Small parties can wield big influence but must ruthlessly prioritise
Recent Irish political history has shown that the old Civil War parties want power and are willing to cede policy priorities to coalition partners
Recent Irish political history has shown that the old Civil War parties want power and are willing to cede policy priorities to coalition partners
Bertie Ahern opposed proposal due to policing costs, while Des O’Malley warned of trade impact with Arab countries, Iran
Showman and dealmaker defied detractors when he brokered peace in North
Fianna Fáil’s performance on health and housing will matter more than internal difficulties
Des O’Malley ‘a senior politician who made his mark’, says Waterford TD David Cullinane
On the day of his funeral a reminder of O’Malley’s defence of democratic institutions
Garda Jerry McCabe grew close to Des O’Malley as his bodyguard in Limerick
PDs founder and ex-FF minister ‘spoke truth and matched it with his actions’, says Harney
One-time party loyalist and then PD leader obliged FF to shelve ‘core value’: no coalition
Progressive Democrats founder made ‘extensive’ contribution to public life, says Higgins
The party he founded helped to shape the liberal Ireland we know today through support for family planning and divorce
Progressive Democrats founder Des O’Malley was Minister for Justice during Arms Crisis
Controversy erupts around parties’ historical approach to private polling of voters
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices