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#European elections

# european-elections - Wednesday 29 May, 2019

Green Party candidate Saoirse McHugh eliminated in Midlands North West
# European Elections
# European Elections

Green Party candidate Saoirse McHugh eliminated in Midlands North West

May 29th 2019, 7:08 AM 36,932 Views 74 Comments

The 28 year-old was eliminated on the 14th count this morning.

# european-elections - Tuesday 28 May, 2019

'It seemed silly at the time': How a 2014 Supreme Court ruling led to record levels of spoiled votes this year
# Invalid
# Invalid

'It seemed silly at the time': How a 2014 Supreme Court ruling led to record levels of spoiled votes this year

May 28th 2019, 7:30 PM 34,730 Views 35 Comments

More than 4% of European election votes were deemed invalid this year.

Clare Daly takes 3rd Dublin MEP seat; Barry Andrews will take 4th seat after Brexit
# Ep2019
# Ep2019

Clare Daly takes 3rd Dublin MEP seat; Barry Andrews will take 4th seat after Brexit

May 28th 2019, 4:33 PM 45,943 Views 72 Comments

Fianna Fáil’s Barry Andrews will take the fourth seat for the constituency once Brexit happens.

Seán Kelly elected as first Ireland South MEP
# Ep2019
# Ep2019

Seán Kelly elected as first Ireland South MEP

May 28th 2019, 3:00 PM 23,730 Views 36 Comments

The Fine Gael candidate was first elected to the European Parliament in June 2009.

Recount takes place after questions about transfers in Dublin constituency
# European Elections
# European Elections

Recount takes place after questions about transfers in Dublin constituency

May 28th 2019, 2:26 PM 17,678 Views 19 Comments

Last night, the count was suspended until 11am today.

# european-elections - Sunday 26 May, 2019

Polls open in 21 EU countries on final day of voting
# Ep2019
# Ep2019

Polls open in 21 EU countries on final day of voting

May 26th 2019, 8:12 AM 7,405 Views 20 Comments

The first official results will be announced at around 10pm Irish time.

# european-elections - Saturday 25 May, 2019

'Saoirse McHugh had a big personal impact': Why has Ireland gone Green for this year's elections?
# Green Wave
# Green Wave

'Saoirse McHugh had a big personal impact': Why has Ireland gone Green for this year's elections?

May 25th 2019, 12:57 PM 44,017 Views 101 Comments

The Green Party could be in for a record-breaking election.

'I don't think it worked': Micheál Martin isn't too happy about the crowded line ups for this week's TV debates
# European Elections
# European Elections

'I don't think it worked': Micheál Martin isn't too happy about the crowded line ups for this week's TV debates

May 25th 2019, 7:45 AM 20,853 Views 30 Comments

Martin has suggested a ‘threshold’ for candidates might be used the next time around.

The nation has voted - now here's your guide to when we'll find out the results
# Long Long Weekend
# Long Long Weekend

The nation has voted - now here's your guide to when we'll find out the results

May 25th 2019, 12:05 AM 46,019 Views 53 Comments

It probably will be after the weekend when we find out who fills what seats.

# european-elections - Thursday 23 May, 2019

#DeniedMyVote trends in Britain as EU citizens are turned away from polling stations
# Ep2019
# Ep2019

#DeniedMyVote trends in Britain as EU citizens are turned away from polling stations

May 23rd 2019, 8:07 PM 21,370 Views 18 Comments

Britain’s Electoral Commission said it was due to confusion over European election rules for those living abroad.

Hearts and minds: How UK's voting system for EU elections can allow new parties to surge ahead
# Explainer
# Explainer

Hearts and minds: How UK's voting system for EU elections can allow new parties to surge ahead

May 23rd 2019, 11:25 AM 10,014 Views 38 Comments

The UK votes differently to Ireland in the European Elections, and this difference may help to explain why Farage’s party could win.

Opinion: Who will be the winners and losers of the European Elections, 2019?
# EE2019
# EE2019

Opinion: Who will be the winners and losers of the European Elections, 2019?

May 23rd 2019, 7:00 AM 28,055 Views 52 Comments

‘While lots of people have no interest it’s going to be absolutely fascinating for those of us who love the sport of electoral politics’ writes political columnist, Larry Donnelly

# european-elections - Wednesday 22 May, 2019

Explainer: What do MEPs actually do once they get a seat in the European Parliament?
# Ep2019
# Ep2019

Explainer: What do MEPs actually do once they get a seat in the European Parliament?

May 22nd 2019, 9:00 PM 14,142 Views 33 Comments

Here’s what you can expect of the people you’re voting for on Friday.

