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  • Micheál Lehane RTÉ Political Correspondent

    Mícheál Lehane

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    Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaks to the media following talks at the Chancellery in Berlin

    Taoiseach says position not under threat 'in any form'

    Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he does not "in any shape or form" feel his position as leader of Fianna Fáil is under threat.

    Politics • 16 Apr
    Prime Minister of Ireland Micheal Martin

    Protests end but pressure begins to mount on Fianna Fáil

    The protests on the streets may have ceased, but the political upheaval may have just commenced.

    Analysis and Comment • 16 Apr
    Fianna Fáil TDs James O'Connor, Ryan O'Meara and Albert Dolan.

    FF's three youngest TDs hit out at party colleagues

    The three youngest Fianna Fáil TDs have issued a statement in which they said senior colleagues expect them to just explain the Government's difficulties amid what they termed their deep concern at the events of recent weeks.

    Politics • 15 Apr
    Ivana Bacik speaking in the Dáil

    Workers struggling with rising bills, Dáil told

    The Dáil has heard that hundreds of thousands of workers continue to struggle with rising bills and they received insufficient support in last October's budget.

    Politics • 15 Apr
    Michael Healy-Rae

    Road ahead for Govt challenging as Healy-Rae departs

    The road ahead for the Coalition appears challenging after the Healy-Rae brothers decided last week's fuel protests left them too vulnerable to remain in Government

    Analysis and Comment • 15 Apr
    Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae waves to the crowds gathered outside Leinster House, Dublin, after resigning in the Dail as Minister of State. The Dail has returned today from the Easter break, which has been marked by fuel-cost protests and the announce

    Michael Healy-Rae resigns as Govt 'let the people' down

    Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae has resigned from the Government, accusing the coalition of losing touch with the people.

    Ireland • 15 Apr
    tractors around galway docs

    Govt to table counter confidence motion over fuel crisis

    The Government will table a counter confidence motion in the Dáil tomorrow in response to Sinn Féin's motion of no confidence over the Government's handling of the ongoing fuel crisis.

    Politics • 13 Apr
    DRONE SHOT OF FUEL PROTEST AT GALWAY PORT

    New fuel supports announced after days of protests

    The Government has signed off on more than €500 million in measures to support those struggling with rising energy costs.

    Politics • 13 Apr
    a wooden garden room with windows

    No resolution yet for rules on back-garden building

    Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Independents have still not worked out how best to allow people to build modular homes without planning permission in their back gardens.

    Analysis and Comment • 04 Apr
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    Up to 19,000 derelict properties to be covered by new tax

    As many as 19,000 properties could be covered by the new Derelict Property Tax, which is set to be included in the Finance Bill later in the year.

    Business • 02 Apr
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