Faisal Islam
Ireland’s Budget vote remains perilous
Usually, a nation which has applied for a bailout will easily pass an austere Budget. But in Ireland, it’s rather more complicated, writes Faisal Islam from Dublin.
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Ireland’s Green Party quits the coalition
The Irish government was plunged into fresh chaos today as the junior coalition Green Party pulled out following the resignation of Taoiseach Brian Cowen as leader of the ruling Fianna Fail party.
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Irish PM Brian Cowen steps down as Fianna Fail leader
Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen has stepped down as leader of the ruling Fianna Fail party after a week of chaos in his party. Who are the contenders for the poisoned chalice?
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Brian Cowen passes leadership to a willing recipient
Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen has passed the poisoned chalice of Fianna Fail’s leadership to a willing recipient, writes Ireland expert Dr Peter Stafford.
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Brian Cowen retains control of ruling Fianna Fail party
Despite Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen surviving a leadership battle, he looks certain to lose the ballot when he faces the electorate later this year, writes Ireland expert Dr Peter Stafford.
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Faisal Islam
Combining political shambles with economic disaster
Our Economics Editor reflects on yesterday’s tumultuous events in Dublin and warns of an unpredictable time ahead for Ireland and Europe.
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Gary Gibbon
Can crunch talks smooth the Stormont waters?
Talks between the Prime Ministers and the main party leaders are due to start around now in Stormont.