As the second week of Ireland’s general election campaigning begins, political parties are publishing key policy papers on justice, health, transport, and housing. Fine Gael is set to enhance law enforcement with proposals for facial recognition technology and an increase…
The latest Irish Times/Ipsos poll shows Fine Gael remains the leading party at 25%, despite a two-point drop from September. Support for Sinn Féin has decreased to 19%, while both Fianna Fáil and Labour hold steady at 19% and 5%,…
Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has condemned Gerry Hutch, also known as ‘The Monk’, emphasizing he should not be treated as a celebrity but as a criminal during the election campaign. Harris and fellow party member Paschal Donohoe urged the…
In the latest episode of ‘Behind the Ballot’, hosts David, Katie, and Fran discuss the impact of celebrity endorsements on Irish politics, contrasting it with the louder U.S. scene. They analyze proposals for new ministerial roles, focusing on the Green…
Fine Gael is set to reveal its policy on child welfare, proposing a permanent double child benefit to help families with back-to-school costs. The initiative includes a Pay-Related Parents Benefit, capping childcare fees at €200 monthly per child, and expanding…
A political blunder by Fine Gael, sparked by Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary’s remarks dismissing teachers, has overshadowed the party’s campaign launch and provided an unexpected boost to Fianna Fáil. As Fianna Fáil unveiled its election manifesto, it seized the moment…
As Ireland’s General Election approaches, Fine Gael has unveiled an ambitious housing strategy, aiming to build 41,000 homes next year and increase that number to 60,000 by 2030. This plan, led by Simon Harris and Paschal Donohoe, involves investing €10…
Fine Gael has announced a plan to address Ireland’s housing crisis, aiming to build 41,000 homes next year, increasing to 60,000 by 2030. The party will invest €10 billion of Apple tax revenue into housing initiatives, including expanding the Help…
Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary sparked controversy by suggesting the Irish Dáil has too many teachers and needs more business professionals. During an event endorsing Fine Gael’s Peter Burke, he emphasized the importance of diverse expertise in tackling Ireland’s infrastructure challenges. O’Leary’s…
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has called for clarity from Fine Gael leader Simon Harris regarding comments made by Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary at a Fine Gael event. O’Leary suggested that employing many teachers to achieve goals may not…
As the second full day of the General Election campaign kicks off, political parties and independent candidates across Ireland are actively canvassing. Sinn Féin, Labour Party, and the Social Democrats focus on key issues like the high cost of living…
Fine Gael has dismissed claims that its proposed VAT increase from 9% to 11% will raise gas and electricity prices for consumers, countering accusations from Fianna Fáil and other parties. The new plan is aimed at supporting the hospitality sector,…
