Politics

John Manley on Republic’s election- The more things change, the more they stay the same

Even though they look likely to gain a majority of seats between them Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael look on course to form the next government

Sinn Féin’s first percentage vote in Republic down 5.5% from 2020

Party’s first-preference vote share was 24.5%

Alleged crime boss Gerry Hutch will win a Dail seat, says former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern

Transfers could carry controversial candidate across the line, former Fianna Fáil leader and Dublin Central TD predicts

How Northern Ireland’s MPs voted as Assisted Dying Bill passes

The second stage of the legislation was passed on Friday by 330 in favour to 275 against

Established religion in Britain will become Islam or Catholic, says ex-MP John Taylor

Known for his provocative online posts, Lord Kilclooney predicted Islam or Catholicism would become the established religion in ‘heathen’ England.

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DUP’s Gregory Campbell says Hezbollah’s claim of victory ‘reminiscent’ of IRA supporters

In the Commons, Gregory Campbell argued that ‘peace is welcome, but not people trying to turn peace into a victory parade’.

Assisted dying: DUP warns bill would lead to ‘inevitable coercion’ as others call for ‘secular’ vote

The DUP’s Carla Lockhart said the bill would only put families under pressure, while the SDLP’s Colum Eastwood is voting in favour

Derry Girls: Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy agrees to visit Northern Ireland if she can meet stars of show

The minister was responding to an invitation from DUP MP Jim Shannon

Rates bill hike for north’s most valuable homes delayed until 2026

Caoimhe Archibald briefed the media about her proposal last month but delays in bringing it to the executive mean it won’t be implemented for another year