Politics

Why did Europe delay a report that criticised Ireland until after the election?
Why did Europe delay a report that criticised Ireland until after the election?
No TDs for days, then three in a minute - rollercoaster of emotions at a crazy count in Dublin Bay North
No TDs for days, then three in a minute - rollercoaster of emotions at a crazy count in Dublin Bay North
'Group of Death': Minister for Drugs Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has lost his Dáil seat
'Group of Death': Minister for Drugs Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has lost his Dáil seat
Super Tuesday could make this man very happy
Super Tuesday could make this man very happy
Rob McDonnell
'When political parties backtrack on promises on who they would go into power with, I feel lied to'
Rob McDonnell
Four days later, election counting still isn't over
Four days later, election counting still isn't over
Monday
29 Feb 2016
The next Taoiseach: The people want Micheál over Enda - but a lot want neither
The next Taoiseach: The people want Micheál over Enda - but a lot want neither
Counts, checks and courts as Monday dragged for wannabe TDs
Counts, checks and courts as Monday dragged for wannabe TDs
RECOUNT RESULTS: But first the battle for Dublin South Central could end up in the courts
RECOUNT RESULTS: But first the battle for Dublin South Central could end up in the courts
Did the Social Democrats really have a good election?
Did the Social Democrats really have a good election?
They're still slugging it out in Dublin Bay North but Averil's not throwing in the towel
They're still slugging it out in Dublin Bay North but Averil's not throwing in the towel
Before he even talks about government Micheál Martin wants a lot of Dáil reform
Before he even talks about government Micheál Martin wants a lot of Dáil reform
Why Sinn Féin had a good election - but not a great election
Why Sinn Féin had a good election - but not a great election
The cabinet, including the three ministers who lost their seats, will meet tomorrow
The cabinet, including the three ministers who lost their seats, will meet tomorrow
Poll-toppers: The 10 candidates who secured the most votes this election
Poll-toppers: The 10 candidates who secured the most votes this election
Bertie says 'no chance in hell' government will be formed before Easter
Bertie says 'no chance in hell' government will be formed before Easter
John Oliver tore into Donald Trump last night
John Oliver tore into Donald Trump last night
Down to the wire: This Labour TD might still have a chance at a seat
Down to the wire: This Labour TD might still have a chance at a seat
In or out: What happened to the Fine Gael and Labour ministers?
In or out: What happened to the Fine Gael and Labour ministers?
Champagne, selfies and a 40-car cavalcade in Healy-Rae victory tour
Champagne, selfies and a 40-car cavalcade in Healy-Rae victory tour
We probably won't know the final election result until tomorrow at the earliest
We probably won't know the final election result until tomorrow at the earliest
After voters rejected him, can Enda Kenny survive?
After voters rejected him, can Enda Kenny survive?
It's not always winning a seat - there are plenty of small victories in an election
It's not always winning a seat - there are plenty of small victories in an election
They said - the general election count quotes of the weekend
They said - the general election count quotes of the weekend
Sunday
28 Feb 2016
Power recount: Dublin Bay North's Group of Death goes into Monday
Power recount: Dublin Bay North's Group of Death goes into Monday
PLAY-BY-PLAY: Nearly there - but FIVE recounts are going to delay the election result proper
PLAY-BY-PLAY: Nearly there - but FIVE recounts are going to delay the election result proper
'Up Fianna Fáil, we're back!': How the party reclaimed 'Fine Gael country'
'Up Fianna Fáil, we're back!': How the party reclaimed 'Fine Gael country'
The Brothers Healy-Rae are the latest in a long line of siblings in the Dáil
The Brothers Healy-Rae are the latest in a long line of siblings in the Dáil
Lucinda's bad day: Renua has failed to win a single Dáil seat
Lucinda's bad day: Renua has failed to win a single Dáil seat
THE NEWBIES: Introducing your new first-time TDs
THE NEWBIES: Introducing your new first-time TDs
Could Fine Gael go into government on its own?
Could Fine Gael go into government on its own?
Legal heavyweights called in, as full recount to get under way in Dublin South-West
Legal heavyweights called in, as full recount to get under way in Dublin South-West
Ciara Meehan
Will we have another election? Looking back to 1927 could help us find the answer
Ciara Meehan
PLAY-BY-PLAY: Three recounts and a decimated Cabinet
PLAY-BY-PLAY: Three recounts and a decimated Cabinet
Sinn Féin will try to go into government - but is on high alert for another election
Sinn Féin will try to go into government - but is on high alert for another election
James Reilly loses Dáil seat, says he will now consider his future in politics
James Reilly loses Dáil seat, says he will now consider his future in politics
Alan Kelly's re-election reaction is already turning into a glorious meme
Alan Kelly's re-election reaction is already turning into a glorious meme
Another big name has thrown his support behind Donald Trump
Another big name has thrown his support behind Donald Trump
Environment Minister Alan Kelly has kept his seat
Environment Minister Alan Kelly has kept his seat
Green Party back as Eamon Ryan joins his deputy in Dáil
Green Party back as Eamon Ryan joins his deputy in Dáil