Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

The Social Democrats party at the launch of their alternative budget

Social Democrats focus turns to by-elections

The Social Democrats are upbeat about their chances in the upcoming by-elections, and there are reasons for such an outlook, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith.

Analysis and Comment • 07 Feb

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has heavily criticised Government for what she described as the "endless doom loop of failure" over the housing crisis.

Housing crisis an 'endless doom loop of failure' - Cairns

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has heavily criticised the Government for what she described as the "endless doom loop of failure" over the housing crisis.

Politics • 07 Feb

The Taoiseach and US President Donald Trump at last year's meeting in the White House

Taoiseach accepts St Patrick's Day White House invite

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed he has accepted a formal invitation to meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on St Patrick's Day.

Politics • 07 Feb

Soc Dems will 'talk to all parties after election'

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has said "that is the nature of politics" in response to questions over how the unofficial opposition party partnership will cope with two upcoming by-elections where each party runs a candidate.

Politics • 07 Feb

Govt in favour of more 'localised' weather warnings

A senior cabinet minister has said Government is in favour of Met Éireann providing more "localised" warnings for specific areas in the event of future floods or storms.

Politics • 02 Feb

The Ireland Thinks poll for the Sunday Independent suggests Sinn Féin has the most support among those surveyed at 20%

Poll suggests no major change in support for parties

A new opinion poll suggests support for political parties remains relatively static a year on from the formation of the Government.

Politics • 31 Jan

President Connolly hosts is pictured with former presidents Mary McAleese, Michael D Higgins and Mary Robinson

Govt defends €450k secretarial fund for former presidents

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said his "sense" is that a newly agreed €450,000 fund to pay secretarial supports for former presidents "may never in its entirety be drawn down".

News • 31 Jan

Taoiseach Micheál Martin at a press conference

Taoiseach warns further flooding possible

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will travel to the south east to meet with people affected by the Storm Chandra floods in the coming days, and has warned authorities "to be on high vigilance over the next 10 days, because there will be more rain next week".

Ireland • 31 Jan