Daniel McConnell
Daniel McConnell
Enda lets the abortion issue trip him up again
Enda lets the abortion issue trip him up again

Rancour in the Coalition over the latest abortion bill vote is unnecessary and caused by nothing other than Kenny’s arrogance, hubris, and insecurity, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell

Sat, 22 Oct, 2016

Enda Kenny to blame for Mary Mitchell O’Connor fury
Enda Kenny to blame for Mary Mitchell O’Connor fury
Jobs Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor was harangued by party colleagues last Wednesday for what was considered a subpar presentation, but the Taoiseach is responsible for the appointment, writes Daniel McConnell

Sat, 15 Oct, 2016

Budget 2017: A political fudge Bertie himself would have been proud of
Budget 2017: A political fudge Bertie himself would have been proud of
What an amazing budget that was.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2016

Silence no longer a viable option as day of reckoning looms for Garda Commissioner
Silence no longer a viable option as day of reckoning looms for Garda Commissioner

Wholly contradictory statements about the alleged smear campaign against whistleblowers must be clarified immediately if the Garda Commissioner is to retain any credibility, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell

Sat, 08 Oct, 2016

Religion should play no role in debate on abortion
Religion should play no role in debate on abortion
A close friend of mine told me a story about something which happened in their child’s science class.

Tue, 04 Oct, 2016

Straight-talking John Deasy takes Enda Kenny to task again
Straight-talking John Deasy takes Enda Kenny to task again

The articulate Waterford Fine Gael TD has long clashed with his boss, and Nama’s Northern Ireland loan portfolio is just the latest flashpoint, writes Daniel McConnell.

Sat, 01 Oct, 2016

Issue of Eighth Amendment is not as black and white as the slogan
Issue of Eighth Amendment is not as black and white as the slogan

THERE they sat, with their black and white repeal T-shirts clearly visible under their jackets.

Wed, 28 Sep, 2016

Fianna Fáil’s water stance: Populist? Yes. Credible? No
Fianna Fáil’s water stance: Populist? Yes. Credible? No
Micheál Martin’s numbers on water charges do not stack up, but this is not the most important consideration for a party fighting its way back from the political wilderness, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell

Sat, 24 Sep, 2016

Labour can triumph on the rocky road to Dublin
Labour can triumph on the rocky road to Dublin
The singing of traditional Irish songs late into the night has become the norm at political party think-ins.

Fri, 23 Sep, 2016

Pat Hickey’s disgrace must radically change Olympic Council of Ireland
Pat Hickey’s disgrace must radically change Olympic Council of Ireland
The arrest of the Olympic Council of Ireland boss for ticket-touting is the culmination of years of arrogance by an organisation that wouldn’t answer to anyone, writes political editor, Daniel McConnell

Sat, 20 Aug, 2016

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