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Housing Minister cannot publicise homelessness figures ahead of election
Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien said he cannot bring forward the publication of homelessness figures to before the general election.
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Fianna Fail with eyes on justice portfolio pledges to make Dublin safer
Dublin would be safer with a Fianna Fail minister for justice, senior party figures have suggested.
The party’s justice spokesman Jim O’Callaghan said work needed to be done to tackle the feeling that the capital is not safe at certain...
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Ireland must prepare for 'significant potential economic challenges' following US election, says Taoiseach
Ireland must prepare for “significant potential economic challenges” following the US election, Taoiseach Simon Harris said.
It comes after US President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, a critic of Irish...
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Fine Gael would not run a candidate with a criminal conviction, says Taoiseach
Fine Gael would not run a candidate with a criminal conviction, Simon Harris has said as he defended John McGahon’s candidacy in Louth and said other parties did not have the same standard.
Mr McGahon was found not guilty of assaulting...
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McDonald should withdraw 'chilling, despicable proposal' to investigate RTE's objectivity, says Taoiseach
Sinn Fein’s manifesto pledge to investigate RTE’s objectivity is a “dog whistle to conspiracy theorists”, the Taoiseach has said.
The Sinn Fein manifesto commits to commissioning an “independent human rights and journalist expert review...
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Tanaiste 'shocked' by Sinn Fein proposal to investigate RTE's objectivity
Tanaiste Micheal Martin says Sinn Fein's manifesto pledge to investigate RTE’s objectivity is a “dangerous departure” and "almost a threat to the media".
The Fianna Fail leader said he was “shocked” by the proposal.
Sinn Fein...
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Micheal Martin launches Fianna Fail's disability policy
Tanaiste Micheal Martin speaks to the media as he unveils his party Fianna Fail's disability policy ahead of the Irish general election on November 29.
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We make 'every effort to support accessibility', says Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein spokeswoman Louise O'Reilly says the party makes every effort to support accessibility.
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Sinn Fein pledge to investigate RTE deemed ‘dog whistle to conspiracy theorists’
A Sinn Fein manifesto pledge to investigate RTE’s objectivity is a “dog whistle to conspiracy theorists”, the Taoiseach has said.
Fine Gael leader Simon Harris and Tanaiste and Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin both heavily criticised...
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Gardai make appeal to identify people involved in serious public disorder
Images of over 90 people deemed “persons of interest” in the Dublin riots have been released by Gardai in a fresh appeal issued one year on from the disorder.
In a fresh appeal issued on Tuesday, Gardai said to progress their criminal...
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Micheal Martin speaks to the media in Co Cavan
Tanaiste Micheal Martin with local candidate Niamh Smyth (yellow coat) speaking to the media at Ballyjamesduff Co Operative Livestock Mart in Ramonan, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan, ahead of the General Election on November 29.
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Social Democrats ‘being honest’ by not committing to tax cuts
An “honest and upfront” approach from the Social Democrats not to promise undeliverable tax cuts is resonating with the electorate, the party’s deputy leader has said.
Launching the Social Democrats’ manifesto, Cian O’Callaghan insisted...
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Fine Gael scraps plans to increase paid sick leave
Fine Gael has scrapped plans to increase workers’ annual entitlement to paid sick leave and will retain it at five days, under its manifesto plans.
It marks a U-turn in the party’s policy pledges after its former leader Leo Varadkar...
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Leaders arrive for election debate at RTE
Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald, Roderic O'Gorman of the Green Party, Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael, Simon Harris and Tanaiste and leader of Fianna Fail, Micheal Martin arrive for RTE Leaders' Debate.
Ten party leaders are to...
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'Incredible' that Sinn Fein has not published its manifesto. - Micheal Martin
Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin to speak to the media during a canvass of Dublin Bay South at Ranelagh Gaels GAA club. He says it is 'incredible' the Sinn Fein - the main opposition - has not published its manifesto halfway through the...
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John McGahon 'wouldn't be a candidate' if he was a Fianna Fail politician - Martin
Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin speaks to the media during a canvass of Dublin Bay South at Ranelagh Gaels GAA club.
He reacts to pictures of injuries a man suffered following an altercation with Fine Gael candidate John McGahon.
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Green party leader pledges improvement to Work/Life balance in Ireland
Green party leader and minister Roderic O'Gorman said his party is pledging to implement a Citizens' Assembly on implementing a four-day work week and a new bank holiday.
Mr O'Gorman, speaking at Merrion Square, also urged caution in...
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Simon Harris speech at Fine Gael manifesto launch – highlights
Taoiseach Simon Harris at Fine Gael's General Election manifesto launch at Horse & Jockey Hotel, Co. Tipperary ahead of the General Election on November 29.
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Simon Harris calls on Sinn Fein to publish manifesto ahead of first debate
Simon Harris has called on the Sinn Fein leader to publish the party’s manifesto ahead of the first leaders’ debate on Monday evening.
The Fine Gael leader has accused Mary Lou McDonald of “cynicism” in not publishing the party’s...
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Roderic O’Gorman defends objection by housing spokesman over major development
Roderic O’Gorman has defended the Green Party’s housing spokesman after he objected to more than 300 homes planned for a site next to his home.
It has been reported that Dublin TD Francis Noel Duffy defended his objection because of...
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Fianna Fail and Fine Gael 'all over the shop' on drugs policy, says Labour's Duncan Smith
Labour’s Duncan Smith criticises Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of being “all over the shop” on drug decriminalisation and suggested taking any rows between the two big parties “with a pinch of salt”.
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Simon Harris confronts heckler who told Taoiseach he 'should be ashamed of himself'
A People Before Profit supporter confronts Taoiseach Simon Harris about the homeless and housing crisis on Dublin’s Capel Street.
Mr Harris was heckled about the state of homelessness and the housing crisis
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Climate and Nature Fund was a “red line” issue says the Greens
Roderic O’Gorman said the Greens made it clear to coalition colleagues that the Climate and Nature Fund was a “red line” issue, after a party colleague revealed that the Government nearly collapsed at the time.
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Sinn Fein launch its immigration policy ahead of General Election - full
Sinn Fein would introduce a new dedicated immigration management agency within months, Mary Lou McDonald has said.
Ms McDonald said the agency would “ensure cohesion” around planning, sharing of information, and speedy decision-making.