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'Having sex is a fabulous thing, but in the right environment, with the right person'
Ellen O’Malley-Dunlop talks about her life, her work, consent and why she’s running for the Seanad.
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Apr 10th 2016, 8:30 PM
'Dubliners think Donegal may as well be on the moon'
Donegal independent TD Thomas Pringle talks to us about his native county’s uniqueness and why he left Sinn Féin.
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Apr 10th 2016, 8:15 AM
Over before it even started: Enda and Micheál's brief meeting ends with no plans for government
Fianna Fáil is prepared to support a Fine Gael minority government, Micheál Martin said.
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Apr 7th 2016, 10:50 PM
No deal: Fianna Fáil TDs overwhelmingly against partnership with Fine Gael
Meanwhile, Fine Gael has endorsed Enda Kenny’s decision to offer the old enemy a partnership government.
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Apr 7th 2016, 3:35 PM
Why this TD won't be selling his soul to stop a second election
Thomas Pringle told us why he hasn’t entertained talks with Fine Gael or Fianna Fáil.
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Apr 6th 2016, 8:30 PM
Joan Burton hopes to do a deal with the SocDems and the Greens
Labour wants to align with the SocDems and the Greens in the new Dáil.
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Apr 6th 2016, 6:13 PM
Insanity: TDs will spend today doing the same thing over again and expecting a different result
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
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Apr 6th 2016, 12:00 PM
This is how Fine Gael would govern with independent TDs - but what about Fianna Fáil?
A 123-page draft document for a partnership government has been given to independent TDs this evening.
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Apr 5th 2016, 8:03 PM
How these two could resolve their differences over Irish Water and water charges
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are split on the future of Irish Water and water charges. So how will a compromise be reached?
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Apr 5th 2016, 7:57 PM
An overwhelming number of people don't support the striking Luas workers
A new poll finds strong opposition to the industrial action by Luas workers over pay.
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Apr 4th 2016, 11:30 PM
Some people aren't at all happy about this tweet from Leo Varadkar
The Health Minister has been accused of undermining Fine Gael’s ongoing government talks with independents.
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Apr 4th 2016, 10:44 AM
'Don't be afraid to be yourself': Fine Gael's secret social media strategy for TDs
The party has produced a best practice guide to social media.
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Apr 3rd 2016, 8:45 AM
Sinn Féin councillor who went missing 'needs a bit of space and time'
Sinn Féin councillor Stephen Cunningham had been missing for a fortnight.
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Apr 2nd 2016, 9:00 AM
Enda and Micheál need to stop "pussyfooting" and talk properly - Fitzmaurice
Meanwhile, TDs have been told a fresh election would cost some €40 million.
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Apr 1st 2016, 10:50 PM
The curious case of two leaders, one phone call and a big row
Enda Kenny and Micheál Martin had a four-minute phone conversation that sparked a big dispute between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil yesterday.
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Apr 1st 2016, 11:01 AM
After 33 days, is there any sign of a new government?
Analysis: Despite today’s phone call, the ‘elephant in the room’ continues to loom large.
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Mar 31st 2016, 11:00 PM
It looks like this man could be the next Labour leader
Brendan Howlin is emerging as the clear favourite to succeed Joan Burton.
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Mar 31st 2016, 5:26 PM
Enda and Micheál finally speak on the phone - but there's confusion over who said what
Micheál Martin phoned Enda Kenny before lunchtime today – but what was said is the subject of some dispute.
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Mar 31st 2016, 4:15 PM
Enda warns independents: It's a Fine Gael minority or a second election
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are continuing their efforts to form a minority government.
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Mar 30th 2016, 10:55 PM
Joan Burton will decide her fate as Labour leader after a government is formed
Meanwhile, Alan Kelly apologised for comments he made about power being a drug that suited him.
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Mar 30th 2016, 9:10 PM
Leaked legal advice claims water charges can't be scrapped - but some aren't so sure
Irish Water says that under EU law Ireland must charge for water services.
