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Fine Gael had appeared poised to be comfortably re-elected, but recent poll results will worry the party

Welcome to Meltdown Manor

It wasn’t supposed to be like this. Fine Gael had planned an election campaign where they would play the role of Fianna Fáil in 2002 – facing a divided opposition, they would offer the only credible choice for government.

Election 2016 • 19 Feb 16

Kenny and minister differ on care centres built

The Taoiseach and a Labour Minister of State have given differing figures for the number of primary care centres built.

Election 2016 • 17 Feb 16

The Taoiseach denied that abolishing the USC would leave a hole in the country's finances

Taoiseach: FG needs to make its plan 'clearer'

The Taoiseach has said Fine Gael's challenge for the remainder of the election campaign is to "clearly explain its plan to voters".

Election 2016 • 17 Feb 16

Stephen Donnelly accounted for 21% of the total searches for the seven leaders

Donnelly was most Googled leader during debate

Google has said that Social Democrats joint leader Stephen Donnelly was the most searched leader during last night’s Claire Byrne Leaders’ Debate on RTÉ One.

Election 2016 • 16 Feb 16

Smile for the camera - but tensions mount on campaign trail

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

Enda Kenny and Gerry Adams bumped into each other in Sligo. Pic: Samantha Libreri, Twitter

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

Voters have many choices, including whether to vote at all

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 of their constituency trump national issues.

Election 2016 • 09 Feb 16

Enda Kenny said Fine Gael would not make a deal with TD Michael Lowry in establishing a government

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

The launch of Fine Gael's manifesto earlier today

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 areas fail to feel the recovery.

Election 2016 • 04 Feb 16

Taoiseach Enda Kenny is following the Clinton campaign book with his focus on the economy

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 the boss at the parties' first press conferences of General Election 2016.

Election 2016 • 03 Feb 16

Enda Kenny and Joan Burton on the steps of Government Buildings

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

Enda Kenny intends to go to Áras an Uachtaráin tomorrow with a view to a poll on 26 February

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

Michael Lowry said the current Government, especially the Labour Party, had reneged on promises

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 in a position to form the next government.

Election 2016 • 25 Jan 16

Enda Kenny said he believes all of Britain's demands for EU re-negotiations are solvable

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

The companies involved are Aviva, Alliance, Axa, Zurich, FBD, AIG, and RSA

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 for those affected by flooding.

News • 12 Jan 16

It is understand the draft legislation the Taoiseach will circulate to the opposition in the coming days will deal with the issue of confidentiality

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

The Sinn Féin leader said the centenary of 1916 presented an opportunity for change

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

Enda Kenny meeting with Irish troops at Observer Point 51 in the Golan Heights

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

Storm Desmond dumped more than 100mm of rain along the south, west and northwest of the country

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

It appears that lost Fine Gael support has drifted mainly towards their Coalition partners Labour, and to a lesser extent towards Fianna Fáil

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

Enda Kenny was speaking in London, where he was attending a meeting of the British Irish Council

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 within six months of re-election.

News • 27 Nov 15

Enda Kenny said Judge Brian Cregan will meet Government officials in due course

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

Enda Kenny said 1,000 jobs a week are being added to the economy this year

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

Enda Kenny told the CBI conference that a Brexit was not in Ireland's economic interest

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

Enda Kenny said the issue of bank security was raised during a taskforce meeting over the euro crisis

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