Will turnout be affected by Saturday vote? The coming General Election is likely to be remembered for a seismic change in the party system but it is also remarkable as it will … Election 2020 • 05 Feb 20
10 key points from Labour's election manifesto 10 key points from The Labour Party's election manifesto. Campaign Daily • 28 Jan 20
Varadkar and Martin have 'constructive' meeting A meeting between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has been described as "constructive" by their respective parties. Politics • 09 Jan 20
'Leaving Cert dreams' fuel general election talk 'Leaving Cert dreams' have prompted at least one Fine Gael minister to make preparations for the general election. Politics • 15 Oct 19
Taoiseach denies sending mixed messages on election The Taoiseach believes comments he made recently were misinterpreted by his colleagues as a hint that there would be a general election in the autumn. Politics • 12 Jun 19
Confidence and supply deal means stability - Murphy Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has said Fine Gael recognises and respects the Fianna Fail decision on confidence and supply to support a minority government … Politics • 24 Feb 19
Martin rules out coalition with Sinn Féin or Fine Gael Fianna Fail leader Michéal Martin has once more ruled out going into government with either Sinn Féin or Fine Gael. Politics • 14 Oct 17
Rising, election coverage contribute to RTÉ €19.7m loss A series of large-scale special events, including 1916 Rising commemorations, the Olympic Games and the 2016 General Election, resulted in RTÉ recording a net deficit … Business • 18 Jul 17
Howlin critical of chaotic Fine Gael at think-in The Labour leader has criticised the Fine Gael-led Government at his party's think-in in Dublin. News • 22 Sep 16
Poll: Results would be similar in second election A new opinion poll suggests there would only be minor changes to the general election outcome if voters were asked to go to the polls … News • 13 Mar 16
No gender quota increase if fresh election called The gender quota which requires larger political parties put forward at least 30% female candidates will not be increased if attempts to form a government … Election 2016 • 11 Mar 16
Voters pick candidates rather than governments The newly-elected Dáil meets without us being any clearer about the shape of any future government as some seem to be keener on being in … Election 2016 • 10 Mar 16
Dáil return comes amid talks about talks While the Election 2016 campaign was pretty unremarkable, the same cannot be said of the results. Election 2016 • 10 Mar 16
FG may hold party conference on govt formation A proposal for Fine Gael to hold a party conference in order to get wider party approval for entering into any arrangement for government was … News • 09 Mar 16
Kenny backs Irish Water as others call for refunds Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that "people should pay their water bills" and "no one wants a second election". Election 2016 • 02 Mar 16
Shatter says Kenny has questions to answer Former Fine Gael TD Alan Shatter has said that Taoiseach Enda Kenny has "questions to answer" after the party's difficult election campaign. Election 2016 • 02 Mar 16
Audio: Water the chances? After comments from Fine Gael's Simon Coveney on RTÉ's Prime Time seemed to suggest that water charges could be shelved, what does the future hold … Election 2016 • 02 Mar 16
Longford-Westmeath recount under way again The second recount of votes in the four-seater Longford-Westmeath constituency has resumed. Election 2016 • 02 Mar 16
Fine Gael 'underestimated unpopularity of Govt' Fine Gael Director of Elections Brian Hayes has said the party "underestimated the unpopularity of the Government" going into the election. Election 2016 • 01 Mar 16
Audio: EU, AOR, FG and JPP A European Commission report looking at Ireland has criticised a lack of investment in infrastructure in the past seven years. Election 2016 • 01 Mar 16
Creighton intends to continue building Renua Renua leader Lucinda Creighton has said she intends to continue to build her party following its disappointing results in the General Election. Election 2016 • 01 Mar 16
Little change in Irish borrowing costs Despite the politically uncertain outcome of the election, Irish borrowing costs have so far not really moved on the markets. Business • 29 Feb 16
