Boozing Biffo back-stabbed: how Taiwan saw the FF Heave

THAT Taiwanese animation company has revisited Ireland post-bailout – and thinks Micheál Martin is a violent guy.

Brian Lenihan: I have the support of a very large number of deputies for leadership

In his lunchtime press conference, Lenihan insists that the problems in Ireland’s economy did not begin on his watch.

FF election candidates demand input in leadership contest

A Fianna Fáil candidate in the general election in Clare says the party’s next Dáil crop should have a role in picking a leader.

Opposition parties again call for immediate general election

Both Fine Gael and Labour have said they will table varying motions of no confidence this week if there’s no immediate election.

Green Party to meet tomorrow to discuss FF leadership

Fianna Fáil leadership: who's next?

Paddy Power’s already got his market open – and there’s only one horse running.

Fianna Fáil votes to pick new leader on Wednesday

TDs have until Monday afternoon to decide if they want to be FF leader, and will vote to elect one on Wednesday.

Cowen resigns FF leadership: statement in full

The Taoiseach’s full statement on how he’s staying Taoiseach, despite having a new party leader elected this week.

Brian Cowen quits as FF leader, remains as Taoiseach

Brian Cowen resigns the leadership of Fianna Fáil but will continue to lead government – saying it’s not to do with the reshuffle.

Brian Cowen to make media statement at 2pm

Seven days on, Ó Cuív refuses to back Cowen

Friday, January 14: Brian Cowen has Éamon Ó Cuív’s full support as Fianna Fáil leader. Friday, January 21: No comment.

The 9 at 9: Saturday

Nine things you need to know by 9am: The heave that keeps on heaving, three dead in Tipperary crash, and how the internet is almost full…

The week in photos

The week that was, in pictures.

Cardinal Rules Part 9: The view from here on high

The (not) Primate of All Ireland bringeth all the objectivity he can muster to bear on the turbulent events of the week.

Cowen under fire even as he moves North

Taoiseach has fruitful meeting with Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness in North-South Ministerial Council – but is hit by barrage of questions about his leadership in Q&A afterwards. (And at home, by Conor Lenihan).

The 9 at 9: Friday

Nine things you need to know by 9am: The heave rumours that won’t go away; Michael O’Leary extends the hand of friendship to Aer Lingus; and Dubai’s The World “sinks into the sea”.

Backbenchers could still plan coup to oust Cowen

Fianna Fáil backbenchers aren’t happy about how the cabinet crisis was managed – and the knives could still be out.

The secret's out: Mary O'Rourke claims vote was 2-1 to Cowen

But Mary O’Rourke was disappointed by the lack of “blood and thunder” in last night’s proceedings.

With the pressure off Cowen for now, the focus shifts to Lenihan's position

As the fallout from last night’s confidence vote continues, the Finance Minister is accused of stretching the truth about his support for the Taoiseach, while other commentators claim Hanafin was trying to sit on the fence.

The 9 at 9: Wednesday

Nine things you need to know by 9am: police in Mauritius probe crime ring connection to Michaela’s death; was Lenihan lying when he said he supported Cowen? And the dress everyone’s talking about.

Opposition renew general election calls after Cowen victory

Fine Gael, Labour and Sinn Féin all demand an immediate general election in the wake of Brian Cowen’s victory.

Timeline: The Fianna Fáil heave – how it unfolded

A timeline of events leading to yesterday’s Fianna Fáil parliamentary party vote on confidence in Cowen’s leadership.

Micheál Martin confirms cabinet resignation

Martin steps down from his ministerial post following Cowen’s successful party leadership motion this evening – but Cowen insists they will remain good friends.

FF Heave: The vote is in... Cowen stays

The margin of Fianna Fáil TDs who supported Cowen or sought new leader will not be revealed.

Backbenchers attack Lenihan over 'misleading' intentions

John McGuinness and Michael Kennedy say Brian Lenihan’s endorsement of the Taoiseach is not what they’d expected.

Take 5: Tuesday

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

Cowen set for victory after Lenihan shows hand

Brian Lenihan confirms he’ll vote for Brian Cowen in today’s vote – all but assuring the Taoiseach’s success in today’s vote.

A bluffer's guide to the Fianna Fáil heave

Some things you may have known, and some things you may not have, about how this works – and how it’s gone before.

Poll: Will Brian Cowen survive today's vote of confidence?

Or will the new leader of Fianna Fáil be Michéal Martin? You decide (for the purposes of this poll anyway).

The 9 at 9: Tuesday

Nine things you need to know by 9: Cowen convinced of victory; gardai investigate injuries to three-month-old twins, and what really happened during Ricky Gervais’ “lost hour”…

Lenihan expected to support Cowen ahead of vote

Brian Cowen has said that he is “absolutely convinced” that he will win today’s confidence vote, which his Minister for Finance is widely expected to support.

Media face-off: Cowen and Martin take to the mics

Quotes from the Taoiseach and the Foreign Affairs Minister on their differing positions regarding Cowen’s continued party leadership…

Take 5: Monday

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

Junior ministers line up to force Cowen out

Fianna Fáil supporters call Brian Cowen a “dead man walking”, says Conor Lenihan, while Billy Kelleher and Willie O’Dea also speak out.

Opposition parties react to Cowen’s announcement

Labour says Fianna Fáil is preoccupied with itself; Sinn Féin says FF has been stripped of its authority; and Fine Gael call for an immediate general election.

Fianna Fáil battle begins as Martin declares intent

Brian Cowen vows to lead Fianna Fáil into the next election – but cabinet colleague Micheál Martin says it’s time for change.

Micheál Martin breaks cover: the statement in full

The full text of Micheál Martin’s statement, in which he admitted wanting a new FF leader, and that he’d vote against Brian Cowen.

Brian Cowen's leadership announcement: the statement in full

The full text of Brian Cowen’s speech this evening, where the Taoiseach stated his intention to remain as Fianna Fáíl leader.

Micheál Martin to address media at 7:45pm

Cowen will announce decision later today: Coughlan

The Táiniste has said Cowen’s decision about whether to continue as leader of Fianna Fáil will be announced later today.