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%,…
Dublin Bay North is poised for a transformative election with three guaranteed first-time TDs entering the Dáil, due to the retirement of incumbent representatives. While Sinn Féin’s Denise Mitchell and Social Democrat Cian O’Callaghan are expected to retain their seats,…
People Before Profit-Solidarity (PBP-S) has published its general election manifesto, presenting a robust plan focusing on housing, healthcare, workers’ rights, and climate action. The manifesto proposes constructing 30,000 social homes annually, implementing a £15/hour living wage, and establishing a public…
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…
Eighteen candidates are vying for seats in the Donegal General Election, addressing pressing local concerns like defective concrete homes, rising living costs, and hospital overcrowding. Fianna Fáil’s Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher seeks to regain a lost seat as Fine Gael’s…
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris expressed concern over the rising support for Independent candidates in the upcoming elections. McDonald argued that a government reliant on Independents won’t lead to meaningful change, while Harris…
Eighteen candidates are vying for five seats in Donegal’s upcoming General Election, with major concerns including defective concrete homes, hospital overcrowding, and cost of living. Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin, and Fine Gael are prominently represented among the candidates, including notable…
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…
As the Irish General Election approaches, key party leaders are launching their campaign promises in Dublin. Fianna Fáil’s Micheál Martin will present his party’s manifesto, while Fine Gael’s Simon Harris focuses on housing policies. Sinn Féin aims to alleviate tax…
Simon Harris has officially called for a general election in Ireland this year, marking a critical test for his leadership of Fine Gael. As Harris seeks to solidify support following recent polling gains, Sinn Féin, which previously made significant strides,…
As the 2024 General Election approaches, significant political figures are announcing their decisions not to contest. Notable exits include former taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Eamon Ryan from the Greens, and Labour’s Brendan Howlin. A total of eighteen Fine Gael TDs from…
Former senator Billy Lawless, who passed away at 73, is remembered fondly by Taoiseach Simon Harris and former colleagues. Originally from Co Galway, Lawless emigrated to Chicago in the 1990s, where he became a successful businessman and served in the…
