Border poll conditions ‘have to be discussed’, Fianna Fail Taoiseach says THE conditions for calling a border poll is “an issue that has to be discussed”, the Taoiseach has said The National (Scotland) · Sep 7
UK Union under ‘unprecedented pressure’ as Sinn Fein drive Irish Unity Bill The United Kingdom’s Union is under “unprecedented pressure from a rising pro-independence tide”, Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald has… The National (Scotland) · Jun 29
McDonald ‘feels no leadership pressure’ as by-election counting continues Daniel Ennis is ahead in Dublin Central, while Fine Gael’s Sean Kyne and Independent Ireland’s Noel Thomas are neck-and-neck in Galway West. Evening Standard · May 23
Ireland ‘needs to avoid type of political turmoil impacting UK’ Micheal Martin is the longest serving leader of the party since Eamon De Valera The Independent UK · May 17
Giving hope to young over housing the ‘challenge of our time’, Martin says Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin delivered the keynote speech at his party’s Ard Fheis in Dublin. Evening Standard · May 16
Funding from external sources a ‘big factor’ in UK politics – Micheal Martin The Taoiseach said he believed there had been ‘insufficient analysis’ of the sources of the funding. Evening Standard · May 16
Housing costs still too high in Ireland, Micheal Martin says Fianna Fail is marking its centenary at the party Ard Fheis in Dublin. Evening Standard · May 16
Mary Lou McDonald calls for by‑election backing to pressure Government The Sinn Fein leader said a unity referendum by 2030 is still possible and she hoped unionist political leaders would see the ‘chance of real wins’. Evening Standard · Apr 25
Healy-Rae says he has ‘grave reservations’ about Taoiseach after resigning The outgoing Minister of State voted against the Government in a confidence motion on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Apr 14
Junior minister resigns over Government handling of fuel protests Michael Healy-Rae said he would be voting against the Government in a confidence motion relating to the fuel crisis on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Apr 14
Confidence vote in government ‘big test’ for independents – People Before Profit People Before Profit has said most householders have got ‘little or nothing’ from the Government’s 505 million euro package. Evening Standard · Apr 13
Taoiseach leads tributes after death of Rory O’Hanlon The former Fianna Fail TD and Ceann Comhairle has died at the age of 92, Evening Standard · Mar 31
In Pictures: Change at the top for Ireland with new president and Taoiseach Catherine Connolly is settling into life at Aras an Uachtarain after a long tenure by predecessor Michael D Higgins. Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2025
Martin told Gavin he could no longer support him after tenant issue – review A timeline of events around Jim Gavin’s selection, campaign and withdrawal have been set out in an internal Fianna Fail review. Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025
Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2025 Micheal Martin hits out at ‘selective’ comments on presidential election review The Fianna Fail leader has not yet received a report reviewing the party’s approach to the presidential election, a statement said.
Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025 ‘Indefensible’ that housing charity spent funds on enclosure for two peacocks Former chief executive Francis Doherty told the committee that the charity was ‘verging on total collapse’ in 2023.
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025 Housing charity ‘verging on total collapse’ spent €350k on peacock enclosure and driveway The charity had previously alerted the Department of Housing to significant ‘cashflow pressures’ in 2023
Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025 Dignitaries gather for inauguration of Catherine Connolly as Irish president The ceremony is taking place at Dublin Castle.
Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025 Catherine Connolly to be inaugurated as Ireland’s 10th president After signing a written declaration, Ms Connolly will officially become Ireland’s next president.
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025 ‘Frustration’ among Fianna Fail TDs at leadership after ‘disastrous’ election Pressure has come on Micheal Martin after he championed Jim Gavin, who withdrew from the race, as their election candidate.
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025 Ireland’s current president Michael D Higgins spends night in hospital The Irish public has just voted to elect left-wing independent Catherine Connolly as his successor
Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025 Questions remain over Catherine Connolly’s ‘new republic’ Catherine Connolly said her supporters had come together to “shape a new Republic”.
Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025 Catherine Connolly needed Sinn Fein support – McDonald Leaders of parties which backed the independent candidate have been congratulating her ahead of an expected decisive victory.
Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025 A tenant dispute, smears and solos: Key points from Irish presidential election Here is a look back at the standout moments of Ireland’s 2025 election campaign.
Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025 High-profile names who failed to get on ballot paper in race for Aras There was some criticism of the small number of candidates, leading to focus on the strict nomination criteria.