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Opposition comes together to object to Michael Lowry group seeking speaking time
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The group is working on a joint submission to Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy over its refusal to share time with four Regional Independent Group TDs who negotiated the programme for government but did not receive ministerial jobs
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Row erupts as Regional Independent Group TDs seek opposition speaking time
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One TD accused the groups of “having their cake and eating it” as half of their members will be using government speaking time, while the other half are seeking to use the opposition’s time.
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Everything you need to know about Programme for Government from energy drinks ban to €200 childcare
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The programme for government was agreed by Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, the Regional Independents and the Healy-Rae brothers and will dictate the policy taken by the next government.
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Programme for government pledge on League of Ireland hailed, but ‘transformative’ opportunity missed
League of Ireland
The new government will ‘explore new mechanisms for the creation of football academies with the FAI and the League of Ireland’.
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Michael Lowry criticises coverage of Moriarty Tribunal during government formation talks
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The Independent TD for Tipperary North was the main negotiator for the Regional Independents Group in government formation talks with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil
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Everything we know about the programme for government as Healy-Rae role confirmed
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The programme for government will be published on Wednesday afternoon
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Regional Independents receive two Super Junior Ministers as government formation talks wrap up
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Discussions with the Regional Independents wrapped up on Tuesday afternoon
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Fianna Fail and Fine Gael on course to finish government negotiations talks today
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Once the negotiating teams have finished their work, the programme for government plans will go to Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris for discussion.
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Government formation next week 'in the balance' as coalition agreement nears completion
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The Irish Mirror understands that the programme for government is nearly complete and is now being “refined”, with several issues still up for decision between Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin
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Everything you need to know about Verona Murphy as Ceann Comhairle race heats up
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As part of the government negotiation talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, the Regional Independents grouping has proposed that Verona Murphy, an independent TD from Wexford, be put forward for the position
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Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael set to back Verona Murphy for Ceann Comhairle position
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While there was some unhappiness in Fianna Fáil about the proposition of Verona Murphy for the role, there is also an understanding that while it "wasn’t the ideal situation” it was the “hand we’ve been dealt” in government formation talks.
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Simon Harris defends Michael Lowry's role in government formation talks as Ceann Comhairle vote approaches
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As government formation talks continue, the Irish Mirror now understands that a government is unlikely to be in place before January 22
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Social Democrats to decide future by end of week as Independents set out Government formation stall
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The Social Democrat's leadership, including Cian O’Callaghan, Gary Gannon and Jennifer Whitmore, met Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris in separate meetings in Government Buildings on Wednesday.
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Leo Varadkar LIVE press briefing updates as Taoiseach details new Government initiative amid coronavirus lockdown
Leo Varadkar
The Fine Gael leader is holding a briefing at the Government Buildings in Dublin
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What is the Public Services Card? All you need to know
Public Services Card
As it stands, your personal data can't be shared between government organisations without your consent - many people believe that the PSC could change this in future
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Half of voters have no confidence in the new Government and nearly 50% want Enda gone NOW
Taoiseach
New poll shows over 50% of voters have no confidence in the new Government and almost half the public want Enda Kenny out now.
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Irish Water key issues hampering coalition talks, Fianna Fail TDs warn
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Micheal Martin has said that Fianna Fail must be flexible for the sake of the country
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Labour Party may be foolish but Sinn Fein are passing the buck by stepping off the stage
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Asking to be voted into power and then refusing it point blank sounds like a charade to me
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Enda Kenny and Micheal Martin set for talks to form coalition government
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An identical one-line statement issued by both parties tonight said: “Following exploratory talks today, Fine Gael and Fianna Fail have agreed to meet next week to discuss how a viable minority government would work”
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Juvenile, self-serving antics of our TDs shows they're living in the past
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Voters are wise to the fact that our politicians are looking after number one
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Enda Kenny and Micheal Martin to meet this evening after vote on Taoiseach
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The leaders of the two main parties will sit down following the futile Dail vote
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