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Elaine-Loughlin
Elaine Loughlin: United Ireland debate needs planning, not just political slogans
Could Michael McGrath Be Taoiseach Today? EU Commissioner says he has ‘no regrets’
Could Michael McGrath Be Taoiseach Today? EU Commissioner says he has ‘no regrets’
The former Fianna Fáil minister said he has gained experience in Europe that he could not have gained in Ireland

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Migration policy
S Mick Clifford: Does crime pay? Legal aid changes are unfair to solicitors and suspects alike
If justice minister Jim O’Callaghan believes that many solicitors are effectively gaming the legal aid system to maximise income, he must know that the new system can equally be gamed, but with serious implications for basic rights

Sat, 04 Jul, 2026

Waterford Fianna Fáil councillor backs Bill Kenneally party probe
Waterford Fianna Fáil councillor backs Bill Kenneally party probe
Brendan Kenneally, who has said he did nothing wrong, resigned his membership of Fianna Fáil on the evening of the report's publication

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

Tributes paid after former Fianna Fáil minister David Andrews dies aged 91
Tributes paid after former Fianna Fáil minister David Andrews dies aged 91
Long-serving Fianna Fáil TD held several Cabinet portfolios and played a key role during the Good Friday Agreement negotiations

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Two thirds of Irish people would vote to remain in EU - survey
Two thirds of Irish people would vote to remain in EU - survey
'More In Common' poll: Irish voters favour stronger economic ties with the EU, and now regard several European countries — including the UK — as closer allies than the US

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Ministers insist they back previous drugs decriminalisation recommendations
Ministers insist they back previous drugs decriminalisation recommendations
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and James Lawless reiterated support for the measure, despite reservations expressed by Simon Harris and Jim O’Callaghan

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

Darragh O’Brien insists he has given Fianna Fáil leadership no thought
Darragh O’Brien insists he has given Fianna Fáil leadership no thought
Monday's 'Irish Examiner' revealed that a majority of the parliamentary party believe Micheál Martin should step down at the end of this year

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

'We like Micheál Martin, but he’s got to go': Why TDs want Fianna Fáil's leader to step down
'We like Micheál Martin, but he’s got to go': Why TDs want Fianna Fáil's leader to step down
That’s the conflicted feeling about the party leader expressed by many of the 51 Fianna Fáil TDs, MEPs, and senators who spoke to the ‘Irish Examiner’

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Who is in the running to be the next leader of Fianna Fáil? 
Who is in the running to be the next leader of Fianna Fáil? 
The Irish Examiner spoke to 51 of the 70 members of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party and a majority want to see a change of leadership immediately after the EU presidency. But who could replace Micheál Martin as leader? 

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister visit to Ireland
Micheál Martin should step down this year, say Fianna Fáil TDs, MEPs, and senators
A solid majority of parliamentary party members tell the 'Irish Examiner' Mr Martin should quit after Ireland's EU presidency — with Jim O’Callaghan and Dara Calleary frontrunners to take his place

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Brendan Kenneally resigns Fianna Fáil membership following criticism in child abuse investigation report
Brendan Kenneally resigns Fianna Fáil membership following criticism in child abuse investigation report
Former TD resigned from Fianna Fáil hours after publication of a report critical of his actions

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Financial scam: Taoiseach accent red flags missed as viewers watch video without sound
Financial scam: Taoiseach accent red flags missed as viewers watch video without sound
Taoiseach urges extra care online after he himself was used in the latest scam financial scam video

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

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

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