Fianna Fáil
Previously the largest political party in Ireland, and currently the third largest in the Oireachtas. The party has spent most of its existence in power, and was in government between 1997 and 2011.
# fianna-fail - Today’s News
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Say no to gnomes this summer with IKEA garden furniture.
# fianna-fail - Yesterday’s News
Insolvent borrowers ‘will be named and shamed’ online in new system
Fianna Fáil says the public register of people in insolvency procedures could shame people away from participating.
# fianna-fail - Sunday 19 May, 2013
Majority support abortion where mother’s life is at risk of suicide
The Sunday Independent/Millward Brown poll shows, however, that the numbers opposing the clause are increasing.
# fianna-fail - Saturday 18 May, 2013
Shatter called on to resign over Wallace penalty points row
Sinn Féin’s Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn also said it is “worrying” the Justice Minister mentioned the information on Prime Time.
# fianna-fail - Wednesday 15 May, 2013
Former Green Party senator Dan Boyle plotting political comeback
Boyle is set to run in the local elections next year.
# fianna-fail - Sunday 12 May, 2013
‘Some bankers and civil servants don’t want banking inquiry’ – McGuinness
The government has been seeking to bring forward legislation to strengthen the Oireachtas’ ability to carry out inquiries into matters of public interest in the wake of the rejection of a referendum in 2011.
FLASHBACK: Brian Cowen became Taoiseach five years ago this week
Cowen succeeded Bertie Ahern at the helm of government on May 7, 2008. Here he is, leading a hometown singsong.
# fianna-fail - Wednesday 8 May, 2013
Taoiseach promises: Government is still going to introduce free GP care
“Ultimately the entire population will be covered by free GP services,” Taoiseach Enda Kenny told the Dáil.
Er, what’s happening on the Euronews website?
“Brian Cowen’s government is deeply unpopular…” WHOSE government?
Banks should disclose how ECB rate changes impact its products – Fianna Fáil
Deputy McGrath has called on the Central Bank to force banks to issue a statement following each change to the ECB’s interest rate.
# fianna-fail - Monday 6 May, 2013
Lisa McInerney: Fianna Fáil doesn’t deserve our ear…
…not when the party still owe us a tooth and an eye. So why are many people perversely choosing to drift back=?
# fianna-fail - Saturday 4 May, 2013
Snake oil, champagne-licking Troika: The week’s news skewed
Breaking via The Mire wire: Peter Mathews takes himself hostage and the Womb Repossession Bill takes centre stage.
# fianna-fail - Thursday 2 May, 2013
The Evening Fix… now with added White House GIFS
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
No decision from Fianna Fáil on abortion vote
Following an afternoon meeting, the party said it would not make a decision on legislative proposals.
Former Fianna Fáil councillor shot at while driving with family
There was nobody seriously injured in the incident but Ger Killally received minor injuries when the car he was driving overturned.
Fianna Fáil to discuss abortion bill after lengthy Fine Gael meeting
Fine Gael’s weekly parliamentary party meeting saw over five hours of intense discussion on the draft abortion bill.
# fianna-fail - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Column: Micheál Martin’s response to anti-immigrant rhetoric was lily-livered
Kevin Sheahan sparked anger in Limerick’s council chamber when he demanded an ‘Irish first’ housing policy, but Micheál Martin has refused to properly sanction these anti-immigrant statements, writes Dr Matt Cannon.
# fianna-fail - Monday 29 April, 2013
Former ‘Independent Fianna Fáil’ TD Harry Blaney dies at 85
A member of a famous dynasty, Blaney was one of the independents who supported Bertie Ahern’s first government in 1997.
# fianna-fail - Sunday 28 April, 2013
Poll: Do you think Fianna Fáil will ever get back into government?
The party has been told today that its brand is still damaged. What do you reckon?
# fianna-fail - Saturday 27 April, 2013
Fewer than one third of people support public sector pay cuts
A new opinion poll has also found that the majority of respondents want the government to try to renegotiate the Croke Park pay agreement.
In full: Micheál Martin’s speech to the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis
The full text of the Fianna Fáil leader’s speech to his annual party conference – including his support for public sector workers (but without any mention of abortion).
As it happened: Micheál Martin’s keynote speech at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis
The Fianna Fáil leader will be delivering his address to his party from 8.30pm. Join us to see what happens.
The Evening Fix… now with added double rainbow in Dublin
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
Politically Engaged Teddy Pic of the Day
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Battle of the Opposition parties: Gerry Adams takes on Fianna Fáil over ‘hypocrisy’
Adams rounded on the party for its political opportunism.
“People do not feel secure in their own homes” – FF takes aim at Shatter
“Gardaí put their lives on the line to protect our communities and deserve more”.
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Good morning! Here are the nine things you need to know as you kick off your sunny Saturday morning.
Fianna Fáil’s 1980 Ard Fheis… with added Larry Gogan (and fancy raffle prizes)
Seven day tour of European capitals, anyone?
# fianna-fail - Friday 26 April, 2013
Micheál Martin gives Taoiseach an E- grade on jobs
The Fianna Fáil leader was speaking as the party’s Ard Fheis got under way at the RDS in Dublin this evening.
The Evening Fix… now with added how Indiana Jones should have ended
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today…
Column: More female voices are needed in Irish politics to tackle societal imbalances
Only when a large enough proportion of elected representatives are female will the challenges, interests and life experiences applicable to women properly gain a voice in Ireland, writes Fianna Fail Ard Fheis candidate Laura Reid.
Government will not get away with ‘broken promises’ – Micheál Martin
Delivering his opening address at the party’s Árd Fheis, he said “reconnecting with the people” would take longer “than we have had”.
The 5 at 5: Friday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
“Just shy of 7,000 job losses a month” – Kenny attacks Fianna Fáil’s record in power ahead of party’s Árd Fheis
Enda Kenny says 25 months into government, the legacy of previous cabinets is still casting a shadow over the economy.
Fianna Fáil to debate its pro-life stance as Ard Fheis gets under way
The party is to debate motions which include reforming the way a party leader is elected and the circumstances under which it would go into coalition government.
# fianna-fail - Thursday 25 April, 2013
Fianna Fáil want period for financial services complaints extended
A six year limit currently exists after which complaints cannot be made to the Financial Services Ombudsman.
11 Irish political parties disclose donations of only €33,606 for 2012
Parties are only required to disclose donations worth over €5,078.95 – but only three parties disclosed any donations at all.
# fianna-fail - Wednesday 24 April, 2013
AIB, EBS and Haven variable rate mortgages to increase from June
The rate increases vary from 0.25 per cent to 0.4 per cent.
Government minister: There are people emigrating by choice
Junior minister for jobs, John Perry, said that some people would be “quite delighted” to go to the United States in the Dáil yesterday.
# fianna-fail - Sunday 21 April, 2013
Martin says government is ‘obsessed with public relations over substance’
Speaking at his party’s 1916 commemoration, the Fianna Fáil leader said that the failure of the Croke Park Agreement was a “crisis of the government’s own making”.
# fianna-fail - Friday 19 April, 2013
TDs to debate legislation giving maternity leave rights to TDs
Fianna Fáil’s Seán Ó Fearghaíl will introduce a bill which would formally give female TDs some time off if they fall pregnant.























































