Micheál Martin dismisses Fine Gael accusations he is ‘tetchy’
Weekend exchanges come as politicians prepare to return to Leinster House this week for what is widely expected to be the final days of the current Dáil
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The unravelling of a housing minister: Eoghan Murphy opens up about sleeping pills, manic running, anxiety and tears
Former minister for housing Eoghan Murphy’s account of his failures (and failings) is candid, unforgiving, unfiltered and utterly brutal
Running From Office by Eoghan Murphy: a fine memoir built on a flimsy political career
Eoin Ó Broin reviews a former Fine Gael minister’s Confessions of Ambition and Failure in Politics
Housing Commission report – the building blocks for future policy or another house of cards?
An examination of the recommendations in the divisive report that are likely to be accepted and rejected
Other EU countries have banned foreign property buyers to ease housing crises. Should Ireland do the same?
Banning individual foreign purchases of properties would be open to ‘significant legal challenge’, official sources say
It’s funny how ‘unintended consequences’ always benefit landlords
Why isn’t the price of rental accommodation linked to the size of a property?
Why are so many sitting Fine Gael TDs quitting politics and what does it mean for the party?
Inside Politics: Charlie Flanagan decides to ‘pass the baton’ to younger generation as he joins list of FG TDs who will not contest next general election
Kathy Sheridan: Some youngish TDs are quitting. The question is why more are not?
Unlike most occupations, the question of whether politics is worth the downside is not just about the individual, but the whole family. Is it worth the in-your-face threats and protests on the doorstep?
‘There was a lot of soul searching’: Why many mid-career male politicians are quitting
Covid lockdowns made many TDs reassess their life priorities and were, for the first time in their children’s lives, not away from home continuously
Exodus of Varadkar loyalists leaves Fine Gael leader exposed
Former key allies of Taoiseach known to feel undervalued and overlooked
Frank McDonald: New Planning Bill empowers developers and weakens citizens
Local authorities’ role will be reduced to giving effect to national policy, and decisions will be harder to challenge in court
State’s housebuilding numbers still do not add up
We are incapable of accurately counting our housing output with a variance between methods of 6,100 for 2022
Co-living in Dún Laoghaire: Deep pockets needed for Instagrammable place at €1,880 a month
You’ll get MasterChef kitchens and curated housemates but maybe get rid of some of your stuffs to enjoy the perks of co-living
Una Mullally: A nouveau-bedsit for €2,120 per month? Welcome to Dublin’s new rental hell
Retrograde regulations of recent years have predictably led to offensively expensive Insta-cells
Are short-term lets to blame for the shortage of rented accommodation?
Legislation using the planning system to curb boom in holiday lets isn’t working
New State subsidy scheme described as ‘daylight robbery’ by Social Democrat TD
Calls to scrap scheme that could see developers secure funds up to €144,000 for each apartment
Ivana Bacik confirmed as Labour Party leader: ‘Ireland needs a pay rise’
Dublin Bay South TD says politics ‘not about shouting matches’ or ‘tearing people apart’
Russia still plans to extend Dublin embassy’s espionage role, say experts
Claims Orwell Road site used for spying as calls grow for expulsion of ambassador
Dublin City Council seeks to turn back the clock on build-to-rents
Moves to restrict rental-only schemes come amid a rash of applications for BTRs
2021: The year in highlights
From the storming of the Capitol and the Suez Canal to Olympic success and Storm Barra, the news never stopped
Jennifer O’Connell: Rebranding housing insecurity as a lifestyle choice is nonsense
Airbnb’s latest intervention fails to take account of reality facing many young people
Fintan Drury: Brian Cowen put country first, party second
The former taoiseach's friend and adviser on Cowen’s troubled final years in politics
Summary: Fianna Fáil general election report reveals where party went wrong
Lack of identity emerges as one of the most worrying issues for party to deal with
Will Fair Deal scheme changes make it worthwhile to rent out the empty family home?
Across the country are vacant properties whose owners availed of Fair Deal
Affordable co-op house put on private market with 50% price rise
Ó Cualann co-op house sold at discount for €170,000 now on market for €250,000
Byelection tweet criticised by Fine Gael Senators at party meeting
Doherty reported to have said she was ‘ashamed’ of polling day social media post
Naughton hopes O’Connell seeks FG’s nomination in next election
The party lost its seat in DBS with byelection candidate James Geoghegan
Dublin Bay South byelection: Where did Fine Gael go wrong?
From ‘daft’ tweets to ignoring biggest threat – it’s hard to claim Geoghegan’s campaign was a success
Dublin Bay South byelection turnout will have strong bearing on outcome
Contest likely to be a two-horse race between FG’s James Geoghegan and Labour’s Ivana Bacik
Protected status expected for three-storey Player Wills building
Former Dublin factory on South Circular Road part of a 19-storey redevelopment plan
Canvassing with Ivana Bacik: ‘She’s been a wonderful worker really’
Labour candidate is in what seems to be two-horse race in Dublin Bay South
Sandymount cycle path a hot topic in Dublin Bay South byelection
Contentious scheme is also the subject of a high-profile High Court legal dispute
Podcast: What's happening in the Dublin Bay South byelection?
Pat Leahy speaks to Sorcha Pollak on the national significance of next week’s vote
Miriam Lord: Happy house-hunters Leo and Matt go upwardly mobile
FG get a taste of their own medicine at Kate O’Connell’s Dublin Bay South pharmacy
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