Politics
2026

Taoiseach-elect Micheál Martin speaks to members of the media next to Taoiseach Simon Harris after parliament was adjourned after an argument over speaking rights led to a breakdown in proceedings to nominate the next Taoiseach of Ireland, in Dublin.

President Catherine Connolly embraces her campaign manager Danny Callanan, after she was deemed elected before leaving the Galway West count centre.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin during a bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump ahead of the White House St. Patrick's Day reception in Washington DC, as part of his week-long visit to the US.

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and presidential candidate Catherine Connolly (left) speaking at the party's Building for Unity national conference at The Helix in Dublin.

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin kisses his wife Mary outside Leinster House after he was elected as Taoiseach

Independent TDs Michael Lowry, Barry Heneghan and Kevin 'Boxer' Moran pictured outside Leinster House, Dublin, during a break in talks on the formation of a new government.

Presidential hopeful Charlotte Keenan who was seeking to become President of Ireland, pictured entering the chamber to address Kerry County Councillors seeking presidential nomination in Tralee.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin (right) speaks to former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern after the funeral mass for Dr. Martin Mansergh, at St. Mary's Church, Tipperary.

Fianna Fáil Irish presidential candidate Jim Gavin speaking to media after a debate on The Week in Politics at RTÉ studios in Donnybrook, Dublin, on Sunday 5th October 2025. Later that same day he withdrew his candidacy.

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly share a candid moment before a portrait at Stormont.

Maria Steen arrives at the Dáil, with a Hermès handbag reportedly worth €20,000, to speak to the press after she failed to get the 20 nominations required to run for President of Ireland.