Broadband plan could cost 'multiples' of estimate The Taoiseach has told the Dáil the National Broadband Plan will cost "many multiples" of the original estimate, and the Government would have to decide ... Politics • 27 Feb 19
Varadkar takes aim at Martin's 'sniping from sidelines' The Taoiseach has rejected criticism from Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin that his comments on US Congress supporting Ireland over Britain on trade were provocative. Politics • 25 Feb 19
Fine Gael the whipping boy as Martin sets out FF stall Brexit dominated the media coverage of Micheál Martin's address to this year's Fianna Fáil Árd Fheis - Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham, examines what else was ... Analysis and Comment • 24 Feb 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
FF has to support Govt in face of Brexit, says Martin The Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin has urged party members to accept the "harsh reality" that it has to facilitate the Government when the country ... Politics • 23 Feb 19
Fianna Fáil and SDLP release joint statement on Brexit The SDLP and Fianna Fáil have issued a joint statement urging pro-remain parties across Ireland to form an alliance. Brexit • 21 Feb 19
Free screenings 'undermine' cervical programme - Martin The Government's decision to offer free out-of-cycle screening to women during the CervicalCheck controversy has cost €10 million and has undermined the programme, the Dáil ... Politics • 13 Feb 19
Fianna Fáil, SDLP to explore political partnership Fianna Fáil and the SDLP have entered into an "unprecedented and historic" partnership aimed at restoring public faith in politics. Politics • 24 Jan 19
Fianna Fáil renews Confidence and Supply Agreement Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin has said his party will guarantee the Government can continue throughout 2019 and an election may be held early in ... Politics • 12 Dec 18
Govt says less extended leave will tackle overcrowding Hospital consultants, nurses and other medical professionals should not be on extended holidays over Christmas and the first two weeks of January to ensure that ... Health • 06 Nov 18
FG warns FF to fully cost proposals in Govt deal review Fine Gael has warned Fianna Fáil that it must fully cost any proposals it intends to raise as part of the review of the Confidence ... Politics • 23 Oct 18
FG and FF to appoint negotiating teams this week Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin met this evening to discuss the Confidence and Supply Agreement. Politics • 15 Oct 18
Taoiseach says Govt wants to avoid an election The Taoiseach has said his party wants to avoid an election, after Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin wrote to him requesting that Fine Gael and ... Brexit • 13 Oct 18
Fianna Fáil say Naughten made right decision to resign Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said Denis Naughten made the right decision to resign from his role as Minister for Communications. Politics • 11 Oct 18
Varadkar confident Supply deal can be reviewed quickly The Taoiseach has told a meeting of Fine Gael TDs and Senators that the Confidence and Supply Agreement with Fianna Fáil is only seven pages ... Politics • 10 Oct 18
Varadkar believes deal can be agreed by Halloween The Taoiseach has said that if Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil engage seriously in their review of the Confidence and Supply deal, they could have ... Politics • 10 Oct 18
Reports of May being humiliated at summit 'exaggerated' The Taoiseach has told a meeting of his TDs and Senators that reports of the British Prime Minister being humiliated at Salzburg last week were ... Politics • 26 Sep 18
Martin reiterates no Government talks before Budget Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has rebuffed a request from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to open talks seeking to extend the Confidence and Supply Agreement between ... Politics • 04 Sep 18
Govt to focus on 'middle-income taxpayers' in Budget The Taoiseach has said the upcoming Budget would include a tax and welfare package that puts a little into everyone's pockets. Politics • 22 Aug 18
Martin holds talks with Taoiseach in Killarney Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin have met in Killarney to discuss a number of issues including their Confidence and Supply Agreement. Politics • 20 Jul 18
Martin wants 'basic courtesy' over Govt support talks Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said the Taoiseach should speak to him about the confidence and supply deal and not just speak to reporters ... News • 27 Jun 18
Taoiseach condemns 'mean-spirited' Pope protesters Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has condemned "petty and mean-spirited" protesters for block booking free tickets, which will not be used, for Pope Francis' events during his ... Politics • 27 Jun 18
Taoiseach responds to Lowry 'chicken feed fine' claim "Tax offences and tax crimes are serious crimes," Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has told the Dáil as he faced questions about what was termed Michael Lowry's ... Politics • 27 Jun 18
Ireland has 'long way to go on waste enforcement' The Taoiseach has told the Dáil that "we have a long way to go on waste enforcement in Ireland". Politics • 19 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
