No inconsistency in May's backstop comments - Varadkar Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he does not see any inconsistency with Theresa May's comments today on the backstop proposed by Ireland and the EU, and what she has said previously. Brexit • 20 Jul 18
No inconsistency in May's backstop comments - Varadkar Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he does not see any inconsistency with Theresa May's comments today on the backstop proposed by Ireland and the EU, and what she has said previously. Brexit • 20 Jul 18
Sinn Féin to field candidate in Presidential election Sinn Féin has announced it is to contest the Presidential election, following a meeting of the party's Ard Comhairle. Presidential Election • 14 Jul 18
Sinn Féin to field candidate in Presidential election Sinn Féin has announced it is to contest the Presidential election, following a meeting of the party's Ard Comhairle. Presidential Election • 14 Jul 18
Harris commits to fund patient advocacy service The Minister for Health has given a commitment that the Government will fund a new independent patient advocacy service to assist those affected by the CervicalCheck scandal. Health • 10 Jul 18
Harris commits to fund patient advocacy service The Minister for Health has given a commitment that the Government will fund a new independent patient advocacy service to assist those affected by the CervicalCheck scandal. Health • 10 Jul 18
Motion of no confidence 'unnecessary distraction' Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has called talk of a Sinn Féin motion of no confidence in him as "an unnecessary distraction and possibly reckless behaviour". Politics • 18 Jun 18
Motion of no confidence 'unnecessary distraction' Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has called talk of a Sinn Féin motion of no confidence in him as "an unnecessary distraction and possibly reckless behaviour". Politics • 18 Jun 18
Mná na hÉireann - Mary Lou, Michelle and Arlene On Friday evening, three women set cameras clicking as they walked into Belfast's Waterfront Hall. Analysis and Comment • 18 Jun 18
Mná na hÉireann - Mary Lou, Michelle and Arlene On Friday evening, three women set cameras clicking as they walked into Belfast's Waterfront Hall. Analysis and Comment • 18 Jun 18
Satisfaction with Government rises, new poll suggests Satisfaction with the Government has jumped by 5%, according to a new opinion poll. Politics • 16 Jun 18
Satisfaction with Government rises, new poll suggests Satisfaction with the Government has jumped by 5%, according to a new opinion poll. Politics • 16 Jun 18
Martina Fitzgerald: Six issues facing SF at Ard Fheis RTÉ Political Correspondent Martina Fitzgerald looks ahead to Mary Lou McDonald's first Ard Fheis as Sinn Féin leader. Politics • 16 Jun 18
Martina Fitzgerald: Six issues facing SF at Ard Fheis RTÉ Political Correspondent Martina Fitzgerald looks ahead to Mary Lou McDonald's first Ard Fheis as Sinn Féin leader. Politics • 16 Jun 18
SF calls for uniform NI abortion service access Sinn Feín's leadership is to propose that Northern Ireland should offer the same range of abortion services that will be introduced in the Republic as a result of last month's referendum vote. Abortion • 12 Jun 18
SF calls for uniform NI abortion service access Sinn Feín's leadership is to propose that Northern Ireland should offer the same range of abortion services that will be introduced in the Republic as a result of last month's referendum vote. Abortion • 12 Jun 18
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
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
Poll finds Brexit more of a priority than North More voters in Britain rate leaving the European Union as a priority ahead of maintaining the Union with Northern Ireland, a poll has suggested. Brexit • 26 Mar 18
Poll finds Brexit more of a priority than North More voters in Britain rate leaving the European Union as a priority ahead of maintaining the Union with Northern Ireland, a poll has suggested. Brexit • 26 Mar 18
McDonald hopeful of solution to Stormont impasse Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said she believes that a solution to the political impasse in Stormont can still be reached. Politics • 16 Feb 18
McDonald hopeful of solution to Stormont impasse Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said she believes that a solution to the political impasse in Stormont can still be reached. Politics • 16 Feb 18
Clarity and urgency needed on Brexit, says Varadkar Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has warned the British government that "clarity and urgency" are required on what type of Brexit is being sought from the European Union. Politics • 11 Feb 18
Clarity and urgency needed on Brexit, says Varadkar Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has warned the British government that "clarity and urgency" are required on what type of Brexit is being sought from the European Union. Politics • 11 Feb 18
McDonald addresses allegations of party bullying New Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has said she does not want anybody to have a bad experience within the party. Ireland • 11 Feb 18
McDonald addresses allegations of party bullying New Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has said she does not want anybody to have a bad experience within the party. Ireland • 11 Feb 18
McDonald succeeds Adams as President of Sinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald has been formally elected as President of Sinn Féin at a special Ard Fheis this afternoon in front of around 1,500 party delegates at the RDS in Dublin. Politics • 11 Feb 18
