'Constructive' meeting with Labour on govt formation - FG Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has held a "constructive" meeting with the Labour Party as efforts continue to form the next government. Politics • 16 Dec 24
Harris believes next govt will involve rotating Taoiseach Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said he believes there will be a rotating Taoiseach in the next government, adding he thinks it is important. Politics • 12 Dec 24
Social Democrats discuss full review of Hayes' suspension The national executive of the Social Democrats met tonight to discuss holding a full review into the circumstances surrounding the suspension of newly elected TD … Politics • 11 Dec 24
Third leg of next government beginning to look clearer The Regional Independent Group is now firmly on course to become the third leg of the next government. Analysis and Comment • 11 Dec 24
FF and FG hold 'positive and constructive' govt talks Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have said they had "positive and constructive" initial discussions as both parties continue to hold government formation talks. Politics • 11 Dec 24
Hayes to sit as independent after suspension by Soc Dems Newly elected Dublin Bay South TD Eoin Hayes has been suspended from the Social Democrats' parliamentary party with immediate effect. Politics • 11 Dec 24
'Positive' start in attempts to form next government Formal discussions between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to draw up a new programme for government have begun. Politics • 10 Dec 24
FF-FG negotiating teams to begin talks on govt formation Negotiating teams from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will begin talks tomorrow on government formation following a meeting between party leaders Micheál Martin and Simon … Politics • 09 Dec 24
Why did so many people vote for Gerard Hutch? It was one of the most surprising stories of the General Election. Gerard Hutch's run in the Dublin Central constituency ended last Sunday, amid a … Leinster • 08 Dec 24
'Substantive discussions' next week over govt formation Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said that nothing should be taken for granted about the outcome of negotiations about the formation of a new … Election 24 • 05 Dec 24
When do ministers stop being government ministers? Stephen Donnelly and Catherine Martin were two of the highest profile TDs to lose their seats in Election 24, but despite that they will remain … Election 24 • 03 Dec 24
New TDs begin signing Roll of Members at Leinster House Members of the new 34th Dáil have begun to sign the Roll of Members at Leinster House. Politics • 03 Dec 24
Will Independents get the two main parties over the line? As Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are considered likely to go into government together, the question is whether they will form a coalition with smaller … Election 24 • 03 Dec 24
More than 60 first-time TDs elected to the Dáil Sixty newly minted TDs are to take their seats in the 34th Dáil when it sits for the first time on 18 December. Election 24 • 03 Dec 24
Aontú wins second seat as Lawless joins Tóibín in Dáil Aontú has returned a second TD for the first time with the election of Paul Lawless in Mayo. He will join party leader Peadar Tóibín … Election 24 • 01 Dec 24
Minister Catherine Martin latest Green TD to lose seat Minister Catherine Martin has become the latest Green Party TD to lose her seat in General Election 2024, in a further blow to the party. Election 24 • 01 Dec 24
John McGahon to take step back from politics John McGahon has said he will be taking a step back from politics for the foreseeable future and now plans to spend more time with … Election 24 • 01 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
The TDs elected to the 34th Dáil on Day One of counting So far, 41 of the 174 seats in the 34th Dáil have been won in Election 24. Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl was automatically returned … Election 24 • 02 Dec 24
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael reiterate view to form govt The shape of the next government is emerging. Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have both reiterated their view tonight that they want to form a … Election 24 • 01 Dec 24
Highs and lows: Wilting Greens, another round for 'Boxer' The first day of counting in the General Election is coming to a close, with a picture of how the 34th Dáil may look beginning … Election 24 • 01 Dec 24
Soc Dems hoping to be 'transfer friendly' - O'Callaghan Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan said his party's "red lines" were not intended to rule them out of being in government with Fianna Fáil … Election 24 • 30 Nov 24
FG in position to do 'very well' in election - Harris Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said his party is in a position to do "very well" in the General Election. Mr Harris topped the … Election 24 • 30 Nov 24
Bacik says Labour has seen 'really strong results' Leader of the Labour Party Ivana Bacik has said that her party has seen "really strong results" in the General Election. Election 24 • 30 Nov 24
