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Wednesday 25 November 2020
Both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael targeted voters through social media during the general election
Under Sipo rules, the maximum cash donation that may be accepted by a candidate during the general election is €200.
It’s been a long weekend and these lads and ladies have already passed the post.
Dublin City Council brought charges against Noel Rock for breaking litter laws.
Enda Kenny revealed his Cabinet this afternoon.
As talks between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are tipped to be coming to an end – the spotlight turns to the independents.
The party wants the debate to be held tomorrow.
And are they really “doing nothing”? TheJournal.ie’s FactCheck is on the case.
The meeting between Enda Kenny and Micheál Martin began at 8.30pm.
Columnist Julien Mercille writes that if we start policing the internet for online abuse we can say goodbye to freedom of speech.
The revelation will come as a further blow to the future of water charges.
There’s no need to panic, this is a political evolution, not a crisis, writes Maura Adshead.
In comparison to the 2011 general election, there has been an increase of over 40% in the number of women in the Dáil.
It comes ahead of the vote for Taoiseach next Thursday.
Almost three quarters of the people polled think there should be a referendum to allow the people to vote on the Eighth amendment.
The party managed to claw its way back into the Dáil, in crucial constituencies across Ireland, including Dublin. And they finally have some female TDs.
Political discourse can involve One Direction. That’s how it works here.
It’s been a rough couple of days for these well-known faces.
It might sound impossible, but Labour’s devastating defeat is even worse than it looks.
The marathon count went on all night – here’s who’s left standing this morning…
It’s the fifth day of the epic count.
A comprehensive analysis of the historic election of 35 women to the 32nd Dáil.
Our liveblog of today’s events, as they happened.
As rules stand now, it looks like Labour will lose its speaking rights in the chamber.
Strange policies, late announced-campaigns and relative obscurity didn’t help these former Dáil hopefuls.
Independents, party leaders and long-time TDs are all in the mix.
It’s been a weekend of drama. As the dust settles, who’s left standing for Fine Gael and Labour?
The recovery that happened wasn’t the one Fine Gael had in mind.
Meet the new kids on the block.
The Fine Gael deputy leader looked unlikely from early on to take a seat in north Co Dublin.
Bit of power. Be grand.
Michael is bringing brother Danny from the Kingdom to Leinster House.
The government’s electoral campaign emphasised the two slogans of “economic recovery” and “stability” failed to convince many voters, writes columnist Julien Mercille.
Bustle and boredom. agony and ecstasy.
The independent TD has retained her seat with a last-gasp charge at the 11th count.
Stephen Manning was removed from the building after an exchange with security.
Kenny admits FG-Lab coalition is out but won’t be pressed on linking with Fianna Fáil.
Garda escorts, thousands of staff and boxes and boxes of votes – it’s count day.
The first exit poll is in.
THE NATIONAL PUBLIC Health Emergency Team is meeting today to make its recommendation to Government about easing Level 5 restrictions.
The recommendation will potentially set out what people are able to do in the weeks leading up to Christmas, ahead of the Government’s decision this week on whether or not it will re-open things like pubs and restaurants across the country after 1 December.
It’s been reported this week that some ministers believe restaurants should be allowed to open for indoor dining during December and that pubs should also be allowed to reopen.
However, some public health experts believe that it would not be safe to re-open restaurants next month, given the potential to the virus to spread in congregated indoor settings.
But what do you think? Today we’re asking: Would you be comfortable going to a restaurant for a meal in December?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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