Ciara Dunne

Let 2016 be the year that Ireland gives women the right to choose

As we commemorate and celebrate the centenary of the Easter Rising next year, we must remember that while the constitution was hard fought for it cannot…

By Ciara Dunne

Let 2016 be the year that Ireland gives women the right to choose

Devolution

What’s going on in Northern Ireland?

By Ciara Dunne

Politics

Why an argument over welfare reform could have big consequences for Northern Ireland

By Ciara Dunne

Politics

It’s apathy, not shy No voters, that may sink the Republic of Ireland’s equal marriage referendum

By Ciara Dunne

Politics

What does the DUP’s first demand in a hung parliament mean?

By Ciara Dunne

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What’s the DUP’s price in a hung parliament?

The DUP's manifesto reveals what the party will ask for in exchange for its votes.

By Ciara Dunne

Sinn Féin manifesto: both more and less important than you think

Sinn Féin won't take their seats at Westminster. So what is their manifesto for? Mainly, it's a dry run…

By Ciara Dunne

How did Sinn Féin become contenders in the Irish election?

Sinn Féin look likely to be in power in Northern Ireland and the Republic. How did it happen?

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An alliance with the DUP will be a harder bargain than either Labour or the Tories think

The DUP may be a superficially attractive option for Labour or Conservative strategists looking to get legislation over the…

By Ciara Dunne