Who are the Independents supporting new FF-FG coalition and what do they want in return?
Arrangements underpinning the support of Independents seem to be based on constructive ambiguity
Noel Grealish
Only certain ministerial job appointments so far are the five Independent TDs
Speculation intensifying six days ahead of formal appointment of new Cabinet next Wednesday
Bid for Dáil speaking rights by government-supporting Independents ‘having your cake and eating it’
Backlash after Michael Lowry proposes that he and other Independents supporting next Coalition sit on Opposition benches
Programme for government as it happened: ‘Fair but firmer’ migration system, tax breaks and regeneration of Dublin’s main streets
Full programme for government agreed, with parties set to meet to review and ratify document
What’s in the programme for government: the main points, from housing and health to transport and trade
Department of Justice will incorporate home affairs and migration
Intensive government coalition talks to get under way today
Regional Independent group and two Healy-Rae brothers set to join new government if negotiations are successful
Five things to watch in 2025 as the next government takes shape
Year ahead promises no shortage of intrigue and challenge for the political classes as they look to digest a new reality brought about by the year of elections
Independents TDs hold the balance of power. A lot hinges on Verona Murphy’s next move
With Labour divided and the Social Democrats sceptical, the focus is on a handful of Independents
Galway West: Noel Grealish (Ind)
Former Progressive Democrats leader has successfully held his seat in the last four elections
Galway West constituency candidates list: Can Gráinne Seoige inherit vote from retiring poll-topper Éamon Ó Cuív?
Election 2024: Sinn Féin’s Mairéad Farrell finished third in 2020 but may face a bigger battle this time around
Number of TDs could reach 240 over next 30 years if population growth continues, chamber hears
Paschal Donohoe says system of representation ‘broadly works’ and wants ‘national conversation’ on the matter
Miriam Lord: Swoosh! Down comes the guillotine, but controversial planning Bill is partially spared
Depending on one’s point of view, Minister for Housing’s landmark creation is either a dangerous folly or an architectural gem
Another crime added to long list by GAAGo
Simon Harris leaps to defence of Helen McEntee after Peader Tóibín decries ‘cynical nonsense’
What Independent TDs get for supporting the Government is far less clear than in decades past
Coalition deals with Independents have been commonplace for decades, though Simon Harris has ruled out ‘transactional’ arrangements on his path to the Taoiseach’s office
Simon Harris adds support of five Independents, bolstering slim majority
Fine Gael members to gather for ardfheis ahead of leader’s expected confirmation as taoiseach on Tuesday
Noel Grealish becomes latest Independent TD set to back Simon Harris for taoiseach
Galway West TD confirms his voting intention in the Dáil next week following meeting with new Fine Gael leader
Drew Harris defends Garda’s criminal investigation into Golfgate affair
Impact on reputations of those involved raised at committee by James O’Connor TD
Varadkar pledges to examine whip rules amid Golfgate fallout
Three senators lost Fine Gael whip over their attendance at golf society dinner in Clifden
Miriam Lord: Who will commemorate the Partition of Clifden in 2120?
In 100 years, there could be deep divisions around marking the centenary of Golfgate
Legal status of Covid measures still uncertain
Dismissal of charges against four men in Golfgate case has brought little clarity
Séamus Woulfe had ‘hazy’ knowledge of Covid-19 guidelines before Golfgate event
Trial of four men over alleged breaches of Covid-19 regulations continues
Prosecutions over Oireachtas Golf Society dinner unfair, court told
Counsel for Donie Cassidy says ‘everybody jumped on the bandwagon’ and wrongly accused attendees of breaching rules
Dáil rejects abortion Bill from Rural Independent TDs
Issues such as foetal pain relief can be raised within review, Minister for Health says
More than 50 witnesses set to give evidence in ‘Golfgate’ case, judge told
Case could take up to five days in January, Clifden District Court hears
Judge in Clifden adjourns ‘Golfgate’ court case until October 28th
Independent TD Noel Grealish and former Fianna Fáil senator Donie Cassidy face charges
Dáil hears of ‘safety net arrangement’ for non-Covid healthcare
Eighteen private hospitals part of plan to deal with backlog in treatment, says Taoiseach
Miriam Lord: Taoiseach and Tánaiste see red over ‘Level 5 leak’
Leo rages at public health chief; Cap’n Grealish frets about the arts; Harris and Holohan framed
Who attended the golf dinner and what has happened to them since?
A list of all those known to have been among the 80-plus guests at controversial dinner
Who attended the golf dinner and what has happened to them since?
Here is everyone known to have been among the over 80 guests at the controversial dinner
Housing Minister Darragh O’ Brien calls for Phil Hogan to quit
Pressure building on Hogan to step down from EU role since last week
Golf dinner fallout: Controversy compromises key public health messages – Taoiseach
Calleary and Buttimer resign, gardaí begin investigation
Politicians who attended golf event apologise for actions
More than 80 people were at society event in Clifden amid Covid-19 guidelines
Tánaiste hopes reopening of pubs will be approved next week
Decision depends on the number of new cases and ‘bespoke’ guidelines for some sectors
Non-payment of court fines up threefold since curbs on jailing
Move to cut numbers jailed led to 31,997 not paying court fines in first 11 months of 2019
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