Tag Archives: Ireland elections 2024

Dáil Elects Micheál Martin as Taoiseach: Ireland into New Era Micheál Martin has just been formally elected Taoiseach in this pivotal Irish political moment. The result comes after weeks of negotiations and deals between different parties that have finally led to the historic coalition government of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and the Green Party. This is a very unique alliance …

Independent TDs who are expected to support the upcoming government may not receive a full Cabinet position and might have to accept a super junior role instead. Following the election of Verona Murphy as Ceann Comhairle, there is some hesitation within Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael about offering a senior Cabinet position to an Independent TD. Seán Canney and Noel …

Verona Murphy Vows to Be a ‘Reforming Ceann Verona Murphy, the newly elected Ceann Comhairle, expressed her humility, honor, and privilege at assuming the role. An independent TD from Wexford, Murphy was elected by a majority vote and is the first woman to hold this position. Her election facilitates the formation of a new government coalition of Fianna Fáil, Fine …

The Social Democrats have experienced a setback with one of their newly elected TDs facing suspension even before the Dáil’s first meeting. Eoin Hayes, who secured a surprise victory in Dublin Bay South, is at the center of a controversy over shares he owned in Palantir Technologies, a company linked to the Israeli military. This conflict of interest arose as …

The Social Democrats are set to hold a parliamentary meeting to decide on their participation in government formation talks, with a decision expected by the end of the week. This follows recent discussions with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, which were described as positive and collegial. The party is currently weighing whether to continue these talks or to remain in …

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris are set to discuss the formation of a new government. These talks will also extend to Labour, the Social Democrats, and independent TDs in the coming days, with both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael having already chosen their negotiation teams for coalition talks. Meanwhile, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou …

Sinn Féin leader Mary McDonald announced she plans to meet with various party leaders, including Fianna Fáil’s Micheál Martin, in the upcoming week. During an interview on RTÉ’s This Week programme, she emphasized that while her preference was for a government without Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael, the worst scenario would be a coalition including both. McDonald criticized Martin for …

After a week of posturing, the serious task of forming a government will begin next week. On Monday, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris will have their first substantial discussion about forming another coalition. These talks follow days of setting the terms for government formation. Fianna Fáil has insisted that its larger size should be …

In line with the Labour Party’s tradition, the initial focus was on internal divisions. The Social Democrats rejected Ivana Bacik’s proposal for a left-wing coalition to enter government talks. Cian O’Callaghan, the party’s deputy leader and a former Labour member, stated that they would proceed independently, scheduling preliminary discussions with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael next week, although no significant …

The Social Democrats have declined Labour’s proposal to form a left-wing coalition ahead of government formation discussions. Following a meeting between the parties, Labour plans to hold an internal meeting tomorrow to decide on its next steps regarding the formation of the Government. Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O’Callaghan announced that his party would proceed independently and will meet with …