Is the Charleton tribunal and Maurice McCabe raised on the doorsteps with Fitzgerald? 'Not particularly'
# Dublin Constituency
# Dublin Constituency

Is the Charleton tribunal and Maurice McCabe raised on the doorsteps with Fitzgerald? 'Not particularly'

May 22nd 2019, 5:20 PM 12,307 Views 61 Comments

Minister Regina Doherty says she doesn’t believe the electorate will punish Fine Gael over the housing crisis.

Brexit, tax, immigration and kissing: It all went down in RTÉ's Midlands North-West debate
# Ep2019
# Ep2019

Brexit, tax, immigration and kissing: It all went down in RTÉ's Midlands North-West debate

May 22nd 2019, 7:30 AM 29,730 Views 45 Comments

Prime Time’s David McCullagh had his hands full.

# european-elections - Monday 20 May, 2019

Poll: Have you made up your mind how you'll vote in the local and European elections?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Have you made up your mind how you'll vote in the local and European elections?

May 20th 2019, 8:27 AM 25,356 Views 87 Comments

Ireland goes to the polls on Friday.

# european-elections - Friday 17 May, 2019

Question: Do you want Ireland to maintain its current corporation tax regime?
# European Elections
# European Elections

Question: Do you want Ireland to maintain its current corporation tax regime?

May 17th 2019, 8:13 AM 3,612 Views 2 Comments

There wasn’t a consensus on whether Ireland should maintain its current corporation tax or not.

# european-elections - Wednesday 15 May, 2019

As it happened: Here's how Pat Kenny's big Euro elections debate played out
Live May 15th 2019, 11:45 PM

As it happened: Here's how Pat Kenny's big Euro elections debate played out

Pro-life MEP candidate withdraws action against RTÉ over one minute debate clip
# Court Challenge
# Court Challenge

Pro-life MEP candidate withdraws action against RTÉ over one minute debate clip

May 15th 2019, 12:39 PM 23,643 Views 30 Comments

It is the second case to be taken against the broadcaster in the High Court this week.

# european-elections - Tuesday 14 May, 2019

European election candidate Ben Gilroy loses court bid seeking apology from RTÉ over debate exclusion
# High Court
# High Court

European election candidate Ben Gilroy loses court bid seeking apology from RTÉ over debate exclusion

May 14th 2019, 5:06 PM 30,738 Views 58 Comments

Mr Justice Senan Allen today said the relief sought by Gilroy was “unknown to the law”.

The Euro subs who could become MEPs without being elected
# Super Subs
# Super Subs

The Euro subs who could become MEPs without being elected

May 14th 2019, 6:10 AM 23,343 Views 16 Comments

These people are on the candidates’ replacement lists.

# european-elections - Wednesday 8 May, 2019

Poll: Will you vote along party lines on 24 May?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Will you vote along party lines on 24 May?

May 8th 2019, 11:10 AM 23,651 Views 126 Comments

Do you have a strong allegiance to a political party?

# european-elections - Tuesday 7 May, 2019

Pat Kenny says he's opposed to censoring people as he prepares to host Peter Casey debate
# Election Time
# Election Time

Pat Kenny says he's opposed to censoring people as he prepares to host Peter Casey debate

May 7th 2019, 3:14 PM 32,112 Views 73 Comments

Kenny presented a presidential debate featuring Casey last year.

The Big Day of Voting: Today's your last chance to make sure you're registered to vote on May 24
# Vote Vote Vote
# Vote Vote Vote

The Big Day of Voting: Today's your last chance to make sure you're registered to vote on May 24

May 7th 2019, 1:30 PM 20,470 Views 28 Comments

There’s two elections, a referendum… and plebiscites in certain areas.

Opinion: 'Our apathy is the single greatest tool that vicious political groups will seek to weaponise as we head into the European election'
# Opinion
# Opinion

Opinion: 'Our apathy is the single greatest tool that vicious political groups will seek to weaponise as we head into the European election'

May 7th 2019, 7:00 AM 12,033 Views 64 Comments

So far Ireland has rejected the toxic political rhetoric of far-right nationalism and Euroscepticism – but elsewhere in Europe that populist dogma is spreading, writes Benjamin Moore.

# european-elections - Sunday 5 May, 2019

'If it walks like a duck, talks like a duck...' - Dublin MEP candidates clash over potential for EU army
# On The Defensive
# On The Defensive

'If it walks like a duck, talks like a duck...' - Dublin MEP candidates clash over potential for EU army

May 5th 2019, 1:57 PM 25,371 Views 89 Comments

RTÉ’s The Week in Politics saw five candidates debating the issue today.

# european-elections - Saturday 4 May, 2019

European elections: What constituency am I in? Who can I vote for?
# Hey Eu
# Hey Eu

European elections: What constituency am I in? Who can I vote for?

