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Opposition leaders seek urgent meeting with Taoiseach over Dáil row

Opposition leaders seek urgent meeting with Taoiseach over Dáil row

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

Micheál Martin’s Government has been accused of attempting to ‘force through’ changes to Dail standing orders.
Opposition parties ‘overreacting’ to Dáil speaking rights proposal – Taoiseach

Opposition parties ‘overreacting’ to Dáil speaking rights proposal – Taoiseach

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon accused the Government of ramming ‘undemocratic’ proposals through the Dail.
Ivana Bacik holds exploratory coalition talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael

Ivana Bacik holds exploratory coalition talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

Ivana Bacik held separate meetings with Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris and Tanaiste and Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin on Tuesday.
General election poll: What decided your vote?

General election poll: What decided your vote?

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Did you make up your mind by looking at party leaders, or were you swayed by a strong social media campaign?
Parties of the left quiz: Who founded the Labour Party?

Parties of the left quiz: Who founded the Labour Party?

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Leaders of the smaller left parties had a chance to debate against the larger parties and amongst themselves when Katie Hannon hosted the first televised leaders’ debate of the election campaign earlier this month.
Richard Boyd Barrett says left wing parties must show ambition to form an alliance

Richard Boyd Barrett says left wing parties must show ambition to form an alliance

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

The Dun Laoirghaire TD was speaking after the final leaders debate, which seen Mary Lou McDonald, Micheál Martin and Simon Harris fail to land a final blow before Friday. 
Historic opportunity to ‘break the cycle of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael’ – says PBP

Historic opportunity to ‘break the cycle of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael’ – says PBP

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

He urged the public to “vote left and transfer left”, adding that 100 years of the two big parties should end.
Election: 'Sinn Féin-led left wing government unlikely; Repeat of coalition can't be ruled out'

Election: 'Sinn Féin-led left wing government unlikely; Repeat of coalition can't be ruled out'

Sun, 24 Nov, 2024

A repeat of the last government coalition cannot be ruled out, while Sinn Féin would struggle to bring a left-wing coalition together, according to a political commentator
People Before Profit manifesto pledges ‘another Ireland is possible’

People Before Profit manifesto pledges ‘another Ireland is possible’

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

Party leader Richard Boyd Barrett said PBP wanted to ‘radically transform the situation in Ireland’.
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael ‘undermining Irish neutrality’, PBP says

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael ‘undermining Irish neutrality’, PBP says

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

Richard Boyd Barrett said government parties want to drag Ireland into escalating conflicts.
Coalition sets new housing targets to 2030

Coalition sets new housing targets to 2030

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

The coalition has set a housing target of 303,000 homes between 2025 and 2030.
Apple tax should fund state construction company, People Before Profit says

Apple tax should fund state construction company, People Before Profit says

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

Ireland is to receive €14.1 billion in back taxes and interest from Apple as a result of a landmark ruling in the European Court of Justice earlier this year.
Budget 2025: Opposition parties accuse government of not tackling housing crisis

Budget 2025: Opposition parties accuse government of not tackling housing crisis

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Labour, the Social Democrats and Solidarity-People Before Profit heavily criticised Budget 2025.
Harris far ahead of other leaders on social media, Sinn Féin most popular party

Harris far ahead of other leaders on social media, Sinn Féin most popular party

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

While Sinn Féin will be sitting down to take stock after disappointing local election results, they continue to lead the way when it comes to social media following
Stardust families must have ‘another day in court’

Stardust families must have ‘another day in court’

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Members of opposition parties were united in their praise for the families and survivors of the 1981 tragedy.
Sinn Féin has more social media followers than other parties combined

Sinn Féin has more social media followers than other parties combined

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Sinn Féin has more followers than all other Irish parties combined, and is dominant on all platforms, according to new research
Opposition parties call for general election after Leo Varadkar’s resignation

Opposition parties call for general election after Leo Varadkar’s resignation

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

‘We don’t need a new Fine Gael taoiseach. We need a new government,’ Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said.
O'Brien admits ‘major challenges’ to housing affordability

O'Brien admits ‘major challenges’ to housing affordability

Thu, 07 Dec, 2023

Richard Boyd Barrett told the Minister for Housing that people are struggling to find housing ‘at every level’

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