How green is the programme for government?
Absence of climate ambition, continuity rather than scaled-up targets and vague language stand out
Roderic O’Gorman
Labour and Social Democrats abdicated responsibility by not ‘fighting’ for power, O’Gorman tells Greens convention
Roderic O’Gorman’s comments came as 300 Green Party delegates attended event in Dublin
What now for the Green agenda after its main political advocate was almost wiped out in the election?
The Green Party faces a challenge in pushing policies to tackle climate change with just one TD
Miriam Lord’s review of the year: Shock resignations, ruptured relations and an over-eager new Taoiseach
A year of change heralds a future of more of the same
The jawdropper, the quickest split, the good turn: Miriam Lord’s 2024 Political Awards
A political year of shocks and surprises somehow ended up as it began: with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in cahoots. The politician of the year may have had something to do with it
Proportion of children who are ‘happy with the way they are’ falls ‘substantially’
Government report shows school absenteeism more than doubled at primary level
Verona Murphy makes Dáil history as first woman Ceann Comhairle
The Independent Wexford TD says she will carry out the role ‘without fear or favour’
Minister concedes in High Court challenge to order facilitating asylum-seeker housing in Athlone
Roderic O’Gorman’s plan for site to rear of direct provision centre in Lissywollen to be considered an ‘unauthorised development’
High Court to hear challenge to accommodation for 1,000 asylum seekers in Athlone
Incoming Independent TD for Longford-Westmeath Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran among group of local representatives backing challenge
Roderic O’Gorman advises Labour and SocDems to enter government formation talks
The Green Party leader says progressive policies rely on government parties taking a risk
My colleague’s text - ‘l’ve been eliminated’ - spoke for how we all felt in the Green Party
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael sent out clear messages that their preference was for coalition with Labour. The only interpretation is that they think Labour might be slightly less demanding partners
Election 2024 final results: Fianna Fáil the biggest party in the Dáil with just one seat between Sinn Féin and Fine Gael
Final count finished in Cavan-Monaghan with the make up of the 34th Dáil now complete
Winners and losers in general election 2024
Close-fought races and the tantalising prospect of power brought relief for the victorious but crushing lows for those rejected by the electorate
Dublin West constituency candidates list: Fine Gael Senator has decent chance of picking up Varadkar seat
Election 2024: Sinn Féin TD Paul Donnelly should be returned, but it might be a big ask for the party to take two seats
Election 2024 live updates: Simon Harris ‘not sure’ if he will canvass with Fine Gael candidate John McGahon in Louth
Leaders’ debate fails to change dynamic of uncertain election campaign
Election Daily: will undecideds lend Sinn Féin their vote on Friday?
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Election 2024: What are the key immigration issues for voters?
Asylum seekers and refugees continue to arrive, protests have become common, and the State’s immigration system continues to flounder
Leaders’ debate: Harris, Martin and McDonald clash on economy, housing and potential coalitions
Election 2024: Simon Harris, Micheál Martin and Mary Lou McDonald trade blows in final TV debate before election
Greens take third place in review of climate pledges, behind Labour and Soc Dems
Friends of the Earth rated parties on their pledges in areas of leadership, homes, energy, transport and food
Irish aid agencies condemn ‘utterly inadequate’ Cop29 deal that will worsen impacts of climate crisis on front lines
Cop29 'came very close to failure and it has ended with a disappointing deal. But it is a deal the world can build on in 2025′, said Mary Robinson
Simon Harris rejects coalition with multi-party left-wing alliance
‘Squeezed middle’ is real and ‘global economic environment is volatile’, Fine Gael leader says
Roderic O’Gorman gets mixed reaction on Dublin West doorsteps
General Election: As he seeks re-election, the Green Party leader has been trying to make his case to voters in his Dublin West constituency, where some people assure him of their support and others are less welcoming
Greens and Labour clash over track record as Coalition junior partners
Roderic O’Gorman said his party ‘with 12 TDs has been able to deliver more’ than Labour with 37
Reports of Church of Scientology recruiting asylum seekers ‘deeply concerning’, O’Gorman says
Jordanian-Palestinian man approached by church who told him he would be given a certificate that would help with his refugee status
‘Deep concern’ over families evicted from direct provision despite gaining status - Ombudsman
Letter to ministers Darragh O’Brien and Roderic O’Gorman warned movements are having ‘devastating impact’ on children’s rights
Green Party prepared to grit teeth and re-enter coalition with new-found foes
Election 2024: Serving with tormentors; buses for bingo and pints; political deal-breakers and ... baby on the way
RIP FF-FG-Green Coalition, 2020-2024 - Miriam Lord’s look back at the Government
Three taoisigh, five budgets and a global pandemic: in unprecedented times it was a government like no other
Bulging veins, tossed leaflets and ‘complete violence’: politicians canvassing for general election take precautions amid safety fears
‘You just don’t know who’s going to open that door to you’: canvassers are wary of growing hostility when they knock at houses
Politicians issued with safety advice on how to respond to threats, ‘deepfake’ images and racism
The Garda and Coimisiún na Meán information pack for candidates comes against a backdrop of an increasingly hostile online environment for politicians
Green Party ‘delivered’ despite ‘sniping every day’, says O’Gorman
Election 2024: Roderic O'Gorman makes pitch to voters on eve of general election being called
Taoiseach and Tánaiste congratulate Trump on his victory while Bacik describes result as a ‘disaster’
US election: ‘Ireland will work to deepen and strengthen the historic and unbreakable bonds between our people and our nations’ - Harris
Thornton Hall asylum seeker plan risks causing ‘significant nuisance’, local objectors say
Court challenge has stalled plans to house 1,000 asylum seekers at State-owned north Dublin site
Ireland will work with whomever wins US presidential election, Taoiseach and Tánaiste say
Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman earlier said victory for Donald Trump would be ‘disaster’
Election campaigning will not be curtailed by safety concerns, says Simon Harris
Taoiseach confirms intention to to seek the dissolution of the Dáil this week
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