Poll suggests rise in SF support since McDonald elected A new opinion poll indicates a gain in support for Sinn Féin since the election of Mary Lou McDonald as party leader. Politics • 17 Mar 18
Brian Dowling: Challenges facing Fine Gael front runner With days left in the Fine Gael leadership contest, Brian Dowling of RTÉ's This Week and our political staff has been looking at the challenges … fine gael leadership • 26 May 17
Brian Dowling: Mixed legacy of Enda Kenny's career As Fine Gael prepares for a future after Enda Kenny, Brian Dowling of RTÉ's 'This Week' has been looking back on his career. Politics • 13 Jun 17
Poll: Varadkar could give Fine Gael election boost A new opinion poll suggests that Fine Gael could make significant gains if Leo Varadkar was leader in a general election. analysis and comment • 04 Jan 17
Brian Dowling: Holding the centre Whatever about any of the individual measures in Budget 2017, 'new politics' can now be summed up in three words – The Centre Holds, writes … News • 12 Oct 16