Treaty vote split was as much about personality as it was about policy
Little divided the two sides in reality despite the bitterness of the ensuing split
The Treaty won public support – but this could not stop the Civil War
Reflections on the Anglo-Irish Treaty 100 years after the Dáil vote
Staging the Treaty: This marathon production will recreate debates a century later
Some 100 years ago TDs made the most important choice in the history of Irish State
Serving in coalition government can be bad for junior partner’s health
Perception is they should keep others in check rather than pursuing own policy agenda
Parnell and now Michael Collins – What’s with Tory Brexiteers quoting Irish heroes?
What was Collins’s ‘freedom to achieve freedom’ speech all about?
Eunan O’Halpin: My middle-aged, middle-class, revolutionary great-grandfather
PJ Moloney was elected for Tipperary South in the first Dáil and opposed the Treaty
Varadkar’s deal with Independent TDs will be good for democracy
In our pluralist system anyone can run for the Dáil, regardless of resources
Kenny has a chance to leave a legacy of Dáil reform
With Fine Gael lacking an overall majority, the role of the Dáil may change
Miriam Lord: Can Ross’s ‘non-party’ win some true believers?
The Independent Alliance wanted to nail down the unstable door before the horse bolted
Exclusion of Independents ‘political snobbery’ says McGrath
Main parties ‘will have to chew their words after the election’ says Dublin Bay North TD
Opinion: Six myths about Independent TDs debunked
Independents they are healthy sign of the openness of our political system
Pre-election alliances could help counter ‘seismic shock’ to the party system
The roots of the current fragmentation of the party system run deeper than the recession
Rule by referendum is not the best way to make decisions
Perhaps it’s time to have a referendum on referendums
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