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National Economic Dialogue
Louise Burne: Micheál Martin ruffling feathers in Fianna Fáil again
The party has had a difficult history with abortion, a history that has dogged many of its politicians in the intervening years

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

FILE PHOTO Pressure is growing for TDs to return to Leinster House for sittings of the Dail END
TDs vote to abolish three-day reflection period on abortion
There was a split on the Government benches, due to a vote of conscience being allowed, with several Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael TDs voting against the proposal

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast
Frustration in Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael as Martin and Harris set to back Sinn Féin abortion bill
The Dáil has debated Sinn Féin's bill which seeks to remove the three-day reflection period that a woman must wait between seeking an abortion and accessing the service

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

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'F**k Fine Gael F**k Sinn Féin' - FF members angry at losing spotlight on united Ireland
Fianna Fáil members have taken to a private WhatsApp group to vent anger that Fine Gael has been allowed to steal the spotlight on the message of a united Ireland.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Terry Prone: RTÉ controversy is the most interesting thing about Tubridy
S Terry Prone: RTÉ controversy is the most interesting thing about Tubridy
Former RTÉ presenter needs to learn that constantly talking in public about the payments debacle is not serving him well

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Vatican City
Taoiseach: Bill Kenneally’s actions were reprehensible but report found no Fianna Fáil cover-up
Commission report examines failures in handling abuse allegations and raises questions about responses by State agencies

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Bill Kenneally inquiry finds garda investigation was ‘unprofessional, rushed and inappropriate’
Bill Kenneally inquiry finds garda investigation was ‘unprofessional, rushed and inappropriate’
Commission finds serious investigative failings after allegations against the former Waterford basketball coach emerged in 1987

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Vatican City
Taoiseach: Ireland is 'not going backwards' to private model of maternity care
Micheál Martin said contracts signed by consultants and maternity hospitals to provide public-only care 'have to be honoured'

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

General Election Ireland 2024
Fianna Fáil TD steps down as Oireachtas committee chair following drink driving arrest
The Wicklow-Wexford politician was stopped by gardaí in Dublin City centre last week, where he was asked to take a breathalyser test

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

National Fuel Protest
Simon Harris says ‘never say never’ on Michael Healy-Rae returning to Government
Tánaiste praises former junior minister's work while expressing sympathy over the public family dispute

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne arrested on suspicion of drink driving
Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne arrested on suspicion of drink driving
Malcolm Byrne was stopped by gardaí in Dublin City centre at around 5am on Thursday morning, where he was asked to take a breathalyser test

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

People are holding banner signs while they are going to a demonstration against climate change
Climate change ranks behind housing, healthcare, and cost of living for voters – poll
Irish Examiner Ipsos B&A poll suggests we prioritise living costs, healthcare, and housing ahead of climate issues at elections

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Carrigaline schools to join air quality monitoring project as new pollution monitor installed
Carrigaline schools to join air quality monitoring project as new pollution monitor installed
New monitoring equipment and a proposed schools programme aim to boost air quality awareness in Carrigaline

Sun, 31 May, 2026

Fianna Fáil's Catherine Ardagh appointed junior minister in Government reshuffle
Fianna Fáil's Catherine Ardagh appointed junior minister in Government reshuffle
The Fianna Fáil TD will oversee youth justice and law reform following Michael Healy-Rae’s departure from Government

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Dublin Central by-election
Taoiseach and Sinn Féin leader clash over Cost of Disability payments
Mary Lou McDonald claimed the Government had made a “cruel decision” in October’s budget that left disabled people €1,400 'worse off'

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Aindrias Moynihan tipped to be new junior agriculture minister
Aindrias Moynihan tipped to be new junior agriculture minister
Cork North-West TD is considered a leading contender for the role left vacant by the shock departure of Kerry TD Michael Healy Rae

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Irish presidential election
Fianna Fáil’s by-election collapse exposes bigger problem: what does the party stand for?
Bertie Ahern's transactionalism is spoken about in reverential terms, his teams keeping track of every representation so that it could be sold back to the constituent at election time

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Dublin Central by-election
Theresa Reidy: By-election results will be troubling for Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin 
Sinn Féin has been positioning itself to lead a left government after the next general election. On these results, the party will be some way off the running

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Galway West by-election
'Selfish' Micheál Martin damaged Fianna Fáil with 'victory lap', TDs claim
It follows abysmal by-election results for Fianna Fáil in the Dublin Central and Galway West competitions, which saw the party failing to reach double-digit first preference votes in either race

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Galway West by-election
As it happened: Both counts conclude as Fine Gael's Séan Kyne elected in Galway West
On the last count, Fine Gael's Sean Kyne overtakes Independent Ireland's Noel Thomas and becomes the new TD for Galway West.

