‘Shunted and rejected’: The TDs who lose their seats
In every general election there are casualties. Three of them tell us about life after politics
Election 2020: Cork North-West constituency profile
Old-style dust-up between two main parties expected here with Fine Gael looking to upset balance
Shift in political gear means election is approaching
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are scouting for additional candidates
Fine Gael recruits councillor John Paul O’Shea in Cork
34-year-old expected to join Michael Creed on Fine Gael ticket in next general election
Fine Gael strategists seek to recruit former mayor to run in Cork North West
Cllr John Paul O’Shea narrowly lost out in the three seat constituency in 2016 when he ran as an independent
Why do we tolerate idiocy in our politicians?
Opinion: Please, John Halligan, stop digging. The rest of you: cop-on, and think before you speak
Rural Cork voters still feel ignored by Government
Bellwether constituency shows little change in fortunes or outlook since last election
James Reilly expected among Taoiseach’s Seanad appointments
Former ministers Paudie Coffey and Jimmy Deenihan also thought to be named
Michael Creed delighted at being chosen to be Minister
Cork TD not dwelling on why he was passed over for promotion after 2010 heave against Kenny
Shatter says FG campaign strategy was a disaster
Fine Gael criticised for not having focus groups in every region
Record number of women TDs not just down to quotas
Many of the women elected to the 32nd Dáil have a strong political track record
Record number of women TDs not just down to quotas
Many of the women elected to the 32nd Dáil have a strong political track record
Reilly rules out decision on future after his exit
Paudie Coffey, Kathleen Lynch, Alan Shatter and Alex White among high-profile casualties
Cork North-West: FF’s Aindrias Moynihan, Michael Moynihan elected
Aine Collins: ‘It’s very disappointing, because we worked very hard’
Election 2016: Impact of gender quotas may be fairly limited
Analysis: Parties have done just about enough not to have their State funding cut
Dáil told Shane Ross tried to have ‘crony’ appointed to board
Arthur Spring makes claim as Burton criticised during confidence motion debate
Mayor of Co Cork announces general election candidacy
Two Fine Gael TDs and one Fianna Fáil TD elected in Cork North West in 2011
HSE €325m over budget for first nine months of 2015
PAC hears health service not over-staffed or over-managed relative to other countries
Irish blood service owes State €10.3m in pension money
Deficit in IBTS pension scheme grows to €92m as proposal made to resolve row
Howlin expects Coalition to complete its full term
Former bookmaker and FG minister Ivan Yates earlier predicted November 20th poll
FG TD Áine Collins predicts February election
Cork TD claimed the general election will be held on February 26th 2016
Cork rural and urban politicians divided on council merger
FF leader says city’s status would be undermined and region would lose out
Brother of disability rights advocate Joanne O’Riordan to run in election
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael failing State with policies, says filmmaker Steven O’Riordan
Concern that Budget did little for self-employed, entrepreneurs
Post-Budget debate shows disagreement on whether measures will aid economic growth
PAC chairman defends call for resignation of health bosses
John McGuinness says he was ‘acting in best interests of taxpayer’, not publicity seeking
Banking inquiry will engage up to 50 support staff
€5m budget for investigation will necessitate supplementary estimate
A year in politics: the Enda the bailout
May elections in 2014 will present a particular challenge for the Coalition, which will also face the ultimate test of its decision to forgo an emergency credit line post-bailout
TDs and Senators run up €1,500 bar tab on ‘Lapgate’ night
Politicians take advantage of Dáil bar’s liberal opening hours during abortion debate
Bruton says Seanad is ‘watchdog that barks only once every 50 years’
Minister for Enterprise dismisses contention that Upper House has ‘checks and balance’ role in relation to legislation
‘Disrespectful, inappropriate but time to move on’, says Collins
Cork North-West TD insists lapgate incident was not typical of Leinster House
TD says he offered to resign after ‘Lapgate’ incident
Father of three says he felt he was caught up in ‘a tidal wave’
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