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Government agrees to purchase new €53m jet 
The Government has confirmed the agreement to purchase a new €53m jet. The new jet, which was put out to tender last year at a cost of €45m, is due to replace the existing Government Learjet which has seen repeated breakdowns over recent years.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Verona Murphy’s journey from truck driver to Dail history maker
Former trucker Verona Murphy has travelled an often rocky road to one of the most prestigious destinations in Irish politics.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

'Politics is politics': Michael Lowry's summation of the carve-up of the Ceann Comhairle role
'Politics is politics': Michael Lowry's summation of the carve-up of the Ceann Comhairle role
It is thought that Government formation talks will continue until Friday and resume after Christmas

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Ireland's new parliament
History made as Verona Murphy elected Ceann Comhairle of 34th Dáil
Verona Murphy is the first female Ceann Comhairle in the history of the State.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Who is Verona Murphy, the Dáil's first female Ceann Comhairle?
Who is Verona Murphy, the Dáil's first female Ceann Comhairle?
Perhaps of equal importance for the independent TD, she will become the first representative from Wexford to do the job

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

ieExplains: What is the Ceann Comhairle and what do they do?
ieExplains: What is the Ceann Comhairle and what do they do?
When a new Dáil is created, the first order of business is to elect the Ceann Comhairle. Ceann Comhairle, meaning Head of Council, acts as speaker or presiding officer for the Dáil. The Ceann Comhairle holds an important role within the Dáil chamber.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Here's everything you need to know about the new TDs for Cork
Here's everything you need to know about the new TDs for Cork
All 20 seats in Cork city and county have been filled. Here's what you need to know about the news TDs for Cork 

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Murphy endorsement meets criticism as FF and FG accused of using Ceann Comhairle role as a 'bargaining chip' 
Murphy endorsement meets criticism as FF and FG accused of using Ceann Comhairle role as a 'bargaining chip' 
At their respective parliamentary party meetings, Micheál Martin and Simon Harris proposed members support Ms Murphy's candidacy

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Labour and Social Democrats continue talks with main two parties
'They want to spend the next five years saying that nobody else is interested in governing and we want to show them we're serious'

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Verona Murphy set for Ceann Comhairle role as Fianna Fáil agree to back her bid
Verona Murphy set for Ceann Comhairle role as Fianna Fáil agree to back her bid
If elected, Verona Murphy would become the first female Ceann Comhairle in the history of the State.

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Stardust Aras Ceremony
Michael D Higgins: To say the Irish people are antisemitic is a deep slander
Mr Higgins said he believed that it was part of a 'pattern to damage Ireland'

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Plenary meeting of the North South Ministerial Council, in Dublin
New government likely to be in place in second half of January
An outgoing minister said talks with the regional group of independents were 'not going to be easy, but will get done'

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Fine Gael may back Verona Murphy as next Ceann Comhairle
Fine Gael may back Verona Murphy as next Ceann Comhairle
Party is likely to support the Wexford TD to facilitate a government formation deal with regional independents

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Israeli foreign minister labels Taoiseach Simon Harris as 'antisemitic' 
Israeli foreign minister labels Taoiseach Simon Harris as 'antisemitic' 
Israel announced on Monday that it will open an embassy in Moldova to replace its outpost in Dublin

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
My leadership of Sinn Féin more important than ever, says McDonald
Ms McDonald has faced some criticism after her party was unable to prevent political heavyweights Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael from pursuing another coalition government

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Starmer cannot duck and dive on question of Irish reunification, Sinn Féin says
Mary Lou McDonald said the incoming Government in Dublin must also take “urgent” steps to start planning for unity, including by creating the role of minister for unification

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Israel-Hamas conflict
Outgoing Israeli ambassador accuses government of fostering 'hostile atmosphere'
Meanwhile, Micheál Martin has said the recognition of a Palestinian State and intervention in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel should not be seen as 'hostile' acts

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Cork TD Michael Moynihan 'inundated with calls' of support for Ceann Comhairle bid
Cork TD Michael Moynihan 'inundated with calls' of support for Ceann Comhairle bid
Sources have suggested that Mr Moynihan would first seek clarity from Tánaiste Micheál Martin as to how key the election of Verona Murphy is for the regional group

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

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Hospitality lobbyist Adrian Cummins to run in Seanad election
The chief executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland has lobbied Government over the restoration of the 9% Vat rate for hospitality businesses

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Donald Trump nominates Edward Walsh to be ambassador to Ireland
Donald Trump nominates Edward Walsh to be ambassador to Ireland
The current US ambassador to Ireland is Claire Cronin, who was appointed to the role by Joe Biden in 2021

