Michael O’Leary wouldn’t employ teachers. I wouldn’t hire him to campaign for me
I wouldn’t employ the chief executive of a budget airline to run a country – or, for that matter, to campaign for the re-election of a party that does
Simon Harris
Fine Gael to announce plans to ‘phase out’ third level fees in election manifesto, says Simon Harris
Paschal Donohoe accuses Fianna Fáil of inflating campaign figures by up to €5.2bn
Next government will need ‘new deal’ to support farmers as sector faces ‘huge challenge’, says IFA
The Irish Farmers’ Association said that analysis it conducted showed that farming incomes were down 34 per cent over the last six years
Michael O’Leary’s swipe at teachers won’t land more than a glancing blow on Fine Gael
The viral moment will fade away, but perhaps not before it seeps into the cracks of doubt some voters may have about the party
Big beams, tiny halos and cable ties: election posters are back
Parties and candidates have had lots of time to finesse their lamp-post strategy. But have they?
‘Too many teachers in the Dáil’: Are they the most represented profession in the chamber?
Continuous presence in Dáil and ability to reach highest levels of power counter Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary’s claim he could not rely on them to ‘get things done’
Simon Harris and Donald Trump agree to ‘keep in touch’ in call covering Middle East and Ukraine conflicts
Taoiseach says he told US president-elect that the EU and the US need to work together on many issues
The Irish Times view on Fine Gael’s early campaign wobble: the curse strikes again
Inviting Michael O’Leary to speak off the cuff at its campaign event might not have been the wisest strategy
Fine Gael pledges to deliver over 300,000 homes over next six years
Party says it will ensure about 50,000 homes are built each year under €40bn plan
Pro-Palestine supporters and young voters urged to ‘choose wisely’ in election, march hears
Solidarity campaign chair tells protestors to ensure every politician knows territory is ‘key’ issue in lead up to polling day
Ireland will be affected by Donald Trump’s presidency. Here’s what to expect
Donald Trump has pledged to implement big economic, political and security changes. How is Ireland likely to be affected?
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
The Irish Times view on General Election 2024: the campaign finally begins
The issues that preoccupy voters are well established but there are two additional challenges it would be folly to ignore
Election 2024: Parties start to unveil promises as campaign gets under way
Three-week long run-in to November 29th polling day begins with party policy launches and poster placing
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to stand on their record in government
Taoiseach Simon Harris says the three Coalition parties had governed well together and passed five progressive budgets
Election housing debate should not be about ‘shouting numbers’, Simon Harris says
Election 2024: Fine Gael leader promises more ‘interventionist’ State on child care and ‘firmer’ migration system
‘We pay high taxes, but we don’t really have any services’: How will the Dryrobers vote in the Taoiseach’s home town?
Creaking transport and shortages of school places are among the big issues in the affluent seaside town of Greystones, Co Wicklow
Sage Bertie Ahern, wry Joe Duffy and stoned-sounding Irish Maga fan: Radio reactions to Trump’s US election win
Radio: Ciara Kelly hears differing takes on Trump victory while Kieran Cuddihy meets jubilant Maga fans in New York
A race for the magic number across 43 constituencies to rule the largest Dáil in history
The number of seats has risen from 160 to 174, and the only certainty is that there will be plenty of skirmishes and subplots in the electoral battle
Trump will be a ‘transactional’ politician on trade issues, says Taoiseach
Simon Harris says risk of trade ‘shock’ between US and Europe has increased with election of Republican president
Wicklow constituency profile: One of the bear pits of Election 2024 after loss of territory to neighbouring area
Election 2024: Taoiseach Simon Harris will be safe but bringing home a running mate is not assured
Election 2024 is, almost officially, on
In the next couple of weeks, the gloves may well and truly come off between the Coalition partners
Trump’s return could pose a threat to Irish economy, Ministers are warned
Future trade between the US and EU could be affected by the imposition of tariffs imposed by the new US regime
Europe is ill equipped for chaos of second Trump term
Prospects of a trade war and collapse of US support for Ukraine pose grave threats to EU
Taoiseach confirms general election will be held on Friday, November 29th
Simon Harris said he intended to ask President Michael D Higgins to dissolve the Dáil this Friday upon his return from an informal meeting of the European Council in Budapest
Phone pouch scheme will cost €2m every year as well as €9m outlay, McDonald says
Sinn Féin operating similar schools initiative in Northern Ireland but Taoiseach Simon Harris claims it costs ‘a hell of a lot more’
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
Harris and Martin block Green proposals for €3bn Climate and Nature fund
Coalition partners say it was premature for Minister of the Environment to earmark money to specific areas without consultation
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’
General election: When and how will it be called?
Taoiseach Simon Harris is expected to set the wheels in motion for the next general election on Friday, with votes to be cast three weeks later, on Friday, November 29th
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
Sinn Féin clashes with Tánaiste over Occupied Territories Bill
Opposition raise claims Government warned by US ambassador of ‘consequences’ if legislation is passed
PAC wants children’s hospital organisations to appear at final meeting before election
Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board say they can attend at a future date but not this week
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