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# ge16 - Saturday 23 January, 2016

One political party is absolutely trouncing the rest in the social media battle
# Gimme Dem Likes
# Gimme Dem Likes

One political party is absolutely trouncing the rest in the social media battle

Jan 23rd 2016, 8:30 PM 46,033 Views 176 Comments

Here are the top 11 parties by Facebook following.

# ge16 - Wednesday 20 January, 2016

Anti-water charges leader promises "biggest protest in Ireland ever" before election
# Under Pressure
# Under Pressure

Anti-water charges leader promises "biggest protest in Ireland ever" before election

Jan 20th 2016, 8:40 PM 27,512 Views 316 Comments

A series of smaller protests will be held this Saturday in areas around the country.

# ge16 - Saturday 16 January, 2016

8 things we learned at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis
# Election 2016
# Election 2016

8 things we learned at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis

Jan 16th 2016, 9:11 PM 25,924 Views 64 Comments

Everything from why Richie Kavanagh was there to how the party will arrange for an independent watchdog to keep them in line.

'We can't risk another five years of Fine Gael and its cheerleaders'
# Ard Fheis
# Ard Fheis

'We can't risk another five years of Fine Gael and its cheerleaders'

Jan 16th 2016, 8:34 PM 19,743 Views 105 Comments

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has made his keynote speech at his party’s Ard Fheis.

Here's how Micheál Martin justifies his €30k salary top-up
# Election 2016
# Election 2016

Here's how Micheál Martin justifies his €30k salary top-up

Jan 16th 2016, 8:13 PM 43,771 Views 93 Comments

The Irish Independent says this places his salary at €117,258.

'Coalitionology' is the new buzzword in Irish politics right now
# Ard Fheis
# Ard Fheis

'Coalitionology' is the new buzzword in Irish politics right now

Jan 16th 2016, 1:15 PM 8,790 Views 59 Comments

At the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis, Micheál Martin says there has been an attempt to frame the election around polls.

# ge16 - Thursday 14 January, 2016

Don't know who to vote for? 'Tinder for politics' will help
# Smartvote
# Smartvote

Don't know who to vote for? 'Tinder for politics' will help

Jan 14th 2016, 6:01 AM 12,326 Views 30 Comments

A new website links voters with candidates who have similar views.

# ge16 - Wednesday 13 January, 2016

TDs are back from their Christmas break - and they've got one thing on their minds
# State Of The Nation
# State Of The Nation

TDs are back from their Christmas break - and they've got one thing on their minds

Jan 13th 2016, 12:00 PM 8,076 Views 64 Comments

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

# ge16 - Saturday 19 December, 2015

Support for Fine Gael and Labour has now risen above 40%
# GE16
# GE16

Support for Fine Gael and Labour has now risen above 40%

Dec 19th 2015, 5:27 PM 19,883 Views 176 Comments

Sinn Féin have also fared well in the latest opinion poll.

# ge16 - Sunday 13 December, 2015

If Enda was thinking election this massive poll boost for Fine Gael might just convince him
# In A Pear Tree
# In A Pear Tree

If Enda was thinking election this massive poll boost for Fine Gael might just convince him

Dec 13th 2015, 7:52 AM 5,773 Views 193 Comments

Combined support for the government parties is almost at 40%

# ge16 - Thursday 22 October, 2015

This Fine Gael TD is adamant Enda should let him defend his seat
# Not Perry Happy
# Not Perry Happy

This Fine Gael TD is adamant Enda should let him defend his seat

Oct 22nd 2015, 4:00 PM 18,647 Views 81 Comments

Fine Gael deputy John Perry says Taoiseach Enda Kenny told him he could defend his seat.

# ge16 - Tuesday 20 October, 2015

Is this the first poster of the general election campaign?
# Billboard
# Billboard

Is this the first poster of the general election campaign?

Oct 20th 2015, 3:35 PM 17,504 Views 104 Comments

Sinn Féin are erecting billboards across the country from today.

Enda Kenny is about to contest his 12th general election
# GE16
# GE16

Enda Kenny is about to contest his 12th general election

Oct 20th 2015, 10:08 AM 10,842 Views 61 Comments

The Taoiseach, needless to say, had little trouble getting his name on the ticket for the Mayo constituency.

# ge16 - Wednesday 14 October, 2015

What do people in Dublin think of Budget 2016?
# Budget 2016
# Budget 2016

What do people in Dublin think of Budget 2016?

Oct 14th 2015, 10:30 AM 21,195 Views 108 Comments

We got reaction on the streets.

# ge16 - Tuesday 13 October, 2015

Richard Bruton left a running mate off his leaflets - but she's more disappointed than annoyed
# Leaflet Drop
# Leaflet Drop

Richard Bruton left a running mate off his leaflets - but she's more disappointed than annoyed

Oct 13th 2015, 11:38 AM 8,131 Views 18 Comments

“It’s small beer, but it does happen. There’s no point in making a row about it.”

# ge16 - Thursday 8 October, 2015

Sinn Féin thinks that all this election "spin" is nothing but a "con job"
# Avoiding The Issues
# Avoiding The Issues

Sinn Féin thinks that all this election "spin" is nothing but a "con job"

Oct 8th 2015, 4:41 PM 7,786 Views 130 Comments

The party says the the public have choices.

