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Saturday 25 September 2021
Ó Cuív said he “seriously” fears for the future of Fianna Fáil.
Fine Gael accused some Fianna Fáil TDs of “damaging” the talks process at the weekend.
The leaders of FG and FF have both welcomed this development.
Leo Varadkar said that we could have a new government in June.
The Green’s 12 TDs met today to discuss their options for building a coalition.
Michael McGrath says ‘a government with authority, with a mandate’ is needed.
She will meet with the Social Democrats tomorrow.
Martin does not have to consult the membership to enter talks with Sinn Féin.
For the first time ever, combined Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael seats may not make up a Dáil majority.
The taoiseach said that it was a ‘principled’ position.
Donald Trump announced plans to withdraw troops last month.
Six years of near-constant fighting in the Gulf state have brought the already-impoverished country to its knees.
Junior Minister Jim Daly said he has “no ideological objection” to Sinn Fein being in government with Fine Gael.
Merkel has been leading Germany for 12 years.
“As chancellor… I will do everything to ensure that this country comes out well through this difficult time.”
TD Shane Cassells said people shouldn’t be fooled by Gerry Adams’ ‘cuddly’ tweets.
The convicted sex offender was applying for “restored honour”, or a legal clean slate.
Jeremy Corbyn has questioned where the money is coming from.
Enda Kenny came under fire this week after comments he made suggested he was opening the possibility of Fine Gael going into government with Sinn Féin.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny recently refused to rule out such a coalition.
The ability to extend the flying range of the fighter jets is crucial.
The air strikes took place on forces surrounded by IS militants, the army said.
Islamic State said that one of its main figures has been killed by a US airstrike.
There could be a hung parliament thanks to how citizens chose to vote.
The party has said that it is one of three options being considered.
It’s now 41 days since the country voted in the 2016 general election.
There has been a bit of movement from all parties in Leinster House this afternoon.
It comes ahead of the vote for Taoiseach next Thursday.
The former Fianna Fáil leader also reckons the party won’t do a deal with Fine Gael.
The party will suffer a number of losses today.
Opposition politicians have heavily criticised the Taoiseach for remarks in Castlebar on Saturday.
The latest opinion poll also puts Sinn Féin and Fianna Fail on equal support.
The party has listed some of the principles on which it will not compromise.
At the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis, Micheál Martin says there has been an attempt to frame the election around polls.
Is a post-election deal between the two parties on the cards?
Labour have made a pre-election commitment to remove said wording from the Constitution should they be re-elected.
The Tánaiste thinks Labour brings balance to Fine Gael’s approach – Sinn Féin disagrees.
The age-old question…
THERE HAVE BEEN murmurings that there will be an increase to the minimum wage in the upcoming budget.
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said the rising cost of living needed to be accounted for in both social welfare rates and wages.
Earlier this month the CSO recorded that 12-month inflation in August 2021 was 2.8%, the highest level in 10 years.
Currently, the national minimum wage is €10.20 per hour after it increased by €0.10 on 1 January 2021.
Today we are asking you: Should the Government increase the minimum wage in the budget?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Caoimhe de Barra of Trócaire says humanity must act as one on ending hunger and malnutrition.
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