Brendan Howlin has the support of party chairman Willie Penrose. He is also said to have the backing of two of the other potential leadership contenders, Seán Sherlock and Jan O’Sullivan. Photograph: The Irish Times Labour leadership may tempt party veteran Brendan Howlin
  • May 11, 2016, 01:00

Former minister reflecting on chances as colleague Alan Kelly to announce candidacy

Enda Kenny: deciding who to appoint  to the Upper House. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire Taoiseach may appoint Averil Power to the Seanad
  • May 11, 2016, 01:00

Enda Kenny can select 11 candidates for Upper House and will choose some ex-FG TDs

Minister of State Finian McGrath should consider his position in Government as he has not paid his water charges, former minister for the environment Alan Kelly has said.   Photograph: Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times. Alan Kelly: Cabinet members not paying water bills ‘unacceptable’
  • May 10, 2016, 19:07

Labour TD says Minister of State Finian McGrath should consider his position

Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar has been accused of claiming water meters were Fine Gael’s “e-voting machines multiplied by ten”. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins Fianna Fáil says Varadkar compared water meters to e-voting machines
  • May 10, 2016, 14:42

Minister for Social Protection insists Micheál Martin has taken him out of context

Joan Burton:  will remain as Labour Party leader until a successor is chosen. Internal favourite Brendan Howlin has made it clear he will not contest leadership.  Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Joan Burton is stepping down as Labour leader
  • May 10, 2016, 11:33

Former tánaiste’s decision puts Alan Kelly and Seán Sherlock in race for party leadership

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin: “I never heard of it [a coin toss for a ministry] in my life. I think it’s unprecedented and it was demeaning of the office.” Photograph:  Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times Tossing of coin to decide junior minister ‘ludicrous’ - Martin
  • May 9, 2016, 20:50

Idea of two candidates tossing coin to decide rotation of ministry demeans office - FF chief

New chief whip Regina Doherty speaking at the launch of Fine Gael’s Oireachtas Reform Programme at the Dáil last March, with party members Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, Eoghan Murphy  and David Stanton. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times Fine Gael backbenchers prepare for junior ministry jobs
  • May 9, 2016, 01:00

Only five outgoing ministers are in the frame including Damien English and Michael Ring

Under the new programme for government, expected to be published this week, hospital services will be run by statutory trusts which will own their assets and manage the recruitment of their own staff. File photograph: Getty Images Government to replace HSE with health commission
  • May 9, 2016, 01:00

Programme includes special provision of €50m to cut waiting times at hospitals

 Shane Ross: he wrote in the Sunday Independent that “I am really looking forward to my first meeting with some of the organisations which have received harsh criticism in this column.” Photograph: Cyril Byrne / The Irish Times Shane Ross faces busy time as new Transport Minister
  • May 9, 2016, 01:00

As Luas strikes loom Minister acknowledges former criticism of transport groups and unions

Michael Creed, new Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, with his son Oran, niece Hazel Healy and supporters. Photograph: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision Michael Creed delighted at being chosen to be Minister
  • May 9, 2016, 01:00

Cork TD not dwelling on why he was passed over for promotion after 2010 heave against Kenny

 Independent TD Denis Naughten  at Government Buildings, Dublin. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Roscommon will benefit from new Government, Naughten says
  • May 8, 2016, 15:34

Minister claims county will become ‘a far, far better place’ at homecoming event

President Michael D Higgins with the new Minister for Health Simon Harris and Taoiseach Enda Kenny at Aras an Uachtarain. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire Simon Harris urges end to maternity hospital dispute
  • May 7, 2016, 19:37

Minister calls on those involved in row over St Vincent’s facility to ‘put egos to one side’

 President Michael D. Higgins (centre)and Taoiseach Enda Kenny (third left), with newly elected Cabinet  members, at Áras an Uachtaráin on Friday night following the formation of a government 70 days after the general election. Photograph: PA Cabinet holds first meeting after receiving seals of office
  • May 7, 2016, 12:22

Kenny’s election was in doubt until minutes before the vote as negotiations faltered

I Did It: An Taoiseach after being re-elected shows the clenched fist as he departs Leinster House for Áras An Uachtaráin. Photograph: Maxwell’s Kenny vows to work with partners for better Ireland
  • May 7, 2016, 09:17

Election of Taoiseach goes down to wire as Michael Fitzmaurice abstains on crucial vote

Micheál Martin Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin: has led party into an unfamiliar political no-man’s land. Photograph: Eric Luke Spotlight on Martin as he leads Fianna Fáil on to tightrope
  • May 7, 2016, 01:00

Analysis: Fianna Fáil will seek early defeats of Government to emphasise its identity

Enda Kenny announces minority government Cabinet
  • May 6, 2016, 21:45

Simon Harris, Shane Ross, Denis Naughten, Katherine Zappone, Mary Mitchell O’Connor all appointed

 Minister for Finance Michael Noonan: the new Government has signed up to a big spending package and it will to fall to him  to ensure there is no swerve off course. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill / The Irish Times Analysis: return of Michael Noonan a comfort to markets
  • May 6, 2016, 21:38

Minister of Finance’s next term presents opportunity to consolidate progress

Micheal Fitzmaurice speaks on his mobile phone at Lenister House on Friday. Photograph: Cyril Byrne/The  Irish Times. A damn close run thing: How Enda Kenny fell over the finish line
  • May 6, 2016, 20:15

Had the Taoiseach not gone to the Áras for a seal of office, he would have been seeking a dissolution

Independent TD Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran pictured outside government buildings on Thursday night. Mr Moran is set to support Fine Gael. Photograph: Dave Meehan/The Irish Times Up to 10 Independent TDs are set to support FG-led minority government
  • May 6, 2016, 09:30

Michael Noonan drafted in to deal with John Halligan – sources

Brendan Howlin:  Possible that existing Public Priveate Partnerships would be reclassified on balance sheet – which would have a major budgetary impact. Photograph: The Irish Times EU statistics agency move could limit government spending
  • May 6, 2016, 01:00

Brendan Howlin writtes to European Commission concerned about Eurostat action

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