# ge2020

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# Election

Social Democrats member alleged to have voted twice in general election

Gardaí in Mallow confirmed that they are investigating an allegation of someone voting twice.

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Oct 30th 2020, 12:05 AM

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Tom Clonan: The messaging from this new government has been an omnishambles

Its communications strategy has been a mess at a crucial time for public health, Brexit and the economy, writes Clonan.

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Sep 11th 2020, 7:00 AM

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Eoin Ó Broin: Now is the time for the Government to borrow and invest in public housing

Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin says the new government has already reneged on its promises in relation to housing.

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Jul 10th 2020, 7:00 AM

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Opinion: The programme for government is like a visit from Santa for cyclists

Cycling advocate Martina Callanan says now is the time to embrace cycling as the answer to so many modern lifestyle problems.

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Jun 25th 2020, 7:55 AM

# government formation

If PfG is rejected, Micheál Martin says 'there is no Plan B' while Mary Lou McDonald says 'there will have to be talks'

Members of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party are currently voting on a proposed programme for government.

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Jun 23rd 2020, 10:51 AM

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Ciarán Cuffe: There's an extraordinary opportunity here for the Greens in government

The Green Party MEP says, ‘When the planet is burning, it is not a time to argue over the colour of the fire engine.’

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Jun 18th 2020, 12:30 PM

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Paul Murphy: Green members shouldn't back the deal with FF and FG - it's just not worth it

RISE TD Paul Murphy says, ‘By going into government, your party is signing up to significant concessions’.

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Jun 18th 2020, 12:30 PM

# government formation

Leaders of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Green Party agree on draft programme for government

The programme will now have to be voted on by the parties’ members.

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Jun 15th 2020, 12:08 PM

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Opinion: 'Caretaker governments without any limitations on powers do no favours for democracy'

Barrister Hugh O’Donnell says ministers still holding power despite losing their seats is untenable in the long run.

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May 30th 2020, 10:30 AM

# Coalition

After weekend row, Varadkar, Martin and Ryan sat down for talks on government formation today

Fine Gael accused some Fianna Fáil TDs of “damaging” the talks process at the weekend.

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May 18th 2020, 3:05 PM

# Development

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to enter 'detailed' talks on government formation as 'equal partners'

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are a step closer to forming a government together following a joint statement this evening.

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Mar 10th 2020, 5:27 PM

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Lise Hand: A leadership race in the midst of the Covid-19 outbreak? Labour can't catch a break

Lise Hand says Labour members hoping the leadership race would revive the party must be wondering if they accidentally ran over a family of black cats.

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Mar 6th 2020, 10:56 AM

# warning

Greens should be 'extremely' careful about going into government with FG or FF, says ex-Labour minister

Jan O’Sullivan said that the Greens needed to ‘tie down’ any commitments from the two parties.

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Mar 2nd 2020, 6:10 AM

# On the up

Sinn Féin surges since general election to commanding 15-point poll lead

A new opinion poll puts the party’s support at 35%.

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Mar 1st 2020, 7:45 AM

# Sinn Féin

Mary Lou McDonald warns Green Party that going in with FF and FG would be a 'mistake'

She also described a comment about the Greens as being “Fine Gael bikes” was “lighthearted”.

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Feb 29th 2020, 4:12 PM

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Opinion: Boston, or Berlin? No, we'll take Sweden or Denmark - this was our ‘Hygge’ election

A status quo government is unlikely to represent the need for change, writes Dr Rory Hearne.

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Feb 28th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Poll

Poll: Would you consider changing your vote in a second election?

The prospect of another election this year hasn’t dissipated.

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Feb 26th 2020, 9:10 AM

# talk the talk

Coronavirus and Brexit talks add urgency to government formation, says Simon Coveney

The tánaiste was speaking in Brussels at an EU special summit.

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Feb 25th 2020, 2:03 PM

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Lise Hand: Mary Lou was borne aloft in a tricolour-draped golden palanquin carved from the bones of fallen Elites

Lise Hand was at the Sinn Féin rally in Cork last night, the first in a series planned for this week.

