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Wednesday 21 October 2020
The US Vice President stopped by the Áras earlier this morning.
The president singled out the homeless and those in direct provision in his address.
His first term as President officially ended at midnight.
In a survey of 1,000 adults, 77% responded that they wanted a ban on presidential posters.
We talked to students who support his bid for the presidency about why they intend on voting for him.
He needs the backing of two more in order to get on the ballot paper.
Strict new coronavirus measures are now in effect – here’s what they mean for you.
The businessman has secured the backing of Waterford Council.
How do you campaign for a campaign that hasn’t started?
The independent senator says the main political parties have narrowed down the path to an Áras nomination.
The announcement was made earlier today after months of speculation.
The President has confirmed he will seek a second term in the Áras, as had been widely expected.
It’s been some year.
Michael D may run. He might not. Either way, do you want an election?
The independent senator’s tilt at the presidency isn’t a gesture, he insists.
Michael D isn’t set to make an announcement until September – but other candidates may emerge before then.
He’s “notoriously difficult to photograph as he is always moving”.
Roads all around Kilkenny will be closed as Prince Charles visits today.
A grand day at the Áras.
All the drama, none of the power.
All the drama, none of the power.
Speculation is mounting again that the RTÉ presenter could make a bid for the Áras.
One woman, aged in her 60s, faces a total of five charges.
TheJournal.ie has been allowed view the documentary on Áras Attracta in advance. HSE and Garda investigations are under way into what the Taoiseach has called “intolerable” claims of abuse at the home.
Come with us on a journey through time and space … to September 2004.
You’d almost think the President had nothing better to do than hang around the house all day waiting for a busload of ministers.
Portraits of each Taoiseach, President and Chief Justice are commissioned by the State as a matter of course.
Áras an Uachtaráin has said that a meeting will be held next Monday where members of the Council and the President will consider the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013.
A tender note – which misspelled the President’s name – was put on the government’s e-tenders website yesterday as President.ie looks set for a complete overhaul next year.
In an interview with TheJournal.ie, President Michael D Higgins has spoken of his initiative to help Ireland’s youth shape the country’s future and his first year in office. Listen to the full interview here…
The current President of Ireland’s 14-year tenure is drawing to a close – how do you think she has managed the role over that time?
President Mary McAleese gives the President-elect the grand tour…
In his acceptance speech, the ninth President of Ireland Michael D Higgins said that he has seen the “righteous anger” that exists around the country and has vowed to be a leader “for all the people”.
The presidential race began this week – and already one or two stock phrases seem to have emerged from our pool of seven candidates. Make sure to play TheJournal.ie’s Presidential Election Bingo to make the most out of the upcoming debates.
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
Speaking this morning, Martin said that the party was not getting enough credit for what it did in government.
Already the former Late Late show presenter has topped one poll but would you vote for him?
Everything you need to know by 9am including bad news for the US; Gaybo for the Áras; a hero security guard; and the end of Facebook spam?
A number of fellow politicians have welcomed David Norris’ decision, while the Israeli Embassy has said that it was not involved in the publication of the controversial letter written by the Senator.
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
THE IRISH FARMERS Association has urged Irish MEPs to vote to ban words traditionally linked to meat products from being used on vegetarian alternatives.
The European Parliament is to vote this week on the terminology used for plant-based meat and dairy substitutes.
Amendments put forward would restrict the naming of such products so that they could not use terms normally associated with meat products.
One amendment would curtail the use of terms such as ‘steak’, ‘sausage’, ‘escalope’, ‘burger’ or ‘hamburger’ on products that do not exclusively contain meat.
The IFA has written to MEPs urging them to accept both amendments to protect Irish consumers and the agricultural industry here.
IFA President Tim Cullinan said yesterday that dairy products or plant-based meat branded with ‘real’ meat descriptions is “deliberately misleading to our consumers and undermines our industry.”
What do you think: Should vegetarian foods be allowed use words like ‘steak’ and ‘burger’?
Poll Results:
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