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No clarity on Taoiseach role as Cabinet meets for first time since election
No clarity on Taoiseach role as Cabinet meets for first time since election
Formal talks between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are set to get underway on Wednesday

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Serious coalition talks begin as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael prepare for meeting
Serious coalition talks begin as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael prepare for meeting
alks kicked off last night when Fine Gael deputy leader Helen McEntee met with her Fianna Fáil counterpart Jack Chambers to discuss the structure and format for the talks

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Fianna Fáil ‘looking down their nose’ at 400,000 Sinn Féin voters
None of the parties secured the 88 required to form a government by themselves, with Fianna Fáil leader Tánaiste Micheál Martin set to take part in talks with other parties this week.

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

Simon Harris: Fine Gael 'should not be taken for granted' in government formation talks 
Simon Harris: Fine Gael 'should not be taken for granted' in government formation talks 
In a veiled jab at Fianna Fáil, Mr Harris said: 'I think fewer public musings and more concrete engagement is the way to proceed'

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Cork man among Fianna Fáil TDs tipped for role of Ceann Comhairle in next Dáil
Cork man among Fianna Fáil TDs tipped for role of Ceann Comhairle in next Dáil
It remains uncertain whether incumbent Séan Ó Fearghaíl will seek a third term

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Mary Lou McDonald says she will work with other parties to set up left-wing opposition
Sinn Féin leader has reached out to both the Social Democrats and Labour, saying the three parties form a significant portion of the Dáil 

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

We need to do more than talk about getting more female TDs
We need to do more than talk about getting more female TDs
Fallout from the general election offers a golden opportunity to increase the number of female councillors in Ireland — and we should grab the chance

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Next government must reflect Fianna Fáil’s election success, says Micheál Martin
Next government must reflect Fianna Fáil’s election success, says Micheál Martin
The next Government has to reflect the “very significant” number of seats Fianna Fáil won in the General Election, Micheál Martin has said.

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Assisted dying bill
Sarah Harte: Our ageing voters deserve dignity and respect
Our infrastructure is creaking, and our population is expanding fast

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Fianna Fáil say Micheál Martin should be Taoiseach for three years of a new coalition
Fianna Fáil say Micheál Martin should be Taoiseach for three years of a new coalition
Party sources tell the 'Irish Examiner' outgoing Tánaiste should take the helm for longer than Simon Harris despite Fine Gael's suggestion of an even split to maintain 'parity of esteem' 

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Party leaders to meet in coming days as attention turns to Government formation
It is understood that the Labour Party will meet with the Social Democrats on Friday, with Ivana Bacik also set to meet Roderic O'Gorman this week

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Green Party's experience shows the limits of government formation in Ireland
Green Party's experience shows the limits of government formation in Ireland
Myth of pragmatism can force smaller parties to ‘pull on the green jersey’, but where is the point in going into government just to maintain the status quo

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Former Cork TD Noel O'Flynn returns to politics to seek council seat vacated by son Ken 
Former Cork TD Noel O'Flynn returns to politics to seek council seat vacated by son Ken 
Independent Ireland announced the return of Noel O'Flynn on Tuesday. Mr O'Flynn was a TD for Cork North Central from 1997 to 2011

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

ieExplains: How much do TDs get paid? 
ieExplains: How much do TDs get paid? 
The Oireachtas has published an online guide to the salary and allowances of TDs and senators

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Here are 10 general election stories you may have missed
Here are 10 general election stories you may have missed
Shock homecomings, furry friends, and new political dynasties have all featured in this general election

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

ieExplains: The election is over. What happens next?
ieExplains: The election is over. What happens next?
With none of the main parties having secured enough seats to form a government, negotiations will take place over the coming days and weeks on forming a coalition

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: 'Breath of fresh air' Cairns ushered in Hollymania as party leader
Elaine Loughlin: 'Breath of fresh air' Cairns ushered in Hollymania as party leader
Key to that has been Ms Cairns herself, who has galvanised support amongst younger women — a group not usually involved in politics in large numbers

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Asylum seeker accommodation protest
Graham Clifford: New Government needs to get tough on the far right
This election, once and for all, showed us what the people of Ireland really think about. And, for the overwhelming majority, it’s not immigration, writes Graham Clifford

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Irish Examiner view: Irish soundly rejected the far right
We have a long way to go before a Government will be formed, but we can at least congratulate ourselves that the far right will have no part in the process

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

General Election
S Fergus Finlay: Three words for Labour on government formation — Don’t. Don’t. Don’t
It was social democracy that founded the welfare state, led the fight for equal pay and rights for women, and insisted on the right of workers to join trade unions

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Government formation talks underway with TDs setting out key issues
Government formation talks underway with TDs setting out key issues
A coalition of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and a third element — possibly made up of Independents or another smaller party —  is still seen as the only viable option.

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Election 2024 — Counting complete as all 174 Dáil seats filled
Election 2024 — Counting complete as all 174 Dáil seats filled
It brings to an end over 60 hours of counting in the General Election 2024

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Donnelly suffers high profile loss as sole Fianna Fáil candidate for Wicklow
Donnelly suffers high profile loss as sole Fianna Fáil candidate for Wicklow
Having gotten just 6% of first preferences and with transfers strongly favouring FG's Edward Timmins, Mr Donnelly just could not close the gap

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

At 24, Cork's new Labour TD Eoghan Kenny will be the Dáil's youngest
At 24, Cork's new Labour TD Eoghan Kenny will be the Dáil's youngest
At 24 years of age, Labour’s new TD in Cork North Central Eoghan Kenny will be one of the youngest in Dáil Éireann after he was deemed elected on Monday night following a recount

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Fine Gael will be left wondering why seats there for the taking were not won 
Strategic missteps saw the party lose seats in Kerry and Wexford

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Sinn Féin reaches out to Social Democrats and Labour in coalition bid
Mary Lou McDonald has contacted both Holly Cairns and Ivana Bacik today, as the Sinn Féin leader seeks to form a left-wing alliance heading into the 34th Dáil

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Election results: Here are all the newly elected TDs for Cork
There was plenty of drama at the . Here's who has been elected. Cork North WestAll three seats in the Cork North West constituency were filled on the sixth count.

