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The Department of Transport confirmed that the proposed rules have been abandoned following concerns raised by the Attorney General

Cyclists upset as planned overtaking rules replaced

Cycling groups have expressed disappointment after new laws setting out a minimum overtaking distance for motorists will now not go ahead as planned.

Politics • 02 Jan 19

The poll involved telephone interviews with 1,000 adults and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3%.

Minor gains for FF, FG and Labour, poll suggests

Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Labour have all made small gains in support according to the latest Sunday Business Post/Red C poll.

Politics • 24 Nov 18

Bord na Móna recently announced that that up to 430 workers are to be made redundant

Bill aims to move workers from fossil fuel industries

The Green Party has launched a bill to facilitate the transfer of workers from fossil fuel industries to climate friendly ones.

Politics • 07 Nov 18

The poll suggests Fianna Fáil gained 3 points, closing the gap on Fine Gael

FF close gap on FG following budget, poll suggests

Fianna Fáil has closed the gap on Fine Gael in the wake of the budget, the latest Sunday Business Post Red C poll has suggested.

Politics • 20 Oct 18

The figures compare to the last poll taken in July before the Dáil went into recess

Fianna Fáil narrows gap with Fine Gael, poll suggests

Fianna Fáil has narrowed the gap with Fine Gael to seven points, according to the latest Behaviour and Attitudes opinion poll for the Sunday Times.

Politics • 22 Sep 18

The TDs are supporting the rally which will take place on Wednesday 3 October

TDs launch cross-party motion on homelessness

A group of TDs have launched a cross-party motion on homelessness to coincide with the "Raise the Roof: Homes for All" protest rally on Kildare Street.

Politics • 19 Sep 18

The Green Party is holding a two-day think-in event in Naas, Co Kildare

Ryan has 'no confidence' in Ministers Ross and Naughten

The Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said he has "no confidence" in Ministers Shane Ross and Denis Naughten.

Green Party • 14 Sep 18

Polls suggest Mary Lou McDonald's election as party leader has boosted Sinn Féin's support

Polls suggest rise in Sinn Féin support

The latest Behaviour & Attitudes opinion poll for The Sunday Times suggests Sinn Féin has overtaken Fianna Fáil as the second largest party as it continues to enjoy the momentum generated by Mary Lou McDonald's election as party leader.

Politics • 19 May 18

Satisfaction with Mary Lou McDonald's leadership of Sinn Féin increased seven points since the last opinion poll

Poll: McDonald now more popular leader than Martin

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald is now a more popular party leader than Fianna Fáil's Micheál Martin, according to a new opinion poll.

Politics • 05 May 18

The poll finds that support for the Independent Alliance has fallen to 1%

Poll suggests drop in support for Fianna Fáil

A new opinion poll indicates that support for Fianna Fáil has dropped over the past month.

Politics • 24 Mar 18

Eamon Ryan will tell party members to prepare for a general election next year

Taoiseach accused of standing for political status quo

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has claimed Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is leading a party which protects the interests of the well-to-do and big business.

Politics • 24 Mar 18

Greens want Cathal Brugha Barracks in Rathmines to be used for home development

Green Party calls on Govt to use 700 sites for homes

The Green Party is calling on the Government to use 700 sites around the country to build cost rental homes.

Politics • 06 Mar 18

The latest findings show no change for Fine Gael at 32%

Boost in support for Fianna Fáil, opinion poll suggests

A new opinion poll indicates a gain in support for Fianna Fáil over the past month.

Politics • 24 Feb 18

Fianna Fáil is down one point to 25% and Sinn Féin is down two points at 16%

Support for Fine Gael rises, opinion poll suggests

A new Sunday Times/Behaviour & Attitudes poll shows support for Fine Gael is 11 points ahead of Fianna Fáil.

News • 17 Feb 18

Fianna Fáil is unchanged on 26% while Sinn Féin is down one point to 15%

Rise in support for Fine Gael, opinion poll suggests

A new opinion poll suggests there has been a significant gain in support for the main Government party, Fine Gael.

News • 27 Jan 18

Sinn Féin is up one point to 18% while the Labour Party is also up one point at 6%

Dip in support for Fine Gael, opinion poll suggests

A new opinion poll shows a slight fall in support for Fine Gael with other parties remaining largely unchanged.

Politics • 21 Jan 18

Steven Agnew says he has 'kids to care for and bills to pay'

NI Green Party leader seeks part-time work over pay cut

The leader of the Green Party in Northern Ireland has said he is actively searching for part-time work ahead of expected cuts to MLAs' pay.

Ireland • 11 Jan 18

It is the lowest level of support for Fine Gael in a Red C poll since Leo Varadkar became leader and Taoiseach

Opinion poll suggests drop in support for Fine Gael

A new opinion poll shows a drop in support for Fine Gael just as the country faces the prospect of a general election.

Ireland • 25 Nov 17

The poll comes as Leo Varadkar's first Fine Gael conference as Taoiseach came to a close in Cavan this weekend

Poll: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil continue to make gains

A new opinion poll shows Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil continuing to make gains at the expense of other parties.

Politics • 12 Nov 17

In practice a co-operative of local people near a solar or wind farm would be able to buy in shares

Green Party calling for 'solar revolution' in Ireland

Ireland needs a "solar revolution" and the establishment of local green energy co-operatives is a practical and achievable goal, the leader of the Green Party has said.

Green Party • 02 Nov 17

The opinion poll shows that the Budget has had little or no impact on people's voting preferences

Support for main parties dips in latest opinion poll

There are no post-Budget gains for either Fine Gael or Fianna Fáil, according to the latest Sunday Business Post/RED C opinion poll.

Politics • 21 Oct 17

As the majority of fieldwork for this poll was conducted before Budget day it does not capture the full public response to the measures announced by Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe

Fine Gael lead over Fianna Fáil halves, poll suggests

A new opinion poll indicates a Fine Gael lead over Fianna Fáil has halved in the last month.

Politics • 15 Oct 17

The Dáil returned after the summer recess this week

Gains for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, new poll suggests

A new opinion poll shows gains for both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil but Fine Gael holds a lead of four points over Fianna Fáil.

Politics • 23 Sep 17

Leader Eamon Ryan said Green Party would run in every constituency in the next election

Green Party targets six seats in next general election

The Green Party has said it wants to win six seats in the next general election.

Politics • 15 Sep 17

The results show that Fine Gael is up five points to 30% while Fianna Fáil is down four points to 29%

Support for Fine Gael rises, opinion poll suggests

A new opinion poll shows a swing back to Fine Gael but the main government party is still neck and neck with Fianna Fáil.

Politics • 23 Jul 17