Martin: Next few weeks 'key' in forming government Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin has said the next two to three weeks will be key in terms of forming a government and people's willingness to engage will become clear. Politics • 16 Apr 20
Martin: Next few weeks 'key' in forming government Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin has said the next two to three weeks will be key in terms of forming a government and people's willingness to engage will become clear. Politics • 16 Apr 20
FG-FF parliamentary parties give go ahead to document The Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil parliamentary parties have tonight given the green light to the joint policy document that could pave the way for the formation of a government. Politics • 15 Apr 20
FG-FF parliamentary parties give go ahead to document The Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil parliamentary parties have tonight given the green light to the joint policy document that could pave the way for the formation of a government. Politics • 15 Apr 20
FG, FF leaders to meet after teams agree govt document More accessible and affordable childcare options for parents will be promised in a framework for government document that has been agreed by negotiating teams from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Politics • 13 Apr 20
FG, FF leaders to meet after teams agree govt document More accessible and affordable childcare options for parents will be promised in a framework for government document that has been agreed by negotiating teams from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Politics • 13 Apr 20
FF and FG to continue work on framework document The drafting of a framework document being worked on by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will continue today. Politics • 07 Apr 20
FF and FG to continue work on framework document The drafting of a framework document being worked on by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will continue today. Politics • 07 Apr 20
FG 'ready' to agree government formation document Leo Varadkar has said Fine Gael is ready to agree a joint government formation document this week - but that he cannot speak for Fianna Fáil. Politics • 06 Apr 20
FG 'ready' to agree government formation document Leo Varadkar has said Fine Gael is ready to agree a joint government formation document this week - but that he cannot speak for Fianna Fáil. Politics • 06 Apr 20
Government policy could be agreed this week - Varadkar Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil could agree a joint government policy document either this week or next, Leo Varadkar has said. Politics • 01 Apr 20
Government policy could be agreed this week - Varadkar Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil could agree a joint government policy document either this week or next, Leo Varadkar has said. Politics • 01 Apr 20
Seanad count should be in private, says Cathaoirleach The Cathaoirleach of the Seanad has made an impassioned plea to candidates not to attend the Upper House election count which begins tomorrow. Politics • 29 Mar 20
Seanad count should be in private, says Cathaoirleach The Cathaoirleach of the Seanad has made an impassioned plea to candidates not to attend the Upper House election count which begins tomorrow. Politics • 29 Mar 20
FF and FG coalition would need third party - Varadkar Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar has said that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael would need a third party in order to form a government. Politics • 27 Mar 20
FF and FG coalition would need third party - Varadkar Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar has said that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael would need a third party in order to form a government. Politics • 27 Mar 20
Concerns over legislation delays as no govt yet formed The Taoiseach and the Ceann Comhairle have both expressed concern that the Oireachtas will not be able to pass legislation after next weekend. Politics • 25 Mar 20
Concerns over legislation delays as no govt yet formed The Taoiseach and the Ceann Comhairle have both expressed concern that the Oireachtas will not be able to pass legislation after next weekend. Politics • 25 Mar 20
Covid-19 impact focus of talks between FG and FF Talks between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have concluded for the day, with both parties focusing on the impact of the coronavirus and also what that might mean for the economy. Politics • 18 Mar 20
Covid-19 impact focus of talks between FG and FF Talks between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have concluded for the day, with both parties focusing on the impact of the coronavirus and also what that might mean for the economy. Politics • 18 Mar 20
Greens call for crisis national govt to deal with virus The Green Party has called on all parties to suspend government formation talks and to "work towards forming a crisis national government" to deal with the coronavirus outbreak. Politics • 11 Mar 20
Greens call for crisis national govt to deal with virus The Green Party has called on all parties to suspend government formation talks and to "work towards forming a crisis national government" to deal with the coronavirus outbreak. Politics • 11 Mar 20
Deadline for nominations for Seanad panels closes The deadline for nominations for election to the five vocational interest panels in the Seanad has passed. Politics • 02 Mar 20
Deadline for nominations for Seanad panels closes The deadline for nominations for election to the five vocational interest panels in the Seanad has passed. Politics • 02 Mar 20
'Unlikely' SF will have credible numbers to form govt Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said it is very unlikely that Sinn Féin will emerge with credible numbers to form a government. Politics • 25 Feb 20
