Rural residents to be allowed to book local bus service using phone app
Department of Transport says people looking to use Local Link would plan their trip using online booking technology
Fianna Fáil members overwhelmingly ratify programme for government
Micheál Martin stands over his criticism of Michael Lowry when the Moriarty tribunal’s report was published in 2011, and said what was revealed by the tribunal was ‘shocking’
Occupied Territories Bill to be replaced by new legislation, Tánaiste confirms
The contentious proposed law had outlined a ban on trade with Israeli firms operating in occupied Palestinian territory
New government: Strong expectation of several promotions and new portfolios when cabinet is announced
Party leaders anxious to refresh cabinet with new appointments but leaders yet to sign off on final decisions
Bashed tables, dad dancing and pizza: how the deal for a new government was done
The bulk of the six-week negotiations happened between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, but the Regional Independent Group played a vital role in forming the new government
Plan for mini-budget by new government dropped
Fine Gael proposal dropped amid concerns about international instability and economic uncertainty
Government promises: The word ‘explore’ appears 34 times and ‘examine’ 86 times in Coalition document
Many Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael election pledges present, but diluted or sidelined
Incoming coalition promises ramped up infrastructure spending and economic stability
Government to take office with Micheál Martin as taoiseach and majority of 17 in Dáil backed by Independents
Programme for government pledges cheaper childcare, 300,000 new homes and a ‘Year of the Invitation’
New plan to replace Housing For All and more public sector investment in infrastructure part of coalition’s deal
Two Independents to sit at cabinet as new government agreed, while Healy-Raes expected to give support after talks
Full text of new programme to be made available today in advance of meetings of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael parliamentary parties
Regional Independent Group strikes deal with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil on formation of next government
VAT to fall from 13.5 per cent to 9 per cent for food, hospitality, hairdressers and entertainment in next budget
Government formation: Policy talks enter final stage
Some political issues remain to be ironed out around the structures underpinning a new government and asks from Independent TDs
‘It has been intense’: Inside the room of Government formation
Across the different parties and groups, more than 20 negotiators have been working hard to hammer out a deal
Children’s hospital and building contractor agree plan to complete project by June
New national children's hospital was due to be completed in 2020 but has been beset by cost over-runs, delays and a long-running dispute with contractor BAM
Fine Gael set to ratify swathe of new candidates for Seanad Éireann panels
Party aiming to target constituencies where second or third seat could be won in future general elections