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Politics

Last year
2024
Micheál Martin refuses to rule out another term of rotating Taoiseach
EU health ministers back non-binding resolution banning smoking outside pubs and cafes
SIPTU trade union to consult Section 39 workers on industrial action over pay claim
Fine Gael wants 'parity of esteem' if it goes into government with Fianna Fáil - what does that mean?
Starmer meets Greek prime minister amid reports of deal to return Parthenon Marbles
Do you think there should be a rotating Taoiseach?
Ministers for Health and Disability lost their seats. One reason for it is all politics is local
Labour TD doubles down, saying party won't go it alone with FF/FG
Hello Taoiseach Micheál Martin: The winners and losers of the 2024 General Election
The 34th Dáil will first sit on 18 December.
We now have our full slate of TDs for the 34th Dáil - here's who has been elected
After a mammoth count in Cavan-Monaghan, all 174 seats have been filled.
French government heading for collapse after forcing through Michel Barnier’s austerity budget
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Joe Biden's pardon for son Hunter angers both Democrats and Republicans
Not returning: Here are all the TDs we're bidding farewell to after they lost their seats
Why did Fine Gael support John McGahon’s controversial general election bid in Louth?
McDonald has a 'hard neck' in reaching out to Soc Dems and Labour leaders, says TD
Disappointed by failed campaigns, far-right candidates turn to claims of election rigging
Three new independent TDs elected to the Dáil (although one has been around the block already)
Fine Gael senator apologises for remarks describing Donegal constituents as 'negative'
Bernard Durkan's reign as longest serving TD in the Dáil comes to an end as he misses reelection
Does this election show the Labour Party is finally less toxic to voters? Not quite
'They have to listen to us': 100% Redress party's Charles Ward takes a seat in Donegal
'A historic result': Aontú wins second seat with Paul Lawless elected in Mayo
We're down to the final 12 seats - here is who's fighting to get over the line
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly loses his seat in Wicklow in early morning final count
Former junior coalition members give their advice for government negotiations
Joe Biden pardons son Hunter ahead of sentencing
'Dodged a bullet': How international media reacted to Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch's narrow loss
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.
Full recount ordered in Tipperary North and recount also requested in Cork North-Central
Stay with us for updates.
'It's going to be tight': Stephen Donnelly battles to keep his seat in Wicklow as count continues
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Paul Gogarty: Ex-TD best known for 'most unparliamentary' outburst makes Dáil comeback
Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman holds onto his seat in Dublin West after nail-biting count
Ipsos B&A blames low turnout for errors in Friday night exit poll
How is Fine Gael faring after the exodus of senior figures? Here's a breakdown by constituency
Unsuccessful 'Monk' says he won't rule out another political run, as he jogs away from RDS
Hutch literally ran from the RDS this afternoon just moments before Sherlock won the seat.
John McGahon concedes Louth election but says he got '150% support' from Taoiseach during campaign
The Monk, the Cope, the... Chicken: How these nicknamed candidates fared in the election