Joe Mag Raollaigh

Political Coverage Editor

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is congratulated on his election in the Dáil

New government put in place as ministers appointed

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has spent his first hours in office putting in place his new government.

Politics • 23 Jan 25

It's been nearly seven weeks since the General Election was called and in that time the Dáil only met once

How a day of ceremony and significance is off course

Elections all done, counting concluded, and negotiations complete, the day finally arrived for the Dáil to elect a Taoiseach, but things have not progressed as planned.

Politics • 22 Jan 25

How a day of ceremony and significance is now off course

Elections all done, counting concluded, and negotiations complete, the day finally arrived for the Dáil to elect a Taoiseach, but things have not progressed as planned.

Politics • 22 Jan 25

Fine Gael has used the room for its parliamentary party meetings since 2011

FF takes largest party room in Leinster House from FG

As the ink dries on the draft Programme for Government, Fine Gael is to lose its fifth floor meeting room in Leinster House to make way for Fianna Fáil.

Politics • 16 Jan 25

Micheál Martin said he was 'absolutely committed' to serving three years as taoiseach

Programme for Government 'very ambitious' - Martin

The Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael leaders have welcomed an agreement to form a Coalition government with the support of the Independent Regional Group and Kerry Independent TDs, Michael and Danny Healy-Rae.

Politics • 15 Jan 25

Preparations for voting on the Programme for Government by members of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are being advanced

Timeline to ratify new Programme for Government

Now that the Programme for Government has been agreed, preparations for voting on it by members of the two big parties, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are being advanced.

Politics • 15 Jan 25

The final report of the Moriarty Tribunal was referred by the government to An Garda Síochána after it was published in 2011

File sent to DPP after garda probe into Moriarty findings

A file has been forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to its investigation into the findings of the Moriarty Tribunal, gardaí have confirmed.

Ireland • 09 Jan 25

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