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<p>The latest Dáil's register of members' interests shows 35 of the 174 TDs declared rental income in the last year, while others have declared shareholdings, investments, and directorships. </p>

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Almost one in five TDs self-declared as landlords for 2025

11 TDs from Fianna Fáil, nine from Fine Gael, five from Sinn Féin, two Social Democrats, one from Aontú, and eight Independents said that they had received rental income in 2025

<p>Taoiseach Micheál Martin said his party had become "more transfer friendly" in recent elections and that this had helped win seats. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie</p>

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Micheál Martin 'confident' in Fianna Fáil's future as party celebrates centenary

<p>Niall Collins: 'Democracy should take place in public, in full view, in the full glare of the public to allow for proper transparency.' File picture: Damien Storan</p>

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Minister supports Limerick mayor over 'obstruction' from councillors

Irish Cabinet meeting

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Martin hits out as full copy of report leaked in advance of Cabinet meeting

Galway West and Dublin Central by-elections likely to take place in May

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Galway West and Dublin Central by-elections likely to take place in May

FIANNA FAIL ARD FHEIS

politics

'Polish MEP snorted at me like a pig': Cynthia Ní Mhurchú makes complaint against Jacek Ozdoba

Micheál Martin plays down Fianna Fáil unrest after Jim Gavin presidential campaign fallout

Micheál Martin plays down Fianna Fáil unrest after Jim Gavin presidential campaign fallout

Taoiseach says internal tensions have eased following the Jim Gavin review and insists his focus remains firmly on policy

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Micheal Martin visit to China

From Leinster House to Beijing: how Micheál Martin used a China trip to steady his leadership

A tightly managed Beijing visit offered Micheál Martin diplomacy, distraction, and a reminder of Ireland’s precarious global positioning

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Fianna Fáil TDs want Micheál Martin to deliver on housing, infrastructure and disability

Fianna Fáil TDs want Micheál Martin to deliver on housing, infrastructure and disability

Some TDs, speaking on anonymity, said they believed Mr Martin should depart as leader in the near future

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Irish presidential election

Darragh O’Brien says Jim Gavin controversy became an ‘obsession’ for Fianna Fáil

Darragh O’Brien says internal review is complete and Fianna Fáil must refocus on housing, health and cost-of-living priorities

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Micheál Martin urged to back Bertie Ahern in wake of Jim Gavin's withdrawal from presidential election

Micheál Martin urged to back Bertie Ahern in wake of Jim Gavin's withdrawal from presidential election

Another person suggested Mr Gavin could reconsider his decision to step away

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

Billy Kelleher: I would have won the presidency and Ireland missed a real choice

Billy Kelleher: I would have won the presidency and Ireland missed a real choice

The Cork MEP reflects on his failed presidential bid, Fianna Fáil’s future, rising extremism and growing strains in transatlantic politics

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

Footage of drones off the Irish coast during Zelenskyy visit may be kept from the public

Footage of drones off the Irish coast during Zelenskyy visit may be kept from the public

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he believed the Defence Forces had taken the correct decision in not shooting down the drones

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Mick Clifford: The ghost of the Progressive Democrats returns to haunt Micheál Martin and Fianna Fáil

Mick Clifford: The ghost of the Progressive Democrats returns to haunt Micheál Martin and Fianna Fáil

Fianna Fáil’s internal grumbling echoes past rebellions, but today’s dissent lacks vision, conviction, or any real plan beyond Micheál Martin

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Jack Chambers never considered resignation in wake of 'devastating' presidential election

Jack Chambers never considered resignation in wake of 'devastating' presidential election

Jack Chambers was questioned about whether or not he believed it was a mistake to be appointed as the director of elections for Fianna Fáil, while he was preparing Budget 2026

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

'Reprehensible' to suggest Fianna Fáil withheld information about Jim Gavin, says Micheál Martin

'Reprehensible' to suggest Fianna Fáil withheld information about Jim Gavin, says Micheál Martin

In his first interview since the publication of a report into the party’s calamitous election, the Fianna Fáil leader said Jim Gavin was insistent he never had a journalist as a tenant

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

What does the Fianna Fáil presidential election review reveal?

What does the Fianna Fáil presidential election review reveal?

