33rd Dail
John Manley: Don't be surprised by Sinn Féin protests – it's what the party does best
The continuing Mexican stand-off in politics south of the border is accompanied by a descent into a situation that lies somewhere between farce and hysteria.
Sinn Féin to 'step up' efforts to form Republic's next government
SINN Féin has said it will today "step up" efforts to be part of the Republic's next government with further contact with other parties and independent TDs.
Green leader invites parties to meetings as attempts continue to form next Dublin government
THE GREEN Party's leader in the Republic Eamon Ryan has invited all parties to bilateral meetings this week as attempts continue to break the impasse surrounding who will form the next Dublin government.
Coalition options closing down and paving way for second election
EFFORTS to form a government in the Republic continue to flounder after brief talks yesterday between the leaders of Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil failed to yield any breakthrough Meanwhile, Fine Gael has appeared to rule out a confidence and supply agreement with Fianna Fáil.
Influential magazine The Economist speculates over a united Ireland
ONE of the English language's most influential publications has dedicated its latest issue to the debate around Irish unity.
Fianna Fáil targets Fine Gael in coalition talks after ruling out talks with Sinn Féin
FIANNA Fáil will today embark on a major charm offensive with Fine Gael in an effort to form a new government in the Republic after its parliamentary party agreed not to enter into talks with Sinn Féin.
Sinn Féin opens discussions with potential coalition partners
THE Sinn Féin negotiating team aiming to create a coalition government in the Republic will meet with the Greens again over the coming days after initial discussions between the parties were described by Mary Lou McDonald as "very useful and constructive".
Dáil speaking rights for northern MPs is now a 'realistic goal'
DÁIL speaking rights for northern MPs would be a "realistic goal" in a coalition headed by Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin, according to Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín.
Doubts cast over coalition of the left as Sinn Féin begins talks with other parties
SINN Féin will today begin negotiations aimed at forming the Republic's next government as doubts were cast over its ability to move forward without one of the two establishment parties.
John Manley: Most likely outcome on paper is Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and the Greens to coalesce with rotating taoiseach
AS we all know Sinn Féin didn't anticipate its huge surge at the polls and ending up all but neck-and-neck with Fianna Fáil, the party that historically has been top dog in southern politics.