Shane Coleman: Sanctimonious and populist Social Democrats yet to prove they are ready for power
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Migration top priority for Irish voters ahead of EU elections: European citizens are more concerned about poverty, jobs and defence, a Eurobarometer survey found
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Watch live: Eamon Ryan addresses Green Party convention: Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has warned his Government colleagues that "easy false" promises ...
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Catherine Martin signals ‘ground breaking’ basic income scheme for artists to be expanded
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Michael McGrath: No decision made on future of universal social charge: Michael McGrath: No decision made on future of universal social charge: A comprehensive ...
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Kellie Harrington among four Irish boxers to qualify for European semi-finals: Aoife O’Rourke, Shannon Sweeney and Niamh Fay also through to the medal bouts but ...
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Final countdown: Inside the coalition’s priorities as Simon Harris takes office a year from election
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Broadcaster Niall Boylan to run for Independent Ireland in EU elections: Boylan joins former RTÉ broadcaster Ciaran Mullooly as a candidate for Independent ...
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Fine Gael Clare TD Joe Carey 'expected to resign after the summer': There have been a significant number of Fine Gael TDs announcing their intention to ...
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Clare TD Michael McNamara to contest European election: Independent TD Michael McNamara has announced he will be contesting the European Parliament elections in ...
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Voters face a choice on climate in EU elections, says Eamon Ryan : Climate minister said that the upcoming elections will force the public to decide whether to ...
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All smiles as coalition moves to outflank Sinn Féin in twilight months: Government parties have regrouped following election of Simon Harris as Taoiseach
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Sarah Harte: Could a new crop of independents harness anger and come together?: The lens in rural Ireland has always been different. Ignoring their concerns just ...
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FF will push for €12 pensions increase and €10 child benefit hike in budget – Micheál Martin
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Fionnán Sheahan: Michael McGrath, Fianna Fáil’s standby leader, won’t get caught out like Fine Gael’s Paschal
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Fianna Fáil grassroots ‘optimistic’ about outdoing Sinn Féin in local elections: Party members express views on targets, party leaders and potential coalition ...
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Sarah Harte: Could a new crop of independents harness anger and come together?: The lens in rural Ireland has always been different. Ignoring their concerns just ...
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Climate action not a ‘priority’ for most Sinn Féin voters, MEP candidate Lynn Boylan says
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Which big names missed the cut at the Chevron Championship?: We are two rounds through the Chevron Championship, and there are some big names who have missed the ...
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RBC Heritage 2024 odds, course history and picks to win: Here's our betting preview for this week's 2024 RBC Heritage on the PGA Tour ...
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Ian Guider: Five major issues new Enterprise Minister Peter Burke must address: Newly-minted minister has no time to lose in order to make a difference before ...
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Shane Coleman: Michael McDowell may have a second coming, but he is not the messiah
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Asylum seekers who break law should be deported says FF European Parliament candidate
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Fine Gael ard fheis: Harris to woo farmers, small firms and families to claw back election votes
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Mr Collins has previously told the Irish Examiner that he hopes to field up to 50 candidates in the upcoming local elections.
Simon Harris installed as Ireland's new prime minister, country's youngest-ever leader
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Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister
- Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.
- A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.
- Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.
- While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.
Martin criticises Independent Ireland leader's 'ill-thought out' chemical castration comments
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Ciara Phelan to leave journalism to become assistant government press secretary: Popular journalist leaving Irish Examiner less than a year before general ...
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Bertie Ahern would have called election for June in Simon Harris’s position: Former taoiseach told reporters at Fianna Fáil ardfheis he believed Coalition would ...
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Independent Ireland leader: Make prostitution legal and chemically castrate rapists
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Simon Harris vows to lift Government ambitions on house building targets: The Fine Gael leader said his pledge to build 250,000 homes between 2025 and 2030 would ...
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Irish MEPs split along party lines in EU vote on asylum reform : Controversial package of eight legal texts was adopted during a dramatic vote on Wednesday ...
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Simon Harris: Ireland's future head of government takes tough tone against Israel
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Political advisers and former journalists to form part of Simon Harris backroom team
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Coveney rules out running in European elections : Minister also said he has not decided whether to run for the Dáil at next general election
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Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest prime minister and has less than a year to boost the coalition government’s fortunes before general elections reut.rs/3xvupjg
Hate speech retreat shows no political mileage in being ‘right-on’ anymore: In this post-referendum meltdown, Simon Harris needs a Sir Humphrey to buy time until ...
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Nina Carberry expects to be replaced as coach on Ireland’s Fittest Family due to European election run
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Simon Harris to ask departing and 'crowd-drawing' TDs to play role in rejuvenating party
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Shane Lowry: 'I felt good about myself for 10 minutes today': "Get up tomorrow and go play Augusta National on a Sunday at the Masters ...
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Housing crisis is civil rights issue of this generation, Labour leader Ivana Bacik tells party conference
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Is 'weathervane' Fine Gael really able to bring the wind of change under Harris?