# ge16 - Wednesday 30 September, 2015

'A complete joke': People aren't happy that Mary Hanafin has been added in Dún Laoghaire
# Fianna Fáil
# Fianna Fáil

'A complete joke': People aren't happy that Mary Hanafin has been added in Dún Laoghaire

Sep 30th 2015, 12:30 PM 35,079 Views 122 Comments

The former minister has been controversially added in Dún Laoghaire

# ge16 - Tuesday 29 September, 2015

Voters are having none of Micheál Martin's denials about possible coalition partners
# CB Live
# CB Live

Voters are having none of Micheál Martin's denials about possible coalition partners

Sep 29th 2015, 6:45 AM 12,544 Views 141 Comments

A new poll shows that six out of 10 people don’t believe the Fianna Fáil leader.

# ge16 - Monday 27 July, 2015

The Filan family are getting into politics
# Renua
# Renua

The Filan family are getting into politics

Jul 27th 2015, 9:48 AM 23,925 Views 72 Comments

Shane’s older brother Finbarr is running for Renua.

# ge16 - Wednesday 20 May, 2015

Renua relying on Charity to take out Fidelma Healy-Eames
# New Recruit
# New Recruit

Renua relying on Charity to take out Fidelma Healy-Eames

May 20th 2015, 7:36 PM 17,791 Views 38 Comments

The new political party has recruited an independent councillor to its ranks.

# ge16 - Sunday 10 May, 2015

Joan Burton thinks Irish politicians need to be like the Girl Guides
# GE16
# GE16

Joan Burton thinks Irish politicians need to be like the Girl Guides

May 10th 2015, 4:35 PM 12,373 Views 131 Comments

“Bi Ullamh.”

# ge16 - Saturday 14 March, 2015

Poll: Will you vote for Renua?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Will you vote for Renua?

Mar 14th 2015, 10:06 AM 39,017 Views 199 Comments

Or will you save your vote for an established party?

# ge16 - Saturday 24 January, 2015

Fianna Fáil aren't 'going to prostitute themselves to anyone'
# Coalition
# Coalition

Fianna Fáil aren't 'going to prostitute themselves to anyone'

Jan 24th 2015, 2:18 PM 9,670 Views 72 Comments

Willie O’Dea isn’t keen on the idea of coalition with Fine Gael.

# ge16 - Monday 8 December, 2014

Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil are both ruling out coalition with each other
# Coalition Of The Unwilling
# Coalition Of The Unwilling

Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil are both ruling out coalition with each other

Dec 8th 2014, 9:30 AM 23,203 Views 175 Comments

“The report today is two parts fiction from the media and one part wishful thinking by Fianna Fáil,” said one TD.

# ge16 - Thursday 4 December, 2014

Poll: Will you vote for a party or Independent candidate in the next general election?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Will you vote for a party or Independent candidate in the next general election?

Dec 4th 2014, 9:45 AM 9,560 Views 118 Comments

It’s looking likely that Independents will play a considerable role in the next Government.

# ge16 - Monday 1 December, 2014

David Hall: What New Beginning is doing has been an abysmal failure before

David Hall: What New Beginning is doing has been an abysmal failure before

Dec 1st 2014, 10:18 AM 15,536 Views 47 Comments

The mortgage debt advocate has slammed the planned mortgage-to-rent scheme.

# ge16 - Saturday 29 November, 2014

Poll: Will you vote for Sinn Féin in the next general election?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Will you vote for Sinn Féin in the next general election?

Nov 29th 2014, 9:44 AM 69,804 Views 469 Comments

Taoiseach Enda Kenny lashed out at the party yesterday.

# ge16 - Wednesday 26 November, 2014

Joan Burton: Labour will see out its term in office
# Early Vote
# Early Vote

Joan Burton: Labour will see out its term in office

Nov 26th 2014, 8:00 PM 14,597 Views 130 Comments

The Tánaiste has said that a General Election won’t be taking place next year.

# ge16 - Sunday 23 November, 2014

Poll: Should a general election be held before April 2016?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Should a general election be held before April 2016?

Nov 23rd 2014, 9:31 AM 40,343 Views 296 Comments

Enda Kenny plans for the Coalition to stay in Government until April 2016.

# ge16 - Tuesday 16 September, 2014

Micheál Martin: "I'm preparing to be the next Taoiseach"
# GE16
# GE16

Micheál Martin: "I'm preparing to be the next Taoiseach"

Sep 16th 2014, 10:59 PM 23,505 Views 166 Comments

The Fianna Fáil leader has also firmly ruled out going into coalition with Fine Gael.

# ge16 - Saturday 9 August, 2014

He might be back: Fianna Fáil's Conor Lenihan won't rule out a return to politics
# Back From The Ussr
# Back From The Ussr

He might be back: Fianna Fáil's Conor Lenihan won't rule out a return to politics

Aug 9th 2014, 3:18 PM 12,313 Views 63 Comments

He has also said that the bank guarantee “wasn’t a terrible policy”.

# ge16 - Monday 21 April, 2014

Mary Hanafin: Fianna Fáil are doing brutal, appalling... but I will run in next election
# GE16
# GE16

Mary Hanafin: Fianna Fáil are doing brutal, appalling... but I will run in next election

Apr 21st 2014, 11:44 AM 13,566 Views 118 Comments

The former Minister said there’s still hope for her party.

# ge16 - Thursday 12 December, 2013

'It ain't so': Stephen Donnelly dismisses suggestion that he will join Fianna Fáil
# Leaders' Questions
# Leaders' Questions

'It ain't so': Stephen Donnelly dismisses suggestion that he will join Fianna Fáil

Dec 12th 2013, 6:31 PM 13,735 Views 105 Comments

Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore made the accusation today during Leaders’ Questions in response to a question on budget cuts.

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