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Martin’s formal appointment as taoiseach blocked after day of ‘utter disgrace’ in Irish parliament

PM says he aims to stop former Sinn Féin leader claiming damages for his internment as ministers ditch Troubles law

With the dust settled on the 2024 Irish general election, attention has turned to the negotiations which will lead to the formation of the next coalition government. Despite finishing in second place, with a seat tally of 39 (in a parliament of 174 seats), Sinn Féin will not be invited…

At the end of a year that saw parties around the world punished by voters, Ireland’s centre-right Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have managed to avoid the incumbents’ curse.

In today’s newsletter: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil look set to retain power after the general election – how have two main, centre-right parties avoided the kicking seen elsewhere?

Ireland has, in effect, full employment, an expanded workforce and a booming economy. So why is it such a nation in flux, asks columnist and author Fintan O’Toole

Parties expected to hold talks as election results show incumbents closing in on majority needed to govern

Results suggest that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael’s coalition is set to continue

UPDATED: Can a boring election be a surprise? In a year of anti-incumbent anger, Ireland votes for more of the same