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Politics

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December 2024
presidential pardon
Joe Biden's pardon for son Hunter angers both Democrats and Republicans
2 Dec 2024
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GE2024 outgoing tds
Not returning: Here are all the TDs we're bidding farewell to after they lost their seats
Updated 2 Dec 2024
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Hindsight
Why did Fine Gael support John McGahon’s controversial general election bid in Louth?
2 Dec 2024
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GE2024 the dance begins
McDonald has a 'hard neck' in reaching out to Soc Dems and Labour leaders, says TD
2 Dec 2024
73.9k
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FactCheck
Disappointed by failed campaigns, far-right candidates turn to claims of election rigging
2 Dec 2024
23.4k
GE2024 Independents Day
Three new independent TDs elected to the Dáil (although one has been around the block already)
2 Dec 2024
10.3k
18
GE2024 nikki bradley
Fine Gael senator apologises for remarks describing Donegal constituents as 'negative'
2 Dec 2024
27.6k
32
Kildare North
Bernard Durkan's reign as longest serving TD in the Dáil comes to an end as he misses reelection
2 Dec 2024
8.9k
14
GE2024 Out of the dog house
Does this election show the Labour Party is finally less toxic to voters? Not quite
2 Dec 2024
5.0k
47
Dáil Éireann
'They have to listen to us': 100% Redress party's Charles Ward takes a seat in Donegal
2 Dec 2024
10.7k
57
DOUBLE DOUBLE
'A historic result': Aontú wins second seat with Paul Lawless elected in Mayo
2 Dec 2024
25.7k
121
GE2024 the final stretch
We're down to the final 12 seats - here is who's fighting to get over the line
2 Dec 2024
31.5k
16
GE2024 Wicklow
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly loses his seat in Wicklow in early morning final count
2 Dec 2024
34.9k
58
who wants in
Former junior coalition members give their advice for government negotiations
2 Dec 2024
8.4k
15
US
Joe Biden pardons son Hunter ahead of sentencing
2 Dec 2024
33.5k
81
GE2024 foreign press
'Dodged a bullet': How international media reacted to Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch's narrow loss
2 Dec 2024
52.5k
Let's talk
Who's going into this government, then? And who gets to be Taoiseach - and for how long?
Sources say Fine Gael will push for a rotating Taoiseach deal, while Labour are viewed as a preferred option, but option still open for independents.
Christina Finn
2 Dec 2024
22.6k
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RELATED
Results Centre: How each party fared and who got elected in every constituency
3 Dec 2024
Former junior coalition members give their advice for government negotiations
2 Dec 2024
Labour should not go into power with FF or FG, Ó Ríordáin says - but Bacik doesn't rule it out
1 Dec 2024
As it happened
Full recount ordered in Tipperary North and recount also requested in Cork North-Central
Stay with us for updates.
Updated 1 Dec 2024
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GE2024 not donn yet
'It's going to be tight': Stephen Donnelly battles to keep his seat in Wicklow as count continues
Updated 1 Dec 2024
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The count goes on
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
1 Dec 2024
4.1k
his sweet surprise
Paul Gogarty: Ex-TD best known for 'most unparliamentary' outburst makes Dáil comeback
1 Dec 2024
24.5k
last green standing
Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman holds onto his seat in Dublin West after nail-biting count
Updated 1 Dec 2024
41.2k
156
Exit Poll
Ipsos B&A blames low turnout for errors in Friday night exit poll
Updated 1 Dec 2024
33.4k
31
GE2024 fresh faces
How is Fine Gael faring after the exodus of senior figures? Here's a breakdown by constituency
Updated 1 Dec 2024
12.2k
11
gone
Unsuccessful 'Monk' says he won't rule out another political run, as he jogs away from RDS
Hutch literally ran from the RDS this afternoon just moments before Sherlock won the seat.
Jane Matthews
reports from the RDS
1 Dec 2024
20.0k
42
Louth
John McGahon concedes Louth election but says he got '150% support' from Taoiseach during campaign
1 Dec 2024
7.2k
GE2024 ballot boxer
The Monk, the Cope, the... Chicken: How these nicknamed candidates fared in the election
1 Dec 2024
8.1k
7
GE2024 Grá for Galway
Gráinne Seoige defends her candidacy and a controversial election ad as 'absolutely factual'
1 Dec 2024
37.4k
34
Controversy
Brian Stanley takes a swipe at Sinn Féin after snatching final seat in Laois
The final elimination, Sinn Féin candidate Maria McCormack, allowed Stanley to be elected alongside Fianna Fáil candidate Seán Fleming.
Updated 1 Dec 2024
22.9k
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GE2024 elected
Gerry Hutch fails in election bid as Labour's Marie Sherlock wins nail-biting race in Dublin Central
1 Dec 2024
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GE2024 Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
Labour should not go into power with FF or FG, Ó Ríordáin says - but Bacik doesn't rule it out
Updated 1 Dec 2024
14.5k
81
GE2024 Far-right fail
Far-right fizzle: Fringe candidates face disappointment as election results come in
1 Dec 2024
26.4k
Galway East
Disabilities Minister Anne Rabbitte loses her seat in Galway East
1 Dec 2024
27.9k
47
GE2024 GE24 Highlight
Ministers on the way out, and Monk on the way in? Five races to keep an eye on today
Updated 1 Dec 2024
25.4k
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Appointments
Donald Trump aims to make loyalist Kash Patel the next director of the FBI
1 Dec 2024
15.4k
Across the line
After counting continued into the wee hours, here are the elections you missed overnight
1 Dec 2024
45.2k
109
Kerry
Healy-Rae brothers set to return to Dáil following delays at Kerry count centre
Updated 1 Dec 2024
29.7k
58
Last year
2024
Limerick
Willie O'Dea reelected as counting continues in Limerick City despite ballot paper error
Updated 30 Nov 2024
15.5k
11
GE2024 The Monk
Gerry Hutch and Labour's Marie Sherlock to fight it out for fourth seat in Dublin Central
Updated 30 Nov 2024
80.7k
218
GE2024 Unsuccessful
Two independents who quit Sinn Féin as TDs see support fall off a cliff
30 Nov 2024
26.7k
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