Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

Finola Cassidy of the Irish Thalidomide Association said they expected a 'clear commitment'

Thalidomide group 'disappointed' with Govt plan

The Irish Thalidomide Association has said it is "really disappointed" with the incoming coalition's Programme for Government plans, saying it wants a "clear commitment" to be supported.

Politics • 16 Jan

Counting of votes in the Seanad election will begin at the end of the month

141 candidates look to secure a seat in Seanad election

The dust has only just settled on General Election 2024, and already a new election is under way. This time it is for the Seanad, the Upper House of the Oireachtas.

Politics • 18 Jan

Ultimately, of course, in the pragmatic world of post-general election government formation talks, numbers are what count

Government formation talks mark return of independents

As a flurry of independents emerged from every nook and cranny of Leinster House at high noon on Wednesday, you could have almost been forgiven for believing it was 2016 all over again, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith.

Analysis and Comment • 15 Dec 24

The building was evacuated around noon after the Social Democrats received a package addressed to Eoin Hayes

Alert over package sent to Soc Dems office 'not credible'

Gardaí have ended an examination of a suspicious package sent to the Social Democrats head office near the Dáil, after finding the alert was not credible.

Politics • 13 Dec 24

Eoin Hayes (C) with Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan (L) and Deputy Garda Gannon

Social Democrats discuss full review of Hayes' suspension

The national executive of the Social Democrats met tonight to discuss holding a full review into the circumstances surrounding the suspension of newly elected TD Eoin Hayes.

Politics • 11 Dec 24

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael said 'both parties will continue to engage' over the coming days

FF and FG hold 'positive and constructive' govt talks

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have said they had "positive and constructive" initial discussions as both parties continue to hold government formation talks.

Politics • 11 Dec 24

Watch: What to look out for this morning?

The first full day of counting has drawn to a close, but what should viewers be looking out for this morning?

Election 24 • 01 Dec 24

Younger voters feel the Irish language needs more support

Younger voters say not enough support for Irish language

The country appears to be divided on whether enough is being done to support the Irish language, with 50% of Exit Poll respondents saying not enough is being done, 41% saying enough is being done and 8% saying too much is being done.

Election 24 • 02 Dec 24

Just over half of respondents said the Government did not go far enough in its approach to climate change

Half of voters think Govt hasn't done enough on climate

More than half of people surveyed by the General Election 2024 Exit Poll believe the Government has not gone far enough on climate change, while one-in-five believe it has gone too far.

Election 24 • 30 Nov 24

A party breakdown showed politicians were most trusted by Green Party voters

Public split on whether politicians are trustworthy

The public appears to be divided on whether it trusts politicians with 53% of people saying politicians are trustworthy and 45% saying they are not, it is suggested.

Election 24 • 30 Nov 24