Joe Mag Raollaigh

Political Coverage Editor

Government formation talks are due to resume after the Christmas period with Michéal Martin (left) expected to be returned as taoiseach

The changing political seasons brought no dull moment

By any yardstick, 2024 was a tumultuous year in Irish politics, bookended by referendums in the spring and the General Election in the winter.

2024 in Review • 27 Dec 24

As Ceann Comhairle, her seat is assured after the next election as the holder of the office is automatically returned to the Dáil

Verona Murphy: By-election failure to Ceann Comhairle

Verona Murphy's election as Ceann Comhairle of the 34th Dáil marks a significant moment in the history of that office.

Politics • 18 Dec 24

Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy said that he accepted the findings of the report by SIPO (file image)

SIPO finds FF's Troy contravened Ethics Act

The Standards in Public Offices Commission has found that Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy contravened the Ethics Act in respect of the declaration of properties, a contract and a directorship in the years 2020 and 2021.

Politics • 11 Dec 24

Former Galway East Fianna Fáil TD and Junior Minister Anne Rabbitte is among those appointed to the Seanad

Three former TDs appointed to Seanad after losing seats

Three TDs who failed to get re-elected in the General Election have been appointed to the Seanad by Taoiseach Simon Harris.

Politics • 10 Dec 24

Councillor Patsy O'Brien says he is now examining 'all documentation and paper reports that have circulated recently, more importantly the latest Fine Gael statement'

Statement issued by Councillor expelled from FG

A former Fine Gael county councillor who was expelled from the party in 2020, and is standing as an independent in the General Election in Mayo, has issued a statement through his solicitors.

Politics • 27 Nov 24

Statement issued by Councillor expelled from FG

A former Fine Gael county councillor who was expelled from the party in 2020, and is standing as an independent in the General Election in Mayo, has issued a statement through his solicitors.

Politics • 26 Nov 24

The poll, which has a sample of 521 responses, comes with a margin of error of plus or minus four percentage points

Opinion poll suggests Michael Healy-Rae to top Kerry poll

The results of a TG4/Ipsos B&A constituency poll for the five-seater Kerry constituency suggest Michael Healy-Rae will top the poll receiving a whopping 27% of the first preference vote putting him far ahead of any other candidate.

Election 24 • 27 Nov 24