23:44, Friday, 2 December 2011
A former Fianna Fáil junior minister has been appointed as executive director of UNICEF Ireland.
A new book featuring detailed analysis of Election 2011 and profiles of all the TDs of the 31st Dáil has been published by RTÉ News.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has held 'positive and frank' discussions with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has named his new Cabinet, with Eamon Gilmore confirmed as Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade.
It is understood that Labour leader Eamon Gilmore is to be appointed as the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, with responsibility for Trade.
Fine Gael and the Labour Party will form the next Government following six days of negotiations between the parties. The programme for Government will see the Department of Finance split into two ministries.
Around 50 independent county councillors attended a meeting in Athlone this afternoon to discuss electing non-party Senators.
Talks between Fine Gael and Labour on the formation of a new government have been adjourned for the night and are expected to resume tomorrow morning.
It is understood that major issues have yet to be addressed at the Fine Gael, Labour talks on a possible coalition government.
Talks have taken place for a second day on the possible formation of a coalition government between Fine Gael and Labour.
The final seats in the 31st Dáil have been filled following the conclusion of a recount in Galway West.
All 166 seats have been filled in the 31st Dáil, with Fine Gael's Sean Kyne the final TD elected after a recount in Galway West.
Coalition talks between the Fine Gael and Labour Party negotiating teams concluded for the evening before 10pm.
A full recount in the Galway West constituency is under way, the only constituency still counting in the General Election.
A meeting between the leaders of Fine Gael and Labour on the formation of a Coalition Government has ended at Leinster House.
161 of 166 seats have been filled in the 31st Dáil, with the final five TDs of Galway West deemed elected, but not yet declared.
Election 2011 Sunday count - as it happened
Fine Gael is to open talks on the formation of a new government, with Labour its likely coalition partner.
Election 2011 Sunday count - as it happened