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Bernard Jackman correction, confusion around a Love/Hate revival and Michael O’Leary’s former Russian tenants
Holly Cairns
Tender for controversial €9m mobile phone pouches for secondary schools published
Successful applicants will supply their pouch for a one-year period with the option to extend by a further year
‘Not inevitable’ Independents will be in new government, say Social Democrats
Cian O'Callaghan says his party will continue discussions with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil into the New Year with constructive engagement on its key issues.
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For people who care deeply about the democratic process, low voter turnout figures can be depressing
In a new Dáil once again dominated by men, three women could lead the Opposition
Democracy is on a downward arc globally, and we can see the warning signs here in the treatment by some media of Gerry Hutch’s candidacy as a joke. We learned nothing from the ascent of Donald Trump
First key meetings in government formation talks due to begin today
Social Democrats writes to Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Labour to arrange meetings
Election 2024 final results: Fianna Fáil the biggest party in the Dáil with just one seat between Sinn Féin and Fine Gael
Final count finished in Cavan-Monaghan with the make up of the 34th Dáil now complete
Just seven more women in new Dáil compared with 2020 election
Latest count figures show Sinn Féin has highest number of female TDs at 13, with Fine Gael next on nine – but just four women elected in Munster
Winners and losers in general election 2024
Close-fought races and the tantalising prospect of power brought relief for the victorious but crushing lows for those rejected by the electorate
Cork South West: Holly Cairns (SD)
Social Democrats leader holds seat after givng birth to her first child on election day
Election 2024 results: The winners and losers from day one of count
Fianna Fáil leader says he sees clear path to government while Fine Gael leader expresses confidence that his party will play significant role in Coalition formation talks
‘She’s here, we’re completely in love with her’: Holly Cairns gives birth to baby daughter
Social Democrats leader announces birth on day of election but is unable to vote
General election: Mary Lou McDonald indicates Sinn Féin voters should transfer to Social Democrats or PBP
Rival parties pressed on possible coalition arrangements in final campaign events before polling day
Election 2024 live updates: Simon Harris ‘not sure’ if he will canvass with Fine Gael candidate John McGahon in Louth
Leaders’ debate fails to change dynamic of uncertain election campaign
Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns doing ‘incredible job’ campaigning while pregnant
Senior party TD Jennifer Whitmore: ‘Women have babies ... we have to support them if we want more women to run’
Leaders’ debate: Harris, Martin and McDonald clash on economy, housing and potential coalitions
Election 2024: Simon Harris, Micheál Martin and Mary Lou McDonald trade blows in final TV debate before election
Election 2024: Latest poll results show momentum is with Sinn Féin, says McDonald
‘I don’t think fair people will judge me on 40 seconds,’ Harris says following backlash over disability worker interaction
Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns on her labours, on and off the political pitch
In an unprecedented situation in Irish politics, the party leader is due to give birth just days before the general election
Cork South-West constituency candidates list: Holly Cairns faces scrap for her seat
Election 2024: Sinn Féin cannot be ruled out in this sprawling rural constituency
Election 2024: Fine Gael manifesto promises €1,000 savings grant to every newborn and break-up of OPW
Labour sets out six ‘key missions’ party will have if part of next government, relating to issues including housing, climate and health
What’s the point of an election if it inevitably means the same parties get back in?
The shameful and eternal truth about the Irish left is that as long as it stands apart, it falls apart
Holly Cairns will lead SocDems campaign from west Cork as her baby’s due date precedes the election
The Social Democrats leader says a Minister for Disability is the party’s first red line in any government negotiations
General election posters for Cork candidates vandalised by having faces cut out
Incident took place overnight, spanning some 25km across Cork South-West constituency from Innishannon to Clonakilty
RIP FF-FG-Green Coalition, 2020-2024 - Miriam Lord’s look back at the Government
Three taoisigh, five budgets and a global pandemic: in unprecedented times it was a government like no other
A race for the magic number across 43 constituencies to rule the largest Dáil in history
The number of seats has risen from 160 to 174, and the only certainty is that there will be plenty of skirmishes and subplots in the electoral battle
Ireland will intervene in Gaza genocide case before end of year
Tánaiste says it is ‘reprehensible’ for Social Democrats to accuse Government of being ‘complicit in genocide’
Phone pouch scheme will cost €2m every year as well as €9m outlay, McDonald says
Sinn Féin operating similar schools initiative in Northern Ireland but Taoiseach Simon Harris claims it costs ‘a hell of a lot more’
Sinn Féin clashes with Tánaiste over Occupied Territories Bill
Opposition raise claims Government warned by US ambassador of ‘consequences’ if legislation is passed
General election: Stallholders and shoppers in Bantry consider their options
From public transport and homelessness to flooding and small businesses, there’s a long list of concerns in west Cork
Government shouldn’t be so quick to yell Gotcha! at Sinn Féin. Its record on children is shameful
When election candidates coming knocking at your door, will you speak for the children so badly let down by the State?
Social Democrats promise to spend €250m on early years education and cap fees at €250 a month
‘Twin-track’ system would use budget surpluses to buy existing childcare businesses and build new facilities
There’s never been a better moment for a new left alliance to emerge
In recent polls, a coalition of left parties has 28 per cent of the vote in the capital compared with 13 per cent for Sinn Féin
Minister for disability role ‘essential element’ in talks for any potential post-election cabinet, says Cairns
Social Democrats leader says creation of post ‘very clear deal breaker’ in any future programme for government
‘I refuse to accept the horror that has become the status quo’: what did politicians say when students wrote to them about their lives?
Simon Harris, Micheál Martin, Holly Cairns and others reply to letters from students and recent graduates on the key issues they face today
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