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'There shouldn't be any rotation' - Sinn Féin TD calls for general election as DPP investigation begins

Pearse Doherty has said a general election should take place later this year to appoint a new Taoiseach instead of the planned rotation between Micheál Martin and Leo Varadkar following the leaking of a GP contract by then Taoiseach Varadkar. A file ...

25 Apr 2022 at 12:38

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Politicians ‘eagerly await’ results of constituency boundary review

Politicians are “eagerly awaiting” the results of a constituency boundary review which could decide the electoral fates of many parliamentarians and ministers. The much-anticipated new constituency boundaries will see the number of seats in ...

29 Aug 2023 at 18:39

National News

No plans for early general election, Varadkar insists

The Taoiseach has insisted there are no plans for an early general election in Ireland. Leo Varadkar said the next elections in the country will be the local and European polls in June next year. A general election must be called by spring ...

31 Jul 2023 at 00:01

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McDonald confirms details of reshuffled team leading Sinn Féin into next election

Mary Lou McDonald has confirmed details of the reshuffled frontbench leading Sinn Féin into the next election. The Sinn Féin leader today (April 3) confirmed that ten changes have been made to her team, who she said is "ready to deliver ...

03 Apr 2023 at 16:24

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‘You want an election every year’ – Martin hits out at Sinn Fein

Tanaiste Micheal Martin has accused Sinn Fein of not having the substantial policies needed to contest a general election. The Fianna Fail leader and Foreign Affairs Minister sparred with Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty during Leaders’ ...

21 Mar 2024 at 14:06

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Leo Varadkar says he is not planning for a general election in 2024

The Taoiseach has said he is not planning for a general election to be held this year. Leo Varadkar said he did not favour an early election prior to the Dail’s full term ending in early 2025. A general election must be held by ...

07 Jan 2024 at 14:16

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Micheal Martin: I want to make a difference and continue to have an impact

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin has said he wants to serve in another government after the general election. Mr Martin said he will lead his party into the next election and would like to be part of another administration ...

05 Nov 2023 at 13:31

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Fianna Fáil regains the top political job in Ireland as Micheál Martin becomes Taoiseach

Fianna Fáil's resurrection as a national political force has been sealed with the election of Micheál Martin as the 15th Taoiseach. Nearly a decade after being routed by the electorate during the economic crash, the Cork ...

27 Jun 2020 at 14:06

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Louise Heavin to run as an independent in Longford Westmeath area

Former Mayor of Athlone, Louise Heavin, has announced that she intends to run as an independent candidate in the next general election. The local architect explained she decided to put her name forward as ...

23 Sept 2024 at 18:30

National News

Irish people will deliver their verdict on budget at election – Sinn Fein

The people of Ireland will deliver their verdict on the coalition Government’s Budget at a general election, Sinn Fein has said. The party’s finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty said people did not feel ...

01 Oct 2024 at 15:50

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More than half want Irish general election this month, poll indicates

More than half of the Irish public want a general election this month, a poll has indicated. While the current Fine Gael/Fianna Fail/Green Party coalition can continue until early 2025, there has been ...

06 Oct 2024 at 16:08

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Longford-Westmeath Oireachtas members strongly differ on when General Election should be held

There is contrasting opinions in Longford-Westmeath on when the General Election should be held but the four Oireachtas members have said they are ready for the starting gun. Fianna Fáil TD Joe ...

07 Oct 2024 at 11:32

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