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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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'Demented and desperate': Brid Smith hits out at Varadkar's Sinn Féin comments

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Brendan Howlin toes party line on Sinn Féin ‘arrangement’

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Opposition TDs to have emergency judicial review hearing this afternoon

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

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Nearly 40 TDs sign up to bill calling for referendum on public ownership of Irish Water

Judge dismisses case against Joan Collins surrounding water charge protest

Latest: All charges have been dismissed against a group of 10 water charge protesters who were arrested as a crew tried to install a metre in Dublin last April.

Wed, 17 Feb, 2016

Jonathan O’Brien ‘not ashamed ’ of brother but regrets revealing his heroin addiction

Sinn Féin TD Jonathan O’Brien says he regrets revealing his brother’s heroin addiction in a Dáil exchange, but was infuriated by comments made by Tánaiste Joan Burton.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2015

Dublin TD calls for free nicotine patches for pregnant women

A Dublin TD wants to see free nicotine patches given to pregnant women.

Fri, 15 Nov, 2013

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

Middle-class Terenure residents demand constituency change

Residents of Terenure in south Dublin have written to the Constituency Commission asking it to consider moving the neighbourhood from Dublin South Central to Dublin South East.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2012

Kenny pop it?

DANCE-OFF cancelled when Vincent Browne turns up to adjudicate.

Wed, 23 Feb, 2011

As TDs jump ship, loss of FF ‘safe seats’ does not bode well

“THE House is my oldest home.” — Using the words of John F Kennedy, Brian Cowen yesterday described his feelings for the Dáil which he was leaving after 27 years.

Wed, 02 Feb, 2011

Former TD: Pension bid fell foul of downturn

FORMER Cork TD Barry Cogan has said the downturn in the economy scuppered any chance five retired politicians had of qualifying for its lucrative pension scheme.

Fri, 01 Jan, 2010

Fourteen seats remaining in five constituencies

Just 14 seats now remain to be filled across seven constituencies in the General Election count.

Sat, 26 May, 2007

Musician Frank McNamara to contest election for PDs

The well-known composer and musician Frank McNamara is to contest this year's general election for the Progressive Democrats.

Mon, 26 Mar, 2007

Is the tide about to turn for Fine Gael after 25 years?

Could Fine Gael actually eclipse rivals Fianna Fáil come election time or is it simply wishful thinking, writes Political Editor Harry McGee.

Fri, 15 Sep, 2006

SF: Government plan to play 'race card' in election

Sinn Féin's justice spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh has accused the Government of being "ruthlessly committed to exploiting, and creating, fears over immigration to Ireland for electoral benefit".

Wed, 30 Aug, 2006

The question now is: who will the PDs parachute in next?

AFTER successfully signing up Colm O’Gorman, the question now is who the PDs will approach next.

Thu, 27 Apr, 2006

Killing spurs calls to tackle knife culture

YOUNG people need to find other ways of resolving rows rather than using knives, a youth worker and local politician said yesterday.

Thu, 07 Jul, 2005

From greasy poll to property ladder

Political Editor Harry McGee looks at how TDs and senators supplement their Oireachtas salary.

Thu, 05 May, 2005

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

Howlin tipped to take Labour reins

BRENDAN HOWLIN emerged as front-runner in the battle for leadership of the Labour Party last night after Ruairí Quinn announced his intention to step down from the helm.

Wed, 28 Aug, 2002