Local elections: More women starting to make a mark in a political system ultimately ‘designed primarily for men by men’
Fianna Fáil
Breaking news, analysis and comment on Irish political party Fianna Fáil
Local elections: The subject of migration is coming up on doorsteps with a prominence it previously did not have, say candidates
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin’s manifestos are less detailed than documents put to the electorate in 2020 but may be used to road-test policies before next general election
An examination of the recommendations in the divisive report that are likely to be accepted and rejected
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Blaney and Martin in public disagreement over level of support offered by party on campaign trail
The local elections have captured the imagination of Ireland’s younger generation as they go on the canvass in the next few weeks
Live debate on RTE Upfront features Peter Casey, Barry Cowen, Luke Ming Flanagan, Saoirse McHugh, Chris MacManus, Pauline O’Reilly. Peadar Tóibín and Maria Walsh
Only eight of the 27 candidates will be allowed appear on the programme which begins at 10.35pm
Fine Gael rise and Sinn Féin decline ties support among leading parties - Fianna Fáil holds steady in third with Micheál Martin still most popular leader
Poll suggests Dublin constituency European election will be hotly contested
Candidates face a battle where party running mates could be their most dangerous rivals transfers will in many cases be decisive
43-year-old says that if elected he can be ‘a voice for immigrants here working hard’
Your essential end-of-week politics catch up including Pearse Doherty accused of being ‘Jekyll and Hyde ’ on housing
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