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Matt Cooper: Sinn Féin’s ‘angry/happy’ routine last week exposes fear of being outflanked by populists
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Truth around Stardust finally revealed - McDonald: The truth around the fatal fire at the Stardust nightclub has finally been revealed after being obstructed by ...
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Terry Prone: Sinn Féin’s stale predictability leaves it as cutting edge as a butter knife
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800 chemotherapy appts for children cancelled, Dáil told: A quarter of a million hospital appointments were cancelled last year, including 800 chemotherapy ...
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Taoiseach refuses to apologise to Sinn Féin over health budget claim : Simon Harris hit out at Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald for what he called 'faux ...
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‘No-show Taoiseach’: Harris lambasted for being ‘as láthair’ on first full day in office
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/10/no-show-taoiseach-harris-lambasted-for-being-as-lathair-on-first-full-day-in-office/
Fianna Fáil grassroots members open to Sinn Féin coalition — but with Michelle O'Neill as leader
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Israel is ‘worse than Hitler’s Nazis’ claims Iran’s man in Ireland: The Iranian ambassador to Ireland, Dr Kazem Sharif Kazemi, has compared Israel’s actions in ...
independent.ie/irish-news/israel-is-worse-than-hitlers-nazis-claims-irans-man-in-ireland/a1529731845.html
Government accused of 'sitting on its hands' on abortion care reform: Holly Cairns accused the Government of inaction on the matter
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The boy who would be Taoiseach: ‘It’s not true that he always wanted to be a politician,’ say Simon Harris’s p
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Lorraine Courtney: Ireland needs a proper right-wing party before scales of our democracy are irreparably brok
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Irish super-rich on the rise as 200 more join elite club with €20m : The number of super-rich people in Ireland has increased by 200 in the past two years ...
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Elaine Loughlin: Simon Harris will not be allowed to forget past failings: Opposition has already made it clear that his time in health will be a key point of ...
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Irish Parliament Votes to Appoint Simon Harris Prime Minister: Irish lawmakers voted Simon Harris to be the next prime minister three weeks after Leo Varadkar ...
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Loss of 50 jobs at Mediahuis Ireland includes compulsory redundancies: Number of staff involved in print publishing has dropped since announcement of new scheme ...
irishtimes.com/business/2024/04/11/loss-of-50-jobs-at-news-group-mediahuis-ireland-includes-some-compulsory-redundancies/
Red C poll: Sinn Féin back down to 25% as independents surpass Fianna Fáil: Mary Lou McDonald’s party had recovered back up to 28 per cent last month but has ...
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Red C poll: Sinn Féin back down to 25% as independents surpass Fianna Fáil: Mary Lou McDonald’s party had recovered back up to 28 per cent last month but has ...
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Sun shines as anniversary of Easter Rising marked with GPO ceremony: President Michael D Higgins lays wreath in first public engagement since hospitalisation ...
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‘How on earth could I justify not coming?’ - Mary Lou McDonald on Washington visit
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Fionnán Sheahan: Mary Lou McDonald will have to take new tack in tackling the TikTok Taoiseach Simon Harris
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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.
Sinn Féin rebounds from four-year low in latest Business Post/Red C poll: Mary Lou McDonald’s party now finds itself back up to 28 per cent having slumped to 25 ...
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Sinn Féin takes its campaign to court business to New York : Mary Lou McDonald and Pearse Doherty travelled stateside last week to meet US firms
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Emmet Bergin: the dashing actor who brought some sizzle to Sunday nights in 1980s Ireland
irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio/2024/03/20/emmet-bergin-the-dashing-actor-who-brought-some-sizzle-to-sunday-nights-in-1980s-ireland/
‘We didn’t do our job well enough’: Minister of State criticises colleagues over referendum campaign
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/10/we-didnt-do-our-job-well-enough-minister-of-state-criticises-colleagues-over-referendum-campaign/
Blame game under way after dual Dublin Castle clobbering: Ten years ago Enda Kenny stood in the courtyard of Dublin Castle and said his government had been dealt ...
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President Michael D Higgins votes in referendums: President Michael D Higgins was among those to vote on proposed changes to the Constitution ...
