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Sunday 27 September 2020
All six presidential candidates took part in a debate for the last time. How did they do?
“It is clear now that Michael D Higgins claim has caused considerable anger within the PSNI… This is very serious.”
The number of people watching the televised presidential debate peaked at 738,400 viewers.
All six presidential candidates took part tonight. How did they get on?
A new poll has gauged people’s opinions on presidential earnings.
We all know who won, but what else do you remember from the campaign?
A new opinion poll puts the incumbent well out in front.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
Higgins was quizzed on the finances of the office of the President.
Nokia Ireland initiated proceedings alleging Clyde Real Estate Blanchardstown was in breach of a lease agreement.
Businessman Des Walsh has given Freeman a loan of €120k to fund her presidential campaign.
Political power in Ireland is held entirely in the hands of a small elite, who govern largely in their own interest. The rest of us are on the outside looking in, writes Caoimhín De Barra.
The Comptroller and Auditor General said today he had no oversight over the payment.
We’re just a month out from polling day.
The incumbent has officially announced his candidacy this afternoon.
The next presidential election will be in 2025.
Anyone not registered has until 9 October to register to vote in the upcoming referendum and presidential election.
The total breakdown of Áras costs isn’t publicly available; but some have said that the timing of an inquiry is “politically motivated”.
The group had a “robust debate” this evening.
Veronica Guerin’s brother addressed claims by the Áras hopeful at Fingal council today.
Candidates need the backing of four local authorities to get on the presidential ballot paper.
The presidential election will be held on 26 October.
Here’s what’s making the news this morning.
Earlier today, Gavin Duffy secured the first council nomination of the presidential election.
Those hoping to be candidates need the support of four local authorities or 20 members of the Oireachtas.
It had been suggested that Matt Carthy’s colleague Liadh Ní Riada would be Sinn Féin’s presidential candidate.
The presidential ballot paper is filling up quickly…
A rundown of who has thrown their hat in the ring so far.
The journalist launched her bid for the Áras yesterday
O’Doherty made the announcement on social media this evening.
The Donegal artist says he almost made the journey south anyway.
The businessman also said he wouldn’t be a ‘Trump president’.
He said that he was concerned when he read some of the cases of gambling among sporting athletes.
We’re a touch clearer now but we still don’t know who’s going to be on the ballot.
The current situation makes it very difficult for prospective candidates to organise campaigns, Freeman said.
Michael D Higgins is the man to beat.
The senator had previously been vocal about his desire to run against Michael D Higgins.
ANY SIGNIFICANT LEVEL of flu in the community could lead to the Covid-19 test and trace system being overwhelmed as people present with similar symptoms, health experts say.
Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry told TheJournal.ie that because flu and Covid-19 both seriously impact on vulnerable and older groups, health officials want to “avoid a twin attack on the same populations” in Ireland.
He said the focus will also be on keeping down the level of flu among those who will not be seriously ill with it, but who may pass it on to those vulnerable groups.
This is why the flu vaccine without charge has been extended to a number of other groups this year, including to children aged two to 12. Previously this applied only to those over the age of 70.
So, today we want to know: Do you plan to get the flu vaccine this upcoming winter?
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