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SDLP leader Colum Eastwood with Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin

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.

Micheál Martin said the Minister for Health had been warned of the negative impacts of the decision

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 has heard.

Politics • 13 Feb 19

Colum Eastwood and Micheál Martin announced a series of common policies

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

Micheál Martin said Ireland is in a period of heightened danger

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 2020.

Politics • 12 Dec 18

Leo Varadkar said that hospitals effectively closed down over the Christmas period

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 every hospital bed is open, the Taoiseach has told the Dáil.

Health • 06 Nov 18

Micheál Martin asked for the details of the Govt's investigation into the leaking of the Scally Report

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 and Supply Agreement.

Politics • 23 Oct 18

Both Micheál Martin and Leo Varadkar met this evening

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

Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin are set to hold talks on Confidence and Supply Agreement

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 Fianna Fáil commit up front that they will not bring down the Government.

Brexit • 13 Oct 18

Micheál Martin said when the Opposition raises legitimate questions, they should be listened to

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

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said talks could possibly conclude by the end of the Halloween break

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 long and should not take too long to review.

Politics • 10 Oct 18

Talks between the party leaders were described as pleasant and profession

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 it done by the Halloween break.

Politics • 10 Oct 18

An informal EU summit took place in Salzburg last week

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 exaggerated.

Politics • 26 Sep 18

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are scheduled to meet tomorrow to discuss the Budget

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 the parties to summer 2020.

Politics • 04 Sep 18

Budget 2019 is expected to see a focus on middle-income taxpayers

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

The talks in Killarney included the Government's Confidence and Supply agreement with Fianna Fáil

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

Micheál Martin said Leo Varadkar should speak to him about the confidence and supply deal

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 about it.

News • 27 Jun 18

Concerns over the 'Say Nope to the Pope' campaign were raised this afternoon in the Dáil

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 visit to Ireland this summer.

Politics • 27 Jun 18

Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger claimed there is 'one law for the rich and another for the poor'

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 "chicken feed fine" by one opposition TD.

Politics • 27 Jun 18

The Ireland's Wild Waste programme highlighted the lack of spending on waste disposal by some local authorities

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

The poll was taken in the aftermath of the referendum on the Eighth Amendment

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

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin during Leaders' Questions

Dáil: Martin calls for Scally inquiry Commission input

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has called on the Taoiseach to roll the current investigation into the CervicalCheck controversy into a Commission of Investigation.

Politics • 13 Jun 18

Fianna Fáil says the claims in Fine Gael's internal report are 'nonsense'

Fine Gael report shows tension with Fianna Fáil

Fine Gael has accused Fianna Fáil of "pursuing populist and uncosted economic policies that could bankrupt the country again", according to an internal Fine Gael memo seen by RTÉ News.

Politics • 05 Jun 18

Lawyer challenges Martin to debate on referendum

Lawyers in favour of the Eighth Amendment being retained in the constitution have said repeal will result in abortion on request up to six months under the Government's planned legislation.

Eighth Amendment • 11 May 18