With Varadkar a presumptive taoiseach, many in Fianna Fáil now regret not forcing an election two months ago
Arthur Laffer’s cocktail napkin has much to answer for as the birthplace of trickle-down economics. As Trump mark's 100 days, Laffer's proposed tax reforms could end up doing a lot of damage
Not only can the British Prime Minister not lose, she can’t fail to win big – but things will never be this easy for her again
Everyone is asking why the nuns want to run a maternity hospital. But perhaps the real question should be, why would the state want to allow them?
Noonan faced his detractors in the Dáil last week, but serious questions remain
Welcome home, Taoiseach. Now when, exactly, do you plan to step down?
The party must choose between its current populist stance and a fiscally responsible one – and might lose out either way
Out in the nick of time - but when? His moves ensure a more dignified departure - yet again he has done it his way
Garda scandals dominated Enda Kenny’s first term as taoiseach, and could tarnish his second
Bruton wants to end the controversial admissions policy - but getting everyone's blessing will be difficult, writes Hugh O'Connell
Government surprise at the latest health crisis is just the usual post-Christmas panto
New politics has the Dáil in a state of chassis
Escapology was the recurring theme of 2016, with everyone from Gerry Adams to Micheál Martin confounding expectations
There is a parallel universe in which Gerry, a pioneer of a the 'post-factual' world, lives
Those predicting that Leo Varadkar has the FG leadership sewn up are wide of the mark
