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#General Election

# general-election - Sunday 16 February, 2020

Was childcare really that big an issue for voters in the general election? Red Line Issues

Was childcare really that big an issue for voters in the general election?

Sun 6:30 AM 13,338 Views 26 Comments

It was a prominent topic throughout the election but just 3% of voters said it was the most important deciding factor for them.

# general-election - Tuesday 11 February, 2020

What are the possible coalition options for the next government? Ge20

What are the possible coalition options for the next government?

Feb 11th 2020, 12:05 PM 47,832 Views 95 Comments

No one party has enough seats to do it alone – so who is prepared to pair up?

Here is a complete list of all the TDs elected to the 33rd Dáil Elected

Here is a complete list of all the TDs elected to the 33rd Dáil

Updated Feb 11th 2020, 10:30 AM 442,440 Views 130 Comments

There are 160 seats across 39 constituencies. All have now been filled.

Here are all the TDs we're saying goodbye to after they lost their seats Ge2020

Here are all the TDs we're saying goodbye to after they lost their seats

Updated Feb 11th 2020, 9:00 AM 224,071 Views 167 Comments

35 deputies did not get re-elected, including some high profile names.

Full house: Here are your 160 TDs elected in the 2020 general election Ge2020

Full house: Here are your 160 TDs elected in the 2020 general election

Feb 11th 2020, 1:12 AM 158,996 Views 233 Comments

The last constituency to return a result was Cavan-Monaghan.

# general-election - Monday 10 February, 2020

As it happened: Sinn Féin surge sees party sweep to 37 seats as last seats filled in general election 2020 Ge2020

As it happened: Sinn Féin surge sees party sweep to 37 seats as last seats filled in general election 2020

Updated Feb 10th 2020, 11:40 PM 164,021 Views 66 Comments

Ministers Regina Doherty, Mary Mitchell O’Connor and Shane Ross are among the high-profile names to lose their seats.

From 'pariah party' to potential Government partner: International media react to Sinn Féin surge VIEW FROM ABROAD

From 'pariah party' to potential Government partner: International media react to Sinn Féin surge

Feb 10th 2020, 12:44 PM 38,137 Views 77 Comments

British broadcaster John Simpson has weighed in on the election result, saying Ireland had “succumbed to populism”.

What are the coalition options for the next government, and what are the leaders' stances? Seat Projection

What are the coalition options for the next government, and what are the leaders' stances?

Feb 10th 2020, 9:31 AM 79,815 Views 114 Comments

For the first time ever, combined Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael seats may not make up a Dáil majority.

McDonald: 'I've made contact with Greens, Soc Dems and PBP about government formation'

McDonald: 'I've made contact with Greens, Soc Dems and PBP about government formation'

Feb 10th 2020, 9:07 AM 22,955 Views 77 Comments

She said her preference would be to form a government without Fine Gael or Fianna Fáil.

The 9 at 9: Monday 9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Monday

Updated Feb 10th 2020, 8:52 AM 17,822 Views 11 Comments

Here’s all the news you need to know this morning.

AS IT HAPPENED: Sinn Féin surge across the country as just under half of Dáil seats filled Ge2020

AS IT HAPPENED: Sinn Féin surge across the country as just under half of Dáil seats filled

Updated Feb 10th 2020, 1:26 AM 243,499 Views 83 Comments

The results came in from around the country as Sinn Féin’s support spiked this general election.

Turnout for Saturday election was fourth-lowest ever in history of the State Ge2020

Turnout for Saturday election was fourth-lowest ever in history of the State

Feb 10th 2020, 12:36 AM 25,644 Views 55 Comments

Turnout was actually down by over two percentage points.

# general-election - Sunday 9 February, 2020

From a handful of TDs to a 'seismic' surge: Sinn Féin's long and winding road to electoral breakthrough On The Rise

From a handful of TDs to a 'seismic' surge: Sinn Féin's long and winding road to electoral breakthrough

Feb 9th 2020, 10:00 PM 21,042 Views 40 Comments

Three elections ago, the party only won four seats in the Dáil.

