Monday 28 September 2020
Former Premier County midfielder Shane McGrath chats on the penultimate episode of our Life Changing Moments podcast series with UPMC – the Official Healthcare Partner of the GAA/GPA.
Ellen O’Malley-Dunlop talks about her life, her work, consent and why she’s running for the Seanad.
Donegal independent TD Thomas Pringle talks to us about his native county’s uniqueness and why he left Sinn Féin.
Fianna Fáil is prepared to support a Fine Gael minority government, Micheál Martin said.
Meanwhile, Fine Gael has endorsed Enda Kenny’s decision to offer the old enemy a partnership government.
Former Premier County midfielder Shane McGrath chats on the penultimate episode of our Life Changing Moments podcast series with UPMC – the Official Healthcare Partner of the GAA/GPA.
Thomas Pringle told us why he hasn’t entertained talks with Fine Gael or Fianna Fáil.
Labour wants to align with the SocDems and the Greens in the new Dáil.
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
A 123-page draft document for a partnership government has been given to independent TDs this evening.
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are split on the future of Irish Water and water charges. So how will a compromise be reached?
A new poll finds strong opposition to the industrial action by Luas workers over pay.
The Health Minister has been accused of undermining Fine Gael’s ongoing government talks with independents.
The party has produced a best practice guide to social media.
Sinn Féin councillor Stephen Cunningham had been missing for a fortnight.
Meanwhile, TDs have been told a fresh election would cost some €40 million.
Enda Kenny and Micheál Martin had a four-minute phone conversation that sparked a big dispute between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil yesterday.
Analysis: Despite today’s phone call, the ‘elephant in the room’ continues to loom large.
Brendan Howlin is emerging as the clear favourite to succeed Joan Burton.
Micheál Martin phoned Enda Kenny before lunchtime today – but what was said is the subject of some dispute.
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are continuing their efforts to form a minority government.
Meanwhile, Alan Kelly apologised for comments he made about power being a drug that suited him.
Irish Water says that under EU law Ireland must charge for water services.
The former Sunday Independent journalist has confirmed he is no longer with the party.
The Seanad election is underway. But how does it all work and how many people actually get a vote?
The warning has come from the outgoing Drugs Minister Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.
The party is holding an election post-mortem in Dublin next week.
Analysis: Fine Gael is serious about a minority government without Fianna Fáil, but it will eventually have to talk to the old enemy.
Fine Gael is pursuing a minority government with independents and smaller parties.
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin explained why the seeds of Labour’s demise were sown in 2011 in a wide-ranging interview with TheJournal.ie this week.
There has been a bit of movement from all parties in Leinster House this afternoon.
The Sinn Féin deputy leader intends to meet with the US ambassador to Ireland about the matter.
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
Last month Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said he wasn’t going to “kick around the Seanad’ if he lost his Dáil seat. Now he’s changed his mind.
Kathleen Lynch has given a revealing interview in which she criticises the Health Minister.
Three weeks on, how much do you remember about the election for the 32nd Dáil?
A survey carried out by TheJournal.ie this week found many Fine Gael TDs reluctant to discuss the formation of the next government.
Martin Heydon’s tribute to Back to the Future has fallen foul of a copyright issues.
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Kevin Humphreys and Ged Nash are all seeking a Leinster House comeback.
The Sinn Féin president was left waiting for 90 minutes by security personnel checking his documents, before deciding to leave.
Fidelma Healy-Eames will not contest the forthcoming Seanad election.
A special Bord Bia hamper, a book on 1916 and, of course, the bowl of shamrock were among the gifts presented at the White House yesterday.
