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#Coalition
# coalition - Monday 18 May, 2020
After weekend row, Varadkar, Martin and Ryan sat down for talks on government formation today
Fine Gael accused some Fianna Fáil TDs of “damaging” the talks process at the weekend.
# coalition - Sunday 3 May, 2020
Green Party will enter coalition talks with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil
The leaders of FG and FF have both welcomed this development.
# coalition - Saturday 2 May, 2020
'More urgency needed' to form government as two Covid-19 supports require legislation
Leo Varadkar said that we could have a new government in June.
# coalition - Wednesday 11 March, 2020
Green Party rules out FG/FF coalition, calls for national unity government to tackle coronavirus
The Green’s 12 TDs met today to discuss their options for building a coalition.
'We need a government': Covid-19 brings 'urgency' to FF-FG government talks
Michael McGrath says ‘a government with authority, with a mandate’ is needed.
# coalition - Wednesday 12 February, 2020
'Discussion about the potential for a government of change': Mary Lou McDonald meets with Green Party and People Before Profit
She will meet with the Social Democrats tomorrow.
# coalition - Tuesday 11 February, 2020
FF finds itself between a rock and a hard place as all eyes turn to coalition talks
Martin does not have to consult the membership to enter talks with Sinn Féin.
# coalition - Monday 10 February, 2020
What are the coalition options for the next government, and what are the leaders' stances?
For the first time ever, combined Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael seats may not make up a Dáil majority.
# coalition - Tuesday 21 January, 2020
'It's not a normal party': Leo Varadkar rules out post-election coalition with Sinn Féin
The taoiseach said that it was a ‘principled’ position.
# coalition - Friday 11 January, 2019
US-led coalition starts withdrawing from Syria amid fears about Isis rebuilding
Donald Trump announced plans to withdraw troops last month.
# coalition - Monday 15 October, 2018
Explainer: 13 million people are facing starvation in Yemen. Why?
Six years of near-constant fighting in the Gulf state have brought the already-impoverished country to its knees.
# coalition - Wednesday 11 April, 2018
'It was not an appropriate comment to make': Minister slapped down for comments about coalition with Sinn Féin
Junior Minister Jim Daly said he has “no ideological objection” to Sinn Fein being in government with Fine Gael.
# coalition - Sunday 4 March, 2018
Germany's Social Democrats clear path for Merkel's fourth term
Merkel has been leading Germany for 12 years.
# coalition - Monday 20 November, 2017
Angela Merkel looked a dead cert to lead Germany again but she's now fighting for her political life
“As chancellor… I will do everything to ensure that this country comes out well through this difficult time.”
# coalition - Friday 13 October, 2017
Chances of a Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil government just got a lot smaller
TD Shane Cassells said people shouldn’t be fooled by Gerry Adams’ ‘cuddly’ tweets.
# coalition - Friday 15 September, 2017
Iceland's government collapses after PM's father vouches for paedophile
The convicted sex offender was applying for “restored honour”, or a legal clean slate.
# coalition - Monday 26 June, 2017
DUP signs £1 billion deal to prop up Theresa May's government
Jeremy Corbyn has questioned where the money is coming from.
# coalition - Friday 21 April, 2017
Poll: Would you like to see Labour back in government?
Is it time for a comeback?
# coalition - Saturday 28 January, 2017
'Incompatible like oil and water': Fine Gael rules out Sinn Féin coalition
Enda Kenny came under fire this week after comments he made suggested he was opening the possibility of Fine Gael going into government with Sinn Féin.
Poll: Should Fine Gael consider going into power with Sinn Féin?
Taoiseach Enda Kenny recently refused to rule out such a coalition.
# coalition - Sunday 1 January, 2017
Here's how fighter jets refuel while bombing ISIS
The ability to extend the flying range of the fighter jets is crucial.
# coalition - Saturday 17 September, 2016
Russian army says US-led coalition has killed 60 Syrian soldiers in air strikes
The air strikes took place on forces surrounded by IS militants, the army said.
