Independents divided over prospect of FG deal by weekendSome TDs express concern they are being ‘bounced’ into arrangementThu May 05 2016 - 01:00
Major concessions on both sides clear way for FG to form minority governmentKenny and Martin receive unanimous backing of parliamentary parties for dealWed May 04 2016 - 01:46
Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil deal: degree of detail comes as surpriseAnalysis: Unforeseen events will prove the real test of arrangement’s strengthWed May 04 2016 - 01:00
Stephen Collins: Government will test Independents' mettleLabour, the Greens and some Independents outside government could play a constructive roleSat Apr 30 2016 - 15:56
Prospect of bigger budget giveaway seals FF-FG pactScope for tax cuts and spending increases set to be well above €1bn, say sourcesSat Apr 30 2016 - 01:00
Fianna Fáil set to support Fine Gael for three budgetsParties agree people who have not paid Irish Water charges will be pursuedThu Apr 28 2016 - 07:44
Former justice minister Michael McDowell wins Seanad seatTCD student leader Lynn Ruane and Alice-Mary Higgins, daughter of President, electedWed Apr 27 2016 - 15:10
Stephen Collins: Fianna Fáil stance on Irish Water is about politics not policyThe events of the past week or so do not augur well for the operation of a Fine Gael-led minority governmentWed Apr 27 2016 - 12:34
Alan Shatter ‘cleared’ by inquiry into whistleblower claimsCommission also finds ‘no evidence’ of corruption on part of ex-garda chief Martin CallinanWed Apr 27 2016 - 08:29
Ronan Mullen, Michael McDowell top poll in NUI Seanad panelSenator David Norris heads poll in Trinity College constituency according to talliesWed Apr 27 2016 - 00:03
Garda corruption report presented to GovernmentCommission of investigation examined claims that led to Alan Shatter’s resignationMon Apr 25 2016 - 20:24
Stephen Collins: Minority government faces major challengesThe compromises needed by all sides could fatally undermine new allianceSat Apr 23 2016 - 01:00
State to take over Irish Water in Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil dealPact on water utility should allow minority government to be put in place next weekThu Apr 21 2016 - 01:00
Labour says no to minority governmentPenrose calls for decision by other partiesWed Apr 20 2016 - 21:49
Labour decides not to re-enter government with Fine GaelParty’s seven TDs to stick by original post-election decision to go into oppositionWed Apr 20 2016 - 13:52
Joan Burton tells Labour to prepare for second electionFine Gael-Fianna Fáil government talks remain deadlocked over future of Irish WaterWed Apr 20 2016 - 09:51
FG-FF talks to resume as Labour considers positionMinority government pact unlikely to be concluded by Wednesday’s Dáil sittingMon Apr 18 2016 - 15:46
Labour entering government with FG would be nightmare, says SFSenior party figures to seek members’ consensus to realign with Fine Gael and GreensSun Apr 17 2016 - 10:25
Labour Party open to new coalition with Fine GaelSenior party figures to seek members’ consensus to realign with Fine Gael and GreensSat Apr 16 2016 - 13:08
Stephen Collins: Fianna Fáil holds key to survival of minority governmentLittle sign party willing to take unpopular positions required to keep administration in placeSat Apr 16 2016 - 00:38
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil hold ‘constructive’ government talksCoveney says new administration could be in place by middle of next weekFri Apr 15 2016 - 20:44
Brian Hayes: Ireland needs to prepare a plan for BrexitMEP says a new agreement with the EU would be required if Britain leavesFri Apr 15 2016 - 13:57
Fine Gael minority government hinges on Irish WaterParty must come to agreement with Fianna Fáil in order to avert a second electionFri Apr 15 2016 - 09:07
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil agree to talks on minority governmentNegotiating teams meet for discussions in first decisive move in government formationSat Apr 09 2016 - 19:02
