The latest news, analysis and comment on Irish political party Fine Gael
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil naively believe they can have policies that both increase and decrease carbon pollution at the same time, and still be rewarded for making a good effort
Talks continue between potential parties to coalition government
Approved Housing Bodies had €7bn of borrowings at the end of last year on €8.3bn of housing stock
Nomination of Verona Murphy for the key role may be part of an elaborate plan by the Independents to seek ministerial positions once a government is formed
Labour Party representatives to meet Simon Harris and Fine Gael negotiating team, and Ivana Bacik to meet Micheál Martin
The decision to stay out is due not to an excess of ideological purity but to an entirely rational assessment of the probable outcome
Controversial rates rise forced through by voting bloc featuring Fianna Fáil, Labour, Sinn Féin and independents
Labour keen to let process ‘play out’, sources say
Former Fine Gael councillor was charged with human trafficking and possession of child abuse images on Friday
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: Outside of coalition talks, other big story of the week was undoubtedly Eoin Hayes’s suspension from Social Democrats
With government formation talks set to intensify before Christmas, focus now on who will provide safety in numbers for next coalition
Former politician (73), from Glasnevin, served with book of evidence at Dublin District Court
Martin and Harris got on each other’s nerves during the election campaign, but they now need to put their differences aside
There is a strong expectation that Labour leader Ivana Bacik will recommend that the party does not proceed with negotiations about joining a coalition government
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
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
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
Minister for Finance says it will likely be at least January before a new coalition is put together
Ulster Bank alleges Josepha and Patrick Madigan failed to meet repayments on foot of three loans
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
Deputy for Cavan-Monaghan from 1987 to 2002 was a regular contributor to Dáil debates
Former taoiseach and minister for health says about 500 additional beds need to be provided annually to keep up with population growth
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
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
