Taoiseach would like to meet Sláintecare officials Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he would like to meet the two senior Sláintecare officials who resigned from their roles earlier this week. Politics • 15 Sep 21
Cowen tells Martin he cannot take position for granted Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen is understood to have told a meeting of party colleagues that party leader and Taoiseach Micheál Martin cannot take his … Politics • 09 Sep 21
FF to meet in-person to review election performances Taoiseach Micheál Martin has agreed to hold an in-person party meeting in September which will review election performances, among other issues. Politics • 14 Jul 21
O'Callaghan rules out motion against Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil's Director of Elections for the Dublin Bay South bye-election Jim O'Callaghan has ruled out a motion of no confidence in party leader Micheál … Politics • 11 Jul 21
Green Party says activists may have posed as pollsters The Green Party has said that in the past some of its activists may have posed as members of a polling company to canvass the … Politics • 10 Jun 21
FF's James O'Connor: the party is "out of touch" Fianna Fáil TD James O'Connor has called for the party to deal with its standing in the polls with a "greater degree of seriousness" Your Politics • 18 Mar 21
Taoiseach reiterates SF criticism at party meeting The Taoiseach Micheal Martin has renewed his criticism of Sinn Féin at the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party tonight. Politics • 23 Sep 20
Fianna Fáil needs new leader, 'change of direction' Galway West Fianna Fáil TD Éamon Ó Cuív has said his party needs a new leader and a "change of direction". Fianna Fáil • 15 Sep 20
Taoiseach says keeping schools open a priority The Taoiseach has said keeping schools open is a priority and the Government's medium-term plan for living with Covid-19 will involve a reduction of social … Politics • 13 Sep 20
FF backbenchers to have more input with new committees Fianna Fáil backbenchers are to have more input into party policy, with the creation of a series of committees which cover finance, housing, health, education, … Politics • 10 Sep 20
Cowen says he 'paid a dear price' over mistake Former agriculture minister Barry Cowen has said he is not a victim but he has suffered the consequences of an unfortunate mistake for which he … Ireland • 18 Jul 20
Ryan wants more clarity on Cowen drink-driving offence Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has called for further clarity regarding Minister for Agriculture Barry Cowen's drink-driving ban. Politics • 13 Jul 20
'Embarrassed, humiliated' Cowen regrets driving ban Minister for Agriculture Barry Cowen has described his disqualification for drink-driving as a "terribly stupid mistake" and something that he regretted. Politics • 05 Jul 20
Party unease spells early trouble for Micheál Martin Every Cabinet reshuffle inevitably results in winners and losers. However, Fianna Fáil's return to power after nine years has left a sizeable disgruntled rump in … Politics • 04 Jul 20
Podcast: Micheál Martin's mixed first week He took the scenic route to the office of the Taoiseach. But despite all the time he had to to prepare Micheál Martin got off … Your Politics • 02 Jul 20
First time Sinn Féin TDs feature on front bench Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has announced her new frontbench at Leinster House. Politics • 02 Jul 20
Government confirms junior minister portfolios The Government has confirmed the full list of Ministers of State, with eight from Fianna Fáil, seven from Fine Gael and three Green Party TDs. Politics • 02 Jul 20
Podcast: Who has got the big jobs in the new Cabinet? In day of drama, big surprises and historic developments the RTÉ Politics team gets the insights, gossip and intrigue. Micheál Martin was elected Taoiseach after … Your Politics • 27 Jun 20
'Martin has been preparing for this for a long time' With Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin finally elected as Taoiseach, Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy retraces the proud Cork TD's career and assesses the challenges that … Analysis and Comment • 27 Jun 20
FF, FG and Green Party agree historic coalition deal The Green Party has joined both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in giving its backing to the programme for government, paving the way for a … Politics • 26 Jun 20
TD warns over failure to ratify programme for govt Fine Gael TD Hildegarde Naughton a political crisis would result if the programme for government is not ratified by the three parties involved in the … Politics • 21 Jun 20
Rotating taoiseach: unprecedented but not unheard of The idea of a rotating taoiseach role was first suggested in 2016 by Enda Kenny but rejected by Micheál Martin. Four years later the Fianna … Ireland • 19 Jun 20
Coveney expresses wish to hold on to Foreign Affairs Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said that he would like to remain as Minister for Foreign Affairs but added he is not in the business of … Politics • 18 Jun 20
