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…
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill of Fine Gael leads the Dun Laoghaire poll with over 500 votes beyond the quota, marking a significant win in the ongoing Dáil elections. Additional victories are expected for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil candidates across various…
In a recent episode of RTÉ’s General Election podcast Behind the Ballot, hosts Katie, Fran, and David discuss the impact of Sinn Féin’s focus on RTÉ while reflecting on key moments from the election week. Highlights include Sinn Féin leader…
As the general election campaign unfolds, voter engagement remains muted despite an abundance of promises from parties on key issues like housing and healthcare. Independent candidates are gaining momentum, posing challenges to major parties, particularly Fine Gael and Sinn Féin,…
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…
Fianna Fáil Senator Eugene Murphy announced he will run as an independent candidate in the Roscommon-Galway constituency after being denied a nomination for the party’s ticket. Following a narrow defeat at the selection convention, Murphy expressed his loyalty to Fianna…