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Ivana Bacik: Labour Party 'unlikely' to enter government but talks continue
Ivana Bacik: Labour Party 'unlikely' to enter government but talks continue
Labour's government priorities include a more active role for the State in issues like housing, and a 'massive street-by-street retrofitting programme for homes'

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Votes Are Counted In The 2024 Irish General Election
Government must face up to ‘disaffection from politics’ after Hutch votes, says Harris
Mr Hutch ran in the Dublin central constituency in last month's election and came close to securing a seat, narrowly losing to Labour's Marie Sherlock

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Social Democrats HQ evacuated after suspicious package addressed to Eoin Hayes arrived
Social Democrats HQ evacuated after suspicious package addressed to Eoin Hayes arrived
Party sources said that staff within the headquarters became suspicious of the package, with the office never having received a package addressed to Mr Hayes

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Independent TDs seeking three junior ministerial roles and super junior appointment
Independent TDs seeking three junior ministerial roles and super junior appointment
But the role of Ceann Comhairle remains up for grabs

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

No timeframe for when pause on Syrian asylum applications will be lifted
No timeframe for when pause on Syrian asylum applications will be lifted
Justice Minister says less than 400 people are affected

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Social Democrats continue government talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael next week 
Social Democrats continue government talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael next week 
Deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan said he expects the party's five dealbreakers to come into focus when they meet with Micheál Martin and Simon Harris again

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Sipo responds to criticism around timing of publication of Robert Troy report
Sipo responds to criticism around timing of publication of Robert Troy report
People Before Profit TD Mr Murphy made a complaint to Sipo regarding what the report called a 'pattern of omissions or errors in successive declarations' of interest

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael must back Murphy as Ceann Comhairle to secure independents deal
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael must back Murphy as Ceann Comhairle to secure independents deal
Ahead of formal talks with the two coalition parties, the nine TDs in the Regional Group expect support for Ms Murphy who is their nominee for the powerful position of Ceann Comhairle

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

'Embarrassed would be an understatement', SocDems deputy leader says 
'Embarrassed would be an understatement', SocDems deputy leader says 
Cian O'Callaghan said the way the controversy involving Eoin Hayes unfolded on Tuesday was completely unacceptable and left him feeling 'very angry'

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

What is Palantir? The US tech firm involved in the Social Democrats' political dilemma
What is Palantir? The US tech firm involved in the Social Democrats' political dilemma
Palantir was co-founded by billionaire Peter Thiel, the massively rich founder of payments behemoth Paypal who is seen as a sort of quiet version of Elon Musk

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Ireland to ask ICJ to broaden interpretation of genocide in Israel case
Ireland to ask ICJ to broaden interpretation of genocide in Israel case
The news came in the wake of Wednesday morning's Cabinet meeting

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

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

Accessibility and canvassing near polling stations among issues highlighted with June elections
Accessibility and canvassing near polling stations among issues highlighted with June elections
The Electoral Commission said that 'significant structural issues' were unlikely to have been remedied for the local and European elections

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

Eoin Hayes to sit as independent after suspension from Social Democrats
Eoin Hayes to sit as independent after suspension from Social Democrats
Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes initially refused to confirm when he sold the shares, saying he divested from them before he entered politics in June

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

Brexit
Stormont MLAs to vote on extending Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading deal
The democratic consent process is a key element of the UK and EU’s Windsor Framework deal

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

Labour's Ivana Bacik to meet Micheál Martin amidst coalition uncertainty
Labour's Ivana Bacik to meet Micheál Martin amidst coalition uncertainty
If in opposition during the next Dáil term, the party intends to work on forming a bloc with other left and centre-left parties

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

ieExplains: How do you get elected to the Seanad?
ieExplains: How do you get elected to the Seanad?
The election to the upper house of the Oireachtas is taking place, with all seats to be filled by January 30 

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to begin government formation talks after 'positive' meeting
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to begin government formation talks after 'positive' meeting
A joint statement from the two parties confirmed that the leaders met on Monday, saying it was a 'positive, constructive engagement'

Mon, 09 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

Programme for government with Labour 'not a runner', says Social Democrats deputy leader
Programme for government with Labour 'not a runner', says Social Democrats deputy leader
Speaking after the meeting, Labour leader Ivana Bacik said that the parties had identified areas for collaboration

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Katherine Zappone appointment
Former TD Katherine Zappone bids to return to politics in Seanad
Ms Zappone, a former TD for Dublin South-West, served as children's minister in the last Fine Gael-led government from 2016 to 2020

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

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

These are the Independents who could play kingmaker in government formation talks
These are the Independents who could play kingmaker in government formation talks
Already, some independents have begun to make their intentions known about whether they would work with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

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