McDonald succeeds Adams as President of Sinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald has been formally elected as President of Sinn Féin at a special Ard Fheis this afternoon in front of around 1,500 party delegates at the RDS in Dublin. Politics • 11 Feb 18
Gerry Adams insists he does not care how he is judged Outgoing Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has insisted he does not care how history will judge him. Gerry Adams • 09 Feb 18
Gerry Adams insists he does not care how he is judged Outgoing Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has insisted he does not care how history will judge him. Gerry Adams • 09 Feb 18
O'Neill on course to become vice president of Sinn Féin Sinn Féin's leader in Northern Ireland, Michelle O'Neill, is on course to become the party's new vice president without a contest. Ulster • 28 Jan 18
O'Neill on course to become vice president of Sinn Féin Sinn Féin's leader in Northern Ireland, Michelle O'Neill, is on course to become the party's new vice president without a contest. Ulster • 28 Jan 18
O'Neill first up as Sinn Féin VP nominations open Sinn Féin's leader in Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill is seeking the role of the party's vice president. Ulster • 22 Jan 18
O'Neill first up as Sinn Féin VP nominations open Sinn Féin's leader in Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill is seeking the role of the party's vice president. Ulster • 22 Jan 18
Nominations close for Sinn Féin leadership Nominations closed at 5pm this evening for the leadership of Sinn Féin. Ireland • 19 Jan 18
Nominations close for Sinn Féin leadership Nominations closed at 5pm this evening for the leadership of Sinn Féin. Ireland • 19 Jan 18
McDonald says McElduff sanction was proportionate Sinn Féin's deputy leader has said the decision to suspend MP Barry McElduff was the appropriate and proportionate action to take following what she described as "a very crass and stupid tweet". Ireland • 09 Jan 18
McDonald says McElduff sanction was proportionate Sinn Féin's deputy leader has said the decision to suspend MP Barry McElduff was the appropriate and proportionate action to take following what she described as "a very crass and stupid tweet". Ireland • 09 Jan 18
SF votes in favour of considering coalition government Delegates at the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis have voted in favour of a motion to hold a special conference on going into coalition Government. Politics • 17 Nov 17
SF votes in favour of considering coalition government Delegates at the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis have voted in favour of a motion to hold a special conference on going into coalition Government. Politics • 17 Nov 17
Varadkar and McDonald exchange insults in Dáil Sinn Féin deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald has accused Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of being "facile and dismissive" towards her during awkward exchanges in the Dáil this afternoon. Politics • 27 Sep 17
Varadkar and McDonald exchange insults in Dáil Sinn Féin deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald has accused Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of being "facile and dismissive" towards her during awkward exchanges in the Dáil this afternoon. Politics • 27 Sep 17
PAC seeking to examine criteria to reopen stations Acting Garda Commissioner Dónal Ó Cualáin is to be asked to come before the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee to explain the criteria used to decide to re-open Garda stations. News • 21 Sep 17
PAC seeking to examine criteria to reopen stations Acting Garda Commissioner Dónal Ó Cualáin is to be asked to come before the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee to explain the criteria used to decide to re-open Garda stations. News • 21 Sep 17
'McNulty' comments haunting Taoiseach Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin this morning seized on Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s comments during last night’s Prime Time Leaders’ Debate about the infamous John McNulty affair. Election 2016 • 24 Feb 16
'McNulty' comments haunting Taoiseach Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin this morning seized on Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s comments during last night’s Prime Time Leaders’ Debate about the infamous John McNulty affair. Election 2016 • 24 Feb 16
Opposition parties not convinced over IBRC inquiry Opposition party leaders have said they are not convinced by arguments put forward by Minister for Finance Michael Noonan against the proposed inquiry into IBRC producing an interim report ahead of its year-end deadline. News • 08 Jun 15
Opposition parties not convinced over IBRC inquiry Opposition party leaders have said they are not convinced by arguments put forward by Minister for Finance Michael Noonan against the proposed inquiry into IBRC producing an interim report ahead of its year-end deadline. News • 08 Jun 15
McDonald refuses to withdraw Ansbacher remarks Sinn Féin TD Mary Lou McDonald has refused to withdraw her controversial remarks naming politicians accused of tax evasion. News • 09 Apr 15
McDonald refuses to withdraw Ansbacher remarks Sinn Féin TD Mary Lou McDonald has refused to withdraw her controversial remarks naming politicians accused of tax evasion. News • 09 Apr 15
