Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

Composite image of Catherine Connolly, Jim Gavin, Heather Humphrey

Connolly, Humphreys, and Gavin confirmed in race for Áras

There will be three candidates running in the Presidential election, following the closing of nominations earlier today. Independent Catherine Connolly, Fianna Fáil's Jim Gavin and Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys will be on the ballot come polling day, after nominations closed at midday.

Presidential Election • 15 hrs

Unity and community themes for Heather Humphreys

Heather Humphreys is running on a campaign slogan of "A President for All" with the themes of unity, community and opportunity.

Presidency Profile • 3 hrs

Steen 'hopeful' of securing nomination before deadline

Barrister Maria Steen has said she made "good progress" and hopes to secure enough support to get onto the ballot for the Presidential Election before the tomorrow's deadline.

Presidential Election • 23 Sep

Healy-Rae criticised for linking autism to vitamins

Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae has been strongly criticised for comments he made suggesting a possible link between autism and vitamins.

Politics • 18 Sep

Reform group criticises insurers for not cutting premiums

The Alliance for Insurance Reform has strongly criticised insurers for not cutting premiums in the face of falling claims and awards.

Ireland • 17 Sep

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns speaks to the media during a party think-in in Dublin

Cairns backs Eoin Hayes to remain in Social Democrats

Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes looks set to stay in the parliamentary party after leader Holly Cairns backed him to remain.

Ireland • 16 Sep

A picture of Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes outside of the Dáil

TD sorry for 2009 Obama costume using brown make-up

Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes has apologised for what he said was a "completely inappropriate" Halloween costume he wore 16 years ago when he wore brown make-up to dress up as former US President Barack Obama.

Ireland • 16 Sep