AS IT HAPPENED: Tallies show Sinn Féin surge as Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire becomes first TD elected to the 33rd Dáil Ge2020

AS IT HAPPENED: Tallies show Sinn Féin surge as Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire becomes first TD elected to the 33rd Dáil

Updated Feb 9th 2020, 4:25 PM 375,249 Views 201 Comments

Votes are being counted all over the country.

Exit poll shows support for Irish unity referendum, especially among 18-24 age group Ge2020

Exit poll shows support for Irish unity referendum, especially among 18-24 age group

Feb 9th 2020, 11:50 AM 18,505 Views 30 Comments

The highest level of support came from the youngest cohort of voters.

Sinn Féin is the most popular party among all age groups up to 65 Exit Poll

Sinn Féin is the most popular party among all age groups up to 65

Feb 9th 2020, 9:03 AM 59,686 Views 109 Comments

The party is particularly popular among younger voters, according to an exit poll.

The nation has decided. Here's when we'll know the results Hour By Hour

The nation has decided. Here's when we'll know the results

Feb 9th 2020, 12:05 AM 98,335 Views 76 Comments

We’ve a very long day ahead of us until we find out how the 33rd Dáil will look.

# general-election - Saturday 8 February, 2020

As It Happened: High turnout reported as final votes cast across the country Ge2020

As It Happened: High turnout reported as final votes cast across the country

Updated Feb 8th 2020, 9:00 PM 195,566 Views 164 Comments

Polling stations around the country are open until 10pm.

Galway West PBP candidate suspended from party over claim he 'smashed phone' Ge2020

Galway West PBP candidate suspended from party over claim he 'smashed phone'

Feb 8th 2020, 3:46 PM 69,256 Views No Comments

Loughnane was one of Solidarity-PBP’s two candidates in the constituency.

How do people get those jobs at polling stations (and how much do they pay)? General Election

How do people get those jobs at polling stations (and how much do they pay)?

Feb 8th 2020, 9:30 AM 123,446 Views 96 Comments

Staff are required for both polling stations on Election Day and count centres throughout Ireland.

Poll: Who will be getting your number one vote on the ballot paper? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Who will be getting your number one vote on the ballot paper?

Feb 8th 2020, 9:26 AM 75,377 Views 251 Comments

Voting is already underway, but who will get your first preference today?

When do the polls close? What should I bring? Everything you need to know before casting your vote Vote Vote Vote

When do the polls close? What should I bring? Everything you need to know before casting your vote

Feb 8th 2020, 12:05 AM 57,543 Views 125 Comments

Happy voting!

# general-election - Friday 7 February, 2020

'Completely ridiculous': Department criticised over last-minute information for voters with sight loss Ge2020

'Completely ridiculous': Department criticised over last-minute information for voters with sight loss

Feb 7th 2020, 6:31 PM 16,624 Views 10 Comments

There are 55,000 people in Ireland living with sight loss.

Drugs, howlers and 'people from headquarters': The standout quotes from the election campaign Off Script

Drugs, howlers and 'people from headquarters': The standout quotes from the election campaign

Feb 7th 2020, 2:23 PM 14,577 Views 29 Comments

The election has brought us some memorable lines.

Poll: Do you plan to vote in the general election tomorrow? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Do you plan to vote in the general election tomorrow?

Feb 7th 2020, 9:27 AM 44,031 Views 187 Comments

Polling stations will be open around the country from 7am to 10pm tomorrow.

Election 2020: Here's what each candidate wants to do for your constituency General Election

Election 2020: Here's what each candidate wants to do for your constituency

Feb 7th 2020, 7:10 AM 104,222 Views 49 Comments

Find out what candidates say they will do if elected.

'This campaign has attached jump leads to Irish history': How the world's media has covered the election Ge2020

'This campaign has attached jump leads to Irish history': How the world's media has covered the election

Feb 7th 2020, 6:00 AM 17,583 Views 36 Comments

News organisations talk about Ireland’s success with the economy and Brexit, but also its failure to tackle the homeless crisis.

# general-election - Thursday 6 February, 2020

Status Yellow wind and rainfall warnings issued for entire country this weekend Storm Ciara

Status Yellow wind and rainfall warnings issued for entire country this weekend

Feb 6th 2020, 12:09 PM 35,383 Views 16 Comments

Storm Ciara is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain over the weekend.

