The duty of Irish republicans is to 'complete' the journey towards a new Ireland and a referendum on Irish unity, according to former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams.

Things have changed, apparently unexpectedly. The resignation of Louth TD Peter Fitzpatrick from Fine Gael on Monday does not automatically change events, but it may do so dramatically. 

Transport Minister Shane Ross has batted away accusations of engaging in ‘gombeen politics’ over the allocation of sporting grants and, instead, highlighted opposition TDs lobbying for club funds.

A small number of Fianna Fáil TDs influenced many others in voting against a bill to allow a referendum on the Eighth Amendment, say party members.

Fine Gael rural TDs have cornered Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy over concerns about building and infrastructure plans over the next two decade for areas outside urban centres.

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has launched a legal bid to overturn two historical convictions for attempting to escape from prison.

Sinn Féin deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald is set to be named the party’s next leader as soon as January 19 after party officials announced a two-week process for interested candidates to put their name forward to replace current leader Gerry Adams.

Backbench Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness has contradicted his party leader, Micheál Martin, by insisting Fianna Fáil cannot definitively rule out a coalition with Sinn Féin.

Fine Gael concerns that the abortion referendum could ultimately tear the Government apart have been underlined after a party TD accused one of her colleagues of “lies” and producing “fake” facts on the issue.

The outgoing Taoiseach is not renowned for his scintillating oratory and is unlikely to miss Leaders’ Questions, but a couple of speeches made an impact, says Lise Hand.

Simon Coveney’s campaign team have urged grassroots Fine Gael members to “turn” national politicians supporting Leo Varadkar, after two Clare TDs controversially backed his rival just hours after the Housing Minister visited their constituency.

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has called former Northern Ireland Secretary Owen Patterson "a complete tube" after the British MP said politicians in the North should be denied their salaries if they fail to reach a powersharing agreement.

The country’s rental market watchdog has seen a spike in cases of landlords wrongly trying to drive through rent hikes in anticipation of capped rates rolling out in areas under new government measures.

A number of government TDs are backing the idea of a Brexit minister amid concerns Taoiseach Enda Kenny is unable to focus on securing the best deal for Ireland.

Gerry Adams has said there is no possibility of his party propping up a Fine Gael government.

The Government has been urged to give thousands of businesses special funding after Britain confirmed ‘hard Brexit’ plans that could cause widespread job losses across Ireland.

Senior Sinn Féin figures have refused to say if Martin McGuinness will run as a candidate in the now imminent Stormont election, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith of the Irish Examiner.

Government plans to maintain the right of schools to reserve places for children of past pupils were the subject of strong political differences in the Dáil yesterday.

A number of Fine Gael TDs would consider withdrawing their support from the Government if Enda Kenny does not step down by the end of the year.

Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has said a united Ireland is not the only option he is willing to consider in terms of the future of the North.

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams says he intends to lead his party into the next general election.

Fine Gael backbenchers pressing for leadership change are prepared to defend their recent remarks at the weekly parliamentary party this evening.

A “rattled and shaken” Taoiseach Enda Kenny had his leadership called into question for the first time in six years by angry Fine Gael TDs and senators last night.

Homeowners look set to escape from threatened bin charge hikes as a suspension of the new bin charge regime appears imminent, the Irish Examiner can reveal.

Enda Kenny’s junior ministerial appointments included all the elements of why some TDs are promoted or indeed overlooked, including factors such as geography, gender, age, and loyalty.

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has admitted he “made a mistake” when he said he would resign as party leader ahead of the next general election.

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has signalled that his party is open to government formation talks with Fianna Fáil and would even consider putting together a programme for government with their rivals.

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has accused Fianna Fáil of reneging on their election promises and of working to put acting Taoiseach Enda Kenny back into power, writes Juno McEnroe of the Irish Examiner.

Gerry Adams has signalled that Sinn Féin will push in the coming days for another general election, as his party launched an attack on attempts by Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to agree a government deal.

Sinn Féin and left-wing TDs have lashed out at larger parties for failing to form a government, saying health, housing and homelessness crises affecting the most vulnerable people in society are being ignored because of the “charade”.

Gerry Adams has left the door open to Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael by saying he will answer any calls made to him.

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has refused to scotch rumours he may step down soon in the wake of disappointing election results for his party.

The nerves were there. The blinding lights, flashing cameras, and the leaders armed with folders under their arms. This was it. The last in the leader’s debates and just days before people go to the polls for the 2016 general election.

The next Ceann Comhairle will be able to lobby the Government on behalf of their constituents, it has emerged.

Sinn Féin have been caught out in an election video in which they claimed a “concerned citizen” was the brother of a former Fine Gael TD.

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has denied he has any questions to answer over revelations contained in two detailed reports highlighting the provisional IRA’s continuing existence, despite admitting the supposedly non-existent army council still addresses “legacy issues from time to time”.

A US court decision two years ago was the catalyst behind the arrest of Gerry Adams over the murder of Jean McConville. In 2001, Boston College, Massachusetts, began an oral history project aimed at documenting views on the Troubles.

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has left the door open to a new northern body to monitor paramilitary activity.