# Aras18

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# follow the money

PAC likely to examine Áras finances every year to avoid 'hullabaloo in next campaign'

There was controversy during the campaign about the €317,000 annual allowance paid to the Office of the President.

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Nov 3rd 2018, 8:30 AM

# seven more years

Michael D Higgins' speech outlines his plans for the next seven years

President Michael D Higgins says he would focus on equality, togetherness and strong sustainable communities during his next term.

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Oct 27th 2018, 9:44 PM

# Aras18

Taoiseach: 'There was an element of anti-Traveller sentiment in the vote'

Varadkar said Michael D Higgins had received a resounding endorsement from the Irish people.

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Oct 27th 2018, 7:31 PM

# Aras18

Peter Casey says he is waiting on an apology from Leo Varadkar

Asked if he thinks he is the Trump of Irish politics he replied: ‘God, I hope not.’

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Oct 27th 2018, 2:29 PM

# aras 18

'I brought to the fore something that was there already': Presidential Candidate Peter Casey stands by his comments on Travellers

Casey has said he’ll take a long time “probably until lunchtime” to decide what to do next.

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Oct 27th 2018, 10:13 AM

# out of ten

Player ratings: How did the presidential candidates fare in the Prime Time debate?

All six presidential candidates took part in a debate for the last time. How did they do?

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Oct 23rd 2018, 11:49 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Would you wear a poppy on Armistice day?

Presidential candidate Liadh Ní Riada surprised many when she said if elected she would wear the poppy.

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Oct 23rd 2018, 9:29 AM

# Aras18

'He's trying to raise his profile': Tánaiste dubs Casey's campaign as 'irresponsible politics'

Peter Casey says he will take the weekend to consider if he will continue in the race.

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Oct 19th 2018, 2:40 PM

# the other campaign

Early morning DART passengers none too plussed about blasphemy change

Minister Charlie Flanagan and his Fine Gael colleagues were up early in the morning to stake out Tara St.

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Oct 18th 2018, 12:42 PM

# out of ten

Player ratings: How did the presidential candidates fare in the Pat Kenny debate?

All six presidential candidates took part tonight. How did they get on?

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Oct 17th 2018, 11:30 PM

# aras 18

Gavin Duffy: 'Can I apologise there are three candidates from the Dragons' Den?'

On TheJournal.ie’s The Candidate podcast, Duffy said that he and the other Dragons were not “in cahoots”.

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Oct 17th 2018, 8:09 AM

# Race for the Áras

Sinn Féin's Liadh Ní Riada says she would wear a poppy as president

The Sinn Féin candidate’s answer was greeted with applause, at the first TV debate.

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Oct 15th 2018, 11:59 PM

# race to the aras

Sinn Féin closes WhatsApp group over 'inappropriate and disrespectful' texts about President Higgins

The messages sent during Saturday’s Presidential debate suggested Higgins needed a booster seat.

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Oct 15th 2018, 9:03 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you watch the first TV debate of this year's presidential race tomorrow?

Four candidates will face off on Claire Byrne Live on Monday night.

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Oct 14th 2018, 11:53 AM

# Aras18

'I want to succeed Michael D, not replace him': Sean Gallagher formally launches presidential campaign

Gallagher has committed to introduce 20 ‘special initiatives’ in his first 20 weeks in office if he is elected.

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Oct 12th 2018, 1:02 PM

# Dangerous Driving

'My boy racer years are over': Áras hopeful Gavin Duffy expresses regret over historical driving convictions

The businessman says that the driving that led to his convictions was ‘inexcusable’.

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Oct 9th 2018, 1:30 PM

# aras race

Peter Casey's offering Joan Freeman a loan to fund her campaign (and he insists he's serious)

Former Dragon’s Den star Peter Casey has offered Joan Freeman a loan to fund her presidential campaign.

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Oct 3rd 2018, 4:53 PM

# #4outof6

The first debate of the 2018 Áras race has taken place: here's what we learned

The first official debate took place on RTÉ Radio’s News at One this afternoon.

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Sep 27th 2018, 3:31 PM

# aras race

Peter Casey withdraws remark calling Áras security breach 'a bit of a coincidence'

The former Dragon’s Den star faced questioning over the comments on the first day of campaigning.

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Sep 27th 2018, 8:56 AM

# THE PAC

'A cynical political attack': Ministers hit out at questioning over €317,000 President's allowance

Questions surrounding the payment were raised at the Public Accounts Committee yesterday.

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Sep 26th 2018, 3:05 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should the use of posters during election campaigns be scrapped?

One presidential candidate already said they won’t use posters during their campaign.

38.3k

Sep 26th 2018, 9:45 AM

Voices

Larry Donnelly: Michael D Higgins seems virtually unbeatable - so how will the other candidates try to win?

What strategies and tactics can we expect from the candidates for the presidential race, asks Larry Donnelly.

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Sep 24th 2018, 7:00 AM

# Aras18

Peter Casey is on the presidential election ballot paper as he receives 4th council nomination

The businessman received the nod from Limerick City and County Council today.

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Sep 18th 2018, 5:12 PM

# Aras18

'That has to be settled': Michael D Higgins refuses to say whether he'll partake in presidential debates

The incumbent president announced earlier this summer that he would seek a second term in office.

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Sep 18th 2018, 1:28 PM

# Aras18

Poll: We have five official candidates - who gets your vote so far?

It’s a five horse race right now.

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Sep 17th 2018, 8:34 AM

# park it

'An insult to the office of President': Dublin councillors not at all happy with standard of today's presentations

The council voted not to back any of the hopefuls who addressed them today.

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Sep 13th 2018, 5:33 PM

# Aras18

'We need to utilise the expertise of over-65s': First details emerge of Joan Freeman's presidential bid

Despite being tipped for a run for the Áras for months, Freeman’s campaign has been muted until now.

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Sep 4th 2018, 8:11 AM

# Aras18

Peacekeeping and disabilites on the agenda as Sean Gallagher to formally begin presidential campaign

The businessman announced last week that he would contest the presidential race again following weeks of speculation.

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Sep 3rd 2018, 8:15 AM

# Aras18

Seán Gallagher set to announce he is seeking a nomination to run for president

A number of councillors have already said they will support the former presidential candidate.

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Aug 29th 2018, 7:01 AM

# Aras18

Seán Gallagher to make his presidential intentions known tomorrow

The businessman ran for office of president in 2011.

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Aug 28th 2018, 12:39 PM

# Race for the Áras

'Would you tell us if you were in a secret organisation?' The race for the Áras stumbles on

There may be trouble ahead.

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Aug 28th 2018, 6:45 AM

# Aras18

Gavin Duffy said he had to remortgage his house to start presidential bid

In order to get on the ballot, candidates need the support of four councils or 20 members of the Oireachtas.

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Aug 27th 2018, 5:36 PM

# Aras18

Michael Fitzmaurice urges fellow independent TDs to join together to nominate a presidential candidate

The independent TD told Morning Ireland it was the duty of independents to support someone who wants to contest the election.

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Aug 21st 2018, 9:36 AM

# Aras18

Race for the Áras: Get to know your presidential hopefuls

A rundown of who has thrown their hat in the ring so far.

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Aug 21st 2018, 6:02 AM

# Aras18

Éamon Ó Cuív for president? Even the Fianna Fáil party is split on that one

Éamon Ó Cuív has remained silent on whether he wants to be the next president.

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Aug 18th 2018, 8:00 AM

# race for the park

'What's wrong with a President who wears wellies?' - Independent candidates vie for nomination

The presidential race took a huge shift up in gears today.

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Jul 31st 2018, 6:10 PM