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Far-right agitators interrupt Mary Lou McDonald as Sinn Féin leader reacts to referenda
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Red C Poll: Sinn Féin stem sharp fall in support but no bounce for government parties
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‘I’ve seen her on the news a lot’: Teenage girls on Mary Lou McDonald, Holly Cairns and women who inspire them
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Revealed: Michelle O’Neill now the most popular leader in Ireland but Sinn Féin support drops to lowest level
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Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife Eleanor charged with aiding and abetting: Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife Eleanor is facing criminal charges as part of the case against her ...
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Quick Glance: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigns as DUP leader following historical sexual offences charges
- Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has immediately resigned as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party after being charged with historical sexual offences.
- The party has suspended him and unanimously appointed Mr. Gavin Robinson MP as the interim party leader.
- He has led the party since 2021 and has been an MP since 1997. Prior to joining the DUP, he was part of the Ulster Unionist Party's delegation that negotiated the Good Friday Peace Agreement.
- The Police Service of Northern Ireland has charged a 61-year-old man with non-recent sexual offences, while a 57-year-old woman has been charged with aiding and abetting. Both are scheduled to appear in court on April 24th.
Varadkar rules out reopening emergency departments in Mid-West regional hospitals to combat trolley crisis in Limerick
irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2024/03/05/varadkar-rules-out-reopening-emergency-departments-in-mid-west-regional-hospitals-to-combat-trolley-crisis-in-limerick/
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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Yes Minister: How will Sinn Féin and civil servants get on?: Unlike Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, civil servants have no experience of dealing with Sinn Féin as ...
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Alan English: University of Limerick leaders ignored the heroic campaigner who could have spared them years of
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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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Irish unification referendum by 2030, Sinn Fein leader tells Sky News: A referendum on unifying Ireland and Northern Ireland will happen within the next six ...
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Donaldson: A united Ireland 'is just not where we are': DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has dismissed Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald's assertion ...
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Sinn Féin would rerun family and care referendum, Mary Lou McDonald says: Party president said Government's wording was an 'opportunity missed' and Sinn Féin in ...
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Mary Lou McDonald to ‘reflect’ and ‘correct things’ in wake of poll slump for Sinn Féin
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/02/08/its-all-to-play-for-varadkar-says-poll-findings-suggest-outcome-of-next-general-election-wide-open/
The Politics Fix: Sinn Féin and Mary Lou McDonald are winners this week - until the poll
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/02/09/sinn-fein-poll-mary-lou-mcdonald-stormont-john-bruton-family-care-referendums/
Varadkar expresses ‘concern’ that SF could decide RTÉ's funding as leader sues broadcaster
irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2024/02/14/varadkar-expresses-concern-that-sf-could-decide-rtes-funding-as-leader-sues-broadcaster/
TV licence fee could come down if tax was collected by Revenue, says Tánaiste: However, Micheál Martin said there is political concern over changing the method ...
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The Indo Daily Extra: Government given two referendum 'wallops' - what next for Irish politics?
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Public not told new RTÉ chair Terence O’Rourke was involved in Kevin Bakhurst job interview
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Former RTÉ journalist added to Fianna Fáil ticket for EU elections: She will join sitting MEP Billy Kelleher on the ticket
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Paddy Cosgrave launches legal action against Independent publisher Mediahuis: The Web Summit founder has previously expressed opposition to Ireland’s defamation ...
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Nothern Ireland’s new First Minister believes a vote on unification will come within a decade
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Miriam Lord’s Week: Barry Cowen wins Gunfight at the EU Corral, but markswoman Maria Walsh ready for ambush
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/02/10/miriam-lords-week-barry-cowen-wins-gunfight-at-the-eu-corral-but-markswoman-maria-walsh-ready-for-ambush/
Sunday World and Lottery corruption — time for an independent inquiry: Former editor of Sunday World Makhudu Sefara has not explained what happened or ...
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Kathy Sheridan: Michelle O’Neill looks to the future, while Joe Brolly seems stuck in the past
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/02/07/kathy-sheridan-michelle-oneill-looks-to-the-future-while-joe-brolly-seems-stuck-in-the-past/
Red C Poll Analysis: Taoiseach Mary Lou no longer a guarantee as younger voters turned off by SF
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Mary Lou McDonald expects vote on Irish unity ‘this decade’: Ms McDonald’s comments echo earlier remarks from Michelle O’Neill, who said we are entering a ...
