Recent State Papers highlight Irish officials’ suspicions regarding the preferential treatment of Billy Wright, leader of the Loyalist Volunteer Force, during his imprisonment. Concerns were raised that this would enhance his influence among loyalist prisoners while undermining moderate leaders. Observations…
Eamon Ryan, the outgoing Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications, emphasized that the Green Party remains resilient despite losing most of its Dáil seats in the recent General Election. He highlighted the importance of current leader Roderick O’Gorman’s retention of…
Eamon Ryan, the former Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications, expresses confidence that the Green Party will rebound despite significant losses in the recent General election. He highlights recent accomplishments and ongoing commitments to climate action, emphasizing the party’s continued…
The Labour Party led by Ivana Bacik has called off exploratory government formation discussions with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, citing significant policy differences. Bacik emphasized Labour’s commitment to advocating for a centre-left vision as a major player in the…
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…
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 in Ireland convenes for the first time today, featuring 174 TDs, including 66 newly elected members. Key agenda items include the reading of the Proclamation and the election of the Ceann Comhairle, with nominations from four TDs…
Simon Harris, leader of Fine Gael, is set to engage in discussions with the Labour Party and Social Democrats to form a new government following recent elections. He stressed the importance of forming a stable coalition with the support of…
Businessman and former presidential candidate Peter Casey has been awarded €140,000 in damages for defamation following malicious remarks made by acupuncturist Kim McMenamin on Facebook. The court found McMenamin’s comments about Casey’s intentions to provide accommodation for Ukrainian refugees to…
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…
Following the conclusion of the Irish election, all 174 seats have been filled, setting the stage for the new Dáil term. Dr. David McCullagh, a prominent analyst in Irish politics, leads an engaging quiz that tests the electorate’s knowledge on…
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…