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Darragh O’Brien says Fianna Fáil by-election results cannot be ‘sugarcoated’
Darragh O’Brien says Fianna Fáil by-election results cannot be ‘sugarcoated’
Fianna Fáil faces disappointing by-election performances, but party figures insist leadership questions are not arising

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Dublin Central by-election
As it happened: ‘Emotional’ win for Soc Dems in Dublin Central and count to resume in Galway West
The eliminations have started in both Dublin Central and Galway West  — follow for tallies, transfers and race updates

Sat, 23 May, 2026

As it happened: Voters go to the polls in Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections
As it happened: Voters go to the polls in Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections
Hand counting of the paper ballots will begin at 9am on Saturday

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Fianna Fáil TDs despair as wrong voting date published on by-election leaflet
Fianna Fáil TDs despair as wrong voting date published on by-election leaflet
The leaflet for John Stephens erroneously said the election was taking place on Thursday rather than Friday

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Ireland to vote
ieExplains: Everything you need to know about the Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections
Voters in two constituencies will head to the polls this week to elect new TDs to the Dáil

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Different tactics for different parties in canvassing in Dublin Central continues
Different tactics for different parties in canvassing in Dublin Central continues
Constituents will vote this Friday

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Dáil row sees McDonald asked to retract comment during clash over rents 
Dáil row sees McDonald asked to retract comment during clash over rents 
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said the Government is engaging in a 'very special kind of sleeveen politics'

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Galway West: Fianna Fáil's young Cillian Keane wooing voters for transfers
Galway West: Fianna Fáil's young Cillian Keane wooing voters for transfers
Political Correspondent Louise Burne joined the youngest candidate in Friday's by-election as he put in the work on the doorsteps

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Ebun Joseph: Bertie Ahern's anti-immigrant comments are nothing new to black Irish people
Ebun Joseph: Bertie Ahern's anti-immigrant comments are nothing new to black Irish people
If feels like Ireland is drifting back towards the political atmosphere of the early 2000s with its draconian immigration policies, writes Ebun Joseph, Ireland’s special rapporteur on racial equality and racism

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Brexit 'did not make sense', says Taoiseach
Brexit 'did not make sense', says Taoiseach
Micheál Martin also said the possibility of rejoining EU is a 'matter for the British people'

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Asian senior or elderly old lady woman patient use toilet bathroom handle security in nursing hospital ward : healthy strong med
Councils now have to set housing delivery targets for disabled people
'Game-changing' new policy will be aimed at two groups — people who are able to live independently with some supports, and people who need specialist 24/7 wraparound care

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Fianna Fail Ard Fheis
Elaine Loughlin: Jovial spirit among Fianna Fáil members despite by-election woes
An ard fheis is like a wedding without the bride and groom according to one upbeat TD 

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Paul Hosford: Bertie Ahern's impact on Fianna Fáil still lingers
Paul Hosford: Bertie Ahern's impact on Fianna Fáil still lingers
It wasn’t quite 'Hamlet' without the prince, but being at a Fianna Fáil event without Bertie Ahern front and centre would be odd even had he not dominated the news agenda for a week

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Labour Employer Economic Forum
Civil servants asked to take risks to speed up infrastructure projects
Public expenditure minister Jack Chambers is asking the public service to do is to take more risks to match Fianna Fáil's ambition in government

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Mick Clifford: As Fianna Fáil marks 100 years, Bertie Ahern emerges as a ghost from its past
S Mick Clifford: As Fianna Fáil marks 100 years, Bertie Ahern emerges as a ghost from its past
The timing of the emergence of the Ahern recording this week was embarrassing for his party, not least because this weekend it celebrates 100 years in existence

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Taoiseach: Ireland must find new countries to trade with in order to keep jobs
Taoiseach: Ireland must find new countries to trade with in order to keep jobs
“Our duty, our obligation, is to do the much harder work of solving those problems.” 

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Student fees will only go down under Government, says minister
Higher education minister says future fee reductions will be delivered alongside targeted supports for struggling student households

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Fianna Fail Ard Fheis
Taoiseach promises family-focused Budget amid concerns over Iran conflict and oil prices
Government signals stronger focus on household supports as global instability threatens economic and budgetary projections

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Fianna Fail Ard Fheis
Micheál Martin: We can't physically stop Bertie Ahern from canvassing
Ahern recorded saying he was 'worried' about the Africans' migrating to Ireland

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Dr Martin Mansergh funeral
Bertie Ahern migration comments ’caused hurt and harm’, Tánaiste says
Simon Harris said he 'deplores' any abuse suffered by any candidate and that Mr Ahern's comments were 'not appropriate'

Fri, 15 May, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Fianna Fáil at 100 — Has Ireland passed the party by or can it change with the times?
The Mick Clifford Podcast: Fianna Fáil at 100 — Has Ireland passed the party by or can it change with the times?
Where stands a party that was in the twentieth century one of the most successful vote getters in the developed world? 

 Listen | Thu, 14 May, 2026

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Dr Martin Mansergh funeral
Fianna Fáil MEP calls on Bertie Ahern to apologise for immigration remarks
Labour leader Ivana Bacik calls comments 'deeply disturbing', Tánaiste Simon Harris says they were 'not appropriate'

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Fianna Fáil dissent remains largely private as UK Labour openly turns on Keir Starmer
Fianna Fáil dissent remains largely private as UK Labour openly turns on Keir Starmer
Private frustration within Fianna Fáil has yet to translate into any organised public challenge to Micheál Martin’s leadership

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Eamon De Valera 50th anniversary
Bertie Ahern admits he ‘probably shouldn’t have said’ remarks on immigration and Muslims
Former taoiseach says he regrets parts of doorstep exchange recorded during Dublin Central by-election canvassing campaign

Wed, 13 May, 2026

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