#Government Formation

All the news about the negotiations to form a government

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Elaine-Loughlin
SElaine Loughlin: Simon Harris must choose his own piece on ministerial chessboard carefully
SeamasOReilly
Séamas O'Reilly: Half of Irish voters trust the people behind our problems to solve them
Simon Harris: Fine Gael 'should not be taken for granted' in government formation talks 
Simon Harris: Fine Gael 'should not be taken for granted' in government formation talks 
In a veiled jab at Fianna Fáil, Mr Harris said: 'I think fewer public musings and more concrete engagement is the way to proceed'

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Programme for government with Labour 'not a runner', says Social Democrats deputy leader
Programme for government with Labour 'not a runner', says Social Democrats deputy leader
Speaking after the meeting, Labour leader Ivana Bacik said that the parties had identified areas for collaboration

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How long will it take to put a government together? 
The Mick Clifford Podcast: How long will it take to put a government together? 
The people have spoken. But what have they said? Mick Clifford looks at the answers on this week's podcast

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Cork man among Fianna Fáil TDs tipped for role of Ceann Comhairle in next Dáil
Cork man among Fianna Fáil TDs tipped for role of Ceann Comhairle in next Dáil
It remains uncertain whether incumbent Séan Ó Fearghaíl will seek a third term

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Labour leader Ivana Bacik says party's 'absolute goal' is to build left alliance 
Labour leader Ivana Bacik says party's 'absolute goal' is to build left alliance 
Ms Bacik said was very serious about exploring routes into government but would not do it 'just to make up numbers'

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Mary Lou McDonald says she will work with other parties to set up left-wing opposition
Sinn Féin leader has reached out to both the Social Democrats and Labour, saying the three parties form a significant portion of the Dáil 

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

These are the Independents who could play kingmaker in government formation talks
These are the Independents who could play kingmaker in government formation talks
Already, some independents have begun to make their intentions known about whether they would work with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Fianna Fáil say Micheál Martin should be Taoiseach for three years of a new coalition
Fianna Fáil say Micheál Martin should be Taoiseach for three years of a new coalition
Party sources tell the 'Irish Examiner' outgoing Tánaiste should take the helm for longer than Simon Harris despite Fine Gael's suggestion of an even split to maintain 'parity of esteem' 

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Micheál Martin aiming to select coalition partners with 'backbone'
Micheál Martin aiming to select coalition partners with 'backbone'
Fianna Fáil leader warned previous negotiations took too long but he does not believe a government will be in place before Christmas

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Party leaders to meet in coming days as attention turns to Government formation
It is understood that the Labour Party will meet with the Social Democrats on Friday, with Ivana Bacik also set to meet Roderic O'Gorman this week

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

ieExplains: The election is over. What happens next?
ieExplains: The election is over. What happens next?
With none of the main parties having secured enough seats to form a government, negotiations will take place over the coming days and weeks on forming a coalition

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Sinn Féin reaches out to Social Democrats and Labour in coalition bid
Mary Lou McDonald has contacted both Holly Cairns and Ivana Bacik today, as the Sinn Féin leader seeks to form a left-wing alliance heading into the 34th Dáil

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: Three-party deadlock means it'll be a long road to forming a government
Elaine Loughlin: Three-party deadlock means it'll be a long road to forming a government
Election 2024: With less than two percentage points separating Sinn Féin, Fine Gael, and Fianna Fáil in the exit poll, a coalition of four or more parties could well be the only option

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Taoiseach appoints new Ministers
Irish Examiner view: All eyes on upcoming election 
Change at the very top of government is often accompanied by what is sometimes described as a Cabinet reshuffle, sometimes as a night of the long knives

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

RTE report
Paul Hosford: McEntee 'was never interested in Fine Gael leadership'
Helen McEntee was never interested in the Fine Gael leadership. So she says, at least.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Mary Lou McDonald interview
Yes, Minister: How will Sinn Féin and civil servants get on?
Unlike Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, civil servants have no experience of dealing with Sinn Féin as office holders

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

CC HOLLY CAIRNS
Social Democrats willing to discuss coalition with 'any party', says leader Holly Cairns 
The Social Democrats would discuss coalition with any party, but will maintain red lines on Sláintecare, housing and disability services, leader Holly Cairns says.

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

Eamon Ryan hits out at Sinn Féin's green credentials — but says party would still go into government with them
Eamon Ryan hits out at Sinn Féin's green credentials — but says party would still go into government with them
Minister Eamon Ryan said the nature of his party is to work with people

Sat, 21 Oct, 2023

Missing woman
Renewed call for gender quotas ahead of next local elections
Women from across the island of Ireland and Europe have issued a renewed appeal to establish gender quotas at local Government level.

Wed, 23 Aug, 2023

Holly Cairns says Social Democrats will not 'just make up the numbers' in Government 
Holly Cairns says Social Democrats will not 'just make up the numbers' in Government 
Ms Cairns will take her first Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil today, hours after she is confirmed as leader of the party

Wed, 01 Mar, 2023

Enda Kenny on the 17th 3/7/2019
Daniel McConnell: Does Ireland really need up to 20 extra TDs?
The commission has until July to return to Government with its plan for the next Dáil, including how many TDs there should be, and where boundaries for constituencies start and stop

Mon, 13 Feb, 2023

Carroll MacNeill and O'Donnell are big winners in reshuffle
Carroll MacNeill and O'Donnell are big winners in reshuffle
Fine Gael TDs Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and Kieran O’Donnell were the big winners in the junior minister reshuffle following their call up from the backbenches.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2022

Fianna Fáil pushing to keep 'good news' sports ministry role
Fianna Fáil pushing to keep 'good news' sports ministry role
Fianna Fáil TDs are pushing for the party to keep the sports junior ministry this week as the Government ranks are filled out.

