Ross either has to commit huge sums of money in order to fix the rail network or cut his losses and start closing some stations and routes, writes Daniel McConnell

In a rare interview, Shane Ross tells Political Editor Daniel McConnell about a fractious Coalition with Fine Gael, Enda Kenny waving the Constitution in his face, Micheal Noonan as peacemaker, and the issues that may divide the Government

2016 has been a year to remember and not for all the right reasons. Political editor Daniel McConnell looks back on some key events.

The 32nd Dáil has descended into a laughable farce and with the politicians now off on their Christmas holidays, Political Editor Daniel McConnell says it’s time to assess ministers’ performance since taking office.

The FG-led Coalition has twice made fools of people who complied with the law and paid their water charges, and the long-term cost will be a leaky infrastructure, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell