With the 2024 government formation talks underway in Ireland, the Regional Independents are emerging as a key coalition partner for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Historical context from the 2016-2020 coalition demonstrates the potential impact of independent TDs in forming…
The Labour Party, led by Ivana Bacik, will convene in Leinster House to determine its strategy regarding ongoing government formation discussions following talks with Fianna Fáil’s Micheál Martin and Fine Gael’s Simon Harris. Both leaders acknowledged progress in their negotiations,…
Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness has revealed his intention to run for the position of Ceann Comhairle in the Dáil, with elections set for next Wednesday. McGuinness, a TD since 1997, will face competition from the outgoing Ceann Comhairle Sean…
The Social Democrats are set to make a crucial decision on whether to engage in government formation talks or stay in opposition, following recent meetings with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Leaders Micheál Martin and Simon Harris are optimistic about…
The Social Democrats are convening a parliamentary meeting to decide on their stance regarding government formation talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, which are also ongoing. Expectations are leaning towards the Social Democrats remaining in opposition. Meanwhile, Labour is…
The Social Democrats are set to meet today to discuss their strategy regarding government formation talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, which are also ongoing. While discussions have been positive, expectations are that the Social Democrats will choose to…
The Social Democrats are set to meet to discuss the suspension of newly elected TD Eoin Hayes after he sold shares in Palantir shortly after his election. Deputy leader Cian O’Callaghan expressed embarrassment over the incident, and the party faces…
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have reported constructive discussions as they pursue government formation in Ireland. The Social Democrats will decide their next steps this week after meeting with both parties. Additionally, the Regional Group of Independents aims to integrate…
The Regional Independent Group, consisting of nine TDs, is set to participate in government formation talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Lead spokesperson Michael Lowry will negotiate terms and seeks a cabinet position, potentially for Wexford TD Verona Murphy…
Ireland’s Cabinet, led by Tánaiste Micheál Martin, is set to discuss intervention in two cases at the International Court of Justice: South Africa’s case against Israel regarding actions in Gaza and The Gambia’s case against Myanmar over Rohingya persecution. Additionally,…
Ireland’s Cabinet, led by Tánaiste Micheál Martin, will discuss intervention in two International Court of Justice cases: South Africa’s case against Israel regarding Gaza and The Gambia’s case against Myanmar over Rohingya rights. Additionally, Ireland aims to join South Africa’s…
The Standards in Public Offices Commission has determined that Robert Troy, a Deputy from Fianna Fáil, violated the Ethics Act related to property and directorship declarations in 2020 and 2021. While the commission concluded Troy’s errors were inadvertent, it noted…
