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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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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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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Shane Coleman: Sanctimonious and populist Social Democrats yet to prove they are ready for power
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Shane Coleman: Sanctimonious and populist Social Democrats yet to prove they are ready for power
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Paid articlePaid 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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Shane Coleman: Michael McDowell may have a second coming, but he is not the messiah
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Catherine Martin signals ‘ground breaking’ basic income scheme for artists to be expanded
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Final countdown: Inside the coalition’s priorities as Simon Harris takes office a year from election
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Paid articlePaid Fine Gael ard fheis: Harris to woo farmers, small firms and families to claw back election votes
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Paid articlePaid Asylum seekers who break law should be deported says FF European Parliament candidate
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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.
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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Paid articlePaid 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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Paid articlePaid Martin criticises Independent Ireland leader's 'ill-thought out' chemical castration comments
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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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Paid articlePaid Mr Collins has previously told the Irish Examiner that he hopes to field up to 50 candidates in the upcoming local elections.
Simon Harris: Ireland's future head of government takes tough tone against Israel
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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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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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FF will push for €12 pensions increase and €10 child benefit hike in budget – Micheál Martin
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Political advisers and former journalists to form part of Simon Harris backroom team
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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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Independent Ireland leader: Make prostitution legal and chemically castrate rapists
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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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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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Housing crisis is civil rights issue of this generation, Labour leader Ivana Bacik tells party conference
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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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Paid articlePaid Simon Harris to ask departing and 'crowd-drawing' TDs to play role in rejuvenating party
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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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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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Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest prime minister and has less than a year to boost the coalition government’s fortunes before general elections Simon Harris elected new Irish PM, promising 'new ideas, energy' | Reuters
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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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.
Is 'weathervane' Fine Gael really able to bring the wind of change under Harris?
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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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Immigration concerns, anti-green anger and out of touch leaders – Is a new right-wing political force about to
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Paid articlePaid 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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'No one event, no one thing' behind decision to step down, says Varadkar
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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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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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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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What kind of taoiseach will Simon Harris be? Silken communicator’s record is unclear
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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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Paid articlePaid 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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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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Officials put brakes on Barry Cowen parking his ‘election mode’ car in grounds of Leinster House
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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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'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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Simon Harris: Ireland’s new PM-in-waiting charts path forward amid political shifts
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Chambers confirms she canvassed for Yes once but voted No: Fianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers has confirmed that she was part of a party canvass on Grafton Street ...
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Ireland Rejects Constitution Changes, Keeping ‘Women in the Home’ Language: Two proposed amendments, which voters considered on Friday, were intended to reflect ...
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Quick Glance: Varadkar Admits Defeat in Ireland's Referendum on Family, Women's Roles
- Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announced that the referendum on redefining family and women's roles in the constitution has failed.
- The government backed the proposed changes, aiming to broaden the family definition and clarify women's duties in society.
- The two proposals sought to amend article 41 of the Irish constitution from 1937 to recognize and distribute the care provided by family members.
- The votes reflect Ireland's evolving identity and the diminishing influence of the once-dominant Roman Catholic Church in the country.
‘It didn’t sit right with me’: Government politicians admit to voting No in referendums
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President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina Higgins cast their vote at St Mary’s Hospital, Phoenix Park, mid-morning. It was the President’s first outing ... Show more
President Higgins casts vote in family and care referendums but morning turnout low at polling stations – The Irish Times
President Higgins casts vote in family and care referendums but morning turnout low at polling stations – The Irish Times
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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Paid articlePaid Referendums No vote would be a 'setback for the country', Taoiseach says: Yes and No sides hold final press conferences ahead of Friday’s voting on the ...
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Simon Harris: ‘new kid on the block’ is seen as an ‘unknown quantity’ in Brussels
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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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Big Read: Finger pointed at Leo Varadkar as blame game begins over ‘mishandled, poorly timed and confusing’ re
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Paid articlePaid Leo Varadkar says Government 'defeated comprehensively on a respectable turnout': Cork South-Central became the first constituency with results in the family ...
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Voters are being asked to change Ireland's Constitution which says a woman's place is in the home
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Pearse Doherty: I worry Sinn Féin could miss a historic opportunity to be in government
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Paid articlePaid Simon Coveney unconcerned about electoral backlash as Fine Gael chooses European candidates
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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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Paid articlePaidQuick 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
Politics latest: Sturgeon enjoys PM's confusion as fashion police go after his shoes | Politics News | Sky News
Politics latest: Sturgeon enjoys PM's confusion as fashion police go after his shoes | Politics News | Sky News
Michael McGrath voices opposition to prospect of early general election: Finance minister says he thinks the government should serve its full-term before calling ...
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Paid articlePaid Pictured here is 103-year-old Mollie Ryan, who was among those who turned out to vote in the family and care referendums at Ballaghmore, Co Laois, today ... Show more
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Jody Corcoran: Steady decline in Sinn Féin support kicks party into crisis mode: At what point do we ask if Sinn Féin is in crisis? It could be said the point is ...
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Paid articlePaid Immigration moves centre stage for local elections as Fianna Fáil draws up new policy
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He may be the oldest TD in the Dáil and about to turn 79 later this month, but Bernard Durkan says he is fighting fit as far as his diet is concerned having ... Show more
Tadgh McNally: Government looks at next steps to take after messy referendum: Tadgh McNally: Government looks at next steps to take after messy referendum: A ...
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What are the reasons behind the apparent exodus of TDs from Fine Gael? : Problem for FG and Taoiseach is that Paul Kehoe is 10th party TD not seeking to defend ...
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A dimming star? Lisa Chambers’ election setback raises questions over senator’s appeal
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Paid articlePaid Pat Leahy: I’ve worked out when the general election is most likely to be: Two sets of political considerations will influence the decision: tactical and ...
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Government’s election dilemma: Go now while economy is healthy or wait until more homes are built?
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Top civil servant moved as officials plan for Sinn Féin election success: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
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Voters 'need to treat every day like April Fool's' ahead of elections
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Holly Cairns 'unapologetically ambitious' about future of Social Democrats
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