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<p>Picture the scene: You get an email saying that, just like jury duty, you've been selected at random for high office and are duly sworn in as a minister or whatever. Now get on with running the country. Picture: iStock</p>

columnists

Colin Sheridan: Ah sure don't mind elections — let's choose who runs the country at random

Governing should be assigned to us all by lottery like jury duty. Surely it couldn't be worse than what we endure from elected governments?

<p>Clockwise from top left: Outgoing finance minister Paschal Donohoe, Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy, Independent TD Michael Lowry, and Tánaiste Simon Harris. Pictures: Sasko Lavrov</p>

spotlight

Government drift on housing and immigration shifts political landscape after just one year

<p>Labour's Marie Sherlock is congratulated by Independent candidate Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch at the RDS Simmonscourt count centre after she won the final seat in Dublin Central in the 2024 general election. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA</p>

politics

Attention turns to Dublin Central by-election as Paschal Donohoe steps down

Planned changes to Scotland's parliamentary regions

politics

Former Young Fine Gael president considering Galway West by-election run

Irish Children's Referendum

news

'Encouraging' results from poll on integrity of general election

European and local elections

politics

Anti-immigration activist Derek Blighe quits Ireland First party

Jack Chambers accused of burying housing report before last year's general election

Jack Chambers accused of burying housing report before last year's general election

Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty said that the then-finance minister was given a report which stated the Government would not deliver 40,000 homes

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

Unsuccessful Kerry election candidate alleges votes removed from ballot boxes on polling day

Unsuccessful Kerry election candidate alleges votes removed from ballot boxes on polling day

Michelle Keane submitted an ex-parte application naming the clerk of the Dáil, the Irish Government, and returning officer Pádraig Burke as respondents in her High Court action

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

General Election Ireland 2024

Gardaí added to airport employee's case over Hutch election video

Mr Doyle, an aircraft technician employed by Dublin Aerospace Ltd, says he was the subject of a failed ‘enhanced background check’ in November 2024, resulting in his airport identity card being suspended

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

A quarter of FF voters polled would have voted differently if they knew real housing data pre-election

A quarter of FF voters polled would have voted differently if they knew real housing data pre-election

The public did not learn until after the election that the number of homes built last year was 32,525, significantly fewer than the 40,000 figure that had been touted by the government

Sun, 23 Feb, 2025

Fine Gael ‘root and branch’ review to focus on attracting new members

Fine Gael ‘root and branch’ review to focus on attracting new members

'Stocktaking exercise' will allow the party to look forward 'for the next five to 10 years'

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Cork carer's confrontation with Simon Harris in election campaign sparked barrage of emails

Cork carer's confrontation with Simon Harris in election campaign sparked barrage of emails

While some of the reaction was negative towards the Fine Gael leader, at least half of the correspondence sent to the Department of the Taoiseach supported him

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

Taoiseach visit to Naas

Agreeing new government by January 22 'tight', admits Harris

January 22 is the date that "everybody is working in good faith towards", said Taoiseach Simon Harris.

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

Dickie Rock Funeral

Mary Lou McDonald: My personal resilience got tested to the extremes

The Sinn Féin leader has had a challenging year

Listen | Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

Here are the new Cork county councillors replacing those who won Dáil seats

Here are the new Cork county councillors replacing those who won Dáil seats

Five new councillors took their seats at meeting of Cork County Council

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Here's everything you need to know about the new TDs for Cork

Here's everything you need to know about the new TDs for Cork

All 20 seats in Cork city and county have been filled. Here's what you need to know about the news TDs for Cork

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Leinster House Christmas lights

Paul Hosford: Ceann Comhairle election adds intrigue to first day of 34th Dáil

A reform introduced by Enda Kenny in 2016 and the history between FG and Verona Murphy combine to make the first set piece of the new Dáil more intriguing than it would normally be

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Fine Gael may back Verona Murphy as next Ceann Comhairle

Fine Gael may back Verona Murphy as next Ceann Comhairle

Party is likely to support the Wexford TD to facilitate a government formation deal with regional independents

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Cork TD Michael Moynihan 'inundated with calls' of support for Ceann Comhairle bid

Cork TD Michael Moynihan 'inundated with calls' of support for Ceann Comhairle bid

Sources have suggested that Mr Moynihan would first seek clarity from Tánaiste Micheál Martin as to how key the election of Verona Murphy is for the regional group

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Kerry election candidate jailed for contempt over social media comments about garda

Kerry election candidate jailed for contempt over social media comments about garda

Michelle Keane also ran as an independent candidate in the Castleisland LEA in June and polled just under 1,000 first-preference votes, but failed to get a seat

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

No clarity on Taoiseach role as Cabinet meets for first time since election

No clarity on Taoiseach role as Cabinet meets for first time since election

Formal talks between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are set to get underway on Wednesday

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Serious coalition talks begin as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael prepare for meeting

Serious coalition talks begin as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael prepare for meeting

alks kicked off last night when Fine Gael deputy leader Helen McEntee met with her Fianna Fáil counterpart Jack Chambers to discuss the structure and format for the talks

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Fergus Finlay: Our government formation system is wonky but also precious

S Fergus Finlay: Our government formation system is wonky but also precious

Our imperfect democracy seems to be the best we can do. And it’s always going to be that way

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024

Fianna Fáil ‘looking down their nose’ at 400,000 Sinn Féin voters

None of the parties secured the 88 required to form a government by themselves, with Fianna Fáil leader Tánaiste Micheál Martin set to take part in talks with other parties this week.

