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A poster of Heather Humphreys at her campagin launch

Humphreys takes message of unity to campaign trail

There was fervent support for Heather Humphreys at her campaign launch in Monaghan town yesterday, an event which was packed to the rafters, writes Paul Cunningham.

Presidential Election • 15 Sep

The so-called 'combined opposition' has pooled its weight and resources repeatedly to advance issues of mutual interest (RollingNews.ie)

'Combined opposition' set to continue, but for how long?

The sight of Opposition leaders gathering together on the plinth at Leinster House has become very familiar in recent weeks. But, overall, there are mixed views as to how long the combined opposition will last.

Analysis and Comment • 21 Jun

Minister for Housing James Browne said there would be a 'political price to pay' if the Government fails to deliver housing (File image)

Market for building apartments 'broken', says minister

Minister for Housing James Browne has said the financial market for building apartments in Dublin is broken and the tax regime needs to be examined to stimulate development.

Poltics • 24 Mar

Twenty-nine people, including a woman pregnant with twins, died in the 1998 bombing

Govt has 'questions to answer' about Omagh bombing - DUP

DUP leader Gavin Robinson fears that a UK inquiry into the Omagh bombing will not get to the truth of what happened unless the Irish Government establishes a parallel process.

Ulster • 26 Feb

Since March, a growing number of tents have been pitched outside the International Protection Office on Mount Street in Dublin

Taoiseach 'horrified' at violence towards migrants

The Taoiseach has said that an investigation is under way to find those behind violence targeting homeless asylum seekers in Dublin at the weekend, so that they may be brought to justice.

Ireland • 15 May 23

Grocery inflation has rocketed over the past year hitting 16% according to Kantar

Is Govt's tough talk on supermarkets just optics?

Supermarkets have been given six weeks to cut prices as the Government has been talking tough. But will this result in price cuts or was it just a stunt for the cameras? And what happens if the retail industry does not play ball?

Analysis and Comment • 15 May 23

Syrian children displaced by the conflict playing at a camp in the rebel-held part of Idlib province

UN extends humanitarian aid to Syria for six months

Irish humanitarian aid agencies have expressed disappointment at a UN Security Council resolution to extend cross-border aid to Syria, via Turkey, for just six months.

Ireland • 12 Jul 22

Sanna Marin began politics in 2012 when she was elected to the city council in her hometown of Tampere

The 9 youngest leaders in the world

Finland's Sanna Marin, 34, will be the world's youngest prime minister in office when she is sworn in.

World • 10 Dec 19

Jeremy Corbyn holds a redacted copy of the Department for International Trade's UK-US Trade and Investment Working Group

Parties clash over Corbyn claim NHS is 'on the table'

Britain's two main political parties have been involved in a furious clash over claims the Conservatives would put the NHS "up for sale" in a post-Brexit trade deal with the US.

UK • 27 Nov 19

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