The 34th Dáil Éireann convenes today, where members will elect a Ceann Comhairle and discuss the nomination of Mary Lou McDonald from Sinn Féin for Taoiseach. Although Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are refraining from nominating a Taoiseach today, a…
A pedestrian in his 30s has tragically died following a collision with a bus in Newry, Co Down. The incident occurred around 4:30 PM in the Mall area, and police are appealing for information or footage. Local Sinn Féin Councillor…
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are expected to meet to determine their stance on supporting a candidate for Ceann Comhairle ahead of tomorrow’s vote. The Regional Independent group has proposed Wexford TD Verona Murphy for the role, while outgoing Ceann…
The Northern Ireland Assembly voted 48 to 36 to continue the special post-Brexit trading arrangements, known as the Northern Ireland Protocol, despite strong opposition from unionists. The arrangements create a regulatory framework where goods entering Northern Ireland are subject to…
The Labour Party, led by Ivana Bacik, will convene in Leinster House to determine its strategy regarding ongoing government formation discussions following talks with Fianna Fáil’s Micheál Martin and Fine Gael’s Simon Harris. Both leaders acknowledged progress in their negotiations,…
Simon Harris, leader of Fine Gael, expressed his belief in a rotating Taoiseach in the next government while discussing ongoing coalition talks with Fianna Fáil’s Micheál Martin. Both leaders confirmed progress in discussions with a focus on a policy agenda….
Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness has revealed his intention to run for the position of Ceann Comhairle in the Dáil, with elections set for next Wednesday. McGuinness, a TD since 1997, will face competition from the outgoing Ceann Comhairle Sean…
The Northern Ireland Assembly is set to vote on whether to continue with post-Brexit trading arrangements, known as the Windsor Framework, which were agreed as part of the 2020 Withdrawal Agreement. The vote, requiring only a simple majority, has attracted…
Negotiating teams from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are set to initiate talks on forming a government as party leaders Micheál Martin and Simon Harris emphasized the importance of stable governance. Labour leader Ivana Bacik is deliberating her party’s involvement,…
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris are scheduled to meet today to discuss the formation of the next Irish government. Their discussions will include strategies for coalition-building with other parties, such as Labour and the…
Sinn Féin leader Mary McDonald announced plans to meet with other party leaders, including Fianna Fáil’s Micheál Martin, to discuss potential government formation. McDonald criticized Martin for dismissing Sinn Féin voters and emphasized the need for a government that addresses…
During the recent general election campaign in Ireland, political parties and candidates spent approximately €870,000 on social media advertisements. Fine Gael led the spending at over €280,000, followed by Fianna Fáil with €170,000. Sinn Féin, previously a top spender, managed…
