# Controversy
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This week 10th May 2026 - 16th May 2026
# Dublin Central Byelection
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# Dublin Central Byelection
Social Democrats' byelection candidate slams Bertie Ahern's immigration comments as 'vile'
On the campaign trail in Dublin 7, Social Democrats byelection candidate talks Bertie, his previous work and immigration.
Last week 3rd May 2026 - 16th May 2026
# UK-Ireland Relations
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# UK-Ireland Relations
‘Don’t jump to conclusions’: Reform’s rise and what it could mean for Ireland
The ascendancy of Reform has been described as ‘ominous’ by some in government, but today there’s been a caustious reaction.
# On The Campaign Trail
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# On The Campaign Trail
Boylan says Dublin Central voters not raising immigration, calls Hutch remarks ‘out of order’
Sinn Féin Dublin Central candidate Janice Boylan says people want to talk about ‘bread and butter issues’ rather than immigration.
This month May 2026
# Dublin Central
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# Dublin Central
Laughs but plenty of tough questions as civil war candidates do battle in Glasnevin
We joined Fine Gael’s Ray McAdam and Fianna’s Fáil’s John Stephens on the streets of Glasnevin this week.
Last month April 2026
# Analysis
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# Analysis
Under the bonnet of Sinn Féin: Ard Fheis shows a party in flux and unsure of its path
Sinn Féin closed ranks on leadership concerns as divisions surfaced at the Ard Fheis in Belfast this weekend.
# Sinn Féin Ard Fheis
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# Sinn Féin Ard Fheis
McDonald rejects Sinn Féin leadership claims: 'There are no plans to replace the leader'
Reports have been swirling that not everyone is happy with McDonald’s leadership.
# Poll
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# Soz
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# Soz
Varadkar says rural v urban comments ‘went too far’, apologises for offence caused
The former Taoiseach said he didn’t mean to be divisive or to cause offence with his comments.
# Crying Wolf
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# Crying Wolf
At this rate, no-one will believe there's a heave against Martin unless he quits live on TV
A heave with no heat was attempted this week. It was tepid, at best.
# No Confidence Motion
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# No Confidence Motion
Michael Healy Rae says he will vote no confidence in government and resign as Minister of State
A no confidence motion in the government is up for debate in the Dáil today but government has moved to defend its actions.
# Backlash
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# Backlash
Taoiseach under fire over fuel protest handling in marathon four-hour long Fianna Fáil meeting
The Taoiseach was told at parliamentary party meeting today that he can come across as ‘narky’ and it doesn’t go down well with the public.
# Analysis
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# Analysis
The government's half-hearted mantra during the fuel crisis did not wash with the public
The government says it’s been doing what it can about the cost of living – but the public clearly doesn’t agree.
# Analysis
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# Analysis
Micheál Martin, Simon Harris and Jim O’Callaghan failed to take the temperature of the nation
A former Ceann Comhairle warned the Taoiseach and Tánaiste last month that failure to act to support the agri-sector would have major political ramifications.
# Fuel Protests
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# Fuel Protests
Here are all the grim scenarios the government is preparing for if fuel blockades persist
An emergency meeting held today was told a lack of chemicals to treat water could result in a boil notice next week.
# CAB
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March March 2026
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