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Senator Norris: 'I had a major depression and nervous breakdown'

# Aras11

Senator Norris: 'I had a major depression and nervous breakdown'

May 26th 2013, 3:49 PM 21,161 Views 67 Comments

David Norris said media coverage during the last presidential election had a significant effect on his health.

RTÉ head: 'Impossible to say' whether Frontline debate changed election

# Aras11

RTÉ head: 'Impossible to say' whether Frontline debate changed election

Dec 12th 2012, 1:13 PM 3,671 Views 23 Comments

Noel Curran says the swing between Sean Gallagher and Michael D Higgins is too large to attribute to one programme.

One year after #Aras11, where are the failed presidential candidates now?

# Áras 11

One year after #Aras11, where are the failed presidential candidates now?

Oct 27th 2012, 8:45 AM 18,227 Views 33 Comments

One wrote a book, one went on tour, one went back up the North and one went to Strasbourg. Here’s what Seán, Martin, Gay, David, Dana and Mary did next.

McGuinness to inherit Adams’ old British title under SF reorganisation

# Sinn Féin

McGuinness to inherit Adams’ old British title under SF reorganisation

Jun 11th 2012, 12:31 PM 3,217 Views 34 Comments

Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness will become the new Crown Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead.

Cabinet will not order review of Frontline programme - Kenny

# Leaders' Questions

Cabinet will not order review of Frontline programme - Kenny

Mar 13th 2012, 4:27 PM 1,488 Views 28 Comments

Enda Kenny says any independent review of RTÉ’s Frontline programme is a matter for the BAI and not the cabinet.

# Frontline

BAI, Cabinet to discuss Gallagher demands for Frontline inquiry

Mar 13th 2012, 8:06 AM 1,212 Views 26 Comments

The cabinet, and a meeting of the Broadcasting Authority, will examine claims that RTÉ suggested audience questions.

RTÉ invites former UTV chief to assist in editorial review

# Frontline

RTÉ invites former UTV chief to assist in editorial review

Mar 12th 2012, 8:23 PM 3,019 Views 29 Comments

The national broadcaster has outlined the numerous actions it is taking in connection with last October’s controversial Frontline debate.

# Frontline

Gallagher writes to Rabbitte over 'deeply disturbing' Frontline claims

Mar 12th 2012, 3:59 PM 4,362 Views 88 Comments

Seán Gallagher writes to the communications minister seeking a “full investigation” into the making of the Presidential debate.

Poll: Do we need a public inquiry into the RTÉ Frontline debate?

# Your Say

Poll: Do we need a public inquiry into the RTÉ Frontline debate?

Mar 12th 2012, 10:04 AM 5,990 Views 135 Comments

There have been calls for a further inquiry over claims that an audience member was encouraged to ask a hostile question. So what do you think?

# Frontline

Fianna Fáil call for inquiry over RTÉ Frontline debate

Mar 12th 2012, 8:52 AM 1,390 Views 30 Comments

The party said an independent investigator should be appointed, after new claims emerged over the treatment of Seán Gallagher.

McGuinness blames Gallagher's undoing on 'lack of credibility' - and not RTÉ

# Frontline

McGuinness blames Gallagher's undoing on 'lack of credibility' - and not RTÉ

Mar 11th 2012, 8:47 PM 6,730 Views 71 Comments

Commentators and candidates should respect the democratic decision of the electorate, said the Sinn Féin politician.

Further regulatory process over Gallagher complaint is 'not a matter for RTÉ to decide or influence'

# Frontline

Further regulatory process over Gallagher complaint is 'not a matter for RTÉ to decide or influence'

Mar 11th 2012, 3:42 PM 3,084 Views 39 Comments

The national broadcaster has responded to an earlier statement made by lawyers for presidential candidate Seán Gallagher calling for a public inquiry into last year’s controversial Frontline debate.

# RTÉ

Seán Gallagher calls for inquiry over new RTÉ Frontline claims

Mar 11th 2012, 12:05 PM 4,657 Views 61 Comments

Gallagher also said he is considering legal action after new reports emerged over the controversial presidential debate.

12 random items that convulsed Irish politics this past year

# One Year In

12 random items that convulsed Irish politics this past year

Mar 9th 2012, 8:30 PM 5,873 Views 2 Comments

Septic tanks, dry-cleaning receipts and Michael D’s knees – just some of the strange things we never thought we’d obsess about in a political context… but we do now.

RTE failed in obligation of fairness to Sean Gallagher... says RTE Board

# Tweetgate

RTE failed in obligation of fairness to Sean Gallagher... says RTE Board

Mar 9th 2012, 4:06 PM 3,682 Views 84 Comments

The Board of RTE has said it fully accepts the findings of the BAI and that it is bringing in new guidelines on social media to ensure ‘Tweetgate’ doesn’t happen again.

Rabbitte lost for words at 'innuendo' of vested interest in Gallagher probe

# Tweetgate

Rabbitte lost for words at 'innuendo' of vested interest in Gallagher probe

Mar 8th 2012, 5:02 PM 6,843 Views 51 Comments

Fianna Fáil’s Seán Fleming accuses Rabbitte of having a “personal financial vested interest” in the Presidential election.

Column: BAI report does not close file on That Tweet

# Opinion

Column: BAI report does not close file on That Tweet

Mar 8th 2012, 4:29 PM 68 Views 39 Comments

Seán Gallagher’s Áras bid may have been derailed with or without the tweet from fake McGuinness account. But the point is we need to know who was behind it, says Derek Mooney who knows all about losing a job amid a Twitter controversy…

# Frontline

RTÉ board to meet following BAI ruling on Frontline tweet

Mar 8th 2012, 8:58 AM 1,565 Views 15 Comments

RTÉ chairman Tom Savage will convene the broadcaster’s board, while a Sean Gallagher spokesman doesn’t rule out legal action.

