The first televised leaders’ debate of the General Election campaign will occur tonight on RTÉ, featuring ten party leaders. This marks the largest debate in Irish television history, reflecting a fragmented political landscape with 29 parties registered. RTÉ’s Election Steering…
The first televised leaders debate of the general election campaign will air tonight on RTÉ, featuring ten party leaders, the highest number ever. Fine Gael plans to address waiting lists for children with disabilities, while Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald…
The nomination period for the General Election 2024 has concluded, featuring 685 candidates. Among them, 246 are women, representing 36% of the total. Independents make up the largest group with 171 candidates, while Fianna Fáil leads among parties with 82…
In the latest episode of RTÉ’s Behind the Ballot podcast, hosts David and Katie recap a week featuring discussions on political rivalry between Fine Gael’s Helen McEntee and Fianna Fail’s Jim O’Callaghan. As Katie prepares for her first ten-way TV…
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…
