Sinn Féin proposes that, if elected, it would increase public spending by an additional €22bn by 2025.

Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin has called on Fine Gael to “stop the silly attacks” on Brexit and confirmed that his party colleague, MEP Billy Kelleher, will be voting in favour of the Brexit Withdrawal agreement later this month.

“The Party does not propose to discipline her, and she will remain our Party’s Spokesperson on Justice, Equality & Children in the Seanad."

Fianna Fáil senator and Fingal by-election candidate Lorraine Clifford-Lee will not be disciplined or demoted for tweets she posted before she entered politics, the party has said.

Is Ireland tolerant? The week just past, and a few preceding it, provide mixed results.

Violence in the North, the space race, and the infamous Chappaquiddick incident involving Edward Kennedy were in the headlines 50 years ago. All three issues were to appear in the headlines for the years and decades to come.

Micheal Martin has taken risks in rebuilding the party since the disastrous 2011 election — such as propping up Fine Gael in government and backing abortion — but if the gamble backfires, he will be the first leader of his party not to become Taoiseach, writes Elaine Loughlin

Fine Gael is refusing to ban evictions into homelessness because it is a party of landlords, the Dáil has heard.

Sean Gallagher waited a long time for his case to conclude, with his life, no doubt, in some ways on hold, writes Alison O’Connor.

As historical advisor on the film Jimmy’s Hall, Donal Ó Drisceoil is happy the incredible story of Jimmy Gralton is reaching a new audience with a stage version at the Abbey

An Garda Síochána is coming under pressure to publish full details of any contracts with private firms operating mobile speed detection cameras after it emerged that GoSafe, which operates 50 speed detection vehicles, was paid €1.2 million per month to carry out speed checks under the terms of a contract.

The full text of Leo Varadkar's speech in the Dail today following his selection as Taoiseach.

Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar has said his election proves that “every proud parent in Ireland today can dream big dreams for their children”.

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

Social Protection Minister Leo Varadkar has backed Housing Minister Simon Coveney in refusing to consider illegal legislation in relation to water charges.

Éamon de Valera vomiting, and a joke about Thomas Clarke’s genitalia were the cause of two of the latest complaints considered by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI). Its latest Broadcasting Complaint Decisions report details the findings of 11 submissions to the authority, only one of which was upheld.

Unions are male dominated but Leinster House sure gives them a run for their money, writes Alison O’Connor

Micheál Martin is a clever man. Not only did he have the good sense to be born in Cork, but he was also the bright spark who put an end to smoking in public houses.

Enda Kenny has said opposition attempts to embarrass the Government by passing Dáil bills could be blocked under new reforms set to be introduced next week.

The real talks begin next week. What we’ve heard until now about government formation will mean nothing once the two leaders of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil sit down face to face next week for the first time.

The sprawling constituency of Cork East is essentially split in two, with the main population centres of Fermoy, Mallow, and Mitchelstown in the north and Midleton, Youghal, and Cobh in the south.

A new organised crime unit to tackle gangs and drug dealing and criminal profiteering has been proposed by Fianna Fáil as they accused the Government of acting "softly" on fighting crime.

Pat Rabbitte, Michael Kitt, and Joe Higgins are among the political stalwarts who have taken the opportunity to bid farewell to the Dáil before stepping down.

I feel I must condemn Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin’s attack on Sinn Féin at Bodenstown on Sunday during which he called them the “Mafia”.

A Government decision to turn a Dáil debate on the Fennelly Commission and Taoiseach Enda Kenny into a motion of confidence in the Coalition has been deemed a “PR whitewash”.

In a marathon testimony to the Banking Inquiry, Brian Cowen blamed the banks, the regulators, the global economic crisis, the opposition, a lack of power, a lack of choices and a range of other factors for the country’s woes.

The newly-elected mayor of Co Cork has declared his intention to be a candidate in the next general election, but has not decided what constituency he will contest.

The battle for next year’s general election in Clare will be a family affair, as Fianna Fáil’s John Hillery looks set to contest the election against his future son-in-law, Independent Michael McNamara.

ON April 27, you reported on the 76th Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis. 

I find Micháel Martin’s comments against our party [Sinn Féin] and president disgusting.

Fianna Fáil TD Eamon Ó Cuív has said it “breaks his heart” that his party is not making more progress.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has categorically ruled out supporting Fianna Fáil in any coalition after the next general election.

I am writing in relation to the ongoing dissatisfaction the people of Ireland have shown in recent weeks towards our so-called government.

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has ruled out a coalition with Fianna Fáil, who he has described as the "wreckers" of our economy.

The death of former agriculture minister and long-serving Fianna Fáil ex-TD Joe Walsh has prompted tributes from all sides of the political divide.

The local property tax rate in Cork City was cut by 10% last night.