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What Mary Lou McDonald, Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin can learn from Nicola Sturgeon
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What Mary Lou McDonald, Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin can learn from Nicola Sturgeon
irishtimes.com/opinion/2023/02/18/what-mary-lou-mcdonald-leo-varadkar-and-micheal-martin-can-learn-from-nicola-sturgeon/
Matt Cooper: Sinn Féin’s ‘angry/happy’ routine last week exposes fear of being outflanked by populists
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Micheál Martin: We cannot go into government with Sinn Féin over its EU policies: The Tánaiste and Fianna Fáil leader was speaking as the party’s Ard Fheis got ...
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Terry Prone: Sinn Féin’s stale predictability leaves it as cutting edge as a butter knife
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Varadkar warns against ‘toxicity’ of political debate as Harris elected taoiseach
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Leo Varadkar: United Ireland 'should never be about money': Mr Varadkar reacted to a study which suggested the initial cost could be between €8bn and €20bn a ...
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Sinn Féin is now out of touch with its own supporters, claims Aontú leader: Mary Lou McDonald ‘wrong-footed’ on major issues as party seeks centre ground to ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/13/sinn-fein-is-now-out-of-touch-with-its-own-supporters-claims-aontu-leader/
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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Simon Harris elected new Irish PM, promising 'new ideas, energy': Simon Harris became Ireland's youngest ever prime minister on Tuesday, pledging to bring new ...
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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.
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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Mick Clifford: Sinn Féin chasing votes in the gutter of lies : Mary Lou McDonald’s party wants voters back and appears willing to go to extreme lengths of ...
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Harris and Sinn Féin clash over healthcare as end comes to niceties: Mary Lou McDonald highlights ‘record’ quarter of a million hospital appointment ...
irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2024/04/17/harris-and-sinn-fein-clash-over-healthcare-as-end-comes-to-niceties/
Fianna Fáil grassroots members open to Sinn Féin coalition — but with Michelle O'Neill as leader
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Housing minister urges Sinn Féin politicians to clarify position on housing schemes
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Leo Varadkar to make last visit to NI as taoiseach: He will attend the first meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council in more than two years.
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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/
Leo Varadkar to meet with Northern leaders in last major job as Taoiseach: Varadkar will formally resign as coalition leader on Monday evening
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Simon Harris pledges to fix housing ‘once and for all’ in first ardfheis speech as Fine Gael leader
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/06/simon-harris-pledges-to-fix-housing-once-and-for-all-in-first-ardfheis-speech-as-fine-gael-leader/
Politicians should 'respect each other better' - Varadkar: Politicians have a responsibility not to encourage toxicity in public debate ...
rte.ie/news/politics/2024/0409/1442530-leo-varadkar-dail/
Euan McColm: Hate Crime Act damaged from the start by influence of campaigners and weakness of Nicola Sturgeon
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Varadkar says FG should prepare for historic fourth term in Government: Varadkar says FG should prepare for historic fourth term in Government: A comprehensive ...
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Varadkar: 'It has been the most fulfilling and rewarding time of my life'
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Fine Gael leader Simon Harris moves to name his inner kitchen cabinet: New Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach-in-waiting has begun to assemble small ...
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Varadkar resigns as Taoiseach with ‘no regrets’ as Harris loyalists eye promotion
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/09/varadkar-resigns-as-taoiseach-with-no-regrets-as-harris-loyalists-eye-promotion/
Nicola Sturgeon may vote against assisted dying at Holyrood: Nicola Sturgeon has said she is deeply conflicted on the matter of assisted dying and may vote ...
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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 ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/14/fianna-fail-grassroots-optimistic-about-local-elections-amid-sinn-fein-competition/
Sinn Féin claims Government 'deliberately made a choice' to underfund cancer services
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Simon Harris, the ‘TikTok Taoiseach,’ Is Ireland’s New Leader: The 37-year-old was sworn in Tuesday as the country's youngest ever leader, replacing Leo Varadkar ...
