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  • Micheál Lehane RTÉ Political Correspondent

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    Alan Kelly said the Labour Party is able to have open debates (file image)

    Kelly sticks to Connolly stance as Labour Party gather

    Labour Party TD Alan Kelly has said he is sticking to his stance on the Presidential Election and will not support Catherine Connolly, nor will the Labour councillors in his area.

    Politics • 5 hrs
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    Minister to seek Govt approval for €100m velodrome build

    Minister for Communications, Culture and Sport Patrick O'Donovan will seek Government approval for almost €100 million to build the National Velodrome and Badminton Centre at the Sport Ireland Campus in Abbotstown.

    Ireland • 03 Sep
    Image of MEP Sean Kelly

    MEP Seán Kelly withdraws from presidential contest

    Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly said he has "reluctantly" withdrawn from the Presidential Election after it became clear to him that he would not receive enough support to contest the party's selection process.

    Presidential Election • 01 Sep
    Micheal Martin and Billy Kelleher during the count of the European election results at Nemo Rangers in Cork

    Battle lines drawn for Fianna Fáil presidential contest

    Some of those who worked with Jim Gavin in the Irish Air Corps recall his exceptional map reading ability - a skill he will need to deploy again in the coming weeks, writes Political Correspondent Mícheál Lehane.

    Analysis and Comment • 30 Aug
    Micheál Martin has confirmed he is backing Jim Gavin's bid to become Fianna Fáil's candidate for the Presidential Election

    Taoiseach backs Jim Gavin's FF presidential candidate bid

    Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has endorsed former Dublin GAA football manager Jim Gavin as the party's candidate in the upcoming Presidential Election.

    Presidential Election • 30 Aug
    Billy Kelleher has approached party colleagues seeking support

    Billy Kelleher seeking support within FF in bid for Áras

    Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has stepped up his bid to become a presidential election candidate and has approached colleagues seeking their support.

    Presidential Election • 28 Aug
    Independent TD Catherine Connolly speaks to the media outside Leinster House on June 11

    Kelly votes against Labour backing Connolly in Áras race

    Senior Labour TD Alan Kelly has said he voted against his party backing Independent TD Catherine Connolly for the presidency and will not be supporting her in the upcoming election.

    Presidential Election • 27 Aug
    A group of people stand outside a a large gate holding signs that read 'could you live on €12,000'

    Oireachtas broadcast workers protest over pay parity

    TDs have promised to back more than a dozen Oireachtas broadcasting workers who do not get paid when the Dáil and Seanad are not sitting.

    Politics • 27 Aug
    A photo of Aras an Uachtarain, with the Irish flag above and blue skies

    Councils to hold talks with those in Áras race next month

    Several of the country's 31 local authorities will hold special meetings next month to hear from potential presidential candidates seeking their backing.

    Presidential Election • 26 Aug
    Image of Mary Lou McDonald speaking to the press

    Govt intends to throw 'families under the bus' - McDonald

    Runaway prices are worrying households as the Government refuses to include a cost-of-living package in the next Budget, the Sinn Féin Leader has said.

    Politics • 16 Jul
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