May 4th 2019, 12:05 AM 51,405 Views 65 Comments

We’ve got you covered.

# european-elections - Thursday 2 May, 2019

Harris says pathologists that raised concerns about Waterford mortuary 'carried out an important duty'
# Trolleys
# Trolleys

Harris says pathologists that raised concerns about Waterford mortuary 'carried out an important duty'

Updated May 2nd 2019, 4:05 PM 18,228 Views 47 Comments

The journalist who broke the story has published the letter which originally raised concerns.

# european-elections - Monday 29 April, 2019

Catalonia's former president Carles Puigdemont blocked from running in EU elections
# European Elections
# European Elections

Catalonia's former president Carles Puigdemont blocked from running in EU elections

Apr 29th 2019, 10:32 PM 13,607 Views 18 Comments

Puigdemont slammed the move in a tweet as a “legal scandal and a coup to democracy”.

# european-elections - Friday 26 April, 2019

Facebook says whatever fine it faces over password breach is matter for Irish data watchdog
# Data Breach
# Data Breach

Facebook says whatever fine it faces over password breach is matter for Irish data watchdog

Apr 26th 2019, 6:06 PM 10,373 Views 21 Comments

The Data Protection Commissioner has launched a statutory inquiry into Facebook’s password storage breach.

# european-elections - Wednesday 24 April, 2019

Poll: Should election posters be banned?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Should election posters be banned?

Apr 24th 2019, 8:27 AM 38,609 Views 102 Comments

The EU and local election campaigns begin today, so posters have been popping up all over the country.

# european-elections - Saturday 20 April, 2019

'Many think we're wrong to leave the Dáil, others want us to f**k off out of here' - Mick Wallace
# European Election
# European Election

'Many think we're wrong to leave the Dáil, others want us to f**k off out of here' - Mick Wallace

Apr 20th 2019, 8:30 AM 44,653 Views 122 Comments

“If people of the far-right want to run, that is there prerogative – I am not of that ilk,” he said.

# european-elections - Tuesday 16 April, 2019

Here are the candidates running in the European Parliament elections
# The Candidates
# The Candidates

Here are the candidates running in the European Parliament elections

Apr 16th 2019, 6:10 AM 79,402 Views 43 Comments

There are 59 candidates running across the three constituencies.

# european-elections - Monday 15 April, 2019

59 candidates declare for European Parliament elections in May
# MEPs
# MEPs

59 candidates declare for European Parliament elections in May

Apr 15th 2019, 3:31 PM 17,734 Views 46 Comments

13 Irish MEPs will be elected when voters go to the polls on 24 May.

# european-elections - Sunday 14 April, 2019

The Explainer: What exactly happened with Brexit last Wednesday night?
# Podcast
# Podcast

The Explainer: What exactly happened with Brexit last Wednesday night?

Apr 14th 2019, 7:00 PM 7,876 Views 0 Comments

That’s what we examined in our latest episode of The Explainer.

# european-elections - Saturday 13 April, 2019

Nigel Farage speaks at Brexit Party's first rally, as crowd boos mention of Macron and Obama
# European Elections
# European Elections

Nigel Farage speaks at Brexit Party's first rally, as crowd boos mention of Macron and Obama

Apr 13th 2019, 3:55 PM 36,379 Views 73 Comments

When the crowd booed the mention of Barack Obama, Farage said: “I have a friend in the White House who would agree with that.”

# european-elections - Friday 12 April, 2019

Gemma O'Doherty announces intention to run in European elections
# 24 May
# 24 May

Gemma O'Doherty announces intention to run in European elections

Apr 12th 2019, 11:48 AM 31,224 Views 127 Comments

She is planning to put in her nomination papers in the coming days.

# european-elections - Thursday 11 April, 2019

The Explainer: What exactly happened with Brexit last night?
# Podcast
# Podcast

The Explainer: What exactly happened with Brexit last night?

Apr 11th 2019, 4:19 PM 13,405 Views 19 Comments

Brexit is far from over, so what does it mean for Ireland, the UK, and the European elections?

# european-elections - Saturday 6 April, 2019

What does it mean for Ireland's European elections if the UK is compelled to hold its own?
# Flextension
# Flextension

What does it mean for Ireland's European elections if the UK is compelled to hold its own?

Apr 6th 2019, 12:05 AM 19,657 Views 34 Comments

Ireland will be holding its European elections on 24 May.

# european-elections - Friday 29 March, 2019

Facebook deploys new transparency tools to protect EU elections
# Foreign Interference
# Foreign Interference

Facebook deploys new transparency tools to protect EU elections

Mar 29th 2019, 2:16 PM 5,256 Views 23 Comments

The State’s ethics watchdog raised concerns that foreign based organisations could influence elections in Ireland.

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