There is an onus on the party to eke out its true definition, as a right-of-centre party, and put a real end to civil war politics, writes Daniel McConnell.

It's been a “change” election in so many ways, but one certainty we cling to is that we’re stuck in the same old territory when it comes to the election of women to the Dáil.

With almost 100 of the 160 seats filled in the 33rd Dáil, Fianna Fáil looks set to emerge as the biggest party with more than 41 seats.

Labour leader Brendan Howlin conceded it was a “bad day” for his party.

The late Noel Whelan, a skilful political commentator and Dáil number cruncher, once remarked that the analysis of election counts inevitably moves quickly, often glossing over the importance of early seat wins — irrespective of how dramatic they can be for parties.

Liam Herrick lists eight stumbling blocks to ensuring human rights and equal treatment can become a reality here and how they can be easily fixed

In 2020, Eamon Ryan will be Tánaiste and the general election result will be so close to 50:50 that the two main political parties will end up with 50 seats each. Those are my predictions for 2020.

Labour and the Social Democrats are targeting as many as 23 seats in the next general election — making either party a potential coalition kingmaker.

The leadership issue has been put on the back burner before the general election but unless there is a positive result, the knives will be out for Brendan Howlin, writes Political Correspondent

A fast-tracked housing project for Dublin which was due to begin construction in 2017 now faces a three-year delay.

A homeless man has died after being found unresponsive in a tent in one of the wealthiest parts of Dublin.

Fianna Fáil's Justice spokesperson has said he believes that bail should be refused to some people who have been previously convicted of burglaries.

The Dáil is set to gain two more TDs from the next election as Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is a major winner in the redraw of constituency boundaries announced tonight, writes Daniel McConnell.

In politics, you have to be committed but open minded. For Eamon Ryan, anything’s possible. The Green leader is ambitious, you could say almost politically unrestrained.

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has just announced a number of new junior ministers in the Dáil.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny described his discussions with the Green Party as “very constructive”, in his efforts to secure sufficient votes in his bid to remain in government.

Fine Gael is willing to increase the number of ‘technical’ groups in the Dáil, boosting their speaking rights, in a move widely viewed as an attempt to win the votes of Independent TDs and smaller parties for Enda Kenny as Taoiseach.

Childcare, abortion, and support for small businesses will be key targets for newly elected Fine Gael TD Kate O’Connell during her first term in the Dáil.

Three Labour Party ministers of state who failed to win back their seats in the general election are now hoping to re-enter politics through the Seanad.

Lucinda Creighton saw fledgling party fail to return a single seat, writes Political Reporter Elaine Loughlin.

Did Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams cost his party 10 seats?

With such a large number of sitting TDs now ousted from Leinster House, the 32nd Dáil will be spattered with unfamiliar and fresh faces.

QUESTION: Health is closely followed by the economy in many minds as a priority issue. Can you set out the fundamental goals underpinning your economic policy in the years ahead?

It's the turn of health - where do the parties and candidates stand on this issue?

Question: Can you set out the initiatives you aim to target in the course of next government around the areas of mental health and disability services. 

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said he hopes to return to the Dáil with four TDs after the general election. He said that on a good day, he sees them coming home with a “team” to again establish the Green Party as a force in national politics.

Renua Ireland has promised to tax everyone at a flat 23% rate, including the unemployed, if elected to government and to scrap the television licence as part of radical pre-budget proposals.

A businesswoman who confronted presidential candidate Sean Gallagher on live TV over his business ethics and was subsequently accused of being a “political plant” is set to run for the Social Democrats.

Renua Ireland leader Lucinda Creighton says the property tax system is going to cause “chaos” if continued in its current form and will lead to the creation of “urban ghettos”.

The first eight candidates to run for Renua Ireland in the upcoming general election have been confirmed.

Former Fianna Fail Dáil Deputy, Councillor Chris Andrews, will run for Sinn Fein in the Dublin Bay South constituency in the general election.

Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan has said he will not depart from any of the recommendations made by the Constituency Commission, including those on new constituency names.

Dublin sees some of the most far-reaching changes of the shake-up which will provide re-election headaches for many sitting TDs.

The Constituency Commission has recommended cutting the number of TDs in Leinster House by eight - from 166 to 158.