The Irish Times view on what voters think: volatility is now baked inIt should not come as a surprise that in Ireland, as elsewhere, a portion of the electorate is receptive to racist and irrational conspiracy theories
Half of voters decided on party or candidate in final week of local and European campaigns - studySurvey finds 70% of voters felt level of aggression being displayed to politicians was unacceptable
MMA coach co-opted on to South Dublin County Council after nomination by Paddy HolohanHolohan won seats in two Tallaght electoral areas in June’s local elections
The Irish Times view on what voters think: volatility is now baked inIt should not come as a surprise that in Ireland, as elsewhere, a portion of the electorate is receptive to racist and irrational conspiracy theories
Irish politics needs more tolerance for ‘conscientious objectors’, says Independent SenatorMichael McDowell describes party whip system as ‘one of the strictest in the free world’
Broadcasting moratorium should be scrapped for future referendums, commission saysAlmost four in 10 No voters said uncertainty over the phrase ‘durable relationships’ was reason they voted that way
Michelle O’Neill ‘not hung up’ on what to call Northern IrelandSinn Féin vice-president meeting with Conservative MPs in Westminster
Pat Leahy: We need clarity on criteria for calling referendum on Irish unitySuch a move should be part of a general re-examination of Belfast Agreement
Rise of Alliance reveals surprising facets of North’s shifting politicsParty’s supporters are not necessarily neutral on constitutional question
The Irish Times view on Fianna Fáil/Sinn Féin relations: leaving the door openIf the Fianna Fáil leadership is softening on the idea of a future coalition with Sinn Féin, it’s a reflection of shifting views within the party
Fianna Fáil review of 2020 election performance still not readyInternal review not expected to be ready until April
Fine Gael blames poor election result on series of pre-poll gaffesSeán Kelly MEP singles out Catherine Noone controversy at party postmortem meeting
Enda Kenny rules out Áras an Uachtaráin run in 2025Former Taoiseach (73) will not seek Fine Gael nomination as Michael D Higgins’ second term comes to an end
Eamon Ryan ‘regrets’ abandoning 2004 presidential race but rules out 2025 bidGreen Party leader dropped out when it became clear other candidates would not challenge Mary McAleese
Would a new office of vice-president help inclusivity in an united Ireland? Irish Times/ARINS surveys asked respondents North and South to consider reform of the presidency to create more inclusivity in a united Ireland
Cities need to be run in new ways, and not just by officials, or councillors, says former British mayorVoters must take more ‘than 10 seconds’ of interest in politics, says Marvin Rees, or live with the consequences
‘It’s only right that families are given every chance to get to the truth’: Legacy Act change welcomeNew UK government committed to reinstating enquiries into deaths during Troubles
Westminster elections leave Northern Ireland parties with choices and questionsTurnout for the UK general election was down in each of Northern Ireland’s constituencies. Forecasting is a hazardous business, but where does this leave political parties?