Not for the first time, Ireland looks like it will be centre-stage at this weekend’s meeting of European leaders in Brussels, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell.

Next Wednesday is a big day for Enda Kenny, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell.

The water charges issue has, since it emerged on the political agenda in earnest in late 2013 and early 2014, wreaked havoc on all who have sought to grapple with it, writes Daniel McConnell

In the wake of this latest debacle, Noonan stands a wounded figure within Fine Gael and Government with Cabinet colleagues openly admitting his influence is waning, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnel.

POLITICS the world over is full of guff. Full of bluster, self-serving statements, can-kicking, lies, and murky hypocrisy. Our Irish brand of politics is no different.

Vindicated, Shatter can carry on. But for Kenny, the damage is more significant, writes Daniel McConnell, Political Editor

Varadkar is being uncharacteristically cautious which begs the question would he maintain this

Daniel McConnell takes a look at the potential contenders for Fine Gael leadership and who else is looking to give Enda Kenny the heave ho.

Since it stumbled into office, the main hallmark of this weak minority Government has been its amazing ability to kick various cans of crisis down the road, writes Daniel McConnell

Simon Coveney is not the whole package but, far from being written off, his performance of late has seen him claw back support and even overtake Leo Varadkar in the race to be the next leader of Fine Gael, writes Daniel McConnell.