Fighting talk on election trail as tensions mount Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis has criticised Finance Minister Michael Noonan's handling of the debt crisis. Ireland • 13 Feb 16
Fancy meeting you here! Kenny, Adams chat in Sligo Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams had a brief exchange on the campaign trail in Sligo. Election 2016 • 10 Feb 16
What are we really voting for at the ballot box? It's hard to understand why voters make the choices they do at the ballot box. But we could start by looking at whether the needs ... Election 2016 • 09 Feb 16
Taoiseach rules out deal with Michael Lowry Taoiseach Enda Kenny has ruled out making any deal with independent Michael Lowry in establishing any future government. News • 05 Feb 16
Are Fine Gael backbenchers getting jittery? Fine Gael backbenchers appear to be getting jittery as Labour's low poll numbers may spell doom for transfers outside the major cities and many rural ... Election 2016 • 04 Feb 16
Fine Gael adopts 'It's the Economy, Stupid' mantra It is all about keeping the recovery going for Fine Gael, according to Enda Kenny, while Labour leader Joan Burton let everyone know who is ... Election 2016 • 03 Feb 16
Videos: 'This is not goodbye' Videos of Election 2016 unfolding - from the Dáil to the Áras where he tells Tánaiste Joan Burton "this is not goodbye." Election 2016 • 07 Feb 16
General election to be called tomorrow The Taoiseach has confirmed he will seek to have the Dáil dissolved tomorrow and will then announce the date for the general election. News • 02 Feb 16
Lowry says he will act in public interest Independent TD Michael Lowry has said he will sit down after the next general election, see how the numbers have fallen and assess who is ... Election 2016 • 25 Jan 16
Britain remaining in EU a critical issue - Kenny Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that Britain remaining in the European Union is a critical issue for Ireland. News • 25 Jan 16
Govt meets insurance companies over flood cover The chief executives of five of the main insurance companies met the Taoiseach and a number of ministers to discuss the provision of insurance cover ... News • 12 Jan 16
Taoiseach to meet opposition next week over IBRC The Taoiseach will consult with opposition parties early next week to finalise legislation aimed at allowing the inquiry into certain IBRC transactions continue working. News • 10 Jan 16
Adams claims Kenny accepts partition Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has claimed that Taoiseach Enda Kenny accepts partition and believes that the Irish sovereign nation stops at the border. News • 08 Jan 16
Taoiseach visiting Irish troops in Golan Heights Taoiseach Enda Kenny is visiting Irish troops in the Golan Heights today where they are engaged in UN peacekeeping duties. News • 22 Dec 15
Cabinet to discuss emergency funding after floods Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said the Government will consider setting up emergency funding for those affected by flooding in the wake of Storm Desmond. News • 07 Dec 15
Support for Fine Gael falls by 3% points - poll Support for Enda Kenny's Fine Gael has fallen by 3% points, according to the latest Paddy Power Red C poll. Ireland • 03 Dec 15
Kenny would call forum on abortion if re-elected Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said if re-elected it would be his intention to institute a citizens' assembly or convention to debate the issue of abortion ... News • 27 Nov 15
Taoiseach seeking opposition views on IBRC The Taoiseach has written to opposition leaders seeking their views on how to proceed with the IBRC Commission of Investigation. News • 20 Nov 15
Taoiseach expects 50k jobs to be created next year The Taoiseach says he expects 50,000 jobs to be created next year and that more Irish people will return home than leave. News • 19 Nov 15
Prospect of Brexit a 'strategic risk' - Kenny Taoiseach Enda Kenny has told the Confederation of British Industry conference in London that Ireland's financial recovery is good news for Britain. News • 09 Nov 15
Honohan and Kenny discussed euro break-up in 2012 The Governor of the Central Bank has confirmed that he spoke to the Taoiseach about the possibility of the break-up of the euro. News • 29 Oct 15
Kenny reiterates plan for election early next year Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he expects Fine Gael to rise to the challenge of electing three TDs out of the four seats in the ... News • 19 Oct 15
Plans to increase level of disabled workers by 15% A new Government plan promises to increase the employment rate of people with disabilities by 15% by 2024. News • 02 Oct 15
Pope criticises greed at expense of world's poor Pope Francis has told the United Nations General Assembly that international agencies should not subject poor countries to "oppressive lending systems", which promote more poverty ... News • 25 Sep 15
Taoiseach arrives in US ahead of UN summit Taoiseach Enda Kenny has arrived in the United States where he will attend the UN Summit on Sustainable Development, which begins tomorrow. News • 24 Sep 15