The conservative Fianna Fáil party has secured a narrow victory in the recent Irish parliamentary elections, winning 48 seats in the Dáil Éireann. However, to form a government, the party must negotiate coalitions with other parties, as a majority requires…
Gerard Hutch, known as ‘The Monk’, arrives at the RDS Count Centre to confirm his exclusion from the Dáil after a significant court case regarding the murder of David Byrne. Following his acquittal, numerous questions remain about his criminal history…
Fianna Fáil’s Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher and People Before Profit-Solidarity’s Ruth Coppinger were elected to the Dáil following a tightly contested election. Gallagher returns after a four-year absence, while Coppinger rejoices in regaining her seat. Both candidates highlighted major issues…
The second day of counting in Election 24 witnessed more than 100 TDs elected to the 34th Dáil, featuring notable victories and defeats. Labour’s Marie Sherlock overtook independent Gerard Hutch in Dublin Central, while Fianna Fáil’s Albert Dolan celebrated his…
Ruth Coppinger of People Before Profit-Solidarity has celebrated her return to the Dáil after losing her seat in 2020. Joining her are Timmy Dooley of Fianna Fáil and Paul Gogarty, both of whom have made comebacks after previous electoral defeats….
Holly Cairns, leader of the Social Democrats, expressed confidence in her party’s strong position following the General Election, where they secured six seats in the 34th Dáil. Cairns emphasized the party’s clarity during the campaign and its intent to discuss…
Senator John McGahon announced he will be stepping back from his political career to spend more time with his family. Speaking at a constituency count in Dundalk, he expressed gratitude for the support received from the community and mentioned he…
Former Fine Gael deputy leader Simon Coveney expressed concerns about the party’s potential re-entry into a coalition with Fianna Fáil without a rotating taoiseach. He highlighted the difficulties Fine Gael may face after the coalition government experience and emphasized the…
As counting continues in the 2024 General Election, 36 out of 174 seats in the 34th Dáil have been filled. Notable candidates such as Fine Gael’s Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and Sinn Féin’s David Cullinane have retained their seats, while new…
Micheál Martin has become the first party leader to be re-elected in Ireland’s general election, winning in the Cork South Central constituency. Early exit polls suggest Sinn Féin is leading the three major parties, with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil…
As the first counts from the 2024 General Election in Ireland come in, key figures and potential outcomes are emerging. Notably, Fine Gael’s John McGahon faces challenges in his constituency, while former Sinn Féin member Brian Stanley now runs as…
Mary Lou McDonald, leader of Sinn Féin, celebrated her party’s electoral success, asserting it represents a significant change in the Irish political landscape. After topping the poll in Dublin Central, she emphasized her intent to collaborate with other parties advocating…
