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Tuesday 3 August 2021
Ó Cuív said he “seriously” fears for the future of Fianna Fáil.
Fine Gael accused some Fianna Fáil TDs of “damaging” the talks process at the weekend.
The leaders of FG and FF have both welcomed this development.
Leo Varadkar said that we could have a new government in June.
The Green’s 12 TDs met today to discuss their options for building a coalition.
Michael McGrath says ‘a government with authority, with a mandate’ is needed.
She will meet with the Social Democrats tomorrow.
Martin does not have to consult the membership to enter talks with Sinn Féin.
For the first time ever, combined Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael seats may not make up a Dáil majority.
The taoiseach said that it was a ‘principled’ position.
Donald Trump announced plans to withdraw troops last month.
Six years of near-constant fighting in the Gulf state have brought the already-impoverished country to its knees.
Junior Minister Jim Daly said he has “no ideological objection” to Sinn Fein being in government with Fine Gael.
Merkel has been leading Germany for 12 years.
“As chancellor… I will do everything to ensure that this country comes out well through this difficult time.”
TD Shane Cassells said people shouldn’t be fooled by Gerry Adams’ ‘cuddly’ tweets.
The convicted sex offender was applying for “restored honour”, or a legal clean slate.
Jeremy Corbyn has questioned where the money is coming from.
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.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny recently refused to rule out such a coalition.
The ability to extend the flying range of the fighter jets is crucial.
The air strikes took place on forces surrounded by IS militants, the army said.
Islamic State said that one of its main figures has been killed by a US airstrike.
There could be a hung parliament thanks to how citizens chose to vote.
The party has said that it is one of three options being considered.
It’s now 41 days since the country voted in the 2016 general election.
There has been a bit of movement from all parties in Leinster House this afternoon.
It comes ahead of the vote for Taoiseach next Thursday.
The former Fianna Fáil leader also reckons the party won’t do a deal with Fine Gael.
The party will suffer a number of losses today.
Opposition politicians have heavily criticised the Taoiseach for remarks in Castlebar on Saturday.
The latest opinion poll also puts Sinn Féin and Fianna Fail on equal support.
The party has listed some of the principles on which it will not compromise.
At the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis, Micheál Martin says there has been an attempt to frame the election around polls.
Is a post-election deal between the two parties on the cards?
Labour have made a pre-election commitment to remove said wording from the Constitution should they be re-elected.
The Tánaiste thinks Labour brings balance to Fine Gael’s approach – Sinn Féin disagrees.
The age-old question…
A NUMBER OF Bishops and priests say they intend to hold communions and confirmations, despite Covid-19 public health advice.
Last week, the Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran said he had held discussions with senior priests in his diocese, and decided that scheduled ceremonies would proceed in line with public health regulations.
He said the guidance issued by Government was advice rather than regulation.
Parish priest Fr Joe McDonald told The Irish Independent today that he has 1,200 children awaiting confirmation and communion, half of whom have been waiting since last year.
However, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly told the same paper that he urged Catholic bishops not to resume the ceremonies.
He appealed to clergy to stick with the public health guidelines, pointing out that Covid-19 is a deadly virus.
So, today we’re asking: Should communions and confirmations be allowed go ahead this month?
Poll Results:
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Our columnist muses on the Zappone furore, summer days and what’s next for Donald Trump.
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