Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

Deputy Eoin Hayes (C) was suspended from the Social Democrats

Gloss comes off Social Democrats' election success

The gloss has gone off the Social Democrats with one of its new TDs overboard before the Dáil even meets for the first time.

Analysis and Comment • 14 Dec 24

Tánaiste Micheál Martin will seek approval for Ireland to intervene in two cases before the International Court of Justice

Government approves Irish intervention in ICJ cases

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has secured Government approval for Ireland to intervene in two cases currently before the International Court of Justice, at the Cabinet's first meeting since the General Election.

Politics • 11 Dec 24

Eoin Hayes was elected in the Dublin Bay South constituency in the recent General Election

Hayes to sit as independent after suspension by Soc Dems

Newly elected Dublin Bay South TD Eoin Hayes has been suspended from the Social Democrats' parliamentary party with immediate effect.

Politics • 11 Dec 24

Despite all the contact over the past week on Government formation, all the meetings have been described as 'preliminary chats'

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael consider their options for govt

Following a week of posturing, the business of government formation begins in earnest next week.

Analysis and Comment • 07 Dec 24

Many of the Independents are already organising into groups ahead of Government formation talks

Independents move centre stage in Govt formation talks

The Dáil's 16 independents are feeling the love right now as they move centre stage in government formation talks, writes Sandra Hurley

Election 24 • 09 Dec 24

Paul Lawless will join party leader Peadar Tóibín in the Dáil

Aontú wins second seat as Lawless joins Tóibín in Dáil

Aontú has returned a second TD for the first time with the election of Paul Lawless in Mayo. He will join party leader Peadar Tóibín in the Dáil, who has been elected again in Meath West.

Election 24 • 01 Dec 24

Decisions ahead for Soc Dems and Labour leadership

Labour and the Social Democrats have both had a good election and could end up with around ten seats each - next they will grappling with whether to go into Government with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, and if so, on what terms.

Election 24 • 01 Dec 24

The country went to the polls on Friday and the Exit Poll was released at 10pm that night

Low turnout an issue in Exit Poll data - polling company

Polling company Ipsos Behaviour & Attitudes has blamed the lower than expected election turnout for errors in its Exit Poll, which underestimated Fianna Fáil and overestimated Sinn Féin's vote, beyond the margin of error.

Election 24 • 01 Dec 24

Respondents were asked whether they would have stuck with their first preference candidate if that person had run for another political party

Green Party voters most loyal to party over candidates

Green Party supporters are the most loyal to their party over individual candidates, while Fianna Fáil voters are most likely to stick with their preferred politician, according to the Exit Poll.

Election 24 • 30 Nov 24

Deadlock looms as election campaign comes to a close

The election campaign is limping to the finish line after a fairly tepid few weeks.

Election 24 • 28 Nov 24