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Fianna Fail leader urges caution as poll puts party 12 points clear
The leader of Fianna Fail has said Irish people do not...
Body of man discovered in Co Louth
Gardai are investigating all the circumstances after the discovery of a man’s body in Co Louth on Sunday.
Fianna Fail leader urges caution as poll puts party 12 points clear
The leader of Fianna Fail has said Irish people do not respond well to negative campaigning as his party opened up a 12-point lead on rivals Fine Gael.
'I can still hear myself screaming 'no' at the police officers' - parents of tragic Nora Quoirin
The parents of Nora Quoirin, a teenager who was found dead 10 days after disappearing in Malaysia while on a family holiday, have told of the harrowing moment they learned of her death.
Leo Varadkar insists Ireland is a ‘safe’ country despite week of violent crime
Leo Varadkar has insisted Ireland is a safe country following the murder of a teenager and a number of violent crimes in recent days.
Taoiseach: Fine Gael video axed after online backlash did make serious point
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has defended a video put out by the Fine Gael social media team that was subsequently deleted after a backlash online.
Two men injured in shooting outside pub in Co Clare
Two men have been injured in a shooting outside a pub in Co Clare.
Eoghan Murphy says he would like to stay on as housing minister
Eoghan Murphy has said that if his party is returned to government, he wants to stay on as housing minister.
Fianna Fail criticised for ‘outdated’ stance on cannabis
Fianna Fail have been accused of being “outdated” for their stance against decriminalisation of cannabis – and saying the drug is dangerous.
Sinn Fein suspends Paddy Holohan after ‘beyond offensive’ comments
Sinn Fein has suspended Councillor Paddy Holohan and has initiated a disciplinary process following controversial remarks he made on a podcast.
Tributes paid to student killed in house party stabbing
Tributes have been paid to a student who died in a stabbing incident in Cork.
People Before Profit offer ‘radical alternative’ to Fianna Fail and Fine Gael
People Before Profit have said they are offering a “radical alternative” to the “stranglehold” of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael in the General Election.
Irish General Election focus pivots to crime after ‘turning point’ murder
The Irish General Election has pivoted to focus on gangland crime as the murder of a young teenager was labelled a “turning point”.
Man remains in critical condition after double shooting near airport
One man remained in a critical condition on Friday night after a double shooting in north Dublin.
'It was unlike him not to have constant contact with his family' - priest who spoke with family of Keane Mulready-Woods
A priest who spoke with the family of Keane Mulready-Woods the day they were told he was murdered said they knew something “serious” happened when he failed to make contact with them after disappearing last Sunday.
Man extradited for allegedly murdering pensioner in 2017
A man has extradited to Ireland on suspicion of the 2017 murder of Co Limerick pensioner Rose Hanrahan.
Traffic chaos as tractor protest travels to M50
There was widespread traffic chaos as farmers taking part in a tractor protest moved to the M50.
McDonald says Sinn Fein councillor will not be removed for Taoiseach comments
Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald has said she will not be removing one of its councillors who had to apologise for remarks he made about the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar.
Homeless woman dies in Dublin city hostel
A homeless woman in her 20s has died in a Dublin city hostel.
Fianna Fail pledges to ‘do a better job’ with public finances
Fianna Fail has pledged to “do a better job” with public finances, claiming the party prevented damage to the economy from Fine Gael’s “regressive and unsustainable” tax policies.
Taoiseach condemns ‘grotesque and gruesome’ murder of 17-year-old boy
The Taoiseach has condemned the murder of Keane Mulready-Woods as “grotesque and gruesome” and said the entire country is shocked by it.
Taoiseach pledges tax cuts, higher wages and an end to ‘boom to bust’ economics
Fine Gael has promised tax cuts and increased wages but insisted there can be no return to the “boom to bust” economic policies of the past.
Task force needed immediately to tackle crime in Dublin’s northside – Labour
The Labour Party has again called for a task force to be set up to tackle crime in Dublin’s northside.
Former Sinn Fein chief Gerry Adams finally bows out of politics
Nobody could ever have predicted that it would end this way.
Gardai confirm human remains found in Dublin those of missing Louth teenager Keane Mulready-Woods
Gardai have confirmed that human remains discovered in Dublin earlier this week are those of missing Louth teenager Keane Mulready-Woods (17).