# general-election - Wednesday 5 February, 2020

Mattie McGrath to proceed with High Court action over Tipperary voting date Mattie McGrath

Mattie McGrath to proceed with High Court action over Tipperary voting date

Updated Feb 5th 2020, 4:31 PM 29,866 Views 14 Comments

The ballot in Tipperary was called into question following the death of independent candidate Marese Skehan.

The Candidate Podcast: Leo Varadkar answers your election questions Ge2020

The Candidate Podcast: Leo Varadkar answers your election questions

Feb 5th 2020, 2:27 PM 8,333 Views 40 Comments

The Candidate puts TheJournal.ie readers’ questions to the party leaders.

# general-election - Tuesday 4 February, 2020

Leader ratings: How did you rate the party leaders in tonight's Prime Time debate? Out Of 10

Leader ratings: How did you rate the party leaders in tonight's Prime Time debate?

Feb 4th 2020, 10:45 PM 143,166 Views 386 Comments

Miriam O’Callaghan and David McCullagh hosted the RTÉ debate this evening.

'Listen to us. Treat us as people': Messages for the next government from Dublin's homeless community Homeless Postcards

'Listen to us. Treat us as people': Messages for the next government from Dublin's homeless community

Feb 4th 2020, 5:30 PM 17,651 Views 55 Comments

During this campaign, TheJournal.ie has been collecting views on the election from those experiencing homelessness.

Explainer: Why was the election postponed in Tipperary and what happens now? Election

Explainer: Why was the election postponed in Tipperary and what happens now?

Feb 4th 2020, 12:00 PM 17,292 Views 15 Comments

An independent candidate died yesterday – and now it looks like Tipperary won’t get to vote until the end of the month.

Tipperary may not go to the polls until 28 or 29 February 'at the earliest' Ge2020

Tipperary may not go to the polls until 28 or 29 February 'at the earliest'

Feb 4th 2020, 8:35 AM 20,117 Views 41 Comments

Returning officer James Seymour made the remarks this morning following the death of independent candidate Marese Skehan.

Q+A: Here's where Ireland's political parties stand on housing and homelessness ahead of the election Ge2020

Q+A: Here's where Ireland's political parties stand on housing and homelessness ahead of the election

Feb 4th 2020, 12:05 AM 17,139 Views 63 Comments

We asked each political party where it stands on housing and homelessness policies in Ireland.

# general-election - Monday 3 February, 2020

The Candidate Podcast: Richard Boyd Barrett, Peadar Tóibín and Catherine Murphy answer your election questions The Candidate Podcast

The Candidate Podcast: Richard Boyd Barrett, Peadar Tóibín and Catherine Murphy answer your election questions

Feb 3rd 2020, 8:00 PM 7,139 Views 8 Comments

We put your questions to those looking for your votes.

# general-election - Sunday 2 February, 2020

From Tallaght to Rathfarnham, the fight is on in one of Dublin's most unpredictable battlegrounds Dublin South West

From Tallaght to Rathfarnham, the fight is on in one of Dublin's most unpredictable battlegrounds

Feb 2nd 2020, 9:30 AM 75,421 Views 28 Comments

There are five sitting TDs running but we went canvassing with two hopefuls.

# general-election - Thursday 30 January, 2020

Leader ratings: How did you rate the party leaders in tonight's Virgin Media One debate? Out Of 10

Leader ratings: How did you rate the party leaders in tonight's Virgin Media One debate?

Jan 30th 2020, 10:30 PM 62,886 Views 170 Comments

Matt Cooper and Ivan Yates helmed the debate at Ballymount tonight.

Lise Hand: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are asking 'What can we do about Mary Lou?' Ge2020

Lise Hand: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are asking 'What can we do about Mary Lou?'

Jan 30th 2020, 7:00 AM 66,585 Views 141 Comments

After a jump in recent opinion polls, the ‘big two’ parties are worried about a Shinner surge, writes Lise Hand.

Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin have spent over €50k on Facebook adverts so far this campaign Ge2020

Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin have spent over €50k on Facebook adverts so far this campaign

Jan 30th 2020, 12:05 AM 13,669 Views 90 Comments

The three main parties are way ahead in terms of spending on Facebook and Instagram since the campaign got under way.

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