Candidate Hutch: Why Cab, the Spanish police and a State watchdog cannot stop his Dáil run
Gerry Hutch plans to run in Dublin Central byelection and mobilise first-time voters after tapping academics for advice
Mary Lou McDonald
Harris accuses Sinn Féin of ‘taking big money from big American building companies’
While landlords end 35% more tenancies this year, Tánaiste Simon Harris called Pearse Doherty a ‘hypocrite’ in heated Dáil clashes over rising rents
Verona Murphy says photo opportunity with Sinn Féin does not mean she supports party’s Bill
Ceann Comhairle pictured outside Dáil with SF on International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls
Bualadh bos for Liz Truss as Coalition use ‘the lettuce’ to stave off Sinn Féin attack
Taoiseach and Tánaiste relish the chance to remind Mary Lou McDonald of her one-time alignment with the former Tory PM
‘Great frustration’ only 19 children treated abroad for spinal surgeries, Dáil hears
Minister for Health says over €16m is available in funding for international treatment in EU and US
Immigration question could dictate Jim O’Callaghan’s future
Speculation continues to rumble on about the future leadership of Fianna Fáil
McDonald expresses regret SF members ‘in proximity’ to man arrested in far-right investigation
Partner of party member was arrested as part of inquiries into alleged plan to attack Galway mosque
Government will not oppose joint Opposition motion on Occupied Territories Bill
Still unclear if services will be included in legislation as urged by other parties and pro-Palestinian campaigners
After their grand day out at Dublin Castle, TDs were rolling in the aisles in Dáil
Verona Murphy hatched a comedy line, but deputy Michael Collins was counting his chickens already
Statutory public inquiry into spinal care to be recommended by Ministers
Minister for Health ‘had no knowledge of Harvey Morrison Sherratt whistleblower report’, Dáil hears
Hunger strike by survivors of industrial schools called off after 51 days
Taoiseach promises package of financial, health and other supports, and expresses concern for wellbeing of campaigners
Survivors of abuse in industrial and reformatory schools set to be offered State financial help
Taoiseach understood to have urged group on hunger strike outside Leinster House to stop their protest and seek medical care
Harvey Morrison Sherratt’s mother says report alleging mistaken palliative label is ‘huge shock’
Harvey Morrison Sheratt (9), who died in July, waited years for spinal surgery
Sinn Féin promoting policies that ‘are not left wing’, says Holly Cairns
The Social Democrats leader said she would rather lose her seat than adopt a more popular position on the nitrates derogation
Sr Stan remembered as powerhouse of good who offered ‘hope for the hopeless’
Funeral Mass faithful hear devotion inspired nun’s advocacy, that ‘work had become her prayer’
Call in Dáil for immediate byelection to fill Catherine Connolly’s Galway West seat
Deputies pay tribute after she became first sitting woman TD to win presidential election
Man bailed after alleged assault on Catherine Connolly canvasser in Dublin
Daniel Soave, 39, appeared before Judge Derek Cooney at Dublin District Court
If Micheál Martin survives this, his achievement will almost rival Catherine Connolly’s
Taoiseach’s position is weakened among parliamentary party members after presidential election debacle
Catherine Connolly landslide sparks hope for left-wing unity but soul-searching in FF
Joy in Sinn Féin, PBP and Social Democrats as two Coalition parties face bruising postmortems
Sinn Féin to run own candidate in byelection prompted by Catherine Connolly presidency win
Mary Lou McDonald expressed preference for encouraging transfers between left-wing parties in Galway West byelection
Sectarian abuse ‘never okay’, says Mary Lou McDonald after Heather Humphreys targeted
Ulster Presbyterian said she was subjected to ‘awful’ comments over course of campaign
Man charged over alleged assault on Catherine Connolly canvassers
Video appears to show man approaching team and shouting threats to ‘deck’ them
Catherine Connolly rises serenely as brutal presidential election has uplifting end
Micheál Martin and Simon Harris tried to put brave faces on their parties’ sorry performances, while the parties of the united left sought to outdo each other in claiming credit
In pictures: Catherine Connolly elected country’s 10th president
Alan Betson and Dan Dennison were behind the lenses to capture Saturday’s presidential election results
The winners and losers of the presidential election
It had turned into a very bad day for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil by the time Catherine Connolly arrived at Dublin Castle
Spoiled ballots hit unprecedented level as voters express anger at choice of candidates
‘Not my president’ among messages written on record 213,738 invalid ballots
Live: Polls close with final voter turnout for presidential election below 40% in many areas
Independent candidate Catherine Connolly overwhelming favourite to become Ireland’s next president
