#Fianna Fáil

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Celtic Interconnector delayed until 2028, deepening energy concerns
Celtic Interconnector delayed until 2028, deepening energy concerns
The project’s delay strengthens Ireland’s dependency on imported gas for electricity generation

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Electric car purchase incentives
Government wants to 'do more' for small businesses by improving renewable energy grants
Climate minister Darragh O'Brien said he was working on improving grants for SMEs to help deal with soaring energy costs

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Feathers Launch
Former Fianna Fáil TD Jim Glennon confirms he wrote character reference for child exploitation offender
He said he is the former TD referred to during a court hearing for Daniel Ramamoorthy

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

'An institution in Cork politics': Taoiseach leads tributes to former mayor Joe Carroll following death
'An institution in Cork politics': Taoiseach leads tributes to former mayor Joe Carroll following death
Political colleagues and community leaders remember longtime councillor’s contribution to West Cork and his lasting local impact

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Louise Burne: Back and forth over shed laws shows unease still lodged between coalition parties
Louise Burne: Back and forth over shed laws shows unease still lodged between coalition parties
Now that they are back on the same page, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will have to begin defending the modular homes plans as the parliamentary scrutiny begins

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Spring Economic Statement
Harris rules out mini budget but leaves door open to energy credits this winter
Government resists calls for fresh cost-of-living measures now but signals targeted supports could return later this year

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

By-elections will be referendum on a Government left with little wriggle room
By-elections will be referendum on a Government left with little wriggle room
With public anger at the cost of living and the Government's response to the fuel protests, the timing of the by-elections in Dublin Central and Galway West could not be worse for the Coalition parties

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Taoiseach to ministers: 'Listen to backbenchers' amid youthful disquiet
Three young TDs who last week warned that the “social contract” between Fianna Fáil and the younger generation was “strained”

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

new houses
First-time buyers may be set for stamp duty relief
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said any decision on stamp duty relief would form part of October's budget

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Chanellor Merz Meets Irish Prime Minister Martin
Majority believe Government not doing enough to cut reliance on fossil fuels
A majority of people think the Government is not doing enough to cut Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels, as it was urged to convene a national dialogue of stakeholders to ensure this is our “last fossil fuel crisis”.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Modular homes: Government drops plans to cap rental income on back-garden units
Modular homes: Government drops plans to cap rental income on back-garden units
Move comes amid a warning that the measure could lead to a proliferation of 'poor quality, very expensive' rental units

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

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S Fergus Finlay: On both sides of the Irish Sea, political leaders are in trouble
Micheál Martin stands accused by his own as being massively out of touch over the fuel protests while Keir Starmer is under fire over the Peter Mandelson debacle

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Limerick councillors vote to stop development of 500 modular homes in Boro Park
Limerick councillors vote to stop development of 500 modular homes in Boro Park
Unanimous vote on emergency motion to ditch Mayor John Moran's Janesboro Park plan

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Harris insists he still wants beneficial tax changes in next budget
Harris insists he still wants beneficial tax changes in next budget
The Spring Economic Forecast will be discussed at Cabinet on Tuesday and will outline the parameters of Budget 2027, which will be announced on October 6

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Taoiseach: 'I don’t believe that’s acceptable' as TD provides character reference in sex abuse trial
Taoiseach: 'I don’t believe that’s acceptable' as TD provides character reference in sex abuse trial
Micheál Martin said he did not know the identity of a TD who provided a reference for a former government adviser who was jailed for the sexual exploitation of a 13-year-old boy

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

'I will lead Fianna Fáil into next elections,' Micheál Martin insists
'I will lead Fianna Fáil into next elections,' Micheál Martin insists
Several TDs suggested that the mood of the so-called 'middle ground' of the party had shifted, adding that more people would be willing to back a motion of confidence

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Ireland stock
More than €7,000 in expenses from TDs and senators did not have supporting evidence, audit finds
The latest report by independent auditors commissioned by the Houses of the Oireachtas confirmed that all the money had subsequently been refunded to the State

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

From defiance to departure: 45 hours that changed everything for Michael Healy-Rae
From defiance to departure: 45 hours that changed everything for Michael Healy-Rae
A sudden reversal, internal pressure and local politics combined to trigger a dramatic exit that caught Government off guard

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict
Cost-of-living protests reveal growing anger at Government and a vacuum in Irish politics
Fuel protests have exposed a growing disconnect in Irish politics, leaving parties scrambling to reconnect with disaffected voters

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Mick Clifford: Michael Healy-Rae's exit highlights pressure from protests and lobby groups
Mick Clifford: Michael Healy-Rae's exit highlights pressure from protests and lobby groups
Healy-Rae’s exit reflects deeper tensions over protest politics, public spending choices and a growing vacuum in political leadership

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict
Louise Burne: All talk, no takeover — the problem with plotting Micheál Martin’s exit
Renewed unrest within Fianna Fáil highlights growing frustration, but leadership challengers still hesitate to make a decisive move

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Chanellor Merz Meets Irish Prime Minister Martin
Method of bringing Fianna Fáil back to power leaves Micheál Martin exposed in a crisis
The current Taoiseach's comeback story may finish its final chapter before the end of 2027, writes Mick Clifford

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Team Ireland - Milano Cortina 2026 Homecoming and Olympic Exhibition at the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Patrick O'Donovan: 'I probably made a hames of what I was trying to say'
Patrick O'Donovan was called an 'absolute disgrace' for suggesting RTÉ’s fuel protests coverage was 'lopsided'

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict
Question of Taoiseach's departure as Fianna Fáil leader 'more serious than it has ever been'
Despite the pressure, Micheál Martin's position may not come under threat until after next month’s by-election

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Is Micheál Martin's leadership in peril?
The Mick Clifford Podcast: Is Micheál Martin's leadership in peril?
Can Micheál Martin hang onto the Fianna Fáil leadership?

