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.

It is in the gritty detail of difficult policy decisions that lies the ultimate test of character. In that regard, there is more going on this week than the main headlines indicate, writes Gerard Howlin

Asked if she may have to stand down Regina Doherty said: ‘The principle is more important than the job’, writes Alison O’Connor

Údarás na Gaeltachta is holding crisis meetings with the directors of a plastics company that was launched by Taoiseach Enda Kenny and then jobs minister Richard Bruton in December 2014.

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.

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has just announced a number of new junior ministers in the Dáil.

Fianna Fáil is investigating an alleged on-street spat involving the canvass teams of two of its candidates.

One of just eight constituencies to remain unchanged by the latest Constituency Commission, Meath West remains a three-seater.

A business woman and county councillor, who is standing in the next general election as an independent, has spoken of her relief after gardaí arrested a phone stalker who had made her life ‘a living nightmare’ over the last two years’

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TDs and senators claimed over €61,000 on food, drink, taxis, and entertainment while outside Ireland on official parliamentary business last year

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has insisted his head will not be “on the chopping block” if his party fails to win the upcoming Carlow-Kilkenny by-election.

Sinn Féin’s child protection officer has claimed a backbench Government TD is only raising concerns over the alleged cover-up of rapes by the Provisional IRA to improve her chances in the next general election.

Senior Labour figures have ruled out expressing support for €1.36bn offer to buy Aer Lingus until after the general election.

The battle for Longford-Westmeath once again highlights Ireland’s curious tradition as a Republic that often takes comfort in voting for the hereditary principle when choosing elected representatives.

The elation of the Irish electorate in March 2011 quickly turned to deflation and angst.

The leader of Direct Democracy Ireland has resigned for personal reasons.

Junior Finance Minister Brian Hayes has denied his decision to seek a Fine Gael nomination to run for the European Parliament is because he took part in the failed 2010 heave against party leader Enda Kenny.

One of the Dáil’s leading backbench TDs has called on all political parties to fund a counselling service to help TDs and senators cope with some of the abuse they receive from the public.

Fianna Fáil Senator Thomas Byrne claims he has been grossly defamed by internet giant Google after it published a picture of convicted solicitor Thomas Byrne alongside the politician’s profile on the Google knowledge graph.

Ireland’s newest political party has already suffered the oldest curse of Irish politics — the split.

A year ago, a new political party was formed, promising grand ideals and a break from old guard. But infighting and a lack of structure has ravaged its intentions, writes Micheal Clifford

The Taoiseach said he was "naturally, personally disappointed" by the defeat of the referendum to abolish the Seanad, as attention now turns to the need for political reform.

The No side has remained ahead throughout the afternoon in the referendum to abolish the Seanad - but with a very tight margin.

Initial tallies from the referendum to abolish the Seadn suggest it will be a tight race - with a trend towards a No vote in more areas than expected.

Political activist Ben Gilroy is one of three people facing the prospect of imprisonment for breaching court orders by allegedly trespassing and occupying a Co Kildare stud farm.

Political protest took an ugly twist yesterday as Environment Minister Phil Hogan’s car windscreen was smashed by a demonstrator and a fellow Government TD brought in the gardaí after being threatened.

The Government has appointed a new junior agriculture minister to fill the position left vacant by the late Shane McEntee.

Mary Regan’s ‘The kiss of death for female representation in politics’ (Forum, Apr 13) debases her argument, such as it is, with cheap shots at Fine Gael and Enda Kenny.

The rejection of the Croke Park deal has pitched the coalition into its biggest crisis to date.

The Government has been urged to reopen talks with trade unions after workers rejected the extension of the Croke Park deal agreement.

There were smiles, handshakes, and cheers as the newest member of the Dáil was welcomed into Leinster House yesterday.

A Labour TD is calling on all Labour rebels who have left the parliamentary party to come back and show a united front.

Gerry Adams says he is not “mesmerised” by getting into power, but that his party does “of course” want to be in Government in the South.

Sinn Féin is seeing a significant fall in support in the latest opinion poll as the party's Ard Fheis takes place in Mayo.

An outspoken Sinn Féin councillor has been forced to make an apology after insulting comments he made about newly-elected TD Helen McEntee and her grieving family.

"WE want to see as many of them as possible” — this was the one-line response by a grinning Enda Kenny two years ago, when he was asked if female representation would increase under a Fine Gael government.

A Sinn Féin councillor has apologised for accusing newly elected TD Helen McEntee of a cynical approach to politics in the wake of her father’s suicide.

Social Protection Minister Joan Burton said Labour leader Eamon Gilmore has her support and that of the parliamentary party.