Historic low turnout in presidential election likely with many polling stations below 40%
Voter numbers by teatime lower generally that they were at the same stage of polling day in 2018
Two women allegedly assaulted on Catherine Connolly canvass in Dublin
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and Connolly supporters accosted by man in north inner city
Support for Fianna Fáil slumps while Martin’s rating falls significantly, new poll shows
Snapshot of party backing comes in at Fianna Fáil on 17% (down five), Sinn Féin on 27%(up five) and Fine Gael on 18% (up one)
Aontú will think ‘long and hard’ on further no-confidence motion against Harris, says Tóibín
Peadar Tóibín proposed move over Tánaiste’s ‘failed promise’ in 2017 that no child would wait more than four months for scoliosis surgery
Energy companies will factor in subsidies to ‘gouge’ customers, Taoiseach says
Micheál Martin says ongoing energy credits for households would be used by providers
Jim Gavin was asked ‘repeatedly’ by Fianna Fáil if he had ever had issues with tenants, says Micheál Martin
Fianna Fáil presidential candidate’s move leaves Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly in race for Áras
Scrums at Dublin city centre canvass as party leaders turn out for Connolly’s campaign
‘Catherine abú’ says Sinn Féin leader as TDs, councillors and party members surround candidate for Spire photocall
Backing Catherine Connolly is a smart political move by Sinn Féin
Paradoxically, though, the success of Sinn Féin in taking control of the left could prove to be the Achilles heel of the Opposition
National Maternity Hospital bike shed should not have to cost €100,000, Taoiseach says
Taoiseach says project ‘should be done modestly with very simple structures ... It shouldn’t have to cost €100,000′
Miriam Lord’s Week: McDowell turns a page as Steen seethes
Senator relaxes at book launch as failed presidential hopeful vents in blame game
Backing Catherine Connolly suggests Sinn Féin could not come up with better idea
Party’s support may yet prove decisive for Independent TD’s presidential campaign
‘A champion for Irish unity’: Sinn Féin backs Catherine Connolly in presidential election
Galway West TD says ‘coalition of left’ backing her campaign ‘a welcome change for Irish politics’
Presidential race: Sinn Féin’s ‘game changer’ candidate may be a show of weakness
If Heather Humphreys wins it will be with the assistance of Gavin’s transfers, and vice versa
Jim Gavin survives gate-gate as mystery over Sinn Féin’s presidential endorsement deepens
Michael D Higgins and Irish Government were at odds again in the week where the Dáil returned
Sinn Féin will endorse presidential candidate with ‘plenty of Irish’, says McDonald
Mary Lou McDonald says announcement on Saturday will be a ‘game changer’
Opposition wants fresh round of household electricity credits in Budget 2026
Help needed amid rising energy bills and ‘cost-of-living crisis’, say Sinn Féin and Labour
Taoiseach accepts ‘shortcomings’ in children’s surgery provision as Opposition goes on attack
Mary Lou McDonald raised case of the late Harvey Morrison Sherratt, saying he was failed by Government
Mary Lou McDonald’s RTÉ interview on the presidency was more revealing than she intended
McDonald used the first person (I, me, my) 32 times. This was a decision that she was framing very much as a personal choice
Support for Catherine Connolly presidential campaign solidifying among Sinn Féin TDs
Gareth Sheridan and Maria Steen set to make presidential election pitches to Fingal County Council
Party think-ins have been dominated by one thing, and it’s not policy
With the major parties reconvening for the next Dáil term, the cut and thrust of the presidential race takes centre stage
Mary Lou McDonald rules out Áras bid as Sinn Féin considers backing Catherine Connolly
Party leader says Sinn Féin ‘will be looking to engage’ with Connolly’s campaign before making a decision
Who will be Sinn Féin’s nominee for president? An insider says the ground may be shifting
Michelle O’Neill, Rose Conway-Walsh and even Gerry Adams have been mentioned as possible candidates, while views on Catherine Connolly are divided
Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin says he would not back Bob Geldof for president
TD has ‘points of strong disagreement’ with the Boomtown Rats singer and activist
Does Jim Gavin have what it takes for a presidential campaign?
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
What’s going on with Sinn Féin and nominating a presidential candidate?
Mary Lou McDonald used Hunger Strikers commemoration to make case for Irish reunification to be led from the Áras
Bertie Ahern not among Fianna Fáil favourites for presidential run
Party viewing former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin as serious prospect
Mary Lou McDonald mulls presidential candidacy but party discussions continue
Sinn Féin must decide whether to field candidate or back another for November’s race
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