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Fine Gael

January
January 2025
government formation
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael defend Lowry negotiations, but say he's unlikely to be a minister
11 Jan
12.9k
Crunch time
Regional Independents agree to begin 'intensive' government negotiations with FF and FG
It is expected that the Independent TDs will have individual constituency asks along with national policy ideas.
10 Jan
12.3k
The Morning Lead
Split views over whether to move 'hugely important' Energy brief to Dept of Enterprise
Meanwhile Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael look likely to swap the Health and Justice ministries.
Christina Finn
9 Jan
9.4k
38
Govt formation
SocDems say only 'small tweaks' are on the table in Government talks as they weigh withdrawing
7 Jan
14.0k
96
snail's pace
Getting a government up and running by 22 January increasingly viewed as unrealistic
Taoiseach Simon Harris says a government should be in place by the end of the month.
Updated 7 Jan
19.7k
126
back around the table
Government formation talks resume after break with aim for draft programme to be ready next week
6 Jan
7.5k
96
Last year
2024
Christmas break
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael pause talks for Christmas after making 'progress' today
20 Dec 2024
10.7k
118
Punam Rane
Fine Gael slammed for slow disciplinary process over councillor's antisemitic remarks
Updated 17 Dec 2024
32.6k
Dublin City Council
Fine Gael's Emma Blain set to be appointed Lord Mayor of Dublin
17 Dec 2024
24.7k
56
Ivana Bacik
Labour 'unlikely’ to go into government with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, says Bacik
Updated 13 Dec 2024
10.2k
65
government formation
Social Democrats say 'exploratory' talks on government formation to become 'more focused' next week
Updated 12 Dec 2024
10.1k
89
Third Leg
Harris says Independents 'very serious' about entering Government
Updated 11 Dec 2024
13.6k
77
Top Job
Wexford TD Verona Murphy nominated for Ceann Comhairle role by Regional Independents
11 Dec 2024
16.6k
64
government formation talks
FF and FG deputy leaders meet as big question mark hangs over 'parity of esteem'
Who will be the third wheel of government is yet to be decided.
Christina Finn
Updated 10 Dec 2024
27.1k
131
take a seat
Former TDs Anne Rabbitte, Joe Flaherty and Alan Farrell appointed to the Seanad
10 Dec 2024
18.1k
77
Get in Formation
Martin and Harris hold 'positive' meeting and agree party negotiating teams will meet tomorrow
Updated 9 Dec 2024
15.5k
146
ge 2024
Law and order in Ireland: 'Our new government must now avoid policing by press release'
John O'Brien
8 Dec 2024
7.3k
RIP
Taoiseach leads tributes to former Fine Gael TD Andrew Boylan following his death at age 85
7 Dec 2024
11.6k
10
Coalition talks
Fine Gael’s mandate cannot be taken for granted, Taoiseach warns
6 Dec 2024
11.2k
Thanks but no thanks
Social Democrats reject Labour proposal to jointly enter government formation talks
Updated 6 Dec 2024
29.4k
134
no-so-united
Left in or left out? SF, Labour, the SocDems and Roderic O'Gorman have all been talking today
Updated 5 Dec 2024
22.6k
107
who goes first
Micheál Martin says Fianna Fáil's majority 'has to be reflected' in coalition configuration
Fine Gael leader Simon Harris said today he was open to engaging with independent TDs.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
4 Dec 2024
14.9k
62
RELATED
Mary Lou McDonald pledges to stick around as Sinn Féin leader for next five years
4 Dec 2024
What have the 15 independent TDs said about joining a government?
4 Dec 2024
Eight independent TDs form 'Regional Group' amid government formation talks
4 Dec 2024
GE2024New Kids on the Block
FF and FG to debate next moves today - as possible Independent Alliance 2.0 waits in the wings
Is the Independent Alliance band getting back together?
Galway East TD Sean Canney says there is a myth out there that Independents only deal in parish pump politics.
Wexford TD Verona Murphy says she has no bad blood with Fine Gael.
Christina Finn
4 Dec 2024
26.2k
107
to lead or be led
Micheál Martin refuses to rule out another term of rotating Taoiseach
3 Dec 2024
22.4k
78
ge2024
Johnny Fallon on coalition formation: 'A slim majority is not the worst thing for a government'
Johnny Fallon
3 Dec 2024
7.6k
32
James Geoghegan
Fine Gael Dublin City Council members to meet this week for discussions on new Lord Mayor
3 Dec 2024
12.1k
30
Marie Sherlock
Labour TD doubles down, saying party won't go it alone with FF/FG
2 Dec 2024
23.3k
79
Hindsight
Why did Fine Gael support John McGahon’s controversial general election bid in Louth?
2 Dec 2024
13.7k
ge2024
Opinion: This election exposed disability services for what they are — the scandal of our age
Tom Clonan
2 Dec 2024
14.9k
32
GE2024nikki bradley
Fine Gael senator apologises for remarks describing Donegal constituents as 'negative'
2 Dec 2024
27.7k
35
Kildare North
Bernard Durkan's reign as longest serving TD in the Dáil comes to an end as he misses reelection
2 Dec 2024
9.0k
15
Let's talk
Who's going into this government, then? And who gets to be Taoiseach - and for how long?
Sources say Fine Gael will push for a rotating Taoiseach deal, while Labour are viewed as a preferred option, but option still open for independents.
Christina Finn
2 Dec 2024
22.7k
52
RELATED
Results Centre: How each party fared and who got elected in every constituency
3 Dec 2024
Former junior coalition members give their advice for government negotiations
2 Dec 2024
Labour should not go into power with FF or FG, Ó Ríordáin says - but Bacik doesn't rule it out
1 Dec 2024
a case of the blues
No Fine Gael TD in Wexford constituency for the first time in 91 years
1 Dec 2024
9.7k
9
GE2024fresh faces
How is Fine Gael faring after the exodus of senior figures? Here's a breakdown by constituency
Updated 1 Dec 2024
12.3k
12
Louth
John McGahon concedes Louth election but says he got '150% support' from Taoiseach during campaign
1 Dec 2024
7.2k
GE2024Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
Labour should not go into power with FF or FG, Ó Ríordáin says - but Bacik doesn't rule it out
Updated 1 Dec 2024
14.5k
81
mallow
All seats filled in Cork North West, with Fine Gael's Kanturk scare not costing the party much
1 Dec 2024
8.8k
5
GE2024Laois
'It has to be my time': Willie Aird elected to the Dáil... after 45 years as a councillor
Charlie Flanagan’s retirement paved the way for Willie Aird to finally run for the Dáil.
Updated 30 Nov 2024
25.1k
19
elected
Simon Harris optimistic on 'competitive' election results as he's re-elected in Wicklow
30 Nov 2024
11.1k
48
Louth Constituency
John McGahon unlikely to be elected and could be outpolled by Fine Gael running mate Paula Butterly
Updated 30 Nov 2024
13.8k
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