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Mar 29th 2016, 11:02 PM
Spin doctor John Drennan quits Renua after election failure
The former Sunday Independent journalist has confirmed he is no longer with the party.
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Mar 29th 2016, 12:14 PM
Everything you need to know about one of the most exclusive elections in Ireland
The Seanad election is underway. But how does it all work and how many people actually get a vote?
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Mar 28th 2016, 9:30 PM
Those big plans for injection centres and decriminalisation could now be reversed
The warning has come from the outgoing Drugs Minister Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.
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Mar 27th 2016, 8:30 PM
After its worst election ever, Labour's going to try and find out what went wrong
The party is holding an election post-mortem in Dublin next week.
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Mar 26th 2016, 8:30 AM
Fine Gael is still wooing those 'Endapendants' - but there's an 'elephant in the room'
Analysis: Fine Gael is serious about a minority government without Fianna Fáil, but it will eventually have to talk to the old enemy.
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Mar 23rd 2016, 9:00 PM
As the wait goes on, Enda is told to pick up the phone to Fianna Fáil
Fine Gael is pursuing a minority government with independents and smaller parties.
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Mar 23rd 2016, 2:43 PM
This outgoing minister gave us a brutal assessment of where it all went wrong for Labour
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin explained why the seeds of Labour’s demise were sown in 2011 in a wide-ranging interview with TheJournal.ie this week.
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Mar 22nd 2016, 8:30 PM
The Neverending Story: The big two are still trying to cobble together a government
There has been a bit of movement from all parties in Leinster House this afternoon.
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Mar 22nd 2016, 6:45 PM
Mary Lou says she was subjected to 'very invasive' security searches in the US
The Sinn Féin deputy leader intends to meet with the US ambassador to Ireland about the matter.
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Mar 22nd 2016, 10:57 AM
Strange days in Leinster House as the wait goes on and on and on
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
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Mar 22nd 2016, 9:00 AM
'I’m not going to lie to people, I’d much rather be in the Dáil'
Last month Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said he wasn’t going to “kick around the Seanad’ if he lost his Dáil seat. Now he’s changed his mind.
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Mar 22nd 2016, 6:06 AM
'So obsessed with publicity': Outgoing Labour minister's parting shot at Leo
Kathleen Lynch has given a revealing interview in which she criticises the Health Minister.
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Mar 21st 2016, 10:26 AM
QUIZ: Were you paying attention to the general election?
Three weeks on, how much do you remember about the election for the 32nd Dáil?
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Mar 20th 2016, 12:00 PM
Some Fine Gael TDs want a deal with Fianna Fáil - but lots of them just don't want to talk about it
A survey carried out by TheJournal.ie this week found many Fine Gael TDs reluctant to discuss the formation of the next government.
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Mar 19th 2016, 3:30 PM
TD's wildly popular election video taken off YouTube over copyright dispute
Martin Heydon’s tribute to Back to the Future has fallen foul of a copyright issues.
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Mar 18th 2016, 8:30 PM
Three Labour ministers who lost their Dáil seats are going for the Seanad
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Kevin Humphreys and Ged Nash are all seeking a Leinster House comeback.
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Mar 18th 2016, 6:08 PM
Secret Service regrets "administrative input error" that kept Gerry Adams from White House event
The Sinn Féin president was left waiting for 90 minutes by security personnel checking his documents, before deciding to leave.
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Mar 16th 2016, 10:21 PM
One of Ireland's most colourful senators is retiring from politics
Fidelma Healy-Eames will not contest the forthcoming Seanad election.
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Mar 16th 2016, 6:17 PM
Sliced bread, crisps, and cufflinks: The gifts that Enda gave the Obamas
A special Bord Bia hamper, a book on 1916 and, of course, the bowl of shamrock were among the gifts presented at the White House yesterday.
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Mar 16th 2016, 1:41 PM
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