The Irish Times view on not entering government: a rational calculation
The decision to stay out is due not to an excess of ideological purity but to an entirely rational assessment of the probable outcome
Green Party
Given the state of Dublin, the 15-minute city can’t come quick enough
Never mind the conspiracy theorists, the 15-minute city is a proven approach to creating more sustainable, equitable, and vibrant urban environments
The Irish Times view on the Greens’ exit: other parties can no longer shirk
no one party should bear responsibility for defending policies that benefit the whole population
Catherine Martin’s greatest legacy as Minister for Media hangs in the balance
It’s a cliffhanger moment for the Irish screen industry. Will producers here be boosted by the kind of levy on streamers now commonly found across the EU?
Three constituencies that show why Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin outperformed Fine Gael
Voting patterns in this trio reveal why some parties exceeded expectations and others fell short of hitting targets
This column is not for cynics: In praise of political innocence
Unthinkable: Was the general election a victory for ‘grown ups’ or a defeat for idealism?
Micheál Martin: Fianna Fáil’s cunning, ruthless resurrection man
How the veteran Fianna Fáil leader dragged his party into the 21st century and won his place as taoiseach
Roderic O’Gorman advises Labour and SocDems to enter government formation talks
The Green Party leader says progressive policies rely on government parties taking a risk
Analysis: What next for climate policy now the Greens are out of government?
A campaign where the main parties downplayed climate issues and shunned hard choices bodes ill for ambitious climate policies in the next programme for government
Where was the ‘parity of esteem’ talk when Fine Gael was riding high in the polls?
Some in the Dublin establishment and media regard demands of regional Independents as ‘parish pump’ but concerns of urban TDs as ‘progressive’ and ‘socially concerned’
Business will miss the Green Party now it is gone
Fewer companies likely to choose to spend to cut emissions now Greens have been all but wiped out
Car park owners spurned by Dublin city transport committee
Irish Parking Association accuses Greens of ‘gerrymandering’ following exclusion from city strategic policy group
Tipperary North: story of the count
Kelly repeatedly broke down in tears both before and after the result
Election 2024: Dublin North-West results
A total of 13 candidates contest three seats in Dublin North-West constituency
Election 2024: Dublin Rathdown results
A total of 15 candidates contest four seats in Dublin Rathdown constituency
Election 2024: Dublin Mid-West results
A total of 17 candidates contest five seats in Dublin Mid-West constituency
Tipperary South: story of the count
Election’s oldest candidate, Seamus Healy, took the last of three seats
Meath East: the story of the count
Helen McEntee tops poll but Fine Gael fails to reclaim second seat
Mayo: the story of the count
Fine Gael’s Keira Keogh secures fourth seat in surprise victory as Sinn Féin’s Rose Conway-Walsh tops poll
Election 2024: Sligo-Leitrim results
A total of 18 candidates contest four seats in Sligo-Leitrim constituency
Sligo-Leitrim: Eamon Scanlon (FF)
Scanlon resigned whip in 2009 over moves by Fianna Fáil-led government to close breast cancer services in Sligo hospital
Election 2024: Longford-Westmeath results
A total of 20 candidates contest five seats in Longford-Westmeath constituency
Longford-Westmeath: Robert Troy (FF)
Fianna Fáil TD has represented Longford-Westmeath since his election to Dáil on first attempt in 2011
Longford-Westmeath: the story of the count
Independent Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran wins back seat lost in 2020 while Fine Gael’s Peter Burke tops poll
Kildare South: the story of the count
Fine Gael’s Martin Heydon tops poll, while it’s third time lucky for Labour’s Mark Wall
Limerick City: the story of the count
On Saturday night, Fianna Fáil’s Willie O’Dea, was first past the post
Kildare North: the story of the count
Three first-time TDs elected in five-seater, while Bernard Durkan’s 42-year spell comes to an end
Limerick City: Conor Sheehan (Lab)
Sheehan contested first ever mayoral election finishing with 2,390 votes
Louth: story of the count
Sinn Féin’s incumbent Ruairí Ó Murchú first to be elected on day two of the count
Dublin Mid-West: Shane Moynihan (FF)
Former secretary of local GAA club serves on a number of school boards
Election 2024: Wicklow results
A total of 18 candidates contest four seats in the Wicklow constituency
Election 2024: Cavan-Monaghan results
A total of 20 candidates contest five seats in Cavan-Monaghan constituency
Cavan-Monaghan: story of the count
Line-up remains the same with two Sinn Féin, two Fianna Fáil and one Fine Gael returned
Carlow-Kilkenny: Natasha Newsome Drennan (SF)
Newsome Drennan (48) contested last June’s local elections for Sinn Féin in the Piltown
Carlow-Kilkenny: Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere (FF)
41-year-old is regional business development manager with Bank of Ireland
Carlow-Kilkenny: Catherine Callaghan (FG)
First woman ever to be selected on the Fine Gael ticket in the constituency
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE...
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Family NoticesOpens in new window
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices