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<p>Pippa Hackett, the Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity in the Department of Agriculture, shopping in the Simon Community shop in Tullamore, Co Offaly. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

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Minister says she's tackling fast fashion by wearing mainly second-hand clothes

Pippa Hackett says she is leading by example, wearing pre-owned garments when on official business as a minister of state

<p>Tánaiste Leo Varadkar’s campaign used students posing as representatives of a fictitious polling company as part of his Dáil re-election bid.</p>

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Paul Hosford: Parties cutting corners to get up the greasy poll

Daniel McConnell

Daniel McConnell: Loveless marriage of convenience exposed by O'Gorman's outburst

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‘Super Thursday’ shows how deeply divided the UK really is

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Greens back motion to request Hazel Chu to step aside as chair

Greens unclear on commitment to abolish public services card

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Greens unclear on commitment to abolish public services card

Greens 'missed an opportunity' to promote women to prominent cabinet roles, Catherine Martin says

Greens 'missed an opportunity' to promote women to prominent cabinet roles, Catherine Martin says

Catherine Martin has said her party "missed an opportunity" to promote women and heal divisions when appointing ministers.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2020

Greens leadership contest pits leader Eamon Ryan against his deputy Catherine Martin

Greens leadership contest pits leader Eamon Ryan against his deputy Catherine Martin

The Green Party leadership election kicked off last night, with a hustings for members in the south of the country hearing that the party must "go big or go home".

Tue, 07 Jul, 2020

Letters to the Editor: Our disregard for nature has yet to run its course

Letters to the Editor: Our disregard for nature has yet to run its course

It is sickening to read that Ireland has been referred to the European Court of Justice for its failure to safeguard 423 sensitive wildlife habitats. Apart from the hefty fines that may be imposed (as if we didn’t have enough debt with the C19 crisis and resultant economic woes), this development shames our nation.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

New government's attention turns appointment of committee chairpersons

New government's attention turns appointment of committee chairpersons

Although the fallout from cabinet and junior ministerial appointments is still ongoing, attention has now turned to the appointment of committee chairpersons.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Parties move to increase geographical spread of ministers

Parties move to increase geographical spread of ministers

Party leaders moved to address concerns on a lack of geographical and gender representation as they got ready to appoint 17 new Ministers of State, but some criticism has been levelled at the choices.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Daniel McConnell: 'Humble' TDs eschew ministerial office for the backbenches

Daniel McConnell: 'Humble' TDs eschew ministerial office for the backbenches

What is it about politicians these days in that they don’t want a promotion?

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Geography will be key to coalition government's junior-minister appointments

Geography will be key to coalition government's junior-minister appointments

The new Government is set to name its junior ministers today — with geography high on the criteria.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Daniel McConnell: Coalition acts early to establish how it will deal with inevitable clashes

Daniel McConnell: Coalition acts early to establish how it will deal with inevitable clashes

On taking office in 2011, then Taoiseach Enda Kenny, his Tánaiste and Labour leader Eamon Gilmore had a frank heart to heart.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2020

'I am overwhelmed and humbled': Hazel Chu elected Mayor of Dublin City

'I am overwhelmed and humbled': Hazel Chu elected Mayor of Dublin City

The Green Party chairperson and qualified barrister was first elected to the council in the May elections in 2019 after topping the poll for the Pembroke ward and will be the city's ninth ever female mayor.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Juno McEnroe: The honeymoon period for Micheál Martin is already over

Juno McEnroe: The honeymoon period for Micheál Martin is already over

Political honeymoons can be brief, especially for incoming leaders.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Letters to the Editor: Irish politics' realignment to a distinct 'left' and 'right'

Letters to the Editor: Irish politics' realignment to a distinct 'left' and 'right'

"Saturday 27th June, 2020, will go down in our history as one of the most momentous days in Irish politics."

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Alison O'Connor: The portrait of Michael Collins will be back in the Taoiseach's office... but will Leo?

Alison O'Connor: The portrait of Michael Collins will be back in the Taoiseach's office... but will Leo?

Micheál Martin had hardly received his seal of office from President Michael D Higgins but his Twitter bio was changed to reflect his new status: “Taoiseach and Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil. TD for Cork South Central.”

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Stakes are high for the Greens as they take on wide portfolio

Stakes are high for the Greens as they take on wide portfolio

The Greens will oversee elements of transport, supports for children, agriculture as well as the arts and media as part of their wide role in the new coalition.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

What to expect from the first 100 days of the new government

What to expect from the first 100 days of the new government

Ireland's historic coalition is hoped to last five years, and though the "Greenest programme for government" the state has ever seen promises big changes in the latter half of the decade, the first 100 days will map out where this unlikely marriage hopes to go.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

Irish Examiner View: A Government facing massive challenges

Irish Examiner View: A Government facing massive challenges

The penultimate hurdle to a new administration has been, after almost a five-month interregnum, negotiated.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

Eamon Ryan: Green party members 'taking responsibility' with 76% backing coalition agreement

Eamon Ryan: Green party members 'taking responsibility' with 76% backing coalition agreement

Green leader Eamon Ryan has said there is a "sense of responsibility" now on his party after 76% of members who voted backed the government deal with Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, paving the way for the new coalition.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Eamon Ryan feels a 'sense of responsibility' as Greens join Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in government

Eamon Ryan feels a 'sense of responsibility' as Greens join Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in government

Earlier, Fine Gael approved the proposed PfG by a margin of 80%-20% in their electoral college system.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Early tallies suggest Fianna Fáil will approve programme for government

Early tallies suggest Fianna Fáil will approve programme for government

The tallies show that those approving of the deal have a 73% to 27% lead

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Government formation: Fine Gael approve programme for government

Government formation: Fine Gael approve programme for government

The total vote cast was 674, meaning a turnout of 95%.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Government formation: Sinn Féin open to Fianna Fáil coalition if tonight's votes fall through

Government formation: Sinn Féin open to Fianna Fáil coalition if tonight's votes fall through

Sinn Féin have publicly stated in the last week that they are preparing to relaunch talks for a left-led government

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Green Party voting for proposed government pact underway

Green Party voting for proposed government pact underway

Counting of Green Party member votes for a proposed government pact with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have begun, with a yes result set to give the go-ahead for a new coalition or instead sink the deal if it is a no.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Eamon Ryan to lead beefed-up climate department if Government deal approved

Eamon Ryan to lead beefed-up climate department if Government deal approved

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan will lead a beefed-up climate and transport department should a government deal between his party, Fine Gael, and Fianna Fáil be approved today.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Q&A: What's the timeline for a potential new Government

Q&A: What's the timeline for a potential new Government

How will the results of the party votes on the proposed three-way deal between Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and the Greens emerge?

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Daniel McConnell: After 139 days we may have a government or lots more chaos

Daniel McConnell: After 139 days we may have a government or lots more chaos

It has only taken 139 days, but now it looks as if we will get a government.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Aoife Moore: From pragmatism to pizza ... the story of government formation

Aoife Moore: From pragmatism to pizza ... the story of government formation

On May 11, talks to form a new coalition government began in the aftermath of the election on February 8, when no party received the 80 seats needed for a Dáil majority.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Make-up of departments to be kept under wraps until new government is formed

Make-up of departments to be kept under wraps until new government is formed

The role of government departments and the ministers who will oversee them will be kept a closely guarded secret by party leaders until a actual government is approved.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

TDs: we are not looking beyond Friday to seal the government deal

TDs: we are not looking beyond Friday to seal the government deal

TDs from across the Dáil insist that they are not looking beyond this Friday for alternatives to the proposed programme for government, despite growing doubt that the Green Party membership will pass the deal.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have eyes on housing portfolio in next government

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have eyes on housing portfolio in next government

Both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have said they have eyes on the housing portfolio in the next government.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Special Criminal Court renewed, review set for Offences Against the State Act

Special Criminal Court renewed, review set for Offences Against the State Act

Laws underpinning the non-jury Special Criminal Court have been renewed by TDs in the Dail after the government committed to a review of the security legislation.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Offences Against the State Act set for review - Flanagan

