call for establishment of committee to plan for State’s future health needsTue May 10 2016 - 20:59
Widower of murdered woman appalled at O’Higgins report delayLorcan Roche Kelly says gardaí ‘incredibly unco-operative throughout entire process’Mon May 09 2016 - 14:41
Stephen Collins: FG and FF have incentive to deliver political stabilityInstability is more likely to arise from panic on the part of IndependentsSat May 07 2016 - 11:24
Kenny vows to work with partners for better IrelandElection of Taoiseach goes down to wire as Michael Fitzmaurice abstains on crucial voteSat May 07 2016 - 09:17
Kenny set to be elected taoiseach after FG deal with IndependentsCabinet posts for at least three Independent TDs as stalemate endsFri May 06 2016 - 01:00
Independents divided over prospect of FG deal by weekendSome TDs express concern they are being ‘bounced’ into arrangementThu May 05 2016 - 01:00
Major concessions on both sides clear way for FG to form minority governmentKenny and Martin receive unanimous backing of parliamentary parties for dealWed May 04 2016 - 01:46
Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil deal: degree of detail comes as surpriseAnalysis: Unforeseen events will prove the real test of arrangement’s strengthWed May 04 2016 - 01:00
Stephen Collins: Government will test Independents' mettleLabour, the Greens and some Independents outside government could play a constructive roleSat Apr 30 2016 - 15:56
Prospect of bigger budget giveaway seals FF-FG pactScope for tax cuts and spending increases set to be well above €1bn, say sourcesSat Apr 30 2016 - 01:00
Fianna Fáil set to support Fine Gael for three budgetsParties agree people who have not paid Irish Water charges will be pursuedThu Apr 28 2016 - 07:44
Former justice minister Michael McDowell wins Seanad seatTCD student leader Lynn Ruane and Alice-Mary Higgins, daughter of President, electedWed Apr 27 2016 - 15:10
Stephen Collins: Fianna Fáil stance on Irish Water is about politics not policyThe events of the past week or so do not augur well for the operation of a Fine Gael-led minority governmentWed Apr 27 2016 - 12:34
Alan Shatter ‘cleared’ by inquiry into whistleblower claimsCommission also finds ‘no evidence’ of corruption on part of ex-garda chief Martin CallinanWed Apr 27 2016 - 08:29
Ronan Mullen, Michael McDowell top poll in NUI Seanad panelSenator David Norris heads poll in Trinity College constituency according to talliesWed Apr 27 2016 - 00:03
Garda corruption report presented to GovernmentCommission of investigation examined claims that led to Alan Shatter’s resignationMon Apr 25 2016 - 20:24
Stephen Collins: Minority government faces major challengesThe compromises needed by all sides could fatally undermine new allianceSat Apr 23 2016 - 01:00
State to take over Irish Water in Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil dealPact on water utility should allow minority government to be put in place next weekThu Apr 21 2016 - 01:00
Labour says no to minority governmentPenrose calls for decision by other partiesWed Apr 20 2016 - 21:49
Labour decides not to re-enter government with Fine GaelParty’s seven TDs to stick by original post-election decision to go into oppositionWed Apr 20 2016 - 13:52
Joan Burton tells Labour to prepare for second electionFine Gael-Fianna Fáil government talks remain deadlocked over future of Irish WaterWed Apr 20 2016 - 09:51
FG-FF talks to resume as Labour considers positionMinority government pact unlikely to be concluded by Wednesday’s Dáil sittingMon Apr 18 2016 - 15:46
Labour entering government with FG would be nightmare, says SFSenior party figures to seek members’ consensus to realign with Fine Gael and GreensSun Apr 17 2016 - 10:25
Labour Party open to new coalition with Fine GaelSenior party figures to seek members’ consensus to realign with Fine Gael and GreensSat Apr 16 2016 - 13:08
Stephen Collins: Fianna Fáil holds key to survival of minority governmentLittle sign party willing to take unpopular positions required to keep administration in placeSat Apr 16 2016 - 00:38
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil hold ‘constructive’ government talksCoveney says new administration could be in place by middle of next weekFri Apr 15 2016 - 20:44
Brian Hayes: Ireland needs to prepare a plan for BrexitMEP says a new agreement with the EU would be required if Britain leavesFri Apr 15 2016 - 13:57
Fine Gael minority government hinges on Irish WaterParty must come to agreement with Fianna Fáil in order to avert a second electionFri Apr 15 2016 - 09:07
