Martina Fitzgerald

Eoghan Murphy had called the no-confidence motion an 'irresponsible stunt'

SF motion of no confidence in Murphy defeated in Dáil

Sinn Féin's motion of no confidence in Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has been defeated in the Dáil by 59 votes to 49, with 29 abstentions.

Housing • 25 Sep 18

Ms McDonald said she would not be answering for police failure

McDonald says Sinn Féin did not cover up alleged abuse

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said there was no cover-up by her party in relation to the alleged sexual abuse of Máiría Cahill.

Politics • 19 Sep 18

The alliance restated its view that the Government should serve its full five-year term

Alliance wants to double tax on gambling in Budget

The Independent Alliance has called for the current gambling tax to be doubled and for a property tax waiver to be introduced for elderly people on fixed incomes as part of their Budget negotiations.

Budget 2019 • 13 Sep 18

Edward F Crawford is an 80-year-old businessman from Ohio (Pic: Dan Hanson/Clevelandpeople.com)

Cabinet approves nominee for US ambassador

It is understood the Cabinet has approved the nomination of Edward F Crawford as the new US ambassador to Ireland.

Politics • 12 Sep 18

Micheál Martin described hospital waiting lists and the housing situation as "scandalous"

FF seeking €200m investment in affordable housing

It has emerged that Fianna Fáil is seeking a €200m initial investment in a new affordable housing scheme as part of the Budget negotiations.

Politics • 11 Sep 18

Mary Lou McDonald addressing Sinn Féin members in Cavan yesterday

Sinn Féin consistent over unity poll - McDonald

The leader of Sinn Féin has said the party has been consistent on its position on holding a referendum on Irish unity.

Sinn Féin • 04 Sep 18

Alan Kelly (pictured speaking in the Dáil in July) said Labour needed a change of direction

Howlin 'disappointed' by Kelly's call for major change

Labour Leader Brendan Howlin has said he is determined to lead his party and is disappointed by comments by party Health Spokesperson Alan Kelly who said the party needs to undergo significant change.

Politics • 31 Aug 18

Seán Gallagher will seek a nomination from four local authorities

Gallagher to seek nomination for Presidential Election

Businessman Seán Gallagher has announced that he is going to seek a nomination to run for the presidency for a second time.

Presidential Election • 29 Aug 18

Michael McGrath said Fianna Fáil will meet the Government next week to discuss the upcoming budget

Election before Brexit is 'not in country's interest'

Fianna Fáil's finance spokesperson Michael McGrath has said he believes it would not be in the country's interests to have a general election before Brexit next April.

Politics • 27 Aug 18

Sinn Féin's Ard Chomhairle will decide the candidate at a special meeting on 16 September

Sinn Féin outlines process to select Áras candidate

Sinn Féin has outlined its selection process for a candidate for the Presidential Election.

Politics • 27 Jul 18