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Independent TD Patrick Nulty resigns over drunken message to 17-year-old
He’s stepping down with immediate effect, hours before the revelations were expected to appear in a Sunday newspaper.
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Mar 22nd 2014, 9:15 PM
'I was never a government TD' - Patrick Nulty on 'electoral con-job' claims
The now independent TD has defended his decision to resign from the Labour Party in the wake of claims he committed “an electoral con-job” on the people of Dublin West.
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Jun 21st 2013, 8:30 PM
TD Patrick Nulty resigns as Labour Party member
The TD, elected at a by-election in October 2011 before losing the whip over the Budget two months later, has issued a statement this morning.
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Jun 21st 2013, 8:23 AM
Howlin: Labour will quit coalition if its influence is not strong enough
The public expenditure minister says suggestions that Labour are in political trouble are premature.
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May 19th 2013, 7:45 AM
Confirmed: Dáil to lose 8 TDs with confirmation of boundary changes
Ministers have agreed to table new laws enforcing cuts to the size of the Dáil, in line with independent recommendations.
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Jul 24th 2012, 6:02 PM
Varadkar labelled a ‘Thatcherite Minister’ by Labour TD
Patrick Nulty, who lost the Labour whip last December, has said he always opposed the party going into government with Fine Gael and criticised Leo Varadkar’s comments about public sector pay increments.
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Jun 30th 2012, 7:15 AM
Constituency report: Dáil loses 8 TDs in radical boundary shake-up
The report of the Constituency Commission cuts the number of TDs, with significant boundary reforms.
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Jun 21st 2012, 10:57 AM
Six key constituencies to watch in today's referendum count
There’s a couple of bell-weather areas which, if the past is anything to go by, could give a hint as to the total outcome.
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Jun 1st 2012, 9:50 AM
Dublin West candidates spent €143,000 on campaigns
Fianna Fáil candidate David McGuinness recorded the highest expenses, according to SIPO.
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Feb 14th 2012, 10:03 PM
'Swords question' dominates submissions on Dáil boundary changes
Of the 533 submissions published by the Constituency Commission so far, 238 relate to Swords’ placement in Dublin West.
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Jan 12th 2012, 10:21 PM
Column: This is a difficult time for the Greens - but we have reasons for optimism
The Green Party has a lot of work to do to regain the trust of voters – but Irish politics needs our voice, writes new Chairperson of the party Roderic O’Gorman.
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Nov 25th 2011, 7:30 AM
We must rebuild trust with voters – Green Party
In an article for TheJournal.ie, incoming Chairperson Roderic O’Gorman says that the party is ‘optimistic’ about the future – but there is a ‘difficult road ahead’.
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Nov 25th 2011, 7:25 AM
Chief whip says there is no rift in Fine Gael
Despite the party’s poor performances in the presidential election and Dublin West by-election, Paul Kehoe has insisted that there is no crisis within Fine Gael.
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Oct 31st 2011, 3:22 PM
Michael D's campaign manager: "It’s been a fabulous night"
Dublin Central TD Joe Costello says the presidency is “the prize that every party would love to have”, but that the win will cement the coalition.
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Oct 29th 2011, 11:43 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…
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Oct 29th 2011, 8:56 AM
Labour’s Patrick Nulty takes Dublin West after count drama
Recount ended in dead heat between Socialist Party’s Ruth Coppinger and Fianna Fáil’s David McGuinness to take on Nulty – but electoral rule saw Coppinger eliminated…
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Oct 29th 2011, 3:01 AM
The Daily Fix: Friday
In tonight’s Fix: The winners of the Presidential race and the Dublin West by-election become clearer, an interesting change to succession laws for Commonwealth countries and why Twitter is ruining your wordplay (according to Ralph Fiennes…)
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Oct 28th 2011, 8:00 PM
The count begins: What happens today...
Counting kicks off at 43 constituency centres around the state at 9am this morning, but the first count may not be officially announced until around 7pm this evening.
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Oct 28th 2011, 7:45 AM
The Daily Fix: Thursday
In tonight’s Fix: Ireland goes to the polls, markets embrace the Greece deal, how much you’ll pay for an iPhone 4S, and just what DID cause Monday night’s flooding?
