The year 2024 saw significant upheaval in Irish politics, characterized by two failed referenda, a leadership change in Fine Gael with Leo Varadkar stepping down and Simon Harris succeeding him, and pivotal local and European elections. Fianna Fáil emerged successfully…
In a recent event that resembled a manifesto launch, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveiled key priorities for his government, aiming to regain control following a tumultuous start. With a focus on six measurable ‘milestones’ by the next general…
Senior ministers Stephen Donnelly and Catherine Martin lost their seats in the General Election but will continue in their positions until new ministers are appointed. Their situation reflects past precedents where outgoing ministers maintained their roles despite electoral defeats. The…
The final two seats in the Cavan-Monaghan constituency have been filled by Fianna Fáil candidates Brendan Smith and Niamh Smyth, completing the election count in the Irish General Election. Fianna Fáil has 48 TDs, trailing closely behind Sinn Féin with…
In a closely contested Irish general election, the Fianna Fáil party has emerged as the front-runner, securing 21.9% of first preference votes. The Fine Gael party and Sinn Féin closely follow with 20.8% and 19.0%, respectively. With 138 of 174…
The second day of counting in Ireland’s Election 24 saw significant developments as over 100 TDs were elected to the 34th Dáil. High-profile moments included Marie Sherlock overtaking Gerard Hutch in Dublin Central, Albert Dolan celebrating his election on his…
The recent general election in Ireland saw significant losses for the Green Party, with many outgoing Teachtaí Dála (TDs) failing to secure re-election. High-profile casualties included Minister Catherine Martin and other junior ministers, alongside seasoned representatives from other parties. The…
The latest results from Ireland’s General Election reveal a notable influx of first-time Teachta Dála (TDs) across various parties. Fine Gael, facing a significant exodus of senior members, has successfully elected 14 new TDs, while Fianna Fáil, boosted by new…
The counting continues in Ireland’s 2024 General Election, with 45 out of 174 seats in the 34th Dáil already filled. Key candidates include Sinn Féin’s Rose Conway-Walsh, who aims to maintain support in Mayo, and Albert Dolan, the youngest ever…
Simon Harris, leader of Fine Gael, expressed confidence about his party’s performance in the General Election, predicting they may do ‘very well’. With early tallies indicating over 30% first preference votes for him in Wicklow and significant support for his…
A recent TG4 Ipsos B&A poll indicates that Alan Dillon from Fine Gael is projected to lead in the Mayo constituency with 17% of first preference votes, as the upcoming General Election approaches. The poll, which surveyed 539 voters, suggests…
As Ireland approaches its General Election on November 29, immigration is a critical issue, heightened by the influx of refugees from Ukraine and rising asylum seeker numbers. The government’s plan to end direct provision was halted due to unprecedented arrivals,…