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Sinn Féin proposal that Ireland should 'go it alone' with asylum system 'crazy' - McEntee
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Operation Branchform: What we know so far about the police investigation into SNP finances
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Sinn Féin TD Louise O’Reilly was ‘happy and proud’ last year to back hate-speech bill on which her party has n
independent.ie/irish-news/sinn-fein-td-louise-oreilly-was-happy-and-proud-last-year-to-back-hate-speech-bill-on-which-her-party-has-now-done-a-u-turn/a77376473.html
'They can't count': Fine Gael on the attack against Sinn Féin at Ard Fheis
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Sinn Féin wanted to extend hate speech bill to give undocumented migrants special protection
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Sinn Féin disputes findings of report suggesting united Ireland to cost €20bn annually
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/04/sinn-fein-disputes-findings-of-report-suggesting-united-ireland-to-cost-20bn-annually/
Politics latest: Sturgeon enjoys PM's confusion as fashion police go after his shoes
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Quick Glance: Tory Donor's Racist Comments on Diane Abbott
- Comments made by a Tory donor about Diane Abbott deemed racist
- Frank Hester apologizes for his remarks, Downing Street labels them unacceptable
- Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch described the comments as racist and called for space for forgiveness
- Labour and the Liberal Democrats call for the Conservatives to return donations from Hester
Next election will herald an age of Independents: Series of flip-flops by Sinn Féin on hate speech, the Nature Restoration Law, and the recent referendums raises ...
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/04/12/next-election-will-herald-an-age-of-independents/
‘Too old’ Biden again spotted with ‘cheat codes’ in meeting with Irish PM : US President Joe Biden on Friday (Mar 15) was again captured with his ‘cheat codes’ ...
wionews.com/world/too-old-biden-again-spotted-with-cheat-codes-in-meeting-with-irish-pm-700622
Kate O’Connell: Varadkar’s decision to stand down was ‘end of dark enough chapter in my life’
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/06/kate-oconnell-varadkars-decision-to-stand-down-was-end-of-dark-enough-chapter-in-my-life/
Sturgeon accused of being a part timer in Holyrood: It’s been a year since Peter Murrell, the husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon ...
spectator.co.uk/article/sturgeon-accused-of-being-a-part-timer-in-holyrood/
Sun shines as anniversary of Easter Rising marked with GPO ceremony: President Michael D Higgins lays wreath in first public engagement since hospitalisation ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/31/sun-shines-as-anniversary-of-easter-rising-is-marked-with-gpo-ceremony/
Miriam Lord: Harris’s first ardfheis as leader hears You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet ... a promise or a threat?
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/07/miriam-lord-harris-first-ardfheis-as-leader-hears-you-aint-seen-nothin-yet-a-promise-or-a-threat/
Pat Leahy: Joe Brolly and Sinn Féin are sick of experts. Have any of them heard of Brexit?
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/04/13/pat-leahy-joe-brolly-and-sinn-fein-are-sick-of-experts-have-any-of-them-heard-of-brexit/
Simon Harris to ask departing and 'crowd-drawing' TDs to play role in rejuvenating party
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He’s denied it for decades. Now Gerry Adams faces court over IRA links: The former Sinn Fein leader has been named in a High Court case brought by survivors of ...
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Michael McDowell: Republicans who don’t respect unionists or recognise the State are standing in the way of a united Ireland
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/04/03/michael-mcdowell-republicans-who-dont-respect-unionists-or-recognise-the-state-are-standing-in-the-way-of-a-united-ireland/
'Disgraceful' that medical professionals had to petition Government for proper cancer funding
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Varadkar to undertake final engagement as Taoiseach in NI: Leo Varadkar will undertake his final engagement as Taoiseach today when he visits Northern Ireland ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0408/1442185-leo-varadkar/
Stephen Collins: Notion that Fine Gael would benefit from a period in opposition is absurd
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/04/05/notion-that-fine-gael-would-benefit-from-a-period-in-opposition-is-absurd/
Donnelly accused of 'crisis-driven response' at UHL: A visit by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to University Hospital Limerick has been described ...
rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0404/1441646-university-hospital-limerick-trolleys/
Paddy Cosgrave’s high-risk return: ‘He is a fascinating figure ... I think he relishes the notoriety’
irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2024/04/13/paddy-cosgraves-high-risk-return-he-is-a-fascinating-figure-i-think-he-relishes-the-notoriety/
Date set for Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond at A9 inquiry: Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon will answer questions in front of a committee examining the SNP ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/6416834/nicola-sturgeon-alex-salmond-holyrood-a9-inquiry/
Humza Yousaf isn’t cut out to be SNP leader: Just as damning during these last 12 months is the absence of anything that might pass for a wider political vision.
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Sinn Féin disputes claim united Ireland would cost €20bn over 20 years: The report said the cost to the British government of running Northern Ireland amounts to ...
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Fergus Finlay: Here’s my advice to new ministers on how to be successful in the job
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Sudden stampede to the right by our politicians can only benefit democracy: If Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald is serious about being taoiseach after the next ...
