Budget kites flying high (but don’t mention the election date)
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
The results of latest Irish Times/Ipsos opinion poll are likely to intensify pressure on Mr Harris to call an election after the Budget
With an election on the horizon, politicians are focused on their constituencies and the relentless competition for votes
Coalition and alternatives preparing in the assumption of a November general election because that timing suits their interests
Further €500 cut to third-level fees and more special-needs assistants for schools being sought by Ministers in moves to aid parents and children
Eventually, I dashed around the room with The Irish Times rolled up into a weapon of death
Six senators to be elected in future by all graduates of higher education institutions - but not until 2030
All Jack Chambers has to do is read the newspapers and he’ll know exactly what his colleagues are going to ask for
As 33 TDs head for pastures new, political parties across the spectrum are racing to plug huge electoral gaps
Friends of the Earth report card concludes ‘programme for Government commitments were not strong enough in first place’
Minister for Finance Jack Chambers proposes deferral of levy for 12 months but compromise reached by Coalition parties
Taoiseach says budget will be similar to last year with tax reductions and welfare increases
In his first big interview as Taoiseach, the Fine Gael leader hints at his ‘big ideas’ on childcare, housing and infrastructural projects
The Greens are particularly conscious of the challenge they face in minimising their seat losses
Thomas Byrne’s comments come amid rising tensions between Coalition partners over the deferral
Tax was due to kick in next year, with landowners facing an annual 3 per cent payment on the value of land earmarked for housing
Annual 3 per cent payment on market value of land was due to begin next year
In the time it has left in office, the levers the Government has at its disposal to tackle the housing crisis are few and far between
Political parties have named only 148 candidates so far for the general election, which must be held before March 22nd
Comments come as review recommends more frequent trains and new services in the northwest
With reform repeatedly promised and not delivered, the only way to fix the lack of Seanad reform it is at the next Dáil election
Former lord mayor among 11 general election candidates announced on Monday
Rebel backbencher Neasa Hourigan loses out on position in narrow vote
Roderic O’Gorman says the high level of abuse and attacks he has been subject to have toughened him up as a politician
Dublin Central TD, a candidate for deputy leader position, lost whip 15 months ago when voting against Government
People in Ireland have become less focused on climate change and more on social issues. O’Gorman’s interest in childcare, refugees and adoption chimes with this
Roderic O’Gorman is faced with the daunting task of saving as many party seats as possible in the next general election
Minister of State says it is ‘best’ to have a woman in the role for gender balance after Roderic O’Gorman landed party’s top job
Dublin West TD first canvassed aged 10 and was deeply for over a decade before election to Dáil in 2020
Minister for Children and Integration defeats Senator Pippa Hackett in contest to replace Eamon Ryan
O’Gorman says all Green Ministers will remain in their current posts after securing a narrow win over Senator Pippa Hackett in the leadership race
Roderic O’Gorman is the favourite to succeed Eamon Ryan but Pippa Hackett has mounted a strong campaign focusing on rural Ireland
Failure to go to electorate after October’s budget giveaways would be an act of political self-harm by by Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Green Party
Would the party’s climate agenda be better served in a strategic alliance, or is it stronger standing on its own two feet?
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices