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Varadkar says FG isn't planning on entering government, but will meet with Martin early next week Ge2020

Varadkar says FG isn't planning on entering government, but will meet with Martin early next week

Updated 9 hours ago 25,872 Views 145 Comments

TDs yesterday failed to elect a new Taoiseach on the first day of the 33rd Dáil.

# fine-gael - Yesterday’s News

AS IT HAPPENED: No Taoiseach elected as new lineup of TDs meets for first day of Dáil 33

AS IT HAPPENED: No Taoiseach elected as new lineup of TDs meets for first day of Dáil

Updated Thu 7:59 PM 116,913 Views 72 Comments

Leo Varadkar, Micheál Martin, Mary Lou McDonald and Eamon Ryan have all been rejected by the house.

# fine-gael - Tuesday 18 February, 2020

Social Democrats accuse Fine Gael of 'game-playing' and cancel meeting New Government

Social Democrats accuse Fine Gael of 'game-playing' and cancel meeting

Updated Tue 9:55 AM 48,234 Views 170 Comments

Leo Varadkar last night said his party is “preparing to go into opposition”.

# fine-gael - Monday 17 February, 2020

Fine Gael 'preparing to go into opposition' following marathon parliamentary party meeting No Change

Fine Gael 'preparing to go into opposition' following marathon parliamentary party meeting

Mon 8:46 PM 42,247 Views 144 Comments

The party held its first parliamentary party meeting since the election today.

As government-formation dance continues, Mary Lou McDonald does the Macarena Move With Me This post contains videos

As government-formation dance continues, Mary Lou McDonald does the Macarena

Mon 1:44 PM 72,486 Views 89 Comments

The Sinn Féin leader said talks will intensify with smaller parties this week in a bid to form a left-leaning government.

'We are not ruling it out': Fine Gael is open to going into government with Fianna Fáil Government Formation

'We are not ruling it out': Fine Gael is open to going into government with Fianna Fáil

Updated Mon 8:30 AM 33,683 Views 187 Comments

The party’s 35 TDs will meet today following one of its worst general election performances ever.

# fine-gael - Friday 14 February, 2020

Eoin Ó Broin says Sinn Féin cannot form government without either Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael Only Way

Eoin Ó Broin says Sinn Féin cannot form government without either Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael

Updated Feb 14th 2020, 8:39 AM 56,408 Views 284 Comments

Ó Broin said that even if all the left-leaning parties came together, they’d fall short of a majority in the Dáil.

# fine-gael - Wednesday 12 February, 2020

Leo Varadkar says he'll most likely be the leader of the opposition after the next government is formed Opposition Benches

Leo Varadkar says he'll most likely be the leader of the opposition after the next government is formed

Feb 12th 2020, 11:10 AM 43,032 Views 107 Comments

Varadkar says he wants to modernise Fine Gael.

Poll: Would you prefer a 'rotating Taoiseach' system? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Would you prefer a 'rotating Taoiseach' system?

Feb 12th 2020, 8:49 AM 56,312 Views 121 Comments

The idea has been brought up recently, and not for the first time.

Opinion: This Irish election result was not an ideological vote, it was an angry one Ge2020

Opinion: This Irish election result was not an ideological vote, it was an angry one

Feb 12th 2020, 8:00 AM 28,225 Views 126 Comments

The shift to the left, including the swing to Sinn Féin, is more about voters’ anger at Fine Gael, writes Larry Donnelly.

Labour hits rock bottom and the second-shortest serving TD ever: 6 election records made this year Six Of The Best

Labour hits rock bottom and the second-shortest serving TD ever: 6 election records made this year

Feb 12th 2020, 6:00 AM 26,984 Views 20 Comments

The records behind the rise of Sinn Féin during the election tell their own story.

# fine-gael - Tuesday 11 February, 2020

What are the possible coalition options for the next government? Ge20

What are the possible coalition options for the next government?

Feb 11th 2020, 12:05 PM 47,901 Views 95 Comments

No one party has enough seats to do it alone – so who is prepared to pair up?

FF finds itself between a rock and a hard place as all eyes turn to coalition talks Get In Formation

FF finds itself between a rock and a hard place as all eyes turn to coalition talks

Feb 11th 2020, 7:00 AM 45,723 Views 84 Comments

Martin does not have to consult the membership to enter talks with Sinn Féin.

# fine-gael - Monday 10 February, 2020

As it happened: Sinn Féin surge sees party sweep to 37 seats as last seats filled in general election 2020 Ge2020

As it happened: Sinn Féin surge sees party sweep to 37 seats as last seats filled in general election 2020

Updated Feb 10th 2020, 11:40 PM 164,125 Views 66 Comments

Ministers Regina Doherty, Mary Mitchell O’Connor and Shane Ross are among the high-profile names to lose their seats.

Former health minister James Reilly is retiring from politics Dublin Fingal

Former health minister James Reilly is retiring from politics

Feb 10th 2020, 5:23 PM 32,445 Views 50 Comments

The Fine Gael politician ran unsuccessfully for the third time in Dublin Fingal.

Verona Murphy elected in Wexford as Malcolm Byrne loses seat he won in November Ge2020

Verona Murphy elected in Wexford as Malcolm Byrne loses seat he won in November

Feb 10th 2020, 2:28 PM 34,715 Views 22 Comments

Murphy had been dropped from the Fine Gael ticket following a controversial by-election campaign.

Outgoing housing minister Eoghan Murphy re-elected in Dublin at expense of colleague Kate O'Connell Dublin Bay South

Outgoing housing minister Eoghan Murphy re-elected in Dublin at expense of colleague Kate O'Connell

Feb 10th 2020, 12:17 PM 34,030 Views 63 Comments

Murphy failed to meet the quota, but was elected at the expense of his colleague Kate O’Connell.

What are the coalition options for the next government, and what are the leaders' stances? Seat Projection

What are the coalition options for the next government, and what are the leaders' stances?

Feb 10th 2020, 9:31 AM 79,908 Views 114 Comments

For the first time ever, combined Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael seats may not make up a Dáil majority.

McDonald: 'I've made contact with Greens, Soc Dems and PBP about government formation'

McDonald: 'I've made contact with Greens, Soc Dems and PBP about government formation'

Feb 10th 2020, 9:07 AM 22,968 Views 77 Comments

She said her preference would be to form a government without Fine Gael or Fianna Fáil.

The Explainer: What’s happened so far in the general election count? Podcast

The Explainer: What’s happened so far in the general election count?

Feb 10th 2020, 6:10 AM 37,130 Views 74 Comments

As the counting continues, we bring you the biggest stories of GE2020 so far.

AS IT HAPPENED: Sinn Féin surge across the country as just under half of Dáil seats filled Ge2020

AS IT HAPPENED: Sinn Féin surge across the country as just under half of Dáil seats filled

Updated Feb 10th 2020, 1:26 AM 243,625 Views 83 Comments

The results came in from around the country as Sinn Féin’s support spiked this general election.

How FG tried and failed to keep two outgoing ministers in one constituency Not Returning

How FG tried and failed to keep two outgoing ministers in one constituency

Feb 10th 2020, 12:29 AM 17,247 Views 9 Comments

Doherty’s party colleague Helen McEntee was re-elected.

# fine-gael - Sunday 9 February, 2020

Mary Mitchell O'Connor and Regina Doherty lose seats in first major Fine Gael casualties Gone

Mary Mitchell O'Connor and Regina Doherty lose seats in first major Fine Gael casualties

Feb 9th 2020, 9:40 PM 41,411 Views 79 Comments

Solidarity-People Before Profit’s Ruth Coppinger has lost her seat.

AS IT HAPPENED: Tallies show Sinn Féin surge as Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire becomes first TD elected to the 33rd Dáil Ge2020

AS IT HAPPENED: Tallies show Sinn Féin surge as Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire becomes first TD elected to the 33rd Dáil

Updated Feb 9th 2020, 4:25 PM 375,431 Views 201 Comments

Votes are being counted all over the country.

'Kingmakers' and 'political marmite': How the general election is being reported across the world Ge2020

'Kingmakers' and 'political marmite': How the general election is being reported across the world

Feb 9th 2020, 10:42 AM 28,570 Views 33 Comments

Sinn Féin’s performance is of particular interest.

Sinn Féin is the most popular party among all age groups up to 65 Exit Poll

Sinn Féin is the most popular party among all age groups up to 65

Feb 9th 2020, 9:03 AM 59,755 Views 109 Comments

The party is particularly popular among younger voters, according to an exit poll.

If the exit polls are borne out, government formation talks are going to be a bit of nightmare Wtf Moment

If the exit polls are borne out, government formation talks are going to be a bit of nightmare

Feb 9th 2020, 8:26 AM 50,099 Views 63 Comments

So… Now what?

The nation has decided. Here's when we'll know the results Hour By Hour

The nation has decided. Here's when we'll know the results

Feb 9th 2020, 12:05 AM 98,398 Views 76 Comments

We’ve a very long day ahead of us until we find out how the 33rd Dáil will look.

# fine-gael - Thursday 6 February, 2020

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil spend up to €1,000 on ads criticising each other over Sinn Féin All Ads Up

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil spend up to €1,000 on ads criticising each other over Sinn Féin

Feb 6th 2020, 10:52 PM 21,790 Views 99 Comments

Both parties are pushing a similar message days out from this year’s election.

# fine-gael - Wednesday 5 February, 2020

Leo keen to stay on if FG loses election - and insists he's not interested in a big EU job The Candidate Podcast

Leo keen to stay on if FG loses election - and insists he's not interested in a big EU job

Feb 5th 2020, 2:20 PM 18,596 Views 72 Comments

‘As a last resort’ Varadkar said he’ll go into government with Fianna Fail to avoid another election.

Poll: Do ads on social media impact how you vote? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Do ads on social media impact how you vote?

Feb 5th 2020, 10:13 AM 17,989 Views 68 Comments

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have spent over €100,000 between them on adverts on Facebook and Instagram since the start of the general election campaign.

The social election: A €100k Facebook splurge by FF & FG ... and Michael Healy-Rae wins Instagram Social Networking

The social election: A €100k Facebook splurge by FF & FG ... and Michael Healy-Rae wins Instagram

Feb 5th 2020, 6:05 AM 21,954 Views 27 Comments

We take a closer look at the online battle for votes.

# fine-gael - Tuesday 4 February, 2020

Q+A: As the leaders of the 'big three' clash, here's what SF, FG and FF are promising in their manifestos Ge2020

Q+A: As the leaders of the 'big three' clash, here's what SF, FG and FF are promising in their manifestos

Feb 4th 2020, 9:00 PM 18,816 Views 92 Comments

Examine some of the key general election promises ahead of tonight’s debate.

What's your big election question for Leo Varadkar? It's YOUR chance to ask The Candidate Podcast

What's your big election question for Leo Varadkar? It's YOUR chance to ask

Feb 4th 2020, 3:46 PM 13,238 Views 133 Comments

We want to know what matters to you. Get your questions in.

Coveney says the word change has been 'ambushed' and accuses Sinn Féin of 'con job' Ge2020

Coveney says the word change has been 'ambushed' and accuses Sinn Féin of 'con job'

Feb 4th 2020, 11:34 AM 35,755 Views 311 Comments

Senior Fine Gael ministers went on the attack today as recent polls show them in 3rd place.

Gangland crime and coalition red lines: Dublin Bay North candidates debate in Coolock Ge2020

Gangland crime and coalition red lines: Dublin Bay North candidates debate in Coolock

Feb 4th 2020, 7:00 AM 13,531 Views 32 Comments

Fine Gael candidate Catherine Noone didn’t attend the debate.

# fine-gael - Monday 3 February, 2020

Bruton: Voters see Fine Gael as ‘the porridge on the cereal shelf’ Ge2020

Bruton: Voters see Fine Gael as ‘the porridge on the cereal shelf’

Feb 3rd 2020, 9:12 PM 20,001 Views 76 Comments

Paschal Donohoe has called on voters not to vote for change “for change’s sake”.

# fine-gael - Saturday 1 February, 2020

Sinn Féin moves into second place ahead of Fine Gael, new opinion poll says Race Is On

Sinn Féin moves into second place ahead of Fine Gael, new opinion poll says

Feb 1st 2020, 7:40 AM 118,242 Views 241 Comments

Fianna Fáil come out on top in yet another opinion poll with only a week to go until the general election.

Mairead McGuinness says some of Nigel Farage's colleagues agreed with her cutting him off Brexit This post contains videos

Mairead McGuinness says some of Nigel Farage's colleagues agreed with her cutting him off

Feb 1st 2020, 7:30 AM 50,400 Views 69 Comments

The Fine Gael MEP turned off Farage’s mic mid-sentence in the European Parliament during the week.

# fine-gael - Thursday 30 January, 2020

'Pathetic': Fine Gael are getting up early in the morning for a Brexit photo-op and Micheál's not impressed Ge2020

'Pathetic': Fine Gael are getting up early in the morning for a Brexit photo-op and Micheál's not impressed

Jan 30th 2020, 2:16 PM 41,388 Views 100 Comments

Martin also hit out against Fine Gael’s Phil Hogan, who is now the EU’s chief trade negotiator.

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