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'Embarrassed is an understatement': SocDems says it's taken 'a knock' with Hayes controversy
Robert TroyEthics watchdog confirms it decided against publishing non-routine reports prior to general election
International Court of JusticeTánaiste secures approval for Ireland to intervene in South Africa’s case against Israel
government formation talks
FF and FG deputy leaders meet as big question mark hangs over 'parity of esteem'
Who will be the third wheel of government is yet to be decided.
AnalysisFall from grace for Soc Dems TD reminds newbie politicians to take a leaf out of Ben Dunne's book
Get in FormationMartin and Harris hold 'positive' meeting and agree party negotiating teams will meet tomorrow
New Kids on the Block
FF and FG to debate next moves today - as possible Independent Alliance 2.0 waits in the wings
Is the Independent Alliance band getting back together?
Galway East TD Sean Canney says there is a myth out there that Independents only deal in parish pump politics.
Wexford TD Verona Murphy says she has no bad blood with Fine Gael.
On The JournalAnalysis
Ministers for Health and Disability lost their seats. One reason for it is all politics is local
On The JournalLet's talk
Who's going into this government, then? And who gets to be Taoiseach - and for how long?
Sources say Fine Gael will push for a rotating Taoiseach deal, while Labour are viewed as a preferred option, but option still open for independents.
On The Journaldogfight constituency
Stephen Donnelly looks to have a fight on his hands to hold his seat
rotation once againIt's pretty much deadlock: FF and FG in driving seat if parties join forces once again
party leader interview'I don't know what he's at': McDonald 'gobsmacked' at Martin's comments about the Troubles
On The Journalge24
Who's 'jiving' into Government? No clear answer as gloves fail to come off in final TV debate
McDonald says FF and FG can’t be allowed ‘jive’ their way back into Government Buildings.
On The JournalAnalysis
FG conceding FF likely to take more seats leaving Martin in position to become next Taoiseach
On The Journalconscious uncoupling
Kate O'Connell looks to eat FG's lunch in Dublin Bay South but party exit coming up on the doors
Independents could be the kingmakers after the next election and O’Connell says she will back a FG/FF led government.
On The JournalBray campaign trail
Mary Lou told she's the only person that could 'take on Donald Trump' next St Patrick's Day
The Sinn Féin leader was in Bray Co Wicklow yesterday where she visited homeless and youth mental health charities.
ge24
Sinn Féin promises mini-budget, property tax abolition and reducing president's term to 5 years
Mary Lou McDonald says she would not immediately resign after the general election if Sinn Fein has a poor result.
Sinn Féin says it will abolish student fees if in government.
The party will legislate to ensure that civil servants are held accountable.
War of WordsMartin disagrees with O'Dea's comments that McEntee is the 'worst justice minister' in Ireland's history
On The Journaldoesn't take the biscuit
Micheál Martin hasn't eaten a biscuit in 30 years and other insights from a canvass in Rathmines
The bike shed, rising rents, disability services and the cost of childcare were all raised with the Tánaiste and Jim O’Callaghan.
On The JournalFine Gael
Labour lash out at FG sick leave U-turn as cracks emerge between prospective coalition partners
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil had been eyeing up Labour as possible future partners in government, if the numbers added up after the election.
On The JournalHousing
FF's 'Rent Back Boost’ to allow buyers factor in rent payments to avail of Help-to-Buy grant
carers means testA big spending promise to scrap means test for carers - but FG says it's fully costed
First week of the campaign down: Argy bargys, surprise candidates, but so far a bit meh
Party sources give their take on how they think it is all going.
On The JournalCOMPROMISES
'We want to go into government': SocDems says 50,000 affordable homes is red line issue
Housing
Help-to-buy grant and Rent Tax Credit to get a boost under Fine Gael's housing plans
The party wants to roll out cost-rental for frontline workers.
Energy BillsHarris moves to ease energy price concerns after Martin claims FG VAT plan would trigger rate hike
ge2024
Martin 'not surprised' US raised concerns over Occupied Territories Bill
Micheál Martin says the proposed legislation is being raised with him at the doors.
Martin is unsure if a new government will be formed by Christmas.
He will visit Donald Trump in the White House next year if he is Taoiseach.
The Fianna Fáil leader wants the first go as Taoiseach if rotating role is repeated.
