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May
May 2026
The week that was
'It’s going to be a dogfight': Three winners and three losers from the political week
Bertie Ahern’s blunder, Dublin Central highs and lows, and ministers for slow pace.
Controversy
Fianna Fáilers bristle at Bertie Ahern's comments: ‘He's out of the game too long’
Ahern was canvassing on behalf of Dublin Central byelection candidate John Stephens and was covertly filmed during an interaction on a woman’s doorstep
The Morning Lead
Social Democrats' byelection candidate slams Bertie Ahern's immigration comments as 'vile'
On the campaign trail in Dublin 7, Social Democrats byelection candidate talks Bertie, his previous work and immigration.
Fatal foetal abnormalities
FF and FG TDs will have a free vote on Social Democrats' proposed abortion legislation
UK-Ireland relations
‘Don’t jump to conclusions’: Reform’s rise and what it could mean for Ireland
The ascendancy of Reform has been described as ‘ominous’ by some in government, but today there’s been a cautious reaction.
free contraception scheme
Over 35 and paying for contraception? Don’t expect free access anytime soon
state coffers
Exchequer swings to deficit, but Harris calls figures 'encouraging' as tax growth remains intact
The Morning Lead
Boylan says Dublin Central voters not raising immigration, calls Hutch remarks ‘out of order’
Sinn Féin Dublin Central candidate Janice Boylan says people want to talk about ‘bread and butter issues’ rather than immigration.
Dublin Central
Laughs but plenty of tough questions as civil war candidates do battle in Glasnevin
We joined Fine Gael’s Ray McAdam and Fianna Fáil’s John Stephens on the streets of Glasnevin this week.
April
April 2026
Analysis
Under the bonnet of Sinn Féin: Ard Fheis shows a party in flux and unsure of its path
Sinn Féin closed ranks on leadership concerns as divisions surfaced at the Ard Fheis in Belfast this weekend.
Sinn Féin Ard Fheis
McDonald rejects Sinn Féin leadership claims: 'There are no plans to replace the leader'
Reports have been swirling that not everyone is happy with McDonald’s leadership.
Sinn Féin Ard Fheis
Sinn Féin votes to support a ban on fox hunting after heated debate at party's Ard Fheis
soz
Varadkar says rural v urban comments ‘went too far’, apologises for offence caused
The former Taoiseach said he didn’t mean to be divisive or to cause offence with his comments.
Booted out
Danny Healy-Rae loses Agriculture Committee seat after voting against government last week
crying wolf
At this rate, no-one will believe there's a heave against Martin unless he quits live on TV
A heave with no heat was attempted this week. It was tepid, at best.
no heave heat
Cabinet ministers seen as possible successors to Micheál Martin pledge support for Taoiseach
fuel protest fallout
Patrick O’Donovan not seeking media review of fuel protests, despite suggesting it yesterday
no confidence motion
Government wins post-fuel protest confidence motion despite shock revolt by Michael Healy-Rae
Healy-Rae said he had spoken to “tractor men” and other protesters in recent days.
Backlash
Taoiseach under fire over fuel protest handling in marathon four-hour long Fianna Fáil meeting
The Taoiseach was told at parliamentary party meeting today that he can come across as ‘narky’ and it doesn’t go down well with the public.
Analysis
The government's half-hearted mantra during the fuel crisis did not wash with the public
The government says it’s been doing what it can about the cost of living – but the public clearly doesn’t agree.
Analysis
Micheál Martin, Simon Harris and Jim O’Callaghan failed to take the temperature of the nation
fuel protests
Here are all the grim scenarios the government is preparing for if fuel blockades persist
An emergency meeting held today was told a lack of chemicals to treat water could result in a boil notice next week.
money guru
Savvy with money? Harris is on the lookout for a Financial Literacy Ambassador (but there's no pay)
Housing Crisis
Poll: Should renting out garden pods be allowed and should there be tax relief perks?
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