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# european-elections - Wednesday 29 May, 2019

Green Party candidate Saoirse McHugh eliminated in Midlands North West

# European Elections

Green Party candidate Saoirse McHugh eliminated in Midlands North West

May 29th 2019, 7:08 AM 36,944 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

'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 34,745 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

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

May 28th 2019, 4:33 PM 45,956 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

Seán Kelly elected as first Ireland South MEP

May 28th 2019, 3:00 PM 23,739 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

Recount takes place after questions about transfers in Dublin constituency

May 28th 2019, 2:26 PM 17,685 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

Polls open in 21 EU countries on final day of voting

May 26th 2019, 8:12 AM 7,411 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

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

May 25th 2019, 12:57 PM 44,033 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

'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 20,861 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

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

May 25th 2019, 12:05 AM 46,026 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

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

May 23rd 2019, 8:07 PM 21,372 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

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

May 23rd 2019, 11:25 AM 10,024 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

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

May 23rd 2019, 7:00 AM 28,057 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

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

May 22nd 2019, 9:00 PM 14,166 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

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

May 22nd 2019, 5:20 PM 12,321 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

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

May 22nd 2019, 7:30 AM 29,738 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

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

May 20th 2019, 8:27 AM 25,363 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

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

May 17th 2019, 8:13 AM 3,620 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

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

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

May 15th 2019, 12:39 PM 23,656 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

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

May 14th 2019, 5:06 PM 30,746 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

The Euro subs who could become MEPs without being elected

May 14th 2019, 6:10 AM 23,356 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

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

May 8th 2019, 11:10 AM 23,662 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

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

May 7th 2019, 3:14 PM 32,120 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

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 20,484 Views 28 Comments

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

# 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 12,041 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.