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By-Elections: Daniel Ennis leads the way in Dublin as Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil falter
A “just delighted” Daniel Ennis of the Social Democrats is racing ahead in the Dublin Central by-election, leaving rival candidates from heavyweight …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Indo Politics: Government despair over 'RTÉ pyschodrama' and by-election preview
RTÉ was before the Oireachtas committee this week and gossip on the corridors of Leinster House was 'intense'. Political Editor Mary Regan and report…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan on migration and Bertie Ahern's controversial comments
In a wide-ranging interview Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan speaks to Political Editor Mary Regan and Political Correspondent Cónal Thomas about mig…
2 months ago
‘Budget fever’ in May, and is Gerry Hutch adopting the Donald Trump playbook?
It has been strongly indicated that fuel supports will be a major factor in this year’s Budget, while we’ve recently learnt that Ireland’s electricit…
2 months, 1 week ago
Cabinet divisions exposed, Air BnB register rows, and the fallout from the Jim Glennon scandal continues
Confusion at cabinet, delays to short-term letting rules, and mounting pressure from fuel protests are exposing cracks in government strategy. With k…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Is Catherine Connolly trying to have her cake and eat it as presidential constraints tighten?
Another not-so-quiet week in politics brought us Leo Varadkar’s apologetic climbdown and rumours of in-fighting among the Healy-Rae family, but Cathe…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Beginning of the end for Micheál Martin? Can Taoiseach survive second leadership crisis in six-months
It has been a busy first week back in the Dail, as the effects nationwide fuel protests continue to be felt within the coalition government. With Mic…
3 months ago
Government condemns fuel protests as tensions escalate
hings have escalated dramatically in recent days, with nationwide fuel protests dominating the news agenda and causing chaos on our streets. As prote…
3 months, 1 week ago
A €250m cost of living package under scrutiny and the return of Mairead McGuinness
Mairead McGuinness returns with a new EU role as the government rolls out a €250m cost-of-living package. Will it ease the pressure, or just delay to…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Taoiseach meets Trump: How did Micheál Martin fare in Washington?
Taoiseach Micheál Martin sat down with US president Donald Trump for the traditional St Patrick’s Day summit, with Mr Trump in typically boisterous f…
4 months ago