Fianna Fáil deputy leader Dara Calleary: “My understanding from speaking to Micheál Martin just now is that a meeting of all party leaders has been convened for this afternoon"

Key Fianna Fáil figures insist that today’s policy discussion with Fine Gael will come with no “red, blue, or green lines”, but some in the party believe that the ongoing coronavirus outbreak could increase the speed at which talks need to progress.

After days of ridiculous claims that a left-wing coalition was possible, Sinn Féin has finally re-entered the real world, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell.

A planned upgrade to the country's only cable car service looks set to go ahead after objectors to the proposal withdrew their concerns at an oral hearing.

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Mr Calleary said that the Confidence and Supply Agreement between the Government and Fianna Fáil was quite clear and his party would abide by the terms and abstain from any motion of no confidence.

Fine Gael must facilitate a Fianna Fáil led Government from Opposition should Micheál Martin's party win more seats, Dara Calleary has said.

Lisa Chambers could now receive a caution after the decision by the Committee on Members Interests - but only after the move is itself approved by the Dáil.

The Government has been accused of seeking to implement fresh cuts totalling €45 million to the funding of pharmacies on top of cuts introduced during the crash.

The Minister for Communications was only informed of RTE's final plans to make €60m in cuts after it was leaked to the media.

"RTÉ were not expecting to have to deal with this issue today, it is my understanding"

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has insisted a full investigation into the "illegal act" of TDs voting for colleagues while they are physically absent is needed - claiming some votes could be cast while TDs are out on "a skite".

The Justice Minister has admitted that he has voted for a colleague in the Dáil chamber on a couple of occasions.

More than 6,000 patients are waiting for home-help hours and support causing delays to hospital discharges and take up beds in acute facilities.

Standing in for the Tánaiste at Leaders’ Questions, the Social Protection Minister said the Government believes the Mercosur deal as it stands is “disappointing” but it is a long way from being a finalised legal document.

The proposed beef deal between the European Union and South American countries “is unsatisfactory” for Ireland, Minister Regina Doherty has told the Dáil.

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has insisted “magic money” is not being used to pay for overruns for the children's hospital while pledging that cash will be found to fund the project.

Mr Corbyn was in Áras an Uachtaráin with meet President Higgins before heading to Government buildings.

Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin might be tempted to take some Charles Dickens down from the bookshelf today and start adding in his own, personalised chapter.

The Government has been accused of being “on the side of cuckoo funds” rather than struggling families who are trying to find homes.

A new record of 10,264 homeless people is triggering calls for the upcoming local elections to be treated by voters as a referendum on the Government’s “failed” housing policies.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has accused Sinn Féin councillors all over the country of opposing the construction of social housing as he defended the Government and Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy.

The Government was called to intervene and fund new drugs for 25 children suffering from spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

The Government is monitoring concerns that the future of breast cancer screening could be at risk over legal actions and say that medical litigation in Ireland is currently being reviewed.

Emma Mhic Mhathúna’s story started off a day during which the HSE boss made jaw-dropping revelations, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell.

Fianna Fáil deputy leader Dara Calleary has said Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is cosying up to Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald, adding that relations between the two parties are warmer now than ever before.

Micheál Martin has denied his reshuffle of the Fianna Fáil frontbench was in preparation for a general election.

The appointment of young Dublin West TD Jack Chambers was the sum total of change to the Fianna Fáil front bench in the reshuffle announced by Micheál Martin on Thursday, writes Daniel McConnell

In recent months, the smell of newness around the Dáil must have been akin to a shiny car straight out of the garage showroom for Micheál Martin.

Ireland could become one of the world’s most extreme pro-abortion countries if the Eighth Amendment is repealed, the Dáil was told last night.

Leo Varadkar’s new spin unit is operating at the heart of government, answering parliamentary questions, co-ordinating events in the Taoiseach’s constituency, and even helping set up the rural affairs department.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was “blindsided” by several of his ministers yesterday in the Cabinet after they called for the strategic communications unit (SCU) to be kept.

Fianna Fáil is to seek the introduction of legislation that would make anti-roll bars compulsory on all quad bikes following the inquest into the death of a farmer in Mayo.

Concerns have been raised that the National Development Plan will encourage too much growth in the greater Dublin region.

The Government has distanced itself from the sale of tens of thousands of homes to vulture funds.

A Government minister was accused of performing a total “volte face” and being “disingenuous” on the issue of pay for staff in voluntary hospitals.