Offences Against the State Act set for review - Flanagan

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has confirmed there are plans for a review of the Offences Against the State Act, and emergency legislation used to prosecute subversive groups and gangland cases.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Irish Examiner view: Government formation - Time to be pragmatic and positive

Irish Examiner view: Government formation - Time to be pragmatic and positive

It is not necessary to be one of those self-contained souls happy to wallow in the calm that lockdown offered to wonder why anyone enters politics.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Gerard Howlin: Democracy, Irish-style, takes off in a completely new direction

Gerard Howlin: Democracy, Irish-style, takes off in a completely new direction

If the three parties agree to what is proposed, then the real crisis will come in October, writes Gerard Howlin

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

'Country needs a majority government': Leo Varadkar urges support for new draft deal

'Country needs a majority government': Leo Varadkar urges support for new draft deal

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has vowed to stand by his environmental commitments as he urged the parties to form a working government.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

The practicalities of a vote for new Taoiseach amid Covid-19 restrictions

The practicalities of a vote for new Taoiseach amid Covid-19 restrictions

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar takes part in a photocall to promote the wearing of facemasks on public transport in Dublin city centre. Picture: Press Association

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Paul Hosford: Will the Greens boldly go into government?

Paul Hosford: Will the Greens boldly go into government?

By now, the vast majority of Green Party members' votes are on their way to Dublin faster than a Marvel superhero.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael leaders warn of 'political crisis' if programme for government rejected

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael leaders warn of 'political crisis' if programme for government rejected

The leaders of both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have warned there is "no plan B" in the event of the programme for government being rejected.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

President Higgins ‘will not allow’ Dáil to disband if programme for government fails, parties say

President Higgins ‘will not allow’ Dáil to disband if programme for government fails, parties say

A dissolution of the Dáil is unlikely to be permitted by President Michael D Higgins should the programme for government be rejected this weekend, according to senior sources in the main parties.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Dublin convention centre may be used to vote for new Taoiseach

Dublin convention centre may be used to vote for new Taoiseach

A motion could be tabled before the Dáil this week to facilitate a special meeting of the House in Dublin's convention centre in order to vote in a new Taoiseach on Saturday.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Sinn Féin will 'look to form government' in event of programme rejection - Mary Lou McDonald

Sinn Féin will 'look to form government' in event of programme rejection - Mary Lou McDonald

President of Sinn Fein Mary Lou McDonald TD during a Sinn Fein Press briefing at Leinster House on Kildare Street, Dublin. Photo:Gareth Chaney/Collins Ireland should move to "Plan B" in the event of the programme for government being rejected, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald says.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

McDonald 'will pick up the phone' in event of govt programme rejection - O'Broin

McDonald 'will pick up the phone' in event of govt programme rejection - O'Broin

Mary Lou McDonald will "pick up the phone" and engage with parties of the left, should the programme for government be rejected by either Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael or the Green Party.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Simon Coveney says second general election on the cards if parties don't agree deal

Simon Coveney says second general election on the cards if parties don't agree deal

A fresh general election cannot be ruled out if the proposed three-way coalition pact is rejected this week, Tánaiste Simon Coveney has warned.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Irish Examiner view: Proposal of 20 junior ministers trying to sop to bruised egos

Irish Examiner view: Proposal of 20 junior ministers trying to sop to bruised egos

This is a small country, physically and in terms of population.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Aoife Moore: Green Party voting on coalition set to go down to the wire

Aoife Moore: Green Party voting on coalition set to go down to the wire

The votes needed for the historic government coalition are expected to go right down to the wire in the Green Party. Rifts between members have further come to the spotlight in the days since the Programme for Government was released, with senior party members both publicly supporting and trashing the document.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Green Party will continue to 'fight hard' says Catherine Martin

Green Party will continue to 'fight hard' says Catherine Martin

Green Party deputy leader, Catherine Martin, says that when the Taoiseach changes there will be an opportunity to renegotiate the terms of the programme for government.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020