A Bluffer's Guide to the 34th Dáil Last month's General Election resulted in the biggest ever churn with 64 TDs being elected for the first time, meaning newbies make up more than … Analysis and Comment • 19 Dec 24
Ceann Comhairle: Who wears the robes in the 34th Dáil? As he was being dressed in the Ceann Comhairle's robes in February 2020, having been elected to the chair for a second time, Seán Ó … Analysis and Comment • 07 Dec 24
Fianna Fáil looks likely to return as largest party With seats filling up fast, it is looking likely that Fianna Fáil will return as the largest party following General Election 2024. Election 24 • 02 Dec 24
Government formation will not be pretty when dust settles With at least 88 seats needed to form a Dáil majority, and parties likely to be hard-pressed to reach half that number, there are many … Election 24 • 30 Nov 24
5 things to watch in leaders' last televised debate The final televised debate of this campaign, involving the leaders of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin, is under way. Election 24 • 26 Nov 24
Children's hospital resignation raises concern of delays Concern has been raised about further delays in opening the National Children's Hospital, after reports that interim Chief Executive of Children's Health Ireland (CHI) Fiona … Health • 25 Nov 24
Sinn Féin focus on cost of living with US election query "Do you feel better off than you did five years ago?," Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald asked at her party's manifesto launch - a … Election 24 • 19 Nov 24
5 key points from the Sinn Féin election manifesto Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said that people do not feel better off compared to five years ago. Here are the main points … Election 24 • 20 Nov 24
5 key points from the Social Democrats election manifesto The Social Democrats party has launched its General Election manifesto and unlike the larger parties, it is not proposing any cuts to income tax if … Election 24 • 20 Nov 24
SF, SocDems launch manifestos as FF coy on coalition Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats have launched their respective manifestos as campaigning continues ahead of next week's General Election, while Fianna Fáil leader Micheál … Election 24 • 19 Nov 24