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Election 2024 in Cork — Mick Barry concedes as Labour wins last seat in North Central
Election 2024 in Cork — Mick Barry concedes as Labour wins last seat in North Central
Mick Barry has conceded in the race for the final seat in Cork North Central, withdrawing his request for a recount

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Cork City returning officer steps down after three decades of elections
Cork City returning officer steps down after three decades of elections
Returning officers play a central role in the democratic process ensuring that the election is administered effectively

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Votes Are Counted In The 2024 Irish General Election
Gerard 'The Monk' Hutch expected to depart for Lanzarote this week after failing to secure Dáil seat
A relative of The Monk said he was 'not too bothered' about losing out and would shortly leave for his second home in Spain

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

With just one female TD, why are women not getting elected in Cork? 
With just one female TD, why are women not getting elected in Cork? 
In total 44 women are set to become TDs, which would represent 25% of the Dáil 

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Fianna Fáil surge positions Micheál Martin for remarkable comeback as Taoiseach
Fianna Fáil surge positions Micheál Martin for remarkable comeback as Taoiseach
Fianna Fáil is on track to secure 8-10 seats more than Fine Gael and has again become the largest party in the country

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Terry Prone: Nothing quite like the silent calm of career extinction for election losers
Terry Prone: Nothing quite like the silent calm of career extinction for election losers
With almost 700 candidates running in 43 constituencies there was always going to be more losers than winners in the general election

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Comment: Kamikaze Green Party sacrificed itself for climate goals 
There is much talk that climate was not a priority issue in this election. However, much has changed in the political landscape since 2020, writes Cara Augustenborg

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Irish Children's Referendum
Theresa Reidy: Young people are turning away from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
Parties are in a pattern of variable but long-term decline

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: Without a direct road map, voters found it difficult to back Sinn Féin's unclear alternative
Elaine Loughlin: Without a direct road map, voters found it difficult to back Sinn Féin's unclear alternative
Mary Lou McDonald’s drop in support leaves the onus of her vision of a proposed alternative Government upon the shoulders of smaller parties

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Election 2024: Day two of counting as it happened
Election 2024: Day two of counting as it happened
The Irish Examiner were covering all 43 constituencies to keep an eye on the twists and turns

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

As it happened: Election 2024 in Cork — Recount ordered in North Central
As it happened: Election 2024 in Cork — Recount ordered in North Central
Sunday saw the makeup of the 34th Dáil become a little bit clearer. The day began with a large portion of the 174 seats still to be filled but by it's conclusion, we were left with just 40 or so candidates to be elected.

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Election 2024: Hutch supporters wanted a 'plague on all your houses'
Fight went all the way, but Labour's Marie Sherlock wins final seat 

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Election 2024: Independents could offer an alternative route to coalition deal
Election 2024: Independents could offer an alternative route to coalition deal
Across the country, particularly in rural constituencies, voters opted for Independent TDs, with 16.8% of first preferences cast in favour of a non-party candidate, including 3.6% opting for candidates under the Independent Ireland banner.

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Mick Clifford: Micheál Martin began this comeback in 2011 when he stayed to rebuild Fianna Fáil
Mick Clifford: Micheál Martin began this comeback in 2011 when he stayed to rebuild Fianna Fáil
Cork South-Central veteran could have fled in 2011. But he stayed, did the hard yards, and oversaw Fianna Fáil's evolution into a medium-sized party that is set to take office again

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Here are the 10 things we learned from Election 2024
Generational divide among voters, celebrities failing to succeed, and how the centre-left stayed strong

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

'This has been a monumental week for me, both personally and politically,' says Holly Cairns
'This has been a monumental week for me, both personally and politically,' says Holly Cairns
The Social Democrats leader gave birth to a baby girl on election day 

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Election 2024: Fractured far-right candidates fizzle out
Election 2024: Fractured far-right candidates fizzle out
While immigration was a major issue during the local elections, exit polls showed just 6% of people interviewed cited it as the main issue in the general election campaign

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Octogenarian Bill as sprightly as ever after 52 years of vote counting 
Octogenarian Bill as sprightly as ever after 52 years of vote counting 
At 81, the Bishopstown man is probably the oldest vote counter in the country 

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
'I've been running all my life': Media joins Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch in a chaotic jog as he flees RDS
Dublin Central's criminal candidate eventually turned up at the count centre on Sunday with a documentary film crew in tow

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

No better buachaill: Cork election staffer's novelty tops raise a smile 
No better buachaill: Cork election staffer's novelty tops raise a smile 
There was 'no better buachaill' at the election count centre in Nemo Rangers GAA club over the weekend 

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Election 2024: Locals nonplussed by the Monk's close call in Dublin Central
Election 2024: Locals nonplussed by the Monk's close call in Dublin Central
Walking through North Strand and Ballybough on Sunday, people were not surprised the Monk was in with such a strong chance of nabbing a seat

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Watch: How is Election 2024 shaping up so far 
Watch: How is Election 2024 shaping up so far 
Political editor Elaine Loughlin gives a 1pm update on how the election is going so far as counting continues on Sunday. 

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: Buoyant Fianna Fáil eyeing up the 'magic 50' 
Elaine Loughlin: Buoyant Fianna Fáil eyeing up the 'magic 50' 
Fianna Fáil has always had a weakness in the capital, but is set to make gains this time around.

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

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