Fianna Fail party leader, Micheál Martin, has accused An Post of making a strategic mistake following their decision to close the Little Island Mail Centre in Co Cork with the loss of 216 jobs.

Fewer than three in 10 garda stations in Cork have experienced an increase in staffing levels in the past four years, during a period when almost 2,600 new gardaí were recruited.

The culture minister has been criticised for not facing Dáil questions on the Cork event centre controversy for a third time.

Fianna Fáil “cannot ignore the reality” that it was “out of step” with the public on the abortion issue if it wants to get back into power, one of its leading TDs admits.

The Taoiseach is creating instability at a critical time for Brexit, Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin has said.

Mary-Lou McDonald has failed to sway rural voters towards her party since becoming Sinn Féin president a new poll has revealed.

Fianna Fáil finance spokesman Michael McGrath has said there is a need for tax cuts in Budget 2019 or workers will inevitably end up paying more to the state with higher wages.

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has admitted his role in Foreign Affairs has put him under pressure in his own constituency.

‘Not acceptable’ to wash hands as 20,000 TSB mortgages sold

Major online social media firms including Google and Facebook could face levies which would be used to fund newspapers under plans being considered.

Pro-life TD Bobby Aylward has said he is “not on a crusade” to oppose the upcoming abortion referendum ahead of special meeting of Fianna Fáil TDs and senators tonight.

The loss of 16 nursing positions at St Finbarr’s Hospital in Cork will increase overcrowding at Cork University Hospital, warns Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin.

The newspaper industry should be supported with taxpayers’ money to challenge fake news, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said.

The Taoiseach is expected to announce the appointment of Simon Coveney as Tánaiste in the Dáil today.

Sinn Féin has denied wanting to trigger a general election with the tabling of a motion of no confidence in the Tánaiste, but insists the party is ready for one if the Government collapses.

The Government should block the reappointment of bank directors in institutions which fail to address the tracker mortgage scandal, Fianna Fáil believes.

Farmers would still prefer to see Simon Coveney as Taoiseach, despite him losing out in the Fine Gael leadership contest.

Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin has insisted his party will not go into government with Sinn Féin, who he said were “strong apologists” for the IRA and “very cult-like”.

In the first half of 2017, the number of people seeking to defer payment of their local property tax doubled.

The Government must introduce a low-interest loans package worth hundreds of millions to save the agri-food industry against Brexit, Fianna Fáil has claimed.

A Cork-Limerick motorway is “an absolute imperative” if Government wants to balance out the thriving Dublin economy and ensure the financial recovery spreads to all parts of the country.

Micheál Martin talks to Elaine Loughlin about his demands for supporting the Government, in areas such as the carers’ allowance, class sizes, and youth mental health

New Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s “underwhelming” Cabinet reshuffle has drawn the ire of TDs within his own party, particularly the decision to keep Frances Fitzgerald as Tánaiste.

Elaine Loughlin looks at those who will be disappointed with new Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s picks.

The leader of Fine Gael is expected to be declared before 6pm this evening after a 16-day campaign.

At least two Leo Varadkar supporters are set to switch sides and vote for Simon Coveney members of his team have claimed.

Simon Coveney is “concerned” for the political careers of those who have supported him as Leo Varadkar maintains a significant lead in the Fine Gael leadership race.

Fianna Fáil has attempted to distance itself from taking responsibility for the most controversial elements of Budget 2017, repeatedly insisting that while it “influenced” the plan “we didn’t write this budget”.

Housing Minister Simon Coveney has ruled out an immediate attempt to oust Taoiseach Enda Kenny.

Housing Minister Simon Coveney has ruled out an immediate attempt to oust Taoiseach Enda Kenny from office, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith of the Irish Examiner.

Members of Fine Gael have dismissed comments from John Halligan who has backed Simon Coveney as the next leader.

A temporary halt to home repossessions is not the solution and some people would actually be better off if they lost their home, Fianna Fáil finance spokesman Michael McGrath has said.

The Labour Party last night stated it is to support Fianna Fáil’s new bill to allow the Central Bank to cap mortgage interest rates, despite Finance Minister Michael Noonan describing the proposed law as “seriously flawed”.

The first cracks in the newly formed minority government arrangement have appeared just three days after it was formed due to disagreements on water charges, health, and variable mortgage reforms.

A senior Fianna Fáil figure has effectively ruled out a refund for people who have paid their water bills despite the fact charges now look set to be suspended for the foreseeable future, writes Juno McEnroe of the Irish Examiner.

Latest: Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin says the vast majority of the electorate are not in favour of another general election.

Everything was on track. The mood music was good. Government formation negotiators were pointing towards a weekend deal in the making. Then talks broke down again yesterday evening as a further standoff ensued between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, writes Juno McEnroe

Yesterday was billed as D-Day. The day it could all go right or all go wrong, writes Daniel McConnell

Fine Gael leader blasts civil war rival for rejecting offer of coalition, writes Political Correspondent Juno McEnroe

The phony war is dead. Long live the phony war.

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has once again ruled out any deal with Fine Gael, saying his party “didn’t get a mandate to put Fine Gael back into government” amid growing concern the stalemate could cause a second election.

A number of senior Fianna Fáil TDs believe real talks on forming a government will only begin after Thursday, when the first attempt to elect a taoiseach is made.

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has told party TDs to downplay talk of “red line” issues before any potential negotiations on government — which could take at least two months — begin.

Fine Gael has been forced into a U-turn on suggestions it is willing to talk about water charges after Irish Water said that axing the bills will threaten its entire existence.