Red C Poll Red C poll: Sinn Féin back down to 25% as independents surpass Fianna FáilMary Lou McDonald’s party had recovered back up to 28 per cent last month but has since dropped again to its four-year low first seen in January
Politics Bacik challenges Simon Harris to call general election as Labour outlines prioritiesThe Labour leader said that building homes would be her party’s “number one” priority in government
Housing Analysis: Varadkar’s tacit support of Labour motion shows higher housing targets are comingBoth the ESRI and the Housing Commission are expected to recommend new annual housing targets in excess of 50,000
Book Review Book review: Keir Starmer biography offers a fresh take on Britain’s likely next prime ministerThis is a worthy and sensible portrait of an unlikely leader in waiting with a love of Ireland
Red C Poll Red C Poll: Sinn Féin stem sharp fall in support but no bounce for government parties Mary Lou McDonald’s party rises 3 points to 28 per cent, but Holly Cairns’ Social Democrats now holds a three-point lead over the Labour Party
Politics Sinn Féin’s TV licence reform bill branded a ‘stunt’ to distract from immigration policiesAodhán Ó Ríordáin of Labour said the licence fee ‘amnesty’ has come while Sinn Féin is under pressure over its decision to travel to the White House
Red C Poll Sinn Féin poll crisis: four years of gains wiped out as party slides back 4 points to 25%Mary Lou McDonald’s party down seven points since October in back to back drops as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael stagnate
Red C Poll Analysis: Immigration the big issue as Sinn Féin support drops to lowest level since last electionPoll shows Mary Lou McDonald’s party down by seven points since the budget in October as migration factor takes hold
Opinion Why wait to have the election in autumn if you can’t field your best teamLeo Varadkar and Micheál Martin risk losing their star players McGrath and Donohoe on the eve of battle being called
Politics ‘No blame’ approach for Ireland’s Covid-19 inquiry, opposition toldRepresentatives of Sinn Féin, Labour, and Social Democrats met Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on Thursday to discuss terms of reference for forthcoming review
Politics Behind the scenes: Spin doctors and insiders who will dictate year of electionsFrom old hands to fresh faces and political anoraks, Ireland’s parties are putting their teams together ahead of a year of make-or-break elections
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Politics Voter reigns supreme in year which could see tectonic shift in political landscape The next 12 months will see local and European elections, two referendums, and maybe even a new government
Politics The political year in review: Gaffes, gigs and the great exodusCónal Thomas takes a look back at a year that began with ‘poster-gate’ and continued with an array of crises and confrontations
Opinion Sinn Féin should fret as 18-34-year-old age group begins to slip away from itSinn Féin are still the most popular party in the polls, but there is no guarantee this will translate into actual votes and seats
The Big Picture Vincent Boland: Starmer’s main obstacle to power is himself and his deeply divided partyHow the Labour leader handles accusations of giving a free pass to the Israelis will be a vital test
Politics Ivan Yates predicts Sinn Féin will win more than 70 seats in next general election Former Fine Gael minister predicts sitting government parties will lose many seats due to failure to address delays in delivering housing and large infrastructure projects
Budget 2024 Michael Brennan: Big-spending coalition basks in €14bn budget but fears it’ll all be for nothingThe general verdict from government backbenchers was positive, given the level of spending and tax cuts in the €14 billion budget package
Politics Sean Sherlock to stand down at next general election in fresh blow to LabourCork East TD will step down after he lost key voter base in Mallow in constituency review
Politics Analysis: End of an era for Labour as Brendan Howlin bows out of politicsThe Labour Wexford TD has been a member of the Dáil for the past 36 years, having been elected in every general election since 1987.