Election 2024 key race alerts: We analyse the counts that matter most irishtimes.com/politics/2024/…

My seat projection as of 3am. FF might fall a bit in the endgame as happed in 2020 but will likely be biggest party. ⁦The Irish Times⁩

Independents line up with enthusiasm to agree deals to support the next government irishtimes.com/politics/2024/…

Winners and losers in general election 2024 irishtimes.com/politics/2024/…

Going to do a quick AMA on tomorrow’s Election Daily. Get your questions to me here or at [email protected]

Who are the Independent TDs and what price their support in a coalition? irishtimes.com/politics/2024/…

Eight Independent TDs banding together to form new Regional Group in Dáil irishtimes.com/politics/2024/…

What are the potential points of conflict between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael when coalition talks begin in earnest? irishtimes.com/politics/2024/…

Opposing Mercosur trade deal a ‘red line’ for Independent Ireland to enter government irishtimes.com/politics/2024/…

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. The The Irish Times Inside Politics podcast will be recording its Yuletide Ask Me Anything show this week. Send your questions to [email protected] by 10am on Dec 18. Or DM me here.

Demands that the Occupied Territories Bill banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine be enacted ring out across the road from Leinster House on the first day of the 34th Dáil

Labour Party TD Eoghan Kenny (24) is the youngest TD in the 34th Dáil. He says he’s “humbled” to get the opportunity from the people of Cork North Central. He is the first TD born in the 21st century

Wicklow-Wexford TD Malcolm Byrne has raised concern over criticisms Ceann Comhairle candidate Verona Murphy has made of councillors while speaking in the Dáil. He said she is the favourite for the role and he hopes she will commit to being “fair” and “impartial”

Here's Fine Gael husband and wife team Colm Brophy (Dublin South-West) and Maeve O'Connell (Dublin Rathdown). It has been a busy time and Maeve says Colm still has nothing for her birthday in two days time. "Thanks for sharing that," he says, adding: "I will I promise”

Government will use research on four other parliaments to justify changes to Dáil speaking rights irishtimes.com/politics/2025/…

Mark Carney’s ‘back of envelope’ idea paved way for Ireland to renegotiate bank debt irishtimes.com/politics/2025/…

Very sad to hear of the passing of Group Captain John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway, the last known Battle of Britain pilot. His courage, and that of all RAF pilots, helped end WWII and secure our freedom. We will never forget their bravery and service. Thank you, John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway.

More than 3,300 obsolete laws from 19th century set to be repealed Includes proclamations on beatings with sticks and nettles, breaking eggs and an order banning a Daniel O’Connell rally irishtimes.com/politics/2025/…

Good meeting. We discussed a lot one on one. Hoping for results on everything we covered. Protecting lives of our people. Full and unconditional ceasefire. Reliable and lasting peace that will prevent another war from breaking out. Very symbolic meeting that has potential to

My Irishman's Diary about the 50th anniversary of Jaws, the tragic premature death of Robert Shaw (Quint) and Co Mayo. irishtimes.com/opinion/an-iri…