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What Ireland Prime Minister Varadkar's Exit Means for Political Landscape: The sudden exit of Prime Minister Leo Varadkar leaves Ireland at a crossroads ...
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Ireland set for its youngest ever prime minister after Simon Harris is elected leader of the Fine Gael party
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Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: A Populist Who Struggled with Real People
- In May 2002, a young party activist analyzed the defeat of Fine Gael under Michael Noonan, emphasizing that none of the former leaders were the expected messiah for the party.
- Leo Varadkar's political legacy comprises valuable contributions, but he was never seen as a savior of the party. His ability to navigate contradictions made him a skilled politician, but he ultimately realized he couldn't balance on the political tightrope indefinitely.
- Varadkar was described as a politician who straddled conservatism and an increasingly progressive society. Despite his rapid rise in politics and popularity during crises, he struggled to address long-term challenges in areas like healthcare and housing.
- His popularity peaked during the Brexit crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where he was seen as a unifying and authoritative leader. However, he failed to effectively tackle long-term structural issues in Ireland, especially in healthcare and housing, as his neoliberal views did not offer compelling solutions.
Immigration concerns, anti-green anger and out of touch leaders – Is a new right-wing political force about to
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Donohoe denies multibillion-euro spending plan is linked to election: Public expenditure minister says funding is to help with soaring inflation and enable ...
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Simon Harris faces range of demands ahead of general election: Youngest ever taoiseach tasked with the ‘tightrope’ of refreshing Fine Gael but also ensuring the ...
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Ireland’s top civil servants: who they are and what they earn : Departmental secretaries general run much of the country’s public administration - on salaries ...
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Harry McGee looks at Simon Harris's TikTok following and what impact the platform will have in upcoming elections. Video: Enda O'Dowd
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McGregor to fight Chandler at UFC 303 in June, says White: Conor McGregor will return to the cage against Michael Chandler on June 29, three years after he broke ...
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What kind of taoiseach will Simon Harris be? Silken communicator’s record is unclear
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Opposition restate calls for immediate general election: Sinn Féin TD Louise O'Reilly has said it is now "very clear" that a general election is ...
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Simon Harris rules out early general election: New Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has ruled out an early general election, stating he wants the Coalition to run ...
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Mick Clifford: Proceed with caution on election-year phraseology: Mick Clifford: Proceed with caution on election-year phraseology: A comprehensive series of ...
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Simon Coveney denies that Fine Gael has drifted too far to the left: Enterprise Minister says it is 'a party of the centre'
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Maria Walsh and former jockey Nina Carberry nominated to run for Fine Gael in European elections
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Officials put brakes on Barry Cowen parking his ‘election mode’ car in grounds of Leinster House
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'No one event, no one thing' behind decision to step down, says Varadkar
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Fine Gael MEP withdraws from election ticket day before selection convention: Colm Markey's decision paves the way for the party to fight for two seats in the ...
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Varadkar hasn’t decided if he will stand in next election: The taoiseach said he would make a decision in the next few months about whether to contest the next ...
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Simon Harris: ‘new kid on the block’ is seen as an ‘unknown quantity’ in Brussels
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'There's a toxicity in politics now': Another Fine Gael TD to step down at next election
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'Collapse of Political Ambition': EU Shelves Nature Restoration Law: "To let this go now means we go into European elections saying the European system is ...
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Josepha Madigan announces resignation as minister of state: Ms Madigan, who served in cabinet until 2020, will become the 11th Fine Gael TD not to contest the ...
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Simon Harris: Ireland’s new PM-in-waiting charts path forward amid political shifts
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Saoirse McHugh, the one-time Green Party election candidate, has described the posting of a naked image of her on social media by a stranger as “cruel and ... Show more
Rural Ind Group calls on Govt to repay referendums cost: The Rural Independent Group has asked the Tánaiste during Leaders Questions if the main political ...
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BREAKING: Simon Harris has been named as the new leader of Fine Gael
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President Biden jabs election jokes at jam-packed Gridiron Club Dinner: President Joe Biden attended the annual Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner this weekend ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Criticizes Trump at Gridiron Dinner
- President Joe Biden jokingly compared himself to Trump, highlighting mental fitness at a Gridiron Club event.
- Biden warned of democracy threats by Trump and emphasized the importance of a free press.
- The dinner gathered political figures like VP Kamala Harris and foreign diplomats, fostering bipartisan engagement.
'I want Wales to thrive.'Labour's Vaughan Gething has been formally elected as the new first minister for Wales, succeeding Mark Drakeford ... Show more news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-uk-politics-sunak-starmer-general-election-vote-labour-tories-speaker-sky-news-politics-hub-12593360
Once the fresh face of Irish politics, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announces surprise resignation
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Paschal Donohoe on IMF job and why No votes won’t come back to bite government: The public expenditure minister talks to our Brussels correspondent about the ...
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Local and European elections to be held on Friday June 7: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
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Housing crisis is civil rights issue of this generation, Labour leader Ivana Bacik tells party conference
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