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Friday 4 December 2020
The 28 year-old was eliminated on the 14th count this morning.
More than 4% of European election votes were deemed invalid this year.
Fianna Fáil’s Barry Andrews will take the fourth seat for the constituency once Brexit happens.
The Fine Gael candidate was first elected to the European Parliament in June 2009.
Last night, the count was suspended until 11am today.
The first official results will be announced at around 10pm Irish time.
The Green Party could be in for a record-breaking election.
Martin has suggested a ‘threshold’ for candidates might be used the next time around.
It probably will be after the weekend when we find out who fills what seats.
Britain’s Electoral Commission said it was due to confusion over European election rules for those living abroad.
The UK votes differently to Ireland in the European Elections, and this difference may help to explain why Farage’s party could win.
‘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
Here’s what you can expect of the people you’re voting for on Friday.
Minister Regina Doherty says she doesn’t believe the electorate will punish Fine Gael over the housing crisis.
Prime Time’s David McCullagh had his hands full.
Ireland goes to the polls on Friday.
There wasn’t a consensus on whether Ireland should maintain its current corporation tax or not.
Pat Kenny chaired questions between three candidates on the ‘Big Debate’ this evening.
It is the second case to be taken against the broadcaster in the High Court this week.
Mr Justice Senan Allen today said the relief sought by Gilroy was “unknown to the law”.
These people are on the candidates’ replacement lists.
Do you have a strong allegiance to a political party?
Kenny presented a presidential debate featuring Casey last year.
There’s two elections, a referendum… and plebiscites in certain areas.
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.
RTÉ’s The Week in Politics saw five candidates debating the issue today.
We’ve got you covered.
The journalist who broke the story has published the letter which originally raised concerns.
Puigdemont slammed the move in a tweet as a “legal scandal and a coup to democracy”.
The Data Protection Commissioner has launched a statutory inquiry into Facebook’s password storage breach.
The EU and local election campaigns begin today, so posters have been popping up all over the country.
“If people of the far-right want to run, that is there prerogative – I am not of that ilk,” he said.
There are 59 candidates running across the three constituencies.
13 Irish MEPs will be elected when voters go to the polls on 24 May.
That’s what we examined in our latest episode of The Explainer.
When the crowd booed the mention of Barack Obama, Farage said: “I have a friend in the White House who would agree with that.”
She is planning to put in her nomination papers in the coming days.
Brexit is far from over, so what does it mean for Ireland, the UK, and the European elections?
Ireland will be holding its European elections on 24 May.
The State’s ethics watchdog raised concerns that foreign based organisations could influence elections in Ireland.
RESTAURANTS AND GASTROPUBS are allowed to reopen across the country from today.
Ireland entered Level 3 restrictions earlier this week after spending six weeks at Level 5.
Non-essential shops and services have reopened, cultural institutions like cinemas and museums are back open and from today, you can once again dine in a restaurant.
So, today we want to know: Do you plan on going to a restaurant/gastropub this weekend?
Poll Results:
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