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Full coverage: Fine Gael

Incumbency, electoral priorities, and the status quo: Rewinding the election that was

There was no political earthquake in General Election 2024, no recasting of the Irish political system. A sizable number of people looked at the status quo, and, despite its many deficiencies, decided it was, in the round, their preferred option.

Ian Kehoe
1st Dec, 2024 - 5 min read

“If you are going to run a campaign based on vibes, the vibes better be good”

Two major problems are now starting to manifest themselves in Fine Gael’s poll numbers. Both relate to the issues of incumbency.

Ian Kehoe
25th Nov, 2024 - 4 min read

“You can make a mistake and get slaughtered for it. And God knows I’ve made a few of them over the years”

Political analyst Gary Murphy talks about how Irish politics has moved left, why Sinn Féin will struggle to form a coalition, and who will win the election.

Ian Kehoe
23rd Nov, 2024 - 6 min read

Donohoe on Vat rates, waste and the case for a new Department of Infrastructure

Fine Gael’s finance spokesperson argues that personal tax cuts would not increase Ireland’s exposure to global risks and welcomes new faces among voters and party colleagues.

Thomas Hubert
22nd Nov, 2024 - 12 min read

Ian Kehoe: The key fiscal questions in Fine Gael’s €52.4bn manifesto

Fine Gael is proposing to increase capital spending, implement a €7bn tax package, and maintain an element of fiscal rectitude. However, it has set aside €5bn less than Fianna Fáil to cover the cost of existing service and a public sector pay claim.

Ian Kehoe
19th Nov, 2024 - 6 min read

Hostilities, parity of esteem, and the menace of Trumpism: Rewinding the week that was

What happens if the electoral parity of esteem between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael is not there after this election?

Ian Kehoe
17th Nov, 2024 - 5 min read

Another draft of history: Shane Kenny on John Bruton, and the division lines in Irish politics

Shane Kenny’s new book aims to give credit he feels is lacking for the Peace Process to the late John Bruton. But in doing so, does he treat Bertie Ahern’s achievements too casually?

Dion Fanning
16th Nov, 2024 - 5 min read

“There was something corrupting about politics”

Eoghan Murphy’s new book is the story of human fragility, of a man trapped by the consequences of his own ambition. Yet, as the former Fine Gael minister explains, writing about his failures has allowed him to move forward with his life. He hopes other politicians will do likewise.

Ian Kehoe
9th Nov, 2024 - 7 min read

“The tide of division is building. And the causes of it are so many”

With Budget 2025 imminent, the minister for public expenditure and reform talks about his economic priorities, countering the rise of the far right, and what Ireland’s economy will look like in a decade.

Ian Kehoe
21st Sep, 2024 - 18 min read

Power, passion and pragmatism: Kevin Cunningham on the paradox of Fianna Fáil

The party's resilience raises two questions: why hasn't it returned to its former glory, and how has it maintained such steadfast support? Twelve graphs help explain the paradox.

Kevin Cunningham
20th Jul, 2024 - 8 min read
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