RTÉ director general apologises to Gallagher over Frontline 'mistakes'

# Aras11

RTÉ director general apologises to Gallagher over Frontline 'mistakes'

Mar 7th 2012, 5:20 PM 3,816 Views 32 Comments

Noel Curran’s apology comes on foot of the BAI’s decision to uphold Gallagher’s complaint regarding a controversial tweet referred to during an #Áras11 debate.

BAI upholds Gallagher complaint over Frontline tweet

# Aras11

BAI upholds Gallagher complaint over Frontline tweet

Mar 7th 2012, 3:57 PM 3,199 Views 62 Comments

However, the broadcasting authority says it found no evidence that the RTÉ programme had deliberately attempted to conceal information about the tweet.

David Norris says tabloid editor told him stories about him were "payback"

# Seanad

David Norris says tabloid editor told him stories about him were "payback"

Feb 22nd 2012, 3:33 PM 6,547 Views 50 Comments

Independent senator and former Presidential candidate scathing of media standards during discussion in Seanad.

# In Numbers

Prime numbers: the week in stats

Feb 18th 2012, 6:59 PM 3,173 Views 3 Comments

Greek MPs, Irish jobs, German cable ties, and all the other news from the week in handy numerical format…

RTÉ rejects #Aras11 'bogus' tweet claims

# That Tweet

RTÉ rejects #Aras11 'bogus' tweet claims

Feb 16th 2012, 1:38 PM 4,425 Views 45 Comments

RTÉ’s head of broadcast compliance has written to the Irish Times to dispute a sentence in yesterday’s front page article.

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Tuesday

Feb 14th 2012, 7:53 PM 5,113 Views 1 Comment

Your evening round-up of the day’s news…

# Review 2011

2011: The Year in Numbers

Dec 31st 2011, 9:15 AM 2,092 Views 4 Comments

From #aras11 to #ge11, from Ireland’s economic black hole to the controversial household charge: We bring you all the important numbers of 2011.

Obama, Cloyne and an 'elderly poet': how the world's media saw Ireland in 2011

# Review 2011

Obama, Cloyne and an 'elderly poet': how the world's media saw Ireland in 2011

Dec 30th 2011, 10:00 AM 3,309 Views 2 Comments

It’s been an eventful year for the nation, here’s how the international media saw the big events.

The most telling Irish political pictures of 2011

# Review 2011

The most telling Irish political pictures of 2011

Dec 24th 2011, 9:15 AM 5,300 Views 8 Comments

A general election, the implosion of two parties, EU drama and a Presidential campaign – can you picture all that in one year? We tried…

# Homesick

Michael D admits he's (a bit) homesick in the Áras

Dec 20th 2011, 5:32 PM 5,376 Views 52 Comments

In an interview with Vincent Browne, the President said that he found it tough to leave his native Galway.

In pictures: Presenting… President Michael D Higgins

# Inauguration

In pictures: Presenting… President Michael D Higgins

Nov 11th 2011, 9:03 PM 4,744 Views 21 Comments

The ninth President of Ireland in his finest ceremonial hour…

In full: Taoiseach Enda Kenny's speech at Presidential inauguration

# President Higgins

In full: Taoiseach Enda Kenny's speech at Presidential inauguration

Nov 11th 2011, 1:57 PM 1,314 Views 14 Comments

The full text of the address given by Taoiseach Enda Kenny at the inauguration of Michael D Higgins as the ninth President of Ireland today.

Poll: How would you rate Mary McAleese's presidency?

# Aras11

Poll: How would you rate Mary McAleese's presidency?

Nov 10th 2011, 1:50 PM 4,011 Views 60 Comments

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?

WATCH: Remember these seven from #Áras11?

# Naked Election

WATCH: Remember these seven from #Áras11?

Nov 9th 2011, 5:46 PM 1,348 Views 13 Comments

Promo from RTÉ’s Naked Presidential Election, to be broadcast tonight, shows “how it was won and lost”…

Galway United play their relegation wild card... Michael D. Higgins

# Local Hero

From The42

# Local Hero

Galway United play their relegation wild card... Michael D. Higgins

Nov 2nd 2011, 5:14 PM 1,241 Views 3 Comments

The President-elect and his wife will be among the crowd for the Airtricity League promotion/relegation play-off second leg on Friday.

# Fine Gael

Mitchell unlikely to attend Fine Gael's post-election meeting

Nov 1st 2011, 2:10 PM 1,293 Views 10 Comments

The party’s failed presidential candidate has returned to Brussels as Fine Gael looks set to examine where it went wrong in the Race for the Áras.

Higgins welcomed by 5,000 supporters in Galway

# Aras11

Higgins welcomed by 5,000 supporters in Galway

Oct 30th 2011, 7:04 PM 917 Views 36 Comments

The President-elect has been greeted by thousands of supporters in his native Galway today.

What's in store for the presidential losers?

# Race For The Áras

What's in store for the presidential losers?

Oct 30th 2011, 9:30 AM 2,813 Views 68 Comments

Along with a new house, Michael D Higgins has won financial security for life. But what are the prospects for the other six candidates?

Where were Mary Davis and Gay Mitchell today?

# Aras11

Where were Mary Davis and Gay Mitchell today?

Oct 29th 2011, 8:59 PM 7,714 Views 119 Comments

Fine Gael candidate Gay Mitchell and Independent candidate Mary Davis were not present for Michael D Higgins’s victory speech at Dublin Castle today – so where were they?

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