Spokesman for the Tánaiste said Mr Varadkar had not been contacted by gardaí

Seanad leader Regina Doherty joins Mick Clifford on this week's pod.

Fine Gael’s Executive Council has nominated Ms Byrne as the party’s candidate to contest the forthcoming Seanad Agricultural Panel bye-election.

The last couple of days has been so upsetting. I thought I had moved on, but realised that I had buried my past. I was in a mother and baby home in 1987, Dunboyne Good Shepherd Convent. My experience was a good experience.

The Government has committed to a redress scheme following the publication of the final report of the Mother and Baby Home Commission.

Mr Martin also ruled out the prospect of a reshuffle of his party’s government ministers in the year ahead.

The curious thing about being alive is that you never do know what lies around the corner.

The EU and UK reached an agreement yesterday on the most contentious issues around the Northern Ireland protocol.

Brian Stanley: 'As an Irish Republican in a position of political leadership, I have to be more aware of my responsibility to ensure that I do not do anything that is disrespectful to others.'

The weekend RED C polling putting the party on 12% has come as a blow to TDs who are now trailing behind Fine Gael and Sinn Féin on 33% and 30% respectively.

Mary Morrissey, a solicitor who worked in former justice minister Charlie Flanagan's office, was appointed to the court on the same day former Fine Gael member and Attorney General Seamus Woulfe was appointed to the Supreme Court.

Divisions between Government and its medical advisers who have called for gastro-pubs and restaurants to only operate on a takeaway and delivery service basis over Christmas

A flawed process, but the right and defendable outcome. That was Justice Minister Helen McEntee's summation of the appointment of Seamus Woulfe to the Supreme Court.

A third 'enhanced' lockdown in January could well be necessary, Leo Varadkar has warned, as many sectors of Irish society are to re-open next Wednesday.

Covid travel restrictions do not apply to anybody who is in a domestic abuse situation and is seeking help, Justice Minister Helen McEntee has told the Dáil.

There is increased "annoyance" among Cabinet ministers as to the ongoing refusal to allow justice minister Helen McEntee address the Dáil on the Seamus Woulfe affair.

All that tumbled out during the week would suggest that this government has turned a deaf ear to that which is being carried on the changing political winds, writes Michael Clifford

The Oireachtas has voted confidence in Leo Varadkar by 92 to 65.

The Social Democrats say it will support a no-confidence motion in Tánaiste Leo Varadkar in the Dáil next week. It comes as Labour are also set to support the Sinn Féin motion when it goes before the Dáil on Tuesday.

The motion will be debated in the Dáil next Tuesday.

 Marc MacSharry says the controversy around Leo Varadkar's passing of a confidential document is "a distraction" and  Micheál Martin should "reflect on his own performance".

In a country that has seen seismic changes in recent years, 90 minutes in Dáil Éireann last night confirmed to most in Irish society that nothing has really changed.

Martin has asked his department to examine what correspondence exists between it and the now-defunct National Association of General Practitioners

The Tánaiste told the former head of a GPs union that a contract he had supplied him with could not be taken as final, it was revealed in the Dáil this evening.

The opposition will also ask Mr Varadkar whether or not the former Taoiseach has engaged in such activity before

While the Taoiseach has said that he believes Mr Varadkar's accounts and his motives, questions remain over the incident.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has made a strong show of support for Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, saying he has confidence in him, despite acknowledging he should not have shared a confidential document the way he did.

In a letter, then-Chief Executive of the NAGP Chris Goodey wrote: 'Our members advise us that they will inform their patients of the failings in the health service and the role of Fine Gael in the demise of community and GP services.'

Elizabeth Berney was glad to see the last political embers from the Civil War that had divided her family quenched with the formation of the Government this year, writes Michael Clifford

Fresh from delivering Budget 2021, Paschal Donohoe sits down with Political Editor Daniel McConnell and reveals making major decisions amid a pandemic has brought the coalition closer together

But escalating restrictions due to soaring cases could derail plan

The Government has spent just under €11. 5m on advertising since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Earlier this week the government passed the milestone of 100 days in office.

The Limerick politician died peacefully at his residence in Ballysheedy West

583 MEPs voted in favour of her appointment, 75 voted against, and there were 37 abstentions.

24 hours after delivering a stinging rebuke of Nphet and CMO Dr Tony Holohan, Leo Varadkar tells party level 5 is "highly possible" 

Sinn Féin leader, Mary lou McDonald says that NPHET is "not responsible for the health service being underfunded.

Robert Watt, Secretary General of the Department of Public Expenditure, said he had doubts about making the change to pay an extra €17,205 allowance to a third minister of state.

Sinn Féin leader says culture of leaks can be blamed on lack of respect

Former Fine Gael TD and proud West Cork man Paddy Sheehan dies just days after his beloved wife 

Sources within the party say that TDs who are unhappy voting on certain legislation have been telling colleagues they are "biding their time" and contemplating "where do they draw the line".

A major row between the Government and county councillors is brewing over Green Party plans to reduce mileage rates for those driving emissions-heavy cars.

Fine Gael's approval rating has risen eight points to 29%, according to the latest opinion poll.

Fine Gael lost 15 seats in last election

Election of Independent creates consternation among government

Fine Gael TD Fergus O'Dowd is likely to be voted in as leas ceann comhairle on Thursday.

Former Fine Gael TD Dara Murphy has departed “by mutual agreement” from his top EU role less than nine months after leaving the Dáil.

Despite having fewer seats than Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael made an impressive showing in cabinet, holding on to some of the country's most important portfolios.

Meanwhile, counting is still ongoing with Fianna Fáil the Green Party.

It should be known on Friday evening if a government will be formed or if a political crisis beckons.