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/03/29/sudden-stampede-to-the-right-by-our-politicians-can-only-benefit-democracy/
Darragh O’Brien says homelessness ‘first thing’ on his mind each morning: In the wake of the figures, homelessness charities urged the Government to make social ...
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O’Neill says it is ‘business as usual’ for Stormont in aftermath of Donaldson resignation
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/08/varadkar-confident-northern-ireland-institutions-will-remain-stable-despite-dup-turmoil/
Record reveals list of discouraged words and phrases in Leo Varadkar's government
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Elaine Loughlin: Peter Burke is waiting in the wings to become future Fine Gael leader
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‘I’ve been researching this for 15 years’ – Social Democrats’ Rory Hearne on why ‘anti-intellectual’ FF and FG
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What is an Irish political party ardfheis and why does it matter?: University of Galway to host Simon Harris’ first ardfheis as Fine Gael leader ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/06/what-is-an-irish-political-party-ardfheis-and-why-does-it-matter/
‘If somebody had told me Martin McGuinness was a tout, I might have shot his accuser. I’m not so sure now’
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Sinn Féin 'dominant' political party on social media in last two years: People Before Profit and the Social Democrats saw significant increases in ...
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Mairi McAllan: the SNP’s reluctant firebrand: Mairi McAllan is a woman of intriguing contrasts. At just 31, having only been a Member of the Scottish Parliament ...
newstatesman.com/politics/scotland/2024/04/mairi-mcallan-interview-snp-reluctant-fundamentalist-sturgeon-yousaf
Ireland has a new prime minister: Simon Harris: Simon Harris became Ireland's youngest ever prime minister on Tuesday, succeeding party colleague Leo Varakar ...
ctvnews.ca/world/ireland-has-a-new-prime-minister-simon-harris-1.6839381
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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Readers' letters: Has Nicola Sturgeon forgotten she has constituents?: Having learned that Nicola Sturgeon has made just four contributions in Holyrood in the ...
scotsman.com/news/opinion/letters/readers-letters-has-nicola-sturgeon-forgotten-she-has-constituents-4588339
Varadkar confident in Stormont stability as he departs office: The taoiseach made his final official visit to Northern Ireland on Monday for the North-South ...
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Sketch: Varadkar and Coveney head to the backbenches as Harris pledges continuity of service
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Ireland: Ireland's new Prime Minister still has a lot of time: Young, dynamic and smart enough not to make reunification an issue at the moment: Something else ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/irland-simon-harris-premierminister-wirtschaft-wiedervereinigung
Why does petrol vary so much in price? is it profiteering?: I WAS in the Highlands last week enjoying a short break north of Inverness, a former home town of ...
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Ireland wealth fund to divest from 6 Israeli companies in blow to relations: The amount of Ireland's divestment is relatively small, but it is part of the wider ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/04/ireland-wealth-fund-divest-6-israeli-companies-blow-relations
Out of Office: Paddy Cosgrave returns and Varadkar resigns: The Business Post gets you up to date with the big stories of the day
businesspost.ie/news/out-of-office-paddy-cosgrave-returns-and-varadkar-resigns/
Full timeline in SNP finance crisis one year after Nicola Sturgeon raid: A full timeline of events related to the ongoing police investigation into the Scottish ...
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After Jeffrey Donaldson’s bombshell exit, what next for Northern Ireland’s DUP?: As party reels, new leader Gavin Robinson faces a U.K. election that could cost ...
politico.eu/article/ireland-jeffrey-donaldson-exit-arrest-robinson-fein-northern-ireland-dup-future-general-election/
Yousaf: 'SNP would like to see a conclusion to Operation Branchform': Humza Yousaf has said the SNP would welcome an end to Operation Branchform.
heraldscotland.com/news/24230501.yousaf-snp-like-see-conclusion-operation-branchform/
Opinion: A tale of two wunderkind PMs, and why one stepped down: Like Ireland's Leo Varadkar, Justin Trudeau swept into power as a charismatic leader ...
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House price inflation in Dublin predicted to hit 5% this year - DNG’s Keith Lowe
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Finn McRedmond: Britain’s narrow stereotype of the Irish could not make sense of Leo Varadkar
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/03/28/britains-narrow-stereotype-of-the-irish-could-not-make-sense-of-leo-varadkar/
Newton Emerson: Northern nationalism regards itself as left-wing, but on most issues its views are solidly centre-right
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/03/28/north-and-south-have-something-in-common-a-delusion-about-how-conservative-they-really-are/
Humza Yousaf has a lower favourability rating than Nicola Sturgeon – Ipsos poll: Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has the lowest rating of the major ...
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