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Social Democrats have 'no desire' to merge with the Labour Party

Catherine Murphy and Róisín Shortall confirmed that it is their intention to lead the party into the next general election.

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Sep 6th 2021, 6:06 PM

'Emotional contributions' about Fine Gael's messaging on homelessness at party meeting

Comments by Leo Varadkar and junior housing minister Damien English have come in for criticism.

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Nov 16th 2017, 9:00 AM