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Oct 27th 2011, 8:11 PM
FG candidate in Dublin West says she's 'the only government candidate'
Eithne Loftus is distributing campaign leaflets that say she is the only government candidate despite Labour’s Patrick Nulty also running in the by-election.
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Oct 26th 2011, 12:46 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things you should know this morning…
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Oct 26th 2011, 8:21 AM
A farmer, a teacher and JFK: meet the Dublin West by-election candidates
A total of 13 candidates are running for the seat vacated by the death of Brian Lenihan. TheJournal.ie runs the rule over all of them…
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Oct 26th 2011, 8:00 AM
The Daily Fix: Tuesday
In tonight’s Fix: Gallagher’s war of words with SF over donation, the flood cleanup continues, Taoiseach still wants to cut the bailout bill… and was Muammar Gaddafi a Liverpool fan?
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Oct 25th 2011, 8:14 PM
Meet Dublin West independent candidate Jim Tallon... as Knight Rider
The independent candidate has been contesting elections since 1981 and he’s also a fan of Knight Rider if this is anything to go by…
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Oct 25th 2011, 7:30 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…
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Oct 13th 2011, 8:32 AM
13 names in the running for Dublin West by-election
Six non-party candidates line up against seven from established parties, in the by-election to fill Brian Lenihan’s old seat.
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Oct 13th 2011, 7:15 AM
Registration for election and referendum voting closes today
If you haven’t gotten your vote sorted out yet, you’ve only got a few hours left to fix it. Here’s what you need to do.
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Oct 10th 2011, 11:36 AM
Poll shows support for passing two referendums
Meanwhile, Fianna Fáil is urging the Government to publish the text of the referenda as a matter of urgency.
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Oct 8th 2011, 2:34 PM
You've got until Monday to get your voting forms submitted
Monday October 10 is your last day to register for voting in the election (or elections) and referenda. Here’s how to do it.
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Oct 7th 2011, 3:29 PM
Brian Lenihan 'did an outstanding job in extraordinarily difficult circumstances'
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has hailed the late Brian Lenihan for his actions when he was Minister for Finance.
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Oct 4th 2011, 9:39 PM
Apprentice’s Barry Caesar Hunt to contest Dublin West by-election
Hunt, best known for his appearance on last year’s TV3 series of The Apprentice, wants to take Brian Lenihan’s old seat.
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Oct 3rd 2011, 4:16 PM
Fine Gael picks local councillor to contest Dublin West by-election
Eithne Loftus will contest the seat vacated by Brian Lenihan.
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Sep 27th 2011, 9:43 PM
First candidates named in Dublin West by-election
The election is eight weeks away, but we already have a few candidates – though larger parties are yet to name theirs.
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Sep 9th 2011, 10:40 AM
Government confirms October 27 as polling date for by-election
The election to fill Brian Lenihan’s seat in Dublin West will be held alongside the Presidential Election and two referenda.
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Sep 7th 2011, 3:48 PM
Conor Lenihan 'will not run' for late brother Brian's seat
The former Fianna Fáil minister will be overlooked in favour of a younger face, according to reports.
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Jul 24th 2011, 6:09 PM
Obituary: Brian Lenihan TD, 1959-2011
A biography of the late former Minister for Finance, who died at his home this morning aged 52.
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Jun 10th 2011, 11:01 AM
Varadkar's team remove '10,000 cable ties' abandoned after election
Tourism minister Leo Varadkar says he and his team have removed thousands of ties abandoned after removing election posters.
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May 3rd 2011, 2:02 PM
Opposition 'still an option' for Labour, chiefs believe
Labour’s National Council gives its go-ahead for coalition talks with FG – but says it won’t fly straight into government.
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Mar 1st 2011, 8:00 AM
Parties yet to decide on European Parliament replacements
The Socialist Party replacements will meet to decide who can succeed Joe Higgins’, while Alan Kelly’s seat is also free.
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Feb 28th 2011, 11:55 AM
Fianna Fáil wipe out marks the end of political dynasties
Well known Fianna Fáil names like Haughey, Hanafin, Coughlan, Andrews and McEllistrim are no longer in the Dáil.
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Feb 28th 2011, 9:32 AM
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