WhatsApp group causes commotion in Cabinet as invitations to Taoiseach’s bash prove scarce

Former Renua leader, who has lifelong interest in horses, will earn €8,100 a year in fees

British government not ‘emotionally committed’ to border backstop arrangement

Former European affairs minister says it would be hard to see any deal emerge if talks drag into the new year

Meanwhile, Fianna Fáil casts an envious eye over Social Democrat talent

Focus on ‘hard issues’ replaced by ‘abortion on demand’ and #toofarforme objections

Ireland should have listened to Bill Clinton and tackled the problem years ago

Former minister claims only women who decide to terminate are celebrated

Paul Bradford and Lucinda Creighton expelled after voting against Bill in July 2013

Paul Bradford says he heard rumour but is not interested in running for party in Cork East

The Minister for Finance believes slow but steady progress is our best economic hope

Profile: Tánaiste drew on doggedness and canniness to return from political wilderness

Not all causes are worthy but most lobbyists are average joes rather than ‘scaly serpents’

The reforms in four bellwether regions could have a significant political impact

Judge John O’Connor says law ‘criminalises’ parents and is not effective

Race to hire ‘Brexit talent’ turns to former politicians and government staff

Appointment angers Independent Alliance; Murphy insists correct procedures followed

Bertie Ahern not concerned about impact in North of DUP supporting Tory government

New Fine Gael leader’s quietness makes his meteoric ascent all the more remarkable

Michael Fitzmaurice says he will vote against Varadkar while others are undecided

From bin charges to Israeli policy: A selection of many missives from the new FG leader

A look back on Varadkar’s words, sometimes spoken in anger

Analysis: For Coveney it is the party’s soul, for Varadkar supporters it is just a slogan

Former FG leader on several occasions showed a determination to stay in power

Taoiseach handled divisive social issues, but only when it was safe to do so

Often seen as guarded, Varadkar is much liked by the electorate and very ambitious

It’s a system that sees the Taoiseach accept the findings of the Moriarty Tribunal but then pose happily next to the man damned by it

Inside Politics: Minister says party is not seen as caring for and protecting people

Party activists in Dublin Bay South constituency unimpressed by ‘meandering rhetoric’

All the ‘New Politics’ comes down to is installing ‘abstain’ buttons in the Dáil

Search engine reveals most popular topics among its Irish users in 2016

Former TD to advise clients on issues related to UK’s exit from European Union

Former Renua leader says Government should appeal European Commission decision

Apart from satirical shows such as Callan’s Kicks, comedy has been a bit ad hoc on RTÉ over the past 30 years. A new radio project aims to change that

Offaly Council Councillor John Leahy to be paid € 65,000 from State funds for role

Data watchdog finds former Renua leader used mobile number inappropriately

Former politician takes up new role as a strategist and newspaper columnist

Senators maintain collective amnesia over ‘stand-up row’ in the Leinster House pub

For months, Denis O’Brien has battled Dublin public affairs firm Red Flag in the High Court, claiming that an illegal conspiracy exists to damage him. But how did it come to this? Peter Murtagh explains a tortuous trail . . .

Energy of Console’s interim chief executive contrasts with approach of State agencies