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Feb 25th 2020, 9:49 AM

# Public Meeting

Hundreds of people attend Sinn Féin rally in Cork

Sinn Féin meetings are planned across the country in the coming weeks.

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Feb 25th 2020, 7:48 AM

# Podcast

The Explainer: Why don't we have a government yet?

We get you up to speed with what exactly is happening.

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Feb 21st 2020, 6:00 PM

# ge2020

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

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

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Feb 21st 2020, 1:39 PM

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Lise Hand: After a long day, the prospect of an 'accidental' Green Taoiseach gave us 15 seconds of comedic drama

The vote for a new chieftan had none of the usual frisson of anxiety and anticipation, writes Lise Hand.

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Feb 21st 2020, 10:02 AM

# government formation

Micheál Martin announces FF negotiating team, but says coalition with SF 'not the right thing to do'

Martin says he has written to Mary Lou McDonald explaining why Fianna Fáil won’t go into coalition with Sinn Féin.

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Feb 19th 2020, 6:08 PM

# government formation

Healy Raes question SF on election promise funding, saying there's 'no such thing as a free lunch'

Pearse Doherty hit out against Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael for refusing to engage with Sinn Féin.

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Feb 19th 2020, 5:00 PM

# Get in Formation

Sinn Féin enter Government Buildings for talks with top civil servants

The party will discuss with government officials how its commitments on housing, health, and preparing for Irish unity can be delivered.

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Feb 18th 2020, 3:53 PM

# new government

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

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

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Feb 18th 2020, 9:55 AM

# no change

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

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

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Feb 17th 2020, 8:46 PM

# Ceann Comhairle

Here's who is in the mix for the job of keeping order in the next Dáil

Social Democrats TD Catherine Murphy is not ruling herself out of the running for Ceann Comhairle.

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Feb 17th 2020, 1:50 PM

# move with me

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

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

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Feb 17th 2020, 1:44 PM

# government formation

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

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

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Feb 17th 2020, 8:30 AM

# Looking Back

Quiz: How close were you paying attention to the general election campaign?

It must be still fresh in your head, mustn’t it?

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Feb 16th 2020, 10:00 PM

# ge2020

Bertie Ahern says FF-FG government must involve Greens and SocDems to 'reflect change'

The former Taoiseach predicted a new government won’t be formed by the end of March.

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Feb 16th 2020, 1:32 PM

# green talks

Greens to invite parties to discuss how new government could deliver on housing, health and climate

With 12 TDs elected last week, the Green Party is now the fourth biggest party in the Dáil.

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Feb 16th 2020, 12:04 PM

# CASUAL VACANCY

Dublin needs a new Lord Mayor and Councils need 34 new representatives after General Election

When a sitting Councillor is elected to Dáil Eireann what’s known as a “casual vacancy” arises.

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Feb 16th 2020, 9:15 AM

# Purple Reign

'No paper candidates': How the Social Democrats' GE2020 strategy reaped electoral success

The Social Democrats jumped from two TDs to six in the general election.

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Feb 16th 2020, 7:00 AM

# seen it all

'Surprised, not shocked': What do the North's politicians make of the Sinn Féin surge?

Unionists and nationalists all agree that Sinn Féin is a powerful electoral force.

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Feb 16th 2020, 12:05 AM

# Quiz

Quiz: How well do you know our new batch of TDs?

Test yourself (quickly, before another election is called).

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Feb 15th 2020, 9:00 PM

# jockeying for position

'Radical policy', 'throw in the towel' and 'grownups talking': Main parties clash again on government formation

Darragh O’Brien (FF), Louise O’Reilly (SF) and Helen McEntee (FG) clashed on the airwaves this afternoon.

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Feb 15th 2020, 2:45 PM

# green to red

As Greens weigh up options, new TDs say they don't envisage any splits on 'red line' issues

With 12 TDs, the Green Party is now the fourth biggest party in the Dáil.

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Feb 15th 2020, 9:15 AM