The 34th Dáil convened for its first sitting, marking a significant turnover with 64 new TDs elected, over a third of the house. Among the noteworthy names are Eoghan Kenny, the youngest TD at 24, and Verona Murphy, the first…
Verona Murphy’s election as Ceann Comhairle marks a historic moment as she becomes the first woman to hold the position in the 34th Dáil. The Wexford TD assumed the role amid ongoing coalition negotiations and is set to oversee the…
The 34th Dáil convenes for its inaugural sitting following the recent elections, with 174 TDs, including 66 newcomers, present at Leinster House. Proceedings start with the Clerk reading the Proclamation of the Dáil before moving to the election of Ceann…
The 34th Dáil Éireann convenes today, where members will elect a Ceann Comhairle and discuss the nomination of Mary Lou McDonald from Sinn Féin for Taoiseach. Although Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are refraining from nominating a Taoiseach today, a…
The 34th Dáil Éireann convenes for its inaugural session where members will vote on the election of a Ceann Comhairle. Sinn Féin proposes Mary Lou McDonald for Taoiseach, while Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael abstain from nominations. The meeting features…
The national executive of the Social Democrats will convene to assess the suspension of newly elected TD Eoin Hayes, who sold his shares in Palantir for nearly €200,000 shortly after his election. Party deputy leader Cian O’Callaghan expressed embarrassment over…
The Labour Party delegation is scheduled to meet with representatives from the Social Democrats to discuss a potential joint negotiating platform for coalition building. Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik has expressed interest in uniting with other centre-left parties. However, the…
The 16 independent members of Ireland’s Dáil are asserting their presence in government formation discussions, offering support to the ruling coalition of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in exchange for local concessions. While their influence has diminished compared to previous…
As the Dáil’s 16 Independent members engage in government formation talks, they seek concessions for their constituencies while their negotiating power is lessened compared to previous years. Notable figures include Seán Canney, who is likely to support the government, and…
Senior ministers Stephen Donnelly and Catherine Martin lost their seats in the General Election but will continue in their positions until new ministers are appointed. Their situation reflects past precedents where outgoing ministers maintained their roles despite electoral defeats. The…
Over 50 local councillors have been elected to Dáil Éireann, with a program urging political parties to boost female representation through co-options. Dr. Michelle Maher of ‘See Her Elected’ highlighted that despite a record number of women running, the percentage…
As the General Election count nears completion in Ireland, RTÉ’s Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham outlines the five crucial steps that could lead to the formation of the next coalition government. With Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael expected to hold significant…