Enda Kenny refuses invitation to meeting by Independent AllianceSimon Coveney tells Shane Ross there are ‘positive reasons’ for no-showSat Apr 09 2016 - 14:33
Stephen Collins: Fine Gael-led minority government the only option‘While he can refuse a dissolution, the President has no constitutional role in government formation’Sat Apr 09 2016 - 01:00
Enda Kenny urges Fianna Fáil to back minority optionTaoiseach repeats call for partnership administrationSat Apr 09 2016 - 01:00
Recriminations as Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil talks collapseEnda Kenny accuses Micheál Martin of putting party before country after bitter breakdownFri Apr 08 2016 - 09:05
Minority government is almost certain for 32nd DáilA new approach to politics will be needed for the new government to survive – a tall orderThu Apr 07 2016 - 02:28
1916 centenary weekend begins with dignified eventPresident Higgins lays wreath to honour those who fought and died in the RisingSat Mar 26 2016 - 16:51
Cosgrave recalls father WT’s role in RisingFormer taoiseach attends opening of GPO’s immersive, interactive visitor attractionSat Mar 26 2016 - 01:00
Stephen Collins: Our independence sprang from more than violence aloneBirth of our durable democratic State made possible by a number of factorsSat Mar 26 2016 - 01:00
Enda Kenny to host talks on government with IndependentsFive rural Independents will join Independent Alliance, Green Party for talks on WednesdayTue Mar 22 2016 - 20:58
Micheál Martin meets Joan Burton amid government talksGroup of five Independents willing to intensify discussions with Fine GaelTue Mar 22 2016 - 19:58
Stephen Collins: Government possible if parties engage in grown-up politicsSurvival of minority government will require new way of doing politicsSat Mar 19 2016 - 01:00
Kenny meets Greens for ‘straightforward’ talksGreen leader Ryan sees no reason to exclude party from ‘whatever options are possible’ in minority governmentFri Mar 18 2016 - 01:00
Fine Gael gains ground in move to woo smaller partiesSenior party figures say more than 60 Dáil votes for Enda Kenny can be securedThu Mar 17 2016 - 01:00
Dick Burke, former minister for education, dies aged 83Former European Commissioner was elected as a Fine Gael TD for Dublin South in 1969Tue Mar 15 2016 - 21:39
Stephen Collins: New Dáil quickly descends into a shamblesSinn Féin tactics demonstrate Dáil will only be able to function if Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil cooperateSat Mar 12 2016 - 11:00
Minority government only option as Fianna Fáil holds firmWithout agreement between the two main parties, second election seems inevitableFri Mar 11 2016 - 01:00
Fianna Fáil TD Seán Ó Feargháil appointed Ceann ComhairleFine Gael’s Andrew Doyle came second, with Independent TD Maureen O’Sullivan thirdThu Mar 10 2016 - 15:42
Fine Gael TDs are uneasy over coalition with Fianna FáilParties to agree on Dáil reform as Taoiseach vote looks set for deadlockThu Mar 10 2016 - 08:24
Fine Gael Ministers want coalition deal with Fianna FáilParty leadership believes ‘grand coalition’ is only way to provide a stable governmentWed Mar 09 2016 - 10:35
Stephen Collins: Fianna Fáil’s approach to Irish Water will be a test of its maturity‘Barry Cowen’s bullishness on Irish Water was compounded by Simon Coveney’s politically inept raising of the white flag’Sat Mar 05 2016 - 00:30
Micheál Martin starts bid to enter governmentFianna Fáil leader seeks support from Independents and small parties against FGFri Mar 04 2016 - 01:00
Seanad elections: Neither Fianna Fáil nor Fine Gael will control Upper HouseUniversity panel nominations close with 30 candidates for NUI panel and 16 for TrinityThu Mar 03 2016 - 20:38
Irish Water threat to Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil dealTaoiseach says utility has to stay, but sources say compromise may be possibleThu Mar 03 2016 - 08:24
