Fianna Fáil

Following initial engagement with other political parties, there had been speculation that the newly-enlarged party would leave government formation talks

Each party has its own distinct challenge facing into the post-election period. Sinn Féin’s is about how to transform itself from government-in-waiting to radical opposition

From Santy and selection boxes to Christmas pudding and Mariah Carey, these are some of the truths you won’t hear elsewhere

Michael Lowry expects to meet Chambers and McEntee to discuss ‘parameters’ of engagement in government formation talks

Just as Ministers have continued in office after the Dáil was dissolved, the Constitution specifies that they remain in office until their successors are appointed

Balanced regional development means more than plonking cities here and there - other factors have to be taken into consideration, as Fianna Fáil has signalled

Labour and Regional Independent group to decide on pursuing negotiations with two outgoing ruling parties

Fianna Fáil particularly keen on enticing Labour into a coalition rather than Independents, while main two negotiating parties have differing views on issues including VAT reform, new departments and overhaul of the Department of Public Expenditure

Standards in Public Office Commission publishes report on investigation into Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy

Former Fianna Fáil TD Ivor Callely also settled with the tax authority earlier this year

Minister for Finance says it will likely be at least January before a new coalition is put together

For people who care deeply about the democratic process, low voter turnout figures can be depressing

Unthinkable: Was the general election a victory for ‘grown ups’ or a defeat for idealism?

Jim O’Callaghan talks up Independents option while Bacik expected to speak separately with Martin and Harris this week

Voting patterns in this trio reveal why some parties exceeded expectations and others fell short of hitting targets

Fianna Fáil’s Jim O’Callaghan says his party and Fine Gael can form a stable government with support of ‘reliable’ Independents

Forget the talk about the rotating Taoiseach, serious strategic issues now face Ireland and getting more efficient at delivery of housing, infrastructure and public services is vital

Development comes after Labour and Social Democrats shun ‘common negotiating platform’ in advance of government-formation talks

How the veteran Fianna Fáil leader dragged his party into the 21st century and won his place as taoiseach

Miriam Lord: Scotland shows off its crown jewels to an Irish contingency, putting haggis, rather than government formation, on the menu