'Unlikely' SF will have credible numbers to form govt Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said it is very unlikely that Sinn Féin will emerge with credible numbers to form a government. Politics • 25 Feb 20
Greens to invite parties to policy talks Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said his party would stay out of a coalition government if it did not match its policy objectives. Election 2020 • 17 Feb 20
Greens to invite parties to policy talks Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said his party would stay out of a coalition government if it did not match its policy objectives. Election 2020 • 17 Feb 20
McDonald tells FF leader people voted for change Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has spoken to Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin despite him having ruled out a coalition with her party. Election 2020 • 17 Feb 20
McDonald tells FF leader people voted for change Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has spoken to Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin despite him having ruled out a coalition with her party. Election 2020 • 17 Feb 20
Profile: Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin is a former teacher from Co Cork who has served as head of the party since February 2011. Election 2020 • 10 Feb 20
Profile: Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin is a former teacher from Co Cork who has served as head of the party since February 2011. Election 2020 • 10 Feb 20
Government formation still a long way off The shape of the next government remains uncertain after a historic General Election saw Sinn Féin crash the long-standing domination of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Election 2020 • 10 Feb 20
Government formation still a long way off The shape of the next government remains uncertain after a historic General Election saw Sinn Féin crash the long-standing domination of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Election 2020 • 10 Feb 20
Martin says FF only realistic alternative to Fine Gael Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said his party will outperform the latest opinion poll, which suggests that Sinn Féin has overtaken both his party and Fine Gael. campaign daily • 04 Feb 20
Martin says FF only realistic alternative to Fine Gael Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said his party will outperform the latest opinion poll, which suggests that Sinn Féin has overtaken both his party and Fine Gael. campaign daily • 04 Feb 20
Martin 'wouldn't trust' Varadkar to refuse SF deal The Fianna Fáil Leader has claimed the Taoiseach times the election to coincide with Brexit day in the hope his Government would be "re-elected on the wave of Brexit day" Campaign Daily • 31 Jan 20
Martin 'wouldn't trust' Varadkar to refuse SF deal The Fianna Fáil Leader has claimed the Taoiseach times the election to coincide with Brexit day in the hope his Government would be "re-elected on the wave of Brexit day" Campaign Daily • 31 Jan 20
Fine Gael promises income tax, USC cuts if re-elected Fine Gael's director of elections Paschal Donohoe has said, if his party is re-elected, nobody will have to pay the top rate of tax until they earn €50,000 a year. Campaign Daily • 30 Jan 20
Fine Gael promises income tax, USC cuts if re-elected Fine Gael's director of elections Paschal Donohoe has said, if his party is re-elected, nobody will have to pay the top rate of tax until they earn €50,000 a year. Campaign Daily • 30 Jan 20
Martin attacks SF's stance on EU, FG's Brexit planning The leader of Fianna Fáil has criticised Sinn Féin's stance on Europe and accused Fine Gael of politicising Brexit. campaign daily • 30 Jan 20
Martin attacks SF's stance on EU, FG's Brexit planning The leader of Fianna Fáil has criticised Sinn Féin's stance on Europe and accused Fine Gael of politicising Brexit. campaign daily • 30 Jan 20
Varadkar says FF, SF would lead to fresh austerity Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar has said a government led by either Fianna Fáil or Sinn Féin would lead Ireland back into austerity within a few years. Campaign Daily • 29 Jan 20
Varadkar says FF, SF would lead to fresh austerity Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar has said a government led by either Fianna Fáil or Sinn Féin would lead Ireland back into austerity within a few years. Campaign Daily • 29 Jan 20
Martin leader reiterates opposition to SF coalition The Fianna Fáil leader has his party is "on the side of the people", responding to the Sinn Féin leader's accusation that his party was on the side of developers and bankers. Campaign Daily • 29 Jan 20
Martin leader reiterates opposition to SF coalition The Fianna Fáil leader has his party is "on the side of the people", responding to the Sinn Féin leader's accusation that his party was on the side of developers and bankers. Campaign Daily • 29 Jan 20
Seven party leaders take part in election debate Seven party leaders are taking part in the Claire Byrne Live Leaders' debate in NUI Galway, as campaigning in the General Election passes the halfway mark. Election 2020 • 27 Jan 20
Seven party leaders take part in election debate Seven party leaders are taking part in the Claire Byrne Live Leaders' debate in NUI Galway, as campaigning in the General Election passes the halfway mark. Election 2020 • 27 Jan 20
Poll indicates Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin rise in support There has been an increase in support for Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil, a Business Post/Red C opinion poll has suggested. News • 26 Jan 20
Poll indicates Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin rise in support There has been an increase in support for Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil, a Business Post/Red C opinion poll has suggested. News • 26 Jan 20
