Fianna Fáil TDs rally behind Micheál Martin as prospect of leadership heave fades
Jim O’Callaghan ally John Lahart joins other party figures in backing FF leader a day after the party’s three youngest TDs voice criticism
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Jim O’Callaghan ally John Lahart joins other party figures in backing FF leader a day after the party’s three youngest TDs voice criticism
Three Fianna Fáil TDs issue statement strongly criticising direction of party
Renewed unrest and questions about future of Micheál Martin’s leadership in the wake of a destabilising week of fuel protests
Last week’s events showed how reliant we remain on fossil fuels and how culturally embedded that dependence is
Renewed questions over Taoiseach’s future while need to reconnect with core voters identified within Fine Gael
‘We must face that reality that the social contract is strained to breaking point,’ says trio of representatives
Mary Lou McDonald: ‘I condemn all forms of intimidation; one thing I do not lack is courage’ as she accuses Government of ‘losing confidence of public’
Former Fianna Fáil candidate rules out future election bids following experience in short-lived race
The prospect of tougher times ahead for the Government is not unlikely as it looks weaker and more brittle
Inside Politics: Government defends plans as ‘most generous in EU’ while Opposition and protesters dismiss measures as insufficient
Demonstrators’ blockades only lifted after Garda action and €500m of Government supports
Measures announced on Sunday evening ‘not enough’, says farmer James Geoghegan
Proposals for free, universal healthcare were successfully blocked by the medical profession with support from the Catholic Church
The seeds of this week’s disruption were sown in meetings in late March and fomented in online forums and WhatsApp groups
Fuel protests movement vows to extend disruptive actions into weekend as talks under way for solution
Articulating the scale of the challenge will be a test of the Health Minister’s willingness to make the changes required
Ronan McGreevy’s new book edits 22 hours of private recordings to reveal the inner workings of the former taoiseach’s mind
Final showdown will likely be between candidate of the left and of centre-right with transfer pacts being key
Industry group highlighted risks of annual 32m passenger limit, documents show
What about the professional Irish women who, when their household income allows it, quit work or reduce their hours to look after their children?
Mass disconnection by sector during brief faults risks system instability, says EirGrid
Tajuddin Safi (30s) and Salahuddin Safi (20s) were ‘well-regarded members of community’
Bodies of anglers recovered from sea by Aran Island Lifeboat following co-ordinated operation on Tuesday
Taoiseach Micheál Martin praises former Cavan-Monaghan TD’s ‘real commitment to public service’
Fianna Fáil has not had a TD representing Dublin Central since former taoiseach Bertie Ahern
Inside Politics: Sinn Féin says Government response made up of ‘half measures’
Fianna Fáil selects Cllr Cillian Keane (24) as its candidate to run Galway West constituency race
Mammy and Ammi Burke land the Best Easter Egg Hunt prize for their elusive turn
Mayor of Galway Mike Cubbard to stand in May election as Independent candidate
Sean Lemass, The Lost Memoir by Irish Times journalist Ronan McGreevy is based on a trove of private recordings not made public for 50 years
Children’s Rights Alliance report gives Government a ‘D grade’ on social housing among other issues
Immigration, tariffs, the Irish-US trade imbalance and State’s reputation as pro-Palestinian could derail diplomatic setpiece
Former politicians involved in such advocacy can exploit vast experience of how Government and politics operate
Simon Harris underscores support for hospitality VAT cut following comments from Fianna Fáil’s Niall Collins
Proposals being made to shelve, or ease, requirements for a range of minor works
The former Taoiseach recorded a memoir in the 1960s in which he spoke of the lessons he learned from five decades in politics
Dáil register of members’ interest has drawn attention to Kerry junior minister’s huge property portfolio and State contract to accommodate Ukrainians
Public consultation shows 48% of people against the project linking Cornelscourt to Cherrywood
‘It’s been the worst experience we have had weather-wise in the last 30-odd years’
Thomas Byrne says Coalition ‘open to examining’ help for households and warns cost of food supplies could also increase
Mandatory retirement age for gardaí, sergeants and inspectors previously 57 years but increased to 62 in 2024
It’s not just stranded tourists and discommoded influencers who have been repatriated, Eoin Hayes has returned to the Dáil
Saying sorry may not be on the agenda, but some serious reflection about State’s behaviour is warranted
Wind and solar groups say 13% and 16% of energy produced in their respective sectors was wasted last year due to grid ‘challenges and congestion’
People Before Profit Bill aims to ban recommender algorithms suggesting content for under 18s
But Fine Gael TD Edward Timmins emerges as unlikely star in Fianna Fáil’s leader’s two hours of need
Mind-blowing documentary on RTÉ shows the parallel planet of Ireland’s cattle monarchy continues to exist
Coalition leaders will not relish Dublin Central and Galway West contests. Just ask Keir Starmer
Trips among declarations by 21 TDs with other destinations including Qatar, the United States and Ukraine
Michael Loughman’s James Ryan and the Development of Independent Ireland, 1892-1970 is an eminently readable biography of an unjustly neglected politician
James Browne said driving supply is ‘only way’ to make renting more affordable
Unity, a social system offering equal opportunities and fair distribution of land were among them
Gillian Sherratt, who gained national prominence as a campaigner for her son, Harvey, was also being considered as a candidate
McConalogue not in favour of ‘collectively punishing all clubs for criminal behaviour of a few hooligans’
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