After weeks of queries and delays, the party has finally published its presidential election review

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Micheál Martin wounded, but his leadership of Fianna Fáil is intact after stormy meeting

Micheál Martin wounded, but his leadership of Fianna Fáil is intact after stormy meeting

Internal party review into its disastrous presidential campaign largely puts the blame at the feet of its candidate, Jim Gavin

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Fianna Fáil TDs and senators chide HQ for not dealing with queries about Jim Gavin

Fianna Fáil TDs and senators chide HQ for not dealing with queries about Jim Gavin

Two MEPs who failed to secure party's nomination for the presidential election were among those to address 'tense' party meeting

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Micheál Martin told Jim Gavin he could not recommend Fianna Fáil support after tenant row revelations

Micheál Martin told Jim Gavin he could not recommend Fianna Fáil support after tenant row revelations

The review into the presidential election campaign, which saw Jim Gavin drop out of the race over a dispute with a tenant, was completed on Monday evening

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Fianna Fáil 'pantomime' affecting how country is being run, Labour TD says

Fianna Fáil 'pantomime' affecting how country is being run, Labour TD says

Alan Kelly said that anyone within the party who wants to “stand up to their leader” must do so today

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

'Micheál knew about the Jim Gavin rumours': Fianna Fáil row over presidential election review deepens

'Micheál knew about the Jim Gavin rumours': Fianna Fáil row over presidential election review deepens

In a scathing statement, Micheál Martin disputed “commentary of the past week”, which he described as “extremely disappointing, selective and inaccurate”.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Fianna Fail president

Louise Burne: If Labour knew of the banana skin around Jim Gavin, how can Fianna Fáil claim innocence?

While senior figures in Fianna Fáil can say they were made aware of an issue, but not the actual issue, how hard did they try to get to the bottom of it all?

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Fianna Fáil presidential election review could be ‘resignation territory’ for Micheál Martin

Fianna Fáil presidential election review could be ‘resignation territory’ for Micheál Martin

Taoiseach’s leadership comes under further pressure as Fianna Fáil TDs and senators demand to know when the party first heard about Jim Gavin's issue with a former tenant

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Fianna Fail president

Taoiseach won't say if he was aware of Jim Gavin's issue with tenant before nomination vote

It comes after Thursday's revelation that Fianna Fáil deputy leader Jack Chambers was told of Jim Gavin's issue with a former tenant — hours before the the party's presidential nomination vote

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

'Serious breach of trust' if senior Fianna Fáil members knew about Jim Gavin's tenant

'Serious breach of trust' if senior Fianna Fáil members knew about Jim Gavin's tenant

Billy Kelleher said it would be 'deeply worrying' if senior party figures did not disclose they were aware of Jim Gavin’s issue with a tenant in advance of the vote on their presidential candidate

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

Fianna Fáil faces fine for failing to remove Jim Gavin poster seven weeks after presidential election

Fianna Fáil faces fine for failing to remove Jim Gavin poster seven weeks after presidential election

Candidates in the presidential election are required to have removed all of their posters by midnight on October 31

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Paul Hosford: Fianna Fáil leadership dilemma — is Jim O’Callaghan waiting too long to make his move?

Paul Hosford: Fianna Fáil leadership dilemma — is Jim O’Callaghan waiting too long to make his move?

Jim O’Callaghan’s loyalty to Micheál Martin, and his caution on timing, now shape Fianna Fáil’s unanswered leadership question

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Extension of Ireland's derogation 'not a free pass' for farmers, says Michael McGrath

Extension of Ireland's derogation 'not a free pass' for farmers, says Michael McGrath

Under the derogation, Irish farmers are allowed to spread more nitrates, including slurry, on their land than other EU farmers

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Irish Examiner view: Progress on environment protection

Irish Examiner view: Progress on environment protection

When it comes to keeping our environment safe and free from threats to both animals and humans, the public has to have complete confidence in the regulatory authorities

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

G20 Summit

Louise Burne: Taoiseach feeling the heat in Angola — and within Fianna Fáil

There has been a bloodlust in Fianna Fáil since its disastrous presidential election campaign, but leader Micheál Martin is tackling his critics head-on, writes Louise Burne, Political Correspondent in Angola.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Taoiseach hits back at Fianna Fáil TDs over criticism of his overseas travel delaying presidential election review

Taoiseach hits back at Fianna Fáil TDs over criticism of his overseas travel delaying presidential election review

Micheál Martin said his attendance at Cop30 and the G20 Leaders' Summit in Africa had no impact on the timeline for completing Fianna Fáil’s review of the presidential election campaign

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Paul Hosford: Paschal Donohoe's exit could strain relations between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil

Paul Hosford: Paschal Donohoe's exit could strain relations between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil

