Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

Ivana Bacik said the delay was ‘disappointing’ after ‘positive’ worker policies from Fine Gael in recent years.

New laws seek to limit the use of short-term rentals across Ireland.

Micheál Martin said that every child in Ireland has a constitutional right to a school place.

Video footage shows Michael Lowry making a gesture towards the camera as the chants of ‘shame’ reverberate around the Dáil.

The coalition is bringing forward significant modifications to the standing orders of the Dáil.

The Taoiseach’s Questions slot in the Dáil was not ‘being used as well as the Opposition claims’, Micheál Martin said.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin was told the Dáil speaking rights row was an "affront to Irish democracy" and asked "is this the start of a dictatorship?".

Drivers should have to resit a theory test every time their licence is up for renewal, a Labour TD has said.

The dispute led to the suspension of the house and a delay in Micheál Martin’s nomination as Taoiseach.

The last elected were independent candidate Eileen Flynn, Sinn Féin’s Nicole Ryan and Fianna Fáil’s Fiona O’Loughlin and Diarmuid Wilson.

The final count is taking place in the administrative panel.

The veteran republican took a seat on the industrial and commercial panel.

“As well as being a strong Sinn Féin voice for the county, I will also be a strong advocate for the delivery of affordable housing, and ensure that the voices of carers and people with disabilities are heard2 - Senator Maria McCormack.

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

The Regional Independent Group has the "air of a political party about them" and are likely to be stable partners for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, according to a political commentator

A row is brewing between opposition parties and the group of Independents supporting the Government

Party leader Micheál Martin is set to become taoiseach for the second time next week

The issue attracted criticism after it emerged some Regional Independents wanted to form a technical group in the Dáil in order to get more speaking time

Ivana Bacik and Ged Nash said the next government would be of the ‘status quo’

Labour leader Ivana Bacik said they have not yet had a ‘substantive’ response to their policy priorities outlined during formation talks.

Ivana Bacik said notes taken during a meeting and shared with the media were inaccurate.

Labour leader Ivana Bacik said she had set up meetings with Green leader Roderic O’Gorman and the Social Democrats

What are the options available to Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael? And could a coalition be formed without them?

The report stated that for non-EU nationals, working in an irregular situation can create difficulties such as accessing social security.

Fianna Fáil looks on course to secure the most seats and had a stable vote in many areas

Ivana Bacik did not rule out going into government with Fine Gael and Fianna Fail.

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She said she will speak all the party leaders about “forming a common platform” as the public wants to see change.

A manifesto is the list of pledges parties make to voters, explaining what they would do if elected.

The Taoiseach suggested voters are more interested in ‘bread and butter’ issues than the controversies his party has encountered in recent times.

The Labour leader said she wants to work with the Green Party on environmental issues in the next Dail.

A new opinion poll has put support for Simon Harris’s party on 25 per cent, ahead of both Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin on 19%.

A Labour councillor said the Government has failed renters.

Simon Harris said Fine Gael would also implement a means-tested, income-linked contribution towards State accommodation for asylum seekers.

Ivana Bacik made the comments on day two of the election campaign.

Labour said housing will be ‘the single biggest issue’ in the election campaign.

It comes after coalition leaders set a target of 303,000 homes to be completed between 2025 and 2030.

Ged Nash accused the government of being ‘nodding dogs’ for big companies and criticised one-off budgetary measures.

'Funerals are live streamed which is a most personal, private and emotional event. You can go on any webcam from any church around the country and view a funeral' - cllr Marie Tuohy.

Ivana Bacik launched the Labour alternative Budget on Friday.