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Elaine Loughlin: In Deirdre Gillane, Watt chose the wrong adviser to cross

Elaine Loughlin: In Deirdre Gillane, Watt chose the wrong adviser to cross

A key strategist in Micheál Martin’s inner circle and rarely in the headlines, Deirdre Gillane's rebuke of Robert Watt put her firmly in the spotlight

Sat, 22 Apr, 2023

Elaine Loughlin: McDonald channels Varadkar with reshuffle of Sinn Féin frontbench

S Elaine Loughlin: McDonald channels Varadkar with reshuffle of Sinn Féin frontbench

Unlike Gerry Adams, who took a more collaborative approach when it came to appointments, it was a 'take it or leave it' offer from Mary Lou McDonald

Sat, 15 Apr, 2023

Elaine Loughlin: Dignified death must be debated in a dignified manner

Elaine Loughlin: Dignified death must be debated in a dignified manner

FOR those of a certain faith today, Holy Saturday, is a poignant and reflective day. Jesus, having died on the cross on Good Friday, was laid in a tomb. Holy Saturday focuses the mind on death and the fragility of life.

Sat, 08 Apr, 2023

Unrecognizable girls embracing and sitting on stairs

Elaine Loughlin: Anti-transgender narrative seeping into the mainstream

There has been little thought or compassion shown towards those who have been singled out — a small cohort of extremely vulnerable people

Sun, 02 Apr, 2023

Elaine Loughlin: Sinn Féin hints at plan for Irish energy independence

Elaine Loughlin: Will Micheál Martin lead Fianna Fáil into the next election?

Jack Chambers is the name that comes up when succession is discussed as talk grows of general election on November 24

Tue, 14 Mar, 2023

Social Democrat leaders stand down

Elaine Loughlin: Next leader of Social Democrats must navigate challenging phase

Fledgling party is now at a crossroads, writes Deputy Political Editor Elaine Loughlin

Thu, 23 Feb, 2023

With up to nine TDs already signalling they may not contest the next election, Varadkar should be worried

With up to nine TDs already signalling they may not contest the next election, Varadkar should be worried

Most concerning is the fact that many of those on the exit list are people seen as having more to give to party and politics

Fri, 27 Jan, 2023

Elaine Loughlin: We must prepare to offer céad míle fáilte to climate refugees

Elaine Loughlin: We must prepare to offer céad míle fáilte to climate refugees

Roderic O'Gorman says Ireland should prepare to accommodate increasing numbers of international protection applicants

Mon, 09 Jan, 2023

Elaine Loughlin: Retrofit plan will go up in smoke if we can’t find people to do the work

Elaine Loughlin: Politicians will have to face the issue of assisted dying

Next year must be the year that our political system and we as a country finally addresses one of the biggest social, cultural and ethical issues — death.

Tue, 13 Dec, 2022

Elaine Loughlin: Retrofit plan will go up in smoke if we can’t find people to do the work

Elaine Loughlin: McDonald is seeking votes and transfers in fresh fields and pastures new

Aiming to form a coalition without the Civil War parties, Sinn Féin is going deep into 'their' turf with a transfer-friendly message to woo Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael voters

Tue, 06 Dec, 2022