Sun, 18 Dec, 2022

Sinn Fein Ard Fheis
'It's time for change': Grassroots members say Sinn Féin are ready for Government
Gathering at Sinn Fein's Ard Fheis, party members from all walks of life are excited and ready to see their political leaders in Government

Sun, 06 Nov, 2022

empty picture frames
Can Micheál Martin keep Fianna Fáil alive?
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

Sat, 01 Oct, 2022

Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare
Donohoe could retain Eurogroup job if McGrath takes Department of Finance
Paschal Donohoe could still retain the influential position of if he stands aside as finance minister, the Tánaiste has suggested.

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

Minister for Finance Taxation Report
ECB and EU figures want Donohoe to stay as Eurogroup president
Senior sources say that finance minister has already been approached about a second term at the helm 

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

Fianna Fail Party think in-in Mullingar
Could the row over the Finance ministry prove costly for the coalition?
Rising tensions and sharp-tongued remarks show cracks in the relationship between the coalition's two main parties

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

Varadkar is likely to reshuffle the Cabinet when he resumes taoiseach's office
Varadkar is likely to reshuffle the Cabinet when he resumes taoiseach's office
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

Mon, 25 Jul, 2022

Paul Hosford: After the hurdles of a turbulent two years, can this Government last the distance?
Paul Hosford: After the hurdles of a turbulent two years, can this Government last the distance?
With the coalition Government 40% through it's five-year term, what achievements does each party have to celebrate and what does the future hold?

Sun, 26 Jun, 2022

Martin is prepared to vote for Varadkar as Taoiseach if criminal probe is not completed
Martin is prepared to vote for Varadkar as Taoiseach if criminal probe is not completed
NCBI is investigating the Tánaiste's sharing of the IMO pay deal with a member of a rival group, the NAGP

Mon, 14 Feb, 2022

Fine Gael and Greens on collision course over one-off rural housing
Fine Gael and Greens on collision course over one-off rural housing
The Green Party is strongly opposed to building large numbers of one-off rural houses, claiming this type of development has a social and environmental cost and has contributed to the hollowing out of rural towns.

Mon, 23 Aug, 2021

Stobart Air
Immunologist: Delta variant makes decisions around foreign travel 'premature' 
This follows confirmation the Delta variant now makes up 20% of cases across the country including a probable outbreak in Athlone

Tue, 22 Jun, 2021

General Election Ireland 2020
40% of Government committees do not include any female representation
There are no women on the Cabinet Covid-19 Committee, the Cabinet Health Committee, the Committee on Europe or Government Coordination

Wed, 10 Feb, 2021

The Votes Are Counted In The Irish General Election
Special report: Sinn Féin was the big winner in election 2020 and surge can continue
The general election took place one year ago today, delivering seismic change that transformed Ireland from a two-party system to a three-party one.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2021

Micheal Martin vows to lead Fianna Fáil into next election
Micheal Martin vows to lead Fianna Fáil into next election
Mr Martin also ruled out the prospect of a reshuffle of his party’s government ministers in the year ahead.

Sun, 03 Jan, 2021

Special Report: Ghosts of Sinn Féin's 2019 defeat laid to rest
Special Report: Ghosts of Sinn Féin's 2019 defeat laid to rest
Confrontation for the sake of it could only take Sinn Féin so far, and a deep internal examination saw the party develop a more mature and more successful approach 

Mon, 07 Sep, 2020

Alison O'Connor: Government has too many cooks, just like 'The Two Popes'
Alison O'Connor: Government has too many cooks, just like 'The Two Popes'
Micheál Martin needs to get on with being Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar needs to realise his place, and Green Party leader Eamon Ryan needs to shape up to the job, says Alison O'Connor

Fri, 07 Aug, 2020

Green TDs considering when they would depart from coalition
Green TDs considering when they would depart from coalition
Sources within the party say that TDs who are unhappy voting on certain legislation have been telling colleagues they are "biding their time" and contemplating "where do they draw the line".

Wed, 05 Aug, 2020

Government delaying public spending oversight - Sinn Féin
Government delaying public spending oversight - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin has accused the government of delaying oversight into public spending.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2020

Irish government cabinet meeting
'A pretty rocky start’: Leo Varadkar admits Government's 'unforced errors'
The Tánaiste also set out the legislative work that was completed in recent weeks

Sat, 01 Aug, 2020

The Dáil term in review: Fianna Fáil and Micheál Martin left in a spin ahead of recess
The Dáil term in review: Fianna Fáil and Micheál Martin left in a spin ahead of recess
The time has come for Fianna Fáil to dust themselves off and learn from their mistakes. However, is that likely?

Thu, 30 Jul, 2020

Irish Examiner view: Decision on junior ministers' pay rise is tone deaf 
Irish Examiner view: Decision on junior ministers' pay rise is tone deaf 
There is a case to be made in support of the Government’s decision to give three super junior ministers a €16,000 pay supplement.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2020

Coronavirus - Fri Apr 3, 2020
Donohoe: Public is angry over €16,000 top-up allowance for super junior ministers
But minister defends top-up on salaries of €124,000

Sun, 26 Jul, 2020

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