Irish premier calls for ‘level playing field’ over Brexit negotiations
Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said that there has to be a level playing field in the Brexit negotiations to ensure the single market and customs union are “not diluted”.
Reassurances given over FAI staff, says trade union
A trade union representing Football Association of Ireland workers says it has received reassurances from the minister for sport.
Taoiseach challenged over housing and childcare on day one of election campaign
Housing, childcare and roads were on voters’ minds as Taoiseach Leo Varadkar headed to Co Cavan for his first canvassing session of the General Election campaign.
Fianna Fail fields 26 female candidates out of 82
Fianna Fail is in a stronger position regarding gender balance than at the last election, despite only just meeting the quota, leader Micheal Martin has said.
Dublin city brought to standstill as farmers step up beef price protest
Dublin city centre has been brought to a standstill as hundreds of farmers took part in a protest over beef prices.
Greens reject conflict with farmers as they launch election campaign
The Green Party have said there is no room for complacency as they set out their campaign for the General Election.
Fianna Fail concentrates on health and housing as ‘tough’ campaign begins
Fianna Fail has put health and housing at the centre of its campaign in this year’s Irish General Election.
Fianna Fail cannot be trusted on Brexit, Taoiseach claims
Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has claimed rival party Fianna Fail cannot be trusted on Brexit as one of its MEPs said he will vote against the Withdrawal Agreement.
Homeless man injured after tent removed by industrial vehicle
A homeless man has been left seriously injured following an incident in Dublin city centre.
Gardai in Dublin recover human remains in burnt out car believed to be linked to missing teen (17)
Gardai have this morning recovered human remains in a burnt out car in Dublin.
Gardai ‘determined’ to apprehend those behind murder of teenager
Gardai have vowed to bring to justice those behind the murder of a teenager whose remains were found in Dublin.
Northern Ireland insurer bids to Brexit-proof business by expansion in Republic
A move by a Northern Ireland insurance firm to open an office in Co Dublin will mean the province loses out on around €70m (£60m) in business, it's been claimed.
Aryzta appoints new chief executive for North America
Irish-Swiss food group Aryzta has appointed Tyson Yu as chief executive of its North America division.
Katherine Zappone outlines measures to support childcare providers
The minister for children has outlined a number of measures to support childcare providers.
Labour Party pledges to stop wasteful public spending if elected
The Labour Party has said it will tackle wasteful public spending as it said voters want responsible management of public money.
Battle lines drawn as Ireland’s General Election date unveiled
With a signature and a wave from the Taoiseach, the 32nd Dail was officially dissolved ending months of speculation over when the next General Election will be held.
Sinn Fein have learned from local election losses: Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said her party have “listened and learned” from their local election losses and is optimistic they can gain more seats in the Dail.
Sports minister welcomes ‘constructive’ Uefa talks over FAI financial crisis
Ireland’s minister for sport has welcomed a “constructive” meeting with Uefa over the financial crisis at the Football Association of Ireland.
What issues will dominate the 2020 Irish General Election campaign?
As the start of the 2020 General Election campaign gets under way, two major issues are expected to dominate political battle.
Irish Premier seeks fresh mandate to lead country as Brexit is at ‘half time’
The Irish Premier has said he wants a fresh mandate as Brexit is only at “half time” as he announced a General Election will be held on February 8th.
Micheal Martin says ‘vital’ election about the Irish people, not his career
The Fianna Fail leader has refused to be drawn on his chances of becoming taoiseach in the upcoming General Election.
Taoiseach announces February 8 as Ireland’s General Election day
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed Ireland’s General Election will be held on Saturday February 8.
Leo Varadkar fires starting gun in Ireland’s General Election campaign
Remarks by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar ahead of dissolution of Irish Parliament before a General Election on February 8:
Taoiseach to ask President to dissolve Irish parliament ahead of February 8 poll
Ireland’s premier will travel to see the country’s president later on Tuesday to ask for the dissolution of the Dail parliament ahead of a General Election next month.
Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy confirms he will run in election
Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy has confirmed he will run in the expected General Election.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar calls general election
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has called a general election for Saturday, February 8.
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