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    McGuinness to be FG nominee, Connolly to launch Áras bid

    Former EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness will be Fine Gael's candidate for the presidential election, while Independent TD Catherine Connolly is expected to launch her own campaign for the Presidency.

    Ireland • 08 Aug 25
    Asked whether she might run, Mary Lou McDonald said 'all options are on the table'

    SF's presidential election decision in weeks - McDonald

    Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has again repeated that the party is considering its options on this year's presidential election and will arrive at a decision in a few weeks.

    Politics • 12 Jul 25
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    Basic income scheme for artists comes into focus

    It is understood that the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O'Donovan is pushing to retain the basic income scheme for artists which is due to expire early next year.

    Business • 11 Jul 25
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    Soc Dems to nominate Catherine Connolly for run for Áras

    The National Executive of the Social Democrats has unanimously decided that its Oireachtas members will nominate Catherine Connolly for President.

    Ireland • 11 Jul 25
    The Dáil was hearing statements on domestic, sexual and gender based violence with survivors in attendance in the public gallery

    Dáil hears call for 'strangulation porn' to be banned

    The Dáil has heard a call for so-called "strangulation porn" to be banned.

    Politics • 10 Jul 25
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    More than 250 post offices closed over last ten years

    Over the last ten years, 257 post offices have closed across the country, according to data provided to Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane via parliamentary question.

    Ireland • 08 Jul 25
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    Postmasters warn of closure of 40% of post offices

    Postmasters have warned that 40% of post offices could close unless Government funding for the network is increased.

    Politics • 25 Jun 25
    Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald speaks during Leaders' Questions in the Dáil

    'Step-change needed' to end violence against women - SF

    Achieving zero-tolerance of violence against women requires a "step-change from Government", Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said.

    Ireland • 25 Jun 25
    Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Rossa Mulcahy said several positive measures were under way to address the issue

    Lower pay blamed for air traffic controller shortage

    The head of the Defence Forces has blamed lower pay and competition from the commercial sector for the crisis in military air traffic controllers.

    Politics • 25 Jun 25
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    Food prices 'out of control', Dáil hears

    Households are being "hammered left, right, and centre" because food prices are "out of control", the Sinn Féin leader has said.

    Politics • 24 Jun 25
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