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Micheál Martin: 'I do not, in any shape or form, feel under threat'
Micheál Martin: 'I do not, in any shape or form, feel under threat'
The Taoiseach conceded that the language used by the Government during last week’s fuel protests could be 'evaluated'

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Danny Healy-Rae faces loss of Dáil committee seat following no-confidence vote
Danny Healy-Rae faces loss of Dáil committee seat following no-confidence vote
The move is due to be discussed next week

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Education Feature
State spends €1.8m fighting court cases against families seeking special education classes for their children
Public Accounts Committee chairman says money would have been better spent on providing additional special school classes, calling it 'an insult to every family fighting for a suitable school place'

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

fuel crisis meeting
Pressure on Micheál Martin as three of Fianna Fáil’s youngest TDs issue warning shot
Further three senior members have requested an 'urgent meeting of the parliamentary party'

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Team Ireland - Milano Cortina 2026 Homecoming and Olympic Exhibition at the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Minister an 'absolute disgrace' for suggesting RTÉ’s fuel protests coverage was 'lopsided', say TDs
One politician said that people were 'talked down to instead of talked to' during the fuel protests

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Fianna Fáil TDs criticise Government saying social contract ‘strained to breaking point’
Fianna Fáil TDs criticise Government saying social contract ‘strained to breaking point’
Three Fianna Fáil TDs warn of growing disconnect between voters and politics, urging renewed focus on delivering tangible results

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Taoiseach: Opposition leaders 'lacked courage' during fuel protests
Taoiseach: Opposition leaders 'lacked courage' during fuel protests
Opposition leaders fired back that Micheál Martin had little empathy 

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Fianna Fail president
Jim Gavin: ‘I’d never do it again, but I have no regrets’ after presidential bid
Former candidate reflects on controversy, withdrawal and emotional toll of campaign while defending decision to enter public life

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Government to consider filling Healy-Rae role in coming days, says Norma Foley
Government to consider filling Healy-Rae role in coming days, says Norma Foley
 Norma Foley said the Government would consider what to do with the vacant post 

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

'I always thought I was a voice of Ireland': Michael Healy-Rae resigns after fuel protests
'I always thought I was a voice of Ireland': Michael Healy-Rae resigns after fuel protests
Some 92 TDs voted confidence in the Government while 78 voted no confidence

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Dáil sketch: The confidence motion farce, Michael Healy-Rae's resignation, and the rumours of bust-up
Dáil sketch: The confidence motion farce, Michael Healy-Rae's resignation, and the rumours of bust-up
As Michael Healy-Rae announced his shock resignation in the Dáil, rumours started to circulate of a bust-up between the Kerry TD and Taoiseach Micheál Martin 

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Paul Hosford: Healy-Rae resignation a shock but not a fatal blow for Government
Paul Hosford: Healy-Rae resignation a shock but not a fatal blow for Government
Some in Government had questioned the utility of having a deal with Michael Healy-Rae if Danny wasn't also inside the tent

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

National Fuel Protest
Government survives no-confidence motion as Michael Healy-Rae resigns as junior minister
As it happened: Day of Dáil drama sees Michael Healy-Rae resign as junior minister as Government survives no-confidence motion over fuel protests

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae shocks Dáil by resigning as junior minister over fuel protests 
Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae shocks Dáil by resigning as junior minister over fuel protests 
Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae has stepped down as a junior minister

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

National Fuel Protest
Paul Hosford: Government fights back with €505m spend after social media posts fuel national crisis
Government unleashes €505m of public funds to quell protests and ward off Sinn Féin no-confidence motion 

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Mick Clifford: Fuel protests at GPO symbolic of how our democracy conceived in 1916 has evolved
Mick Clifford: Fuel protests at GPO symbolic of how our democracy conceived in 1916 has evolved
In contrast to the solemnity and poignancy of the ceremony to mark the Easter Rising last Sunday, the protest 48 hours later showed an Ireland riven by division and resentment

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

National Fuel Protest
How this week's protests fuelled confusion and consternation at Leinster House
Four days of unprecedented shutdown and anger have snowballed from a few posts on social media to a major problem for the Government, write Paul Hosford, Louise Burne and Tadgh McNally

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Waiting for tide of public opinion to turn on fuel price protesters is a gamble 
Waiting for tide of public opinion to turn on fuel price protesters is a gamble 
The calls to engage have principally come from Sinn Féin, with Mary Lou McDonald urging the Government to rethink its position

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict
Taoiseach warns fuel protesters of penalties and rules out direct talks
Taoiseach warns of legal consequences for disruptive protests while insisting Government will only engage with recognised representative groups

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

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