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

Gareth O'Callaghan: Nothing has changed politically in 50 years

Gareth O'Callaghan: Nothing has changed politically in 50 years

There are many similarities between the Fianna Fáil leader of five decades ago, Jack Lynch, and the man who is about to become taoiseach, Micheál Martin

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Simon Harris: Fine Gael 'should not be taken for granted' in government formation talks

Simon Harris: Fine Gael 'should not be taken for granted' in government formation talks

In a veiled jab at Fianna Fáil, Mr Harris said: 'I think fewer public musings and more concrete engagement is the way to proceed'

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Jennifer Horgan: Holly Cairns was silenced on voting day as were so many other patients

Jennifer Horgan: Holly Cairns was silenced on voting day as were so many other patients

In Ireland, if like Holly Cairns you end up in hospital without warning, your vote evaporates; your voice is silenced, your citizenship taken

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Cork man among Fianna Fáil TDs tipped for role of Ceann Comhairle in next Dáil

Cork man among Fianna Fáil TDs tipped for role of Ceann Comhairle in next Dáil

It remains uncertain whether incumbent Séan Ó Fearghaíl will seek a third term

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024

Mary Lou McDonald says she will work with other parties to set up left-wing opposition

Sinn Féin leader has reached out to both the Social Democrats and Labour, saying the three parties form a significant portion of the Dáil

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

We need to do more than talk about getting more female TDs

We need to do more than talk about getting more female TDs

Fallout from the general election offers a golden opportunity to increase the number of female councillors in Ireland — and we should grab the chance

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Next government must reflect Fianna Fáil’s election success, says Micheál Martin

Next government must reflect Fianna Fáil’s election success, says Micheál Martin

The next Government has to reflect the “very significant” number of seats Fianna Fáil won in the General Election, Micheál Martin has said.

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Assisted dying bill

Sarah Harte: Our ageing voters deserve dignity and respect

Our infrastructure is creaking, and our population is expanding fast

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Fianna Fáil say Micheál Martin should be Taoiseach for three years of a new coalition

Fianna Fáil say Micheál Martin should be Taoiseach for three years of a new coalition

Party sources tell the 'Irish Examiner' outgoing Tánaiste should take the helm for longer than Simon Harris despite Fine Gael's suggestion of an even split to maintain 'parity of esteem'

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024

Party leaders to meet in coming days as attention turns to Government formation

It is understood that the Labour Party will meet with the Social Democrats on Friday, with Ivana Bacik also set to meet Roderic O'Gorman this week

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Green Party's experience shows the limits of government formation in Ireland

Green Party's experience shows the limits of government formation in Ireland

Myth of pragmatism can force smaller parties to ‘pull on the green jersey’, but where is the point in going into government just to maintain the status quo

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Former Cork TD Noel O'Flynn returns to politics to seek council seat vacated by son Ken

Former Cork TD Noel O'Flynn returns to politics to seek council seat vacated by son Ken

Independent Ireland announced the return of Noel O'Flynn on Tuesday. Mr O'Flynn was a TD for Cork North Central from 1997 to 2011

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

ieExplains: How much do TDs get paid?

ieExplains: How much do TDs get paid?

The Oireachtas has published an online guide to the salary and allowances of TDs and senators

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Here are 10 general election stories you may have missed

Here are 10 general election stories you may have missed

Shock homecomings, furry friends, and new political dynasties have all featured in this general election

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

ieExplains: The election is over. What happens next?

ieExplains: The election is over. What happens next?

With none of the main parties having secured enough seats to form a government, negotiations will take place over the coming days and weeks on forming a coalition

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024

Irish Examiner view: Irish soundly rejected the far right

We have a long way to go before a Government will be formed, but we can at least congratulate ourselves that the far right will have no part in the process

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Asylum seeker accommodation protest

Graham Clifford: New Government needs to get tough on the far right

This election, once and for all, showed us what the people of Ireland really think about. And, for the overwhelming majority, it’s not immigration, writes Graham Clifford

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: 'Breath of fresh air' Cairns ushered in Hollymania as party leader

Elaine Loughlin: 'Breath of fresh air' Cairns ushered in Hollymania as party leader

Key to that has been Ms Cairns herself, who has galvanised support amongst younger women — a group not usually involved in politics in large numbers

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

General Election

S Fergus Finlay: Three words for Labour on government formation — Don’t. Don’t. Don’t

It was social democracy that founded the welfare state, led the fight for equal pay and rights for women, and insisted on the right of workers to join trade unions

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Government formation talks underway with TDs setting out key issues

Government formation talks underway with TDs setting out key issues

A coalition of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and a third element — possibly made up of Independents or another smaller party — is still seen as the only viable option.

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Election 2024 — Counting complete as all 174 Dáil seats filled

Election 2024 — Counting complete as all 174 Dáil seats filled

It brings to an end over 60 hours of counting in the General Election 2024

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Donnelly suffers high profile loss as sole Fianna Fáil candidate for Wicklow

Having gotten just 6% of first preferences and with transfers strongly favouring FG's Edward Timmins, Mr Donnelly just could not close the gap

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

At 24, Cork's new Labour TD Eoghan Kenny will be the Dáil's youngest

At 24, Cork's new Labour TD Eoghan Kenny will be the Dáil's youngest

At 24 years of age, Labour’s new TD in Cork North Central Eoghan Kenny will be one of the youngest in Dáil Éireann after he was deemed elected on Monday night following a recount

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024

Fine Gael will be left wondering why seats there for the taking were not won

Strategic missteps saw the party lose seats in Kerry and Wexford

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024

Sinn Féin reaches out to Social Democrats and Labour in coalition bid

Mary Lou McDonald has contacted both Holly Cairns and Ivana Bacik today, as the Sinn Féin leader seeks to form a left-wing alliance heading into the 34th Dáil

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024

Election results: Here are all the newly elected TDs for Cork

There was plenty of drama at the . Here's who has been elected. Cork North WestAll three seats in the Cork North West constituency were filled on the sixth count.

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024