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Quick Glance: Historic Milestone: First Nationalist Minister Appointed in Northern Ireland
- Michelle O'Neill from Sinn Fein has made history as the first nationalist minister in Northern Ireland.
- The deputy first minister will be Emma Little-Pengelly from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
- According to the Good Friday Agreement, the deputy minister has the same authority as the first minister.
- In her speech, which started in Irish, Ms O'Neill said: 'Today opens the door to the future - a shared future.'
Sinn Féin poll crisis: four years of gains wiped out as party slides back 4 points to 25%
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Mary Lou McDonald says Ukrainians should enter asylum seeker system next year when international protection en
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Mick Clifford: Sinn Féin's legal actions raise serious questions: Mick Clifford: Sinn Féin's legal actions raise serious questions: A comprehensive series ...
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Watch: New First Minister 'moment of great significance': Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said it will be a moment of "very great ...
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Analysis: Immigration the big issue as Sinn Féin support drops to lowest level since last election
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IDA boss reveals Sinn Féin plans to woo US firms on corporate tax: Mary Lou McDonald and Pearse Doherty on ‘outreach programme’ to reassure big business ...
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Mary Lou McDonald calls for TV licence to be scrapped: The Sinn Féin leader has said her party want to abolish the controversial TV licence and invest Exchequer ...
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‘They are not republicans’ – Mary Lou McDonald calls out far-right’s use of tricolour and nationalist language
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Quick Glance: McDonald Criticizes Nationalist Use of Tricolour
- Sinn Féin president calls for open debate on immigration in Ireland.
- Criticism of far-right's use of nationalist symbols and language in Ireland.
First Sinn Féin first minister ‘shows Irish unity is within touching distance’: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
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Diarmaid Ferriter: History would suggest Mary Lou McDonald’s comment about unity “within touching distance” is wildly exaggerated
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/02/02/diarmaid-ferriter-history-would-suggest-mcdonalds-comment-about-unity-within-touching-distance-is-wildly-exaggerated/
'A disgrace': Mary Lou McDonald's top among complaints to Ceann Comhairle
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Shane Coleman: Sinn Féin’s new rhetoric on immigration gives credence to baseless fears
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Mary Lou McDonald: ‘It’s high time we had a woman in the top job’: After a challenging year in which Sinn Féin saw a wobble in the polls, and its leader Mary Lou ...
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Independent lawmakers get PM's invitation: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has invited the independent lawmakers to a meeting at the Gono Bhaban on Sunday.
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State to buy six new housing hubs as Government scrambles with immigration : The Government is to acquire up to six new accommodation centres — with beds for up ...
independent.ie/irish-news/state-to-buy-six-new-housing-hubs-as-government-scrambles-with-immigration/a2023137932.html
Poll: Public backs Mary Lou McDonald’s call for €300,000 average house price in Dublin
independent.ie/irish-news/politics/poll-public-backs-mary-lou-mcdonalds-call-for-300000-average-house-price-in-dublin/a1386646140.html
Sinn Féin leader eyes power in Ireland after wilderness years: Mary Lou McDonald focuses on economy more than reunification ahead of general election
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Cliff Taylor: Sinn Féin is right to want to lower house prices. Easier said than done
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/01/07/sinn-fein-is-right-to-want-to-lower-house-prices-easier-said-than-done/
Man charged in killing outside Lenexa McDonald’s told police he acted in self-defense
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Irish Examiner photographer takes home two awards: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
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Una Mullally: Sinn Féin must outline what its version of a new Ireland would look like
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/01/01/una-mullally-what-voters-need-from-sinn-fein-in-2024-is-less-attack-dog-more-vision/
Michelle O’Neill: From being a teenage mother to becoming First Minister : With Mary Lou McDonald, their public appearances are often cheerful and personable ...
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‘Save your homily for Catherine Martin’: Greens and Sinn Féin clash over TV licence reform
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Sinn Féin walks immigration tightrope toward power in Ireland: Mary Lou McDonald seeks support on the left as she eyes victory — even as her nationalist party’s ...
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The Indo Daily: Drama at the Abbey – how allegations of harassment led to a growing €1m legal bill
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Sinn Féin walks immigration tightrope toward power in Ireland: Mary Lou McDonald seeks support on the left as she eyes victory — even as her nationalist party’s ...
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Mediahuis to cut Irish Independent midweek newspapers within decade, Peter Vandermeersch says
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