'Inflation remains high and we’re listening and we understand that certain groups need additional assistance and a €15 increase is on the table,' a senior source told the Irish Examiner

Opposition parties are among the beneficiaries when measures such as the changes to the nitrates derogation antagonise and mobilise a group

Records released under FOI show that the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council believed the Government planned to break its own spending rules for 2024, 2025, and 2026

Education minister faces criticism from Coalition and opposition politicians as they are inundated with complaints from parents

Ministers are about to begin canvassing target constituencies in a bid to outflank Sinn Féin

All major parties want to keep the controversial tax — which generates around €5bn each year — despite a seismic shift in attitude among their own supporters

Tánaiste Micheál Martin is bringing plans to Cabinet for the 22nd 'Ireland House' to serve Irish interests in our nearest neighbour and our largest export market for food and drink

Simon Harris has received Cabinet approval for a six-month extension of the measure introduced during covid restrictions

The Northern Ireland Women’s Coalition (NIWC) came into existence in 1996 to encourage the involvement of women in the peace process on a cross-community basis.

Coalition is under pressure from Labour motion and Sinn Féin bill as Waterford TD plans to press housing minister about progress on alleviation measures

Fianna Fáil TD Marc MacSharry confirmed in the Dáil earlier that he will also be voting against the Government

Senior Coalition sources tell the 'Irish Examiner' a snap election could follow swiftly after October’s expected giveaway budget

Leo Varadkar's 'land grab' of key issues has ruffled feathers but some — notably including a Fianna Fáil minister — say his involvement could help them get crucial reforms over the line

Minister tells his Cabinet colleagues: 'The current system is totally and utterly broken and it is hurting us politically'  

The updated Climate Action Plan unveiled by the Coalition yesterday will have to deliver results rather than mere ambition 

Taoiseach's comments will be broadcast in Thursday night's episode of RTÉ's 'Two Tribes' documentary

'I remember deputies getting on to me saying it was visceral, the public reaction [to Golfgate],' Tánaiste says. 'There was huge public anger. A government minister resigned at the time'

Leo Varadkar pledges to adopt a hands-on approach to the big challenges facing Ireland as he begins new term as Taoiseach

Sipo decided not to conduct a preliminary inquiry into whether Mr Varadkar leaked details of a Government contract, but he is still fielding questions about it three years on

Next year must be the year that our political system and we as a country finally addresses one of the biggest social, cultural and ethical issues — death.

One insider says there would be no Fianna Fáil ministerial input into the North unless Martin takes the Foreign Affairs brief

All eyes are on the reshuffle next month after Tánaiste Leo Varadkar steps up into Micheál Martin's role as Taoiseach

Taoiseach says Coalition partners are ‘attacking’ Fianna Fáil ministers

The Fine Gael leader is due to be appointed Taoiseach in place of the Fianna Fáil leader on December 15 — the same day as a crucial meeting of the European Council

The Fianna Fáil ard fheis takes place weeks away from Micheál Martin switching out of the role of Taoiseach. Party members today vote on 12 new aims and objectives, but what does the future hold for the supposed Soldiers of Destiny. Our political team of Daniel McConnell, Elaine Loughlin, Paul Hosford, and Ciara Phelan write

Michael McGrath said the Government was aware of protests over the cost of living and said that the cost-of-living package would be 'strong'

Switch from civilian drivers to gardaí was prompted by the security concerns of Garda Commissioner Drew Harris

Among other Budget 2023 measures, at least one and possibly as many as three energy credits of at least €200 will be issued to people this winter as part of a cost-of-living package which is now likely to top €3bn

Micheál Martin dismisses suggestions that the party is suffering an identity crisis but some TDs and senators are concerned at FF's reputation with the electorate

Despite a policy favouring electric vehicles, most of the fleet of cars used by ministers are still run on diesel

Frustrations have been mounting within the party in recent months over how it will approach the next general election

Dara Calleary's response to Golfgate contrasts with Coalition colleagues such as Simon Coveney and Barry Cowen — and not least Robert Troy, who stood down with a classic non-apology

Avidly pursuing a healthy version of the old chicken-and-chips circuit, the 31-year-old Fianna Fáil junior minister has also been growing politically and is now widely tipped for promotion

With a key minister on leave, and several TDs 'knocking at the door' for promotion, Fine Gael leader has a lot of juggling to do

Eamon Ryan's party colleagues say the larger two coalition partners are getting the credit for Green Party initiatives

Taoiseach brushes off the threat, saying the electorate does not want an election amid the cost-of-living crisis and war in Europe

With just six months to go, among the factors Taoiseach Micheál Martin must weigh up before his next move is the possibility that it could precipitate a 'domino effect' Cabinet reshuffle

The Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader looked like a most unlucky general two years ago, but his future is looking ever brighter

Micheál Martin could cap off a turbulent few years with a prestigious new role for himself without dividing Fianna Fáil

NCBI is investigating the Tánaiste's sharing of the IMO pay deal with a member of a rival group, the NAGP

Despite becoming the largest party in the Dáil, Sinn Féin this week had all the appearance of a noisy perpetual opposition

Taoiseach is boxed in by Coveney's baffling twists and turns — and the fact that he can't call for the heads of non-FF ministers

The Government is due to launch its Housing for All plan this month but according to senior Coalition sources, the memo which was due for approval this morning could not be agreed upon

This weekend marks the one-year anniversary of the formation of this historic coalition between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party