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Daniel McConnell

The ‘Do Nothing Dáil’ - Impotent Government happy to head for hills

Not a single piece of new legislation has been passed by the ‘Do Nothing Dáil’. Enda Kenny is simply presiding over a listless Government, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell

Fri, 22 Jul, 2016

No appetite for a heave but Enda Kenny needs to go

The knives appear to be out for Enda Kenny, even though his has been the most successful reign of a Fine Gael Taoiseach. It may come down to a graceful retreat or a much less dignified shove out the door, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell

Sat, 09 Jul, 2016

Fine Gael: A party with two political corpses left in charge

With its own TDs proclaiming Enda Kenny and his new, old deputy James Reilly as dead men walking, Fine Gael is in open revolt. It’s just a matter of when Kenny — stubborn, vengeful, but isolated — decides to depart, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell

Fri, 08 Jul, 2016

A week to forget for Enda Kenny, and it’s only Wednesday

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has suffered three blunders so far this week, and looks a weakened figure whose days are numbered, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2016

Ireland is becoming increasingly isolated by EU ‘big boys’

Enda Kenny should set aside his blind devotion to the EU and listen to his colleagues who acknowledge our future membership is not a given, writes Daniel McConnell Political Editor

Sat, 02 Jul, 2016

Paschal Donohoe vows to rein in budget overruns

Minister of Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe has no problem telling colleagues they need to control spending, even if it leads to constant tension, he tells Daniel McConnell

Mon, 27 Jun, 2016

Ireland caught in the crossfire in Brexit aftermath

The significance of Britain’s exit has yet to be seen but the implications for our country will be immense, writes Daniel McConnell

Sat, 25 Jun, 2016

Where to now for Renua?

While we desperately need more diversity in Irish politics, Eddie Hobbs’ decision to leave Renua may mean that the party is over, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell

Sat, 18 Jun, 2016

John McGuinness should be cheered, not chided

The former Oireachtas committee chairman had the courage to face down pressure from a most powerful individual and give a forum to whistleblower Sgt Maurice McCabe, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell

Sat, 04 Jun, 2016

Not everyone is going on holiday, minister

When is an emergency not an emergency? asks Daniel McConnell

Fri, 03 Jun, 2016