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McGuinness says Sinn Féin only party committed to Irish unity

McGuinness says Sinn Féin only party committed to Irish unity

Sinn Féin event marks 100-year anniversary of Rising with pageantry and re-enactments

Sun Apr 24 2016 - 14:59
Sinn Féin ardfheis a low-key affair verging on anti-climax

Sinn Féin ardfheis a low-key affair verging on anti-climax

Gerry Adams will not step down at ardfheis. Relatively soon, we are told. When is that?

Sat Apr 23 2016 - 19:28
Labour must wait. . .

Labour must wait. . .

Inside politics: Labour’s rebuild has to happen in opposition, not government

Wed Apr 20 2016 - 09:30
Labour members set to reject Fine Gael alliance

Labour members set to reject Fine Gael alliance

Burton and Howlin sceptical on prospect of coalition, with grassroots ‘very, very, cool’

Tue Apr 19 2016 - 11:36
Labour representatives oppose  Fine Gael-led government

Labour representatives oppose Fine Gael-led government

Most councillors, TDs and former TDs contacted oppose entering a coalition

Tue Apr 19 2016 - 01:00
All you need to know about tight race for those Seanad seats

All you need to know about tight race for those Seanad seats

Sidelights of Irish political life: Car parks, farm lanes and enduring absence from home

Mon Apr 18 2016 - 01:00
FG and FF talks to reach crucial  point on policy issues

FG and FF talks to reach crucial point on policy issues

Discussions on forming a government to centre on Irish Water, housing and health service

Wed Apr 13 2016 - 09:13
We’ve no comment, and that’s off the record

We’ve no comment, and that’s off the record

Inside Politics: The government talks between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil teams were a leak-free zone

Tue Apr 12 2016 - 09:05
FF will press for minimal agreement framework in talks

FF will press for minimal agreement framework in talks

Issues that have potential to bring down a government need to be sorted out in advance

Tue Apr 12 2016 - 01:00
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to discuss shape of minority government

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to discuss shape of minority government

FG, FF and Independent TDs say arrangement would need to last for three budgets

Mon Apr 11 2016 - 01:00
FG and FF agree minority government the only show in town

FG and FF agree minority government the only show in town

Analysis: Call by Independent Alliance for separate meetings spurs parties to talk

Mon Apr 11 2016 - 01:00
How best laid plains for FG-FF pact went up in smoke

How best laid plains for FG-FF pact went up in smoke

Fine Gael soundings on deal with FF all very well – but they were talking to wrong people

Sat Apr 09 2016 - 01:00
Fine Gael TDs strongly endorse Kenny’s stance in government talks

Fine Gael TDs strongly endorse Kenny’s stance in government talks

Some deputies describe partnership offer by acting Taoiseach as bold and brave

Thu Apr 07 2016 - 17:07
Enda Kenny and Micheál Martin face three unappetising choices

Enda Kenny and Micheál Martin face three unappetising choices

Analysis: There are limited options left now as political talks move to the end game

Thu Apr 07 2016 - 10:47
Enda Kenny and Micheál Martin’s number may be up

Enda Kenny and Micheál Martin’s number may be up

Inside politics: Meeting between FG and FF leaders will overshadow vote on Taoiseach

Wed Apr 06 2016 - 09:51
Parties with five TDs to be awarded  speaking rights in  Dáil

Parties with five TDs to be awarded speaking rights in Dáil

Move to lower threshold will benefit the Anti-Austerity Alliance-People Before Profit

Wed Apr 06 2016 - 01:00
Labour figures want to exit Government

Labour figures want to exit Government

Role in government ‘just keeps everything in suspension’

Wed Apr 06 2016 - 01:00
Government formation remains in a state of uncertainty

Government formation remains in a state of uncertainty

Analysis: Fine Gael TDs fear Independents do not fully grasp the reality of power

Mon Mar 28 2016 - 01:00
Give Me a Crash Course In . . . forming a government

Give Me a Crash Course In . . . forming a government

How will it be possible to create a leading party from the mix of votes in the election?

Sat Mar 26 2016 - 01:00
Census 2016 will tell us a lot about modern Ireland

Census 2016 will tell us a lot about modern Ireland

The census on April 24th will give a picture of Irish life that will inform policymakers

Thu Mar 24 2016 - 01:00
Census 2016 to contain question on same sex marriage

Census 2016 to contain question on same sex marriage

Questionnaire virtually unchanged because CSO did not have budget for consultation

Wed Mar 23 2016 - 14:42
The eight deal-makers or deal-breakers in talks on government

The eight deal-makers or deal-breakers in talks on government

These are the issues that will matter in any government arrangement

Tue Mar 22 2016 - 01:00
Fianna Fáil’s negotiating team for government talks revealed

Fianna Fáil’s negotiating team for government talks revealed

Four TDs given authority to negotiate with interested parties and individuals

Sat Mar 12 2016 - 16:52
The beginning of the Enda?

The beginning of the Enda?

Kenny has regained some brio but his days as leader are numbered, writes Harry McGee

Sat Mar 12 2016 - 04:00
Micheál Martin restates belief FG must be ‘replaced’

Micheál Martin restates belief FG must be ‘replaced’

Fianna Fáil hardens insistence it’s either a minority government or an election

Fri Mar 11 2016 - 01:00
Adams will be Sinn Féin’s nomination for Taoiseach

Adams will be Sinn Féin’s nomination for Taoiseach

Party will not enter into any arrangements with FF or FG

Wed Mar 09 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Adams to be Sinn Féin’s nomination in vote for taoiseach

Gerry Adams to be Sinn Féin’s nomination in vote for taoiseach

Party president admits it ‘hit a few crossbars’ during election campaign

Tue Mar 08 2016 - 15:16
Enda Kenny set to present proposals for reform

Enda Kenny set to present proposals for reform

Fine Gael leader accepts ‘no one will be elected taoiseach’ when Dáil first meets

Tue Mar 08 2016 - 08:22
Fianna Fáil unlikely to close gap in vote for Taoiseach

Fianna Fáil unlikely to close gap in vote for Taoiseach

Independents and smaller parties set to abstain or vote against FF and FG

Mon Mar 07 2016 - 09:32
Most Independents to abstain in  vote for taoiseach

Most Independents to abstain in vote for taoiseach

Non-aligned TDs ask to see parties’ policy programmes and demand Dáil reform

Mon Mar 07 2016 - 01:00
Maureen O’Sullivan favourite to be ceann comhairle

Maureen O’Sullivan favourite to be ceann comhairle

If elected under new secret ballot system, she would be the first woman to chair the Dáil

Mon Mar 07 2016 - 01:00
Unsociable media comes to the fore in election campaign

Unsociable media comes to the fore in election campaign

Jack Chambers was among the victims of the personal attacks which are now the norm

Mon Mar 07 2016 - 00:00
Leo Varadkar says ‘all key Ministers’ behind  Enda Kenny

Leo Varadkar says ‘all key Ministers’ behind Enda Kenny

Minister for Health says Taoiseach has mandate to try form government

Fri Mar 04 2016 - 18:46
Fianna Fail has opened lines of communication with smaller parties

Fianna Fail has opened lines of communication with smaller parties

Micheál Martin tells party meeting he has had discussions with a view to winning support

Thu Mar 03 2016 - 22:50
Why did some polls fail to spot FF resurgence?

Why did some polls fail to spot FF resurgence?

Anomaly a combination of ‘overestimation, underestimation and a late swing’

Wed Mar 02 2016 - 01:00
Dublin South-Central results: Brid Smith takes final seat for AAA-PBP

Dublin South-Central results: Brid Smith takes final seat for AAA-PBP

Unite trade unionist says Labour ‘deserves’ its punishment at the polls

Tue Mar 01 2016 - 17:15
Kenny to consult Ministers on moves to form government

Kenny to consult Ministers on moves to form government

Fianna Fáil calls for political reform to be agreed before the new Dáil convenes

Tue Mar 01 2016 - 09:41
Fianna Fáil revival makes Micheál Martin a great survivor of Irish politics

Fianna Fáil revival makes Micheál Martin a great survivor of Irish politics

Biding its time won the race for the party and solidified its leader’s position, for now

Tue Mar 01 2016 - 01:00
Fianna Fáil calls for Dáil reform in  first post election move

Fianna Fáil calls for Dáil reform in first post election move

Micheál Martin says there must be changes in ‘the way politics is done in our country’

Mon Feb 29 2016 - 21:37
Dublin Central results: Maureen O’Sullivan retains seat in tight contest

Dublin Central results: Maureen O’Sullivan retains seat in tight contest

Paschal Donohoe and Mary Lou McDonald elected as Gary Gannon loses out on last count

Mon Feb 29 2016 - 14:47
Greens’ hard work at local level pays off as party secures two seats

Greens’ hard work at local level pays off as party secures two seats

Eamon Ryan and Catherine Martin have focused on core issues since 2011 wipeout

Mon Feb 29 2016 - 01:00
The men and the message at heart of FF revival

The men and the message at heart of FF revival

Micheál Martin was probably the star turn of the campaign

Mon Feb 29 2016 - 01:00
Five key moments that swayed the election outcome

Five key moments that swayed the election outcome

As the campaign flagged, blunders took on a life of their own

Mon Feb 29 2016 - 01:00
Dublin North-West results: Fine Gael’s Noel Rock has been elected after ninth count

Dublin North-West results: Fine Gael’s Noel Rock has been elected after ninth count

Labour TD John Lyons is eliminated on the eighth count

Sun Feb 28 2016 - 00:39
Optimism grows among Fianna Fáil strategists

Optimism grows among Fianna Fáil strategists

Officials believe party could edge out Fine Gael to finish with largest number of seats

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 19:39
Lucinda Creighton: Renua will continue even if party wins no seats

Lucinda Creighton: Renua will continue even if party wins no seats

Róisín Shortall says Social Democrats may review leadership after dust settles

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 17:15
Analysis: Fianna Fáil empire strikes back at Fine Gael

Analysis: Fianna Fáil empire strikes back at Fine Gael

Never have so many got so few predictions right, writes Harry McGee

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 13:18
Election 2016: Six takeaways from the exit poll

Election 2016: Six takeaways from the exit poll

Irish politics has waded into quicksand and Fine Gael coronation has become Coronation Street

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 00:23
Joan Burton  feeling ‘upbeat and optimistic’ over Labour Party prospects

Joan Burton feeling ‘upbeat and optimistic’ over Labour Party prospects

Tánaiste votes at St Joseph’s School for Deaf Boys on the Navan Road after canvassing earlier

Fri Feb 26 2016 - 13:07
Is Gerry Adams an asset or a liability for Sinn Féin?

Is Gerry Adams an asset or a liability for Sinn Féin?

His difficulties with ‘the sums’ began with two media interviews and spread to the TV debates

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 19:50
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