Juliette Gash

Humphreys' campaign 'slicker', Seán Kelly supporter says

Former minister Heather Humphreys is running a "slicker" campaign than MEP Seán Kelly in the race to become Fine Gael's presidential nominee, one of his supporters has said.

Presidential Election • 21 Aug 25

Humphreys opens up strong lead over Kelly

Heather Humphreys' sprint towards the Fine Gael nomination continues this morning with an apparently unassailable lead over fellow hopeful, Seán Kelly.

Presidential Election • 20 Aug 25

Grealish and Canney back Humphreys for presidency

Independent TDs Noel Grealish and Seán Canney have expressed their support for Heather Humphreys in any potential presidential bid.

Politics • 16 Aug 25

Presidential candidate Gareth Sheridan at the official launch of his campaign at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin

Strangest of days as launch for Áras overtaken by events

Presidential Election • 16 Aug 25

Seán Kelly said he will 'most likely reconsider' his possible candidacy in the presidential campaign (file pic)

Seán Kelly will 'most likely reconsider' bid for Áras

MEP Seán Kelly has said he will "most likely reconsider" his possible candidacy in the presidential campaign "in light of Mairead [McGuinness'] unfortunate withdrawal".

Presidential Election • 16 Aug 25

Fine Gael focus in coming days to shift to new candidate

The pressure will be on Fine Gael to look for a replacement presidential election candidate following the withdrawal of Mairead McGuinness from the race for the Áras, writes Juliette Gash.

Analysis and Comment • 14 Aug 25

Presidential hopeful says he has backing of two councils

Presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan has said he has support in Tipperary and Laois county councils.

Presidential Election • 15 Aug 25

Picture of Jack Chambers and Paschal Donohoe as they present budget 2025 at Government Buildings

Government expected to hold Budget 2026 on 7 October

Budget Day will take place on Tuesday, 7 October, according to Government sources.

Politics • 14 Aug 25

Picture shows Harvey Morrison Sherratt, who had spina bifida and scoliosis.

Tánaiste to meet mother of Harvey Morrison Sherratt

Tánaiste Simon Harris is to meet the mother of Harvey Morrison Sherratt, a nine-year-old boy who died last month and was subject to delays in accessing urgent scoliosis surgery.

Politics • 14 Aug 25

A silent protest by members of the Indian community in Ireland has been held at the Department of Justice.

Call for strong policing after attacks on Indian citizens

The Minister of State for Migration has called for a stronger policing response, in the wake of a series of attacks on members of the Indian community.

Ireland • 11 Aug 25