# coalition - Wednesday 31 August, 2016
Russia takes credit for killing "principal architect" of terrorist attacks against the West
Islamic State said that one of its main figures has been killed by a US airstrike.
# coalition - Sunday 3 July, 2016
All smiles, but Australia's in political limbo after voters punish government
There could be a hung parliament thanks to how citizens chose to vote.
# coalition - Saturday 16 April, 2016
Talks latest: Labour could go back into government with Fine Gael
The party has said that it is one of three options being considered.
# coalition - Thursday 7 April, 2016
Poll: Do you think Fianna Fáil should take Fine Gael up on its offer of government?
It’s now 41 days since the country voted in the 2016 general election.
# coalition - Tuesday 22 March, 2016
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.
# coalition - Friday 4 March, 2016
The Independent Alliance had a "constructive" meeting with Enda
It comes ahead of the vote for Taoiseach next Thursday.
# coalition - Monday 29 February, 2016
Bertie says 'no chance in hell' government will be formed before Easter
The former Fianna Fáil leader also reckons the party won’t do a deal with Fine Gael.
# coalition - Saturday 27 February, 2016
"We had to do a lot of unpopular things": Eamon Gilmore on Labour's election losses
The party will suffer a number of losses today.
# coalition - Monday 22 February, 2016
'Mea culpa and I’m sorry about that': Enda finally apologises for THAT 'whingers' remark
Opposition politicians have heavily criticised the Taoiseach for remarks in Castlebar on Saturday.
# coalition - Saturday 6 February, 2016
Fine Gael picks up support while Sinn Féin drops
The latest opinion poll also puts Sinn Féin and Fianna Fail on equal support.
# coalition - Friday 5 February, 2016
This is what a Renua government could look like
The party has listed some of the principles on which it will not compromise.
# coalition - Saturday 16 January, 2016
'Coalitionology' is the new buzzword in Irish politics right now
At the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis, Micheál Martin says there has been an attempt to frame the election around polls.
# coalition - Saturday 9 January, 2016
Sinn Féin seems to be fluttering its eyelashes at Fianna Fáil again
Is a post-election deal between the two parties on the cards?
# coalition - Saturday 2 January, 2016
Poll: Is it time the 'women's place is in the home' wording was removed from the constitution?
Labour have made a pre-election commitment to remove said wording from the Constitution should they be re-elected.
# coalition - Monday 21 December, 2015
'Completely delusional': Joan Burton slammed over Fine Gael-only warning
The Tánaiste thinks Labour brings balance to Fine Gael’s approach – Sinn Féin disagrees.
# coalition - Thursday 19 November, 2015
Poll: Would you support a coalition between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil?
The age-old question…
# coalition - Saturday 24 October, 2015
Noel Dempsey: 'Everyday I regret the horrendous decisions we made in government'
The former Fianna Fáil minister gave a wide-ranging interview to RTÉ Radio 1 today.
# coalition - Tuesday 20 October, 2015
If Budget 2016 was a giveaway, it hasn't convinced voters
Most people are no more likely to vote for Fine Gael and Labour next year.
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Poll: Would you be comfortable if the social distance rule was changed to 1 metre?
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER Dr Tony Holohan has said that the 2m social distancing rule will be reviewed along with other measures, amid calls to halve the policy to one metre.
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis, the government has urged members of the public to maintain a two-metre distance from others when outside their homes.
However, concerns have been raised about the impact the measures will have on businesses as the country re-opens, as well as people’s ability to use public transport.
Health authorities have also suggested that the 2m rule limits the number of patients that can be treated in emergency departments and waiting rooms.
But Irish health advice is based on guidance from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, and some worry that shortening the distance will lead to a further spread of Covid-19.
So today we’re wondering: Would you be comfortable if the distance rule changed to 1 metre?
Poll Results:
No (8301)
Yes (7761)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Using all of our health service facilities has helped against Covid-19. Any change to that should be handled carefully
By Dr Ciarán Ó Riain
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