Martina Fitzgerald

The Government will consult with the opposition tomorrow on proposals to hold a referendum on divorce

Referendums on divorce and voting proposed for May 2019

The Government is planning to hold two referendums on the same day as the local and European elections next May.

The review was carried out following the resignation of Denis Naughten as minister for communications

Cabinet to receive review into broadband procurement

The review by the independent assessor into the procurement process for the National Broadband Plan will be brought to cabinet tomorrow by Minister for Communications Richard Bruton.

Politics • 27 Nov 18

Leo Varadkar pledged to make changes to taxation

Varadkar's tax commitments 'ridiculous' - FF

Fianna Fáil's finance spokesperson Michael McGrath has described the tax commitments given by the Taoiseach at the recent Fine Gael Ard Fheis as ridiculous given that we are on the cusp of Brexit.

Politics • 21 Nov 18

Charlie Flanagan hopes the study will begin next year

Flanagan proposal for new sexual abuse, violence study

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said that he will bring proposals to Cabinet by the end of this month to commence a second major study on sexual abuse and violence in Ireland.

Politics • 17 Nov 18

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he is not planning a pre-Christmas election

Govt's focus is on Brexit, not elections - Varadkar

The Taoiseach has said that the focus of the Government must be on Brexit and not on elections.

Politics • 17 Nov 18

President Higgins' speech seeks to define second term

Words matter - that's what Michael D Higgins said on the night of his re-election.

Analysis and Comment • 11 Nov 18

During his inaugural speech, President Higgins thanked those from different political parties and communities who supported his campaign

President raises need for diversity, equality in speech

President Michael D Higgins has used his inauguration address to stress the need for inclusion, diversity and equality, and to overcome inequality in areas such as housing, health and education.

Politics • 12 Nov 18

The move follows Éamon Ó Cuív's role in launching a Fianna Fáil candidate in Northern Ireland recently

Ó Cuív removed from Fianna Fáil front bench

Éamon Ó Cuív has been removed from the Fianna Fáil front bench over the unauthorised launch of an election candidate in Northern Ireland.

Politics • 08 Nov 18

Peadar Tóibín has been suspended from Sinn Féin once before, in 2013

Tóibín suspended from Sinn Féin over abortion vote

Sinn Féin TD Peadar Tóibín has been suspended from the party for six months after voting against abortion legislation.

Politics • 01 Nov 18

Sinn Féin - the big story of the Presidential Election

For most onlookers, this Presidential Election was a foregone conclusion. But Sinn Féin's campaign is the story of the election, writes Martina Fitzgerald.

Politics • 27 Oct 18