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Monday 8 August 2022
Have your say in today’s poll on the candidates who have secured an election nomination.
If you could cast your vote today, which of these five would you choose?
Members of the Norris campaign team have resigned, but haven’t said why.
Fiach Mac Conghail and Katherine Zappone say they will vote for someone else to be president instead.
The Independent Senator, who is struggling to secure campaign backing, will make an appearance at Leinster House at 10am today.
There are now five candidates looking to become the next president of Ireland. But which one gets your vote?
In today’s Fix: Fine Gael announce their candidate for the presidential elections;the IMF releases €3.2 billion to Greece; and the world welcomes a brand new state…
Gay Mitchell has secured the Fine Gael nomination over fellow contenders Mairead McGuinness and Pat Cox.
Former MEP says she is a “realist” and late to the race and “unlikely” to secure the Fine Gael nomination for Aras run.
Longford County Council seeks advice on whether last night’s meeting validly nominated Sean Gallagher’s presidential bid.
In today’s Fix: Irish woman dies in Australian road accident; Adams calls for united Ireland; Ireland’s social network obsession; Norris targets the quilters; and Niland’s Wimbledon dream.
The former PD launches his campaign for Fine Gael’s nomination, but acknowledges there will be difficulty ahead.
Cox is now expected to seek the FG nomination in the race for the Áras. He’s a former MEP and European Parliament president.
In your rainy Sunday Fix: Gilmore says we can still get an interest rate cut; bad news for growth in Irish businesses; the result of our caption competition; and a bit of Eric Clapton to brighten up your evening.
Party leadership have pinned their hopes on Cox but had not factored in Gay Mitchell who declared his intention to seek the nomination on Friday.
The Dublin MEP joins Mairead McGuinness – and probably Pat Cox – in seeking the largest party’s official approval.
Pat Cox has applied to become a member of the St Luke’s branch of Fine Gael, in his local Cork North Central area.
THE COUNTER ON Ireland’s Covid-19 caseload continues to tick upwards – but the virus’ public prominence has largely faded away.
For some people, particularly those who are immunocompromised, the pandemic is still a significant worry.
The overall trend has been a decline in behaviours aimed at avoiding infection like limiting contacts or travel.
However, many people continue to take precautions such as wearing face masks in crowded places like public transport and shops.
Poll: Do you wear a face mask in crowded places?
Poll Results:
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