Beyond Mr Donohoe, attention will focus on Simon Harris who, at a time of global uncertainty, now has two by-elections to fight

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

'I'm not a prophet,' says Jim O'Callaghan when asked about Fianna Fáil leadership ambitions

'I'm not a prophet,' says Jim O'Callaghan when asked about Fianna Fáil leadership ambitions

Anger is continuing to mount in Fianna Fáil following confirmation that the review into the party’s presidential election campaign had been delayed.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Taoiseach denies panel has delayed report into Fianna Fáil's handling of presidential election

Taoiseach denies panel has delayed report into Fianna Fáil's handling of presidential election

'First of all, it's not delayed,' Mr Martin said

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Irish presidential election

Fianna Fáil presidential election review will not report until next month

TDs and senators were told at the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting that the review group would not finish its work until the end of the first week in December, three weeks later than initially expected

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Apprehension grows in Fianna Fáil ahead of Government housing plan launch

Apprehension grows in Fianna Fáil ahead of Government housing plan launch

There will be a second Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting on Thursday morning to discuss the new housing plan

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

National Ploughing Championships 2025

Fianna Fáil TDs fear review into botched presidential campaign will be 'inside job' and a 'whitewash'

Politicians have warned delays could impact the 'veracity' of the report into the fiasco that saw former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin sensationally drop out three weeks before voting

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Ivan Yates says he did 'nothing wrong' as he defends decision not to declare media coaching

Ivan Yates says he did 'nothing wrong' as he defends decision not to declare media coaching

Ivan Yates said confidentiality is his 'golden rule' and also said he was planning to leave the 'Path to Power' podcast before he was removed from the show

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Cabinet meeting

Frustrations build in Fianna Fáil over delay to presidential campaign review

Senior members are criticising the delay to the report into the party’s presidential campaign, which saw Jim Gavin crash out in early October

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Billy Kelleher says Fianna Fáil must reconnect with young people and take a lead on Irish unity

Billy Kelleher says Fianna Fáil must reconnect with young people and take a lead on Irish unity

Cork MEP says the party must rebuild its support among working class and marginalised people, 'rip up the rule book' on housing, and prepare to take the lead on preparations for a United Ireland

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Party members share anger over so-called 'naughty list' at Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting

Party members share anger over so-called 'naughty list' at Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting

Party chief whip Mary Butler told the meeting that she was not aware of any list

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

28/7/2010. One 51 Business AGMS

Fianna Fáil refuses to say how much was paid to Ivan Yates for media training for Niall Collins

Party declined to say how much of the €42,700 special secretarial allowance was spent on fees to Mr Yates

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Harris: Ivan Yates controversy highlights 'legitimate issues' around media transparency

Harris: Ivan Yates controversy highlights 'legitimate issues' around media transparency

Coimisiún na Meán confirmed they would be seeking information from both RTÉ and Newstalk about Mr Yates' contributions during the presidential election

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Cabinet meeting

Taoiseach and other Fianna Fáil ministers received media training from Ivan Yates

Fianna Fáil said on Monday that Mr Yates had worked 'on an ad-hoc basis' and had provided 'interview and debate training' for Jim Gavin

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Paul Hosford: Ivan Yates controversy strengthens belief that media/political nexus is too close

Paul Hosford: Ivan Yates controversy strengthens belief that media/political nexus is too close

While the media commentator's election count coverage does not fall under the guidelines, surely any analysis should be disclosed to the viewer regardless of the law?

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Ivan Yates gave training to Jim Gavin as well as two Fianna Fáil ministers

Ivan Yates gave training to Jim Gavin as well as two Fianna Fáil ministers

A pair of Fianna Fáil ministers have confirmed that they also received media training from Ivan Yates

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Fury in Fianna Fáil over Ivan Yates' involvement in presidential campaign

Fury in Fianna Fáil over Ivan Yates' involvement in presidential campaign

Party refuses to answer questions about hiring Ivan Yates to provide training to its presidential candidate, Jim Gavin

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Fianna Fáil unrest grows as Taoiseach admits party mishandled presidential race

Fianna Fáil unrest grows as Taoiseach admits party mishandled presidential race

Taoiseach admits Fianna Fáil’s presidential campaign fell short and says he learned too late of Billy Kelleher’s interest in running

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

North South Ministerial Council

The Taoiseach who won’t blink — Micheál Martin digs in as Fianna Fáil unrest grows

As Fianna Fáil TDs question his future, Micheál Martin insists he won’t step aside — but pressure inside the party is rising

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025