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Latest: Simon Coveney: ‘I’m not used to being an underdog, in politics or in life’

The Housing Minister believes he is the right person to take over from Enda Kenny.

Wed, 24 May, 2017

Apple tax issue may end the coalition romance

To say Fine Gael and the Independent Alliance have suffered some teething problems in their months-long political romance would be an understatement.

Wed, 31 Aug, 2016

Parties have no plans to change legislation to tackle water bill non-payers

People refusing to pay their water bills are to escape any legal punishment after Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil said they will not introduce new laws to prosecute debts under €500.

Thu, 05 May, 2016

Fine Gael still aiming to hold vote for Taoiseach this week

An overnight deal was last night being worked on with Independents as Fine Gael put pressure on TDs to form a government this week.

Thu, 05 May, 2016

President Higgins 'could call joint session to break political deadlock'

President Michael D Higgins may intervene if talks to form a new Government remain in stalemate, Irish Examiner Political Editor Daniel McConnell has said.

Mon, 11 Apr, 2016