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New 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.
Tuesday
3 Dec 2024
outdoor smoking ban
EU health ministers back non-binding resolution banning smoking outside pubs and cafes
Coalition talks
Fine Gael wants 'parity of esteem' if it goes into government with Fianna Fáil - what does that mean?
Analysis
Ministers for Health and Disability lost their seats. One reason for it is all politics is local
Monday
2 Dec 2024
back again
Hello Taoiseach Micheál Martin: The winners and losers of the 2024 General Election
The 34th Dáil will first sit on 18 December.
Live
Liveblog
Fianna Fáil claim last two seats as Labour TD comes out strongly against FF/FG coalition
Here’s how Monday’s action played out.
the winners
We now have our full slate of TDs for the 34th Dáil - here's who has been elected
After a mammoth count in Cavan-Monaghan, all 174 seats have been filled.
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Dec 2
No-confidence vote
French government heading for collapse after forcing through Michel Barnier’s austerity budget
outgoing tds
Not returning: Here are all the TDs we're bidding farewell to after they lost their seats
Sponsored
'I like to meet the visitors and help them enjoy their visit': A day in the life with Finn Lyons
Failte Ireland
Dec 2
Conspiracy Theories
Disappointed by failed campaigns, far-right candidates turn to claims of election rigging
Independents Day
Three new independent TDs elected to the Dáil (although one has been around the block already)
nikki bradley
Fine Gael senator apologises for remarks describing Donegal constituents as 'negative'
Kildare North
Bernard Durkan's reign as longest serving TD in the Dáil comes to an end as he misses reelection
Out of the dog house
Does this election show the Labour Party is finally less toxic to voters? Not quite
foreign press
'Dodged a bullet': How international media reacted to Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch's narrow loss
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.
Sunday
1 Dec 2024
As it happened
Election
Full recount ordered in Tipperary North and recount also requested in Cork North-Central
Stay with us for updates.
not donn yet
'It's going to be tight': Stephen Donnelly battles to keep his seat in Wicklow as count continues
hot to gogarty
Paul Gogarty: Ex-TD best known for 'most unparliamentary' outburst makes Dáil comeback
last green standing
Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman holds onto his seat in Dublin West after nail-biting count
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