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<p>100 years of Fianna Fáil.</p>

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Mick Clifford: The past for Fianna Fáil was glorious, the future bulges with uncertainty

From civil war origins to decades of dominance, the party’s evolution reflects Ireland’s shifting political and economic landscape

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Colin Sheridan: We still have three more years of Donald Trump, and that's terrifying

<p>Rescue workers clear the rubble of a house destroyed by a Russian strike, in Dnipro, Ukraine, last week. Photo: AP/Mykola Synelnykov</p>

comment-analysis

Ukraine saw 89 children killed in March. But we are sending them back?

100 years of Fianna Fáil: Party must move from analysis to action to survive another century

comment-analysis

100 years of Fianna Fáil: Party must move from analysis to action to survive another century

New National Childrens Hospital to cost more than 1.43 billion euro

politics

Taoiseach says BAM cannot be barred from State contracts despite children’s hospital delays

Seven Irish citizens ‘kidnapped’ after Gaza flotilla intercepted, organisers say

news

'Not acceptable': Taoiseach hits out at Israeli seizure of Gaza aid flotilla carrying Irish activists

Michael Moynihan: Taskforce timelines are predictable — why can't we skip the boring bits?

S Michael Moynihan: Taskforce timelines are predictable — why can't we skip the boring bits?

Maybe emulating the Dublin City Taskforce isn’t the greatest idea for Cork after all, writes Michael Moynihan

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Celtic Interconnector delay due to technical difficulties – Martin

Celtic Interconnector delay due to technical difficulties – Martin

Taoiseach tells Dáil that EirGrid officials informed him of expected delays during last month's French Film Festival in Cork

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

IRISH US

Bacik: Incoherent, whack-a-mole Government approach to cost-of-living

The Labour leader said the Government should stop refusing to hold a mini budget, saying it has essentially unveiled similar in multiple parts

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

National Fuel Protest

Plans to withdraw accommodation from 16,000 Ukrainians slammed as 'immoral'

The changes will see any Ukrainian refugee who arrived in Ireland before March 2024 no longer entitled to State-provided accommodation

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

SOCIAL DEMOCRATS NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Holly Cairns: 'Back legislation to remove three-day wait for abortion services'

The 8th Amendment was repealed in May 2018 to allow for access to abortion in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy

Tue, 28 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

Irish Cabinet meeting

Taoiseach discounts mini budget talk saying 'bulk' of surplus has already been allocated

The Taoiseach also said he does not 'anticipate' there being a 'budget before the budget' on October 6

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Chanellor Merz Meets Irish Prime Minister Martin

'Vigilance and security' needed to combat terror threats from 'lone wolves', Taoiseach says

Micheál Martin said such attacks are 'probably the number one danger in Ireland'

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

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Campaigners criticise secrecy around identity of former TD who gave reference for sex offender

'Providing a character reference to reduce the sentence for someone convicted of a sexual crime is morally indefensible and shows an utter disregard for the harm caused to the victim.'

Thu, 23 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

Opposition leaders compare rental units in gardens to tenements and bedsits

Opposition leaders compare rental units in gardens to tenements and bedsits

Government plans to exempt garden homes between 32 and 45sq m from planning permission

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Cork's Coláiste Chríost Rí secondary school to enrol girls for first time from 2027

Cork's Coláiste Chríost Rí secondary school to enrol girls for first time from 2027

Cork secondary school to enrol girls for first time following consultation, marking major shift in its longstanding tradition

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

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Judge refuses to reveal name of former TD who provided character reference for sex offender

Judge 'doesn’t live in a teapot' and was aware from media coverage that there had been 'some level of interest' in fact TD had provided a reference for Ramamoorthy

Tue, 21 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

IRELAND-BRITAIN-POLITICS-DIPLOMACY

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

Irish Cabinet meeting

TD who gave reference to accused in child sex abuse trial should come forward, Tánaiste says

Simon Harris said he was not aware of who the TD in question is

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

Energy bills

Household electricity prices could rise by up to 9% by summer, minister warns

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) said the volatility of market gas prices is likely to continue, making it 'impossible to predict how the retail market will react'

Sun, 19 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

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

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

Páirc Uí Chaoimh emerges as potential new site for Cork Event Centre

Páirc Uí Chaoimh emerges as potential new site for Cork Event Centre

Developer Michael O’Flynn suggests stadium-adjacent site as fresh option as long-delayed Cork Event Centre project progresses

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

National Fuel Protest

IMF warns EU not to shield consumers and businesses from energy price spike

Government intervention should focus on lump-sum transfers to the poorest households, International Monetary Fund says

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

Irish Examiner view: Belief is what sustains authority

Irish Examiner view: Belief is what sustains authority

current disquiet may harden into something more consequential

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?

Listen | Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

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

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

'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

Healy-Rae resignation 'coming since the day they entered' Government

Healy-Rae resignation 'coming since the day they entered' Government

Michael Healy-Rae’s influence at any level of Government is now consigned to the dustbin

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

Pressure on Micheál Martin as three of Fianna Fáil’s youngest TDs issue warning shot

Pressure on Micheál Martin as three of Fianna Fáil’s youngest TDs issue warning shot

It is terrible to consider so many people dying without a home to call their own

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

MANDY KELLY

Irish mother unable to travel to Egypt to secure return of kidnapped sons due to reported travel ban

Mandy Kelly said she had been expected to travel to Egypt two weeks ago but said she was not provided with formal documentation 'outlining the existence, scope or legal basis' of a travel ban affecting her children

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026