Place: Dublin North-West

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Daniel McConnell: Can the centre hold or will Fine Gael swing right?

There is an onus on the party to eke out its true definition, as a right-of-centre party, and put a real end to civil war politics, writes Daniel McConnell.

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Taoiseach is trying to blame City Council for homelessness, says former Dublin mayor

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'Fine Gael must facilitate Fianna Fáil led Government if Martin wins more seats'- Dara Calleary

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DPP will not bring case against ex-minister over abuse claims

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Sinn Féin’s moral compass - Marching to a different, toxic drum

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Sinn Féin censure TD and suspend councillor in Dublin

Peter Sutherland remembered as ‘Father of Globalisation’

Known as ‘God’s Banker’ and the ‘Father of Globalisation’, Peter Sutherland’s legacy is considerable yet, to some, controversial.

Mon, 08 Jan, 2018

Paschal Donohoe a major winner as three constituencies get an extra TD

The Dáil is set to gain two more TDs from the next election as Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is a major winner in the redraw of constituency boundaries announced tonight, writes Daniel McConnell.

Tue, 27 Jun, 2017

Fine Gael think-in: Party remains divided on when Taoiseach should quit

There are strong divisions among Fine Gael members as to when Enda Kenny should stand down as party leader.

Tue, 13 Sep, 2016

Dáil may need extra TDs following Census findings

At least one extra Dáil seat will be up for grabs in the next general election as the growth in population has pushed the number of people per TD over the 30,000 legal threshold.

Fri, 15 Jul, 2016

Fight for his political life begins on a cold street corner at 8am for Paschal Donohoe

Political Editor Daniel McConnell goes on the campaign trail in Dublin with Paschal Donohoe

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

Constituency profile: Dublin North-West

The shock withdrawal of Independent TD Tom Fleming from the race for the Dáil means a whole swathe of the new Kerry constituency along the Cork and Limerick border and taking in Killarney, Castleisland, and Rathmore is open territory, political observers say.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Graphic: Labour may lose out in Dublin North-West, this time round

Labour took two of the three seats in 2011, gaining 43% of the vote, but five years on the constituency is a very different beast, which could see the junior coalition party lose out entirely.

Sat, 06 Feb, 2016

‘My only regret is not having courage to come out while in politics’

During a political career that spanned almost a quarter of a century, Pat Carey served as a local councillor, minister, government chief whip and, most recently, as director of the upcoming election for Fianna Fáil.

Fri, 13 Nov, 2015

Policy changes conceived in Costello’s ’Just Society’

A Fine Gael TD’s attempt in the 1960s to reconstitute the role of the State in society may have failed, but it later influenced major policy changes, writes Ciara Meehan.

Wed, 11 Jun, 2014

Kenny defends methods of Property Tax collection

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has defended the actions of the Revenue Commissioners in the way they are collecting the Local Property Tax for next year.

Wed, 30 Oct, 2013

Under pressure: The Dáil members in trouble

If the recommendations of the Constituency Commission are implemented in full, it could spell deep trouble for the following TDs:

Fri, 22 Jun, 2012

Population changes could see 20% of constituencies altered

More than 20% of constituency boundaries will have to be changed based on latest population figures, it was claimed last night.

Fri, 30 Mar, 2012

Costello removal to take place this evening

Former High Court President and Attorney General Declan Costello will be laid to rest in Dublin tomorrow.

Wed, 08 Jun, 2011

Take your places

The new Fianna Fáil frontbench

Tue, 01 Feb, 2011

Monday start for action over cuts and levy

SECONDARY teachers are to increase pressure on the Government to reverse education cutbacks and the controversial public service pension levy.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2009

Grassroots activists revolt over candidate selection

GRASSROOTS activists have risen up against Fianna Fáil headquarters to demand greater input into candidate selections.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2009

Highest proportion of early school leavers in Tánaiste's constituency

It has been revealed that more than a quarter of boys in Tánaiste Mary Coughlan’s constituency, Donegal South West, leave school before turning 15 - the highest level in the state.

Thu, 29 Jan, 2009

Fianna Fáil in Galway for think-in

Fianna Fáil TDs, Senators and MEPs are heading to Galway this weekend for the Party's annual think-in.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2008

FF TD seeks garda crackdown on mini-motorbikes

A Fianna Fáil is calling for the Gardaí to be given the power to seize and destroy mini-motorbikes whose owners break the law.

Tue, 22 Aug, 2006

Cabinet to re-examine timing of Aer Rianta legislation

The cabinet is reportedly set to re-examine the timing of legislation on the break up of Aer Rianta due to concerns expressed by Fianna Fáil backbenchers.

Wed, 30 Jun, 2004

Fianna Fáil moves to protect Bertie on constituency plan

FIANNA FÁIL’S local organisation in the Taoiseach’s constituency claimed last night that Bertie Ahern was not behind the demand for Dublin Central to remain unchanged in the electoral boundary revisions.

Tue, 13 Jan, 2004

Battle of the Tolka: Bertie quashes brother’s bid to carve up power base

BERTIE AHERN won an astonishing tug-of-war with his brother Noel Ahern over the possible transfer of voters from the Taoiseach’s Drumcondra heartland.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2004

Capital may get extra TD as boundaries redrawn

SPRAWLING growth in Dublin is expected to result in an increase in the number of TDs for the outer suburbs of the capital city and adjoining commuter counties.

Wed, 07 Jan, 2004

Former Jnr Minister Jim Tunney dies

Former Junior Minister and Leas Ceann Comhairle Jim Tunney has died in Dublin aged 78.

Thu, 17 Jan, 2002