Irish Times poll suggests Fine Gael is enjoying a Simon surge
Fine Gael is at its highest level of support for well over three years
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Fine Gael is at its highest level of support for well over three years
The Apple judgment looms large as the Dáil returns, as does the OPW’s €335k bike shed – and then there’s the matter of an election
Election date speculation is becoming wearying - according to Ceann Comhairle, at least
Republican showed his political intuition in how to use Saturday’s extraordinary events
Former tánaiste’s move adds to the challenge facing Simon Harris ahead of the next general election
For Bills that do not make it over the line before the election, Opposition will target Government for not fulfilling commitments
Likely autumn general election is political cloud on the horizon as well as final budget of Coalition
Labour is preparing for power after the UK election saw the Tories swept out of office while in Dublin, officials are hoping for improved relations with our neighbour
Budget requests are already coming in thick and fast from backbenchers
Taoiseach’s energetic approach has not stopped him allowing contentious issues to fall by the wayside
Ministers will consider fresh proposals on accelerated decision times and new safe countries of origin.
Ireland will push for a big job for Michael McGrath in Europe, while Fianna Fáil contenders will find out who replaces Chambers in the ‘super-junior’ role at Cabinet
The €160 TV licence underpins public service broadcasting but has suffered falling sales in the wake of the controversy that has engulfed RTÉ over the past year
Potential successors as new minister for finance could be Dara Calleary, Jack Chambers or Darragh O’Brien
Jack Chambers’s star on the rise in Fianna Fáil
Possible contenders to lead the Greens were unusually coy last night, but discreet approaches were still made
EU leaders horse-trading and decisions about Ireland’s nominee for European Commissioner
Twice in two days we have seen candidates say they are finished, only to hastily revise their views
Election to the European Parliament was an ‘out-of-body experience’ for Aodhán Ó Riordáin in the politicians’ All-Ireland
It has been a good election for the two main Government parties. It’s been a terrible election for Sinn Féin
Remaining local seats could take some time to fill with a recount called in Blackrock
Keir Starmer’s ‘love’ and respect for Ireland is a good starting point in the UK elections, write Finn McRedmond and Mark Paul
Leinster House saw a rare moment of unity, with no dissent to the Government’s decision to recognise Palestinian statehood
As elections beckon, climate may not be front and centre - but it is not an issue that can be avoided
Sunak calls shock July UK election in gamble on a long campaign
Inside Politics: There was no shortage of edginess in Government Buildings over other countries’ apparent waning enthusiasm
Sinn Féin seeks to shift political narrative back to housing during quiet week in the Oireachtas
Your essential end-of-week politics catch up including Pearse Doherty accused of being ‘Jekyll and Hyde ’ on housing
Sinn Féin staring at two-year polling decline but it’s harder than ever to predict make-up of next Dáil
Inside Politics: The explanation for the cuts is simple, but their aftermath is unlikely to be so straightforward
Claim by GAA president Jarlath Burns of Ministerial electioneering gets to the heart of a broader truth for the Coalition
Asylum seekers along Grand Canal being moved as advisory group raises concerns about Government strategy
University of Limerick in for bruising PAC encounter; Harris insists tents along Grand Canal are not another Mount Street situation
Discussions at Government level about further reducing the supports to newly arrived Ukrainian refugees
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