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Group calling itself Irish Republican Brotherhood forms 'shadow' version of Government

Group calling itself Irish Republican Brotherhood forms 'shadow' version of Government

The group calls itself the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB) and claims to be the modern version of the secret organisation that played a key role in Irish independence.

Cork TD seeks to stop inquiry into his alleged offensive comments about Travellers

Cork TD seeks to stop inquiry into his alleged offensive comments about Travellers

Ken O'Flynn is accused of making comments about the Spring Lane halting site in Ballyvolane, Cork

Dáil adjourned as Government pushes through controversial changes to speaking rights

Dáil adjourned as Government pushes through controversial changes to speaking rights

Video footage shows Michael Lowry making a gesture towards the camera as the chants of ‘shame’ reverberate around the Dáil.

Disruption expected in Dáil over proposed rule changes

Disruption expected in Dáil over proposed rule changes

Taoiseach defends Dáil changes ahead of potential disruption

Taoiseach defends Dáil changes ahead of potential disruption

Opposition leaders seek urgent meeting with Taoiseach over Dáil row

Opposition leaders seek urgent meeting with Taoiseach over Dáil row

‘Boxer’ Moran takes aim at Independent Ireland over ‘Elon Musk-type’ plan

‘Boxer’ Moran takes aim at Independent Ireland over ‘Elon Musk-type’ plan

Opposition rejects ‘cynical’ Government proposal on Dáil speaking rights

Opposition rejects ‘cynical’ Government proposal on Dáil speaking rights

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

The dispute led to the suspension of the house and a delay in Micheál Martin’s nomination as Taoiseach.

Harris confirms rotating Taoiseach arrangement will be part of next government

Harris confirms rotating Taoiseach arrangement will be part of next government

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

Mr Harris also said it is “possible” there will be a government by January 22nd, adding that formation talks have been “going really well”.

'Being afraid of what happened to Labour or Greens is cop out for smaller parties', TD says

'Being afraid of what happened to Labour or Greens is cop out for smaller parties', TD says

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

Being "afraid of what happened to Labour or the Greens" in government is a "cop out" for smaller parties, according to a newly-elected Independent Ireland TD

Election Results Hub: Live count updates from all constituencies

Election Results Hub: Live count updates from all constituencies

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Full results from all the constituencies in the General Election 2024

Independent Ireland secretary Richard O'Donoghue defends costing of party's proposals

Independent Ireland secretary Richard O'Donoghue defends costing of party's proposals

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

O'Donoghue said Independent Ireland is going to do a full audit of the NGO services in the country.

Election 2024: Not sure who to vote for? Read all the party manifestos here

Election 2024: Not sure who to vote for? Read all the party manifestos here

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

A manifesto is the list of pledges parties make to voters, explaining what they would do if elected.

Election candidate quits Independent Ireland after criticism of Conor McGregor association

Election candidate quits Independent Ireland after criticism of Conor McGregor association

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

General election candidate Philip Sutcliffe has quit the Independent Ireland party, with his resignation coming before a meeting to discuss his support for Conor McGregor

Independent Ireland’s manifesto vows to tackle Government waste

Independent Ireland’s manifesto vows to tackle Government waste

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

The party also said it would freeze ‘green taxes’.

Broadcaster Niall Boylan to run for Independent Ireland in European elections

Broadcaster Niall Boylan to run for Independent Ireland in European elections

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Broadcaster Niall Boylan has announced his candidacy for the European election in Dublin, he will run for Independent Ireland

New party called Independent Ireland registered with election authority

New party called Independent Ireland registered with election authority

Fri, 10 Nov, 2023

Two TDs have set up the group, which is to become Ireland’s 27th political party.