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Sunday 4 December 2022
Sarkozy has threatened to pull France out of the EU’s coveted visa-free Schengen zone unless the bloc makes progress on protecting borders from illegal immigration.
RTÉ chairman Tom Savage will convene the broadcaster’s board, while a Sean Gallagher spokesman doesn’t rule out legal action.
Noel Curran’s apology comes on foot of the BAI’s decision to uphold Gallagher’s complaint regarding a controversial tweet referred to during an #Áras11 debate.
However, the broadcasting authority says it found no evidence that the RTÉ programme had deliberately attempted to conceal information about the tweet.
In today’s Fix: household charge campaign; health service ‘reduction’; and the best way to get onto a crowded bus…
Hint: It wasn’t the winner…
Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney are neck-and-neck in the Republican Party nomination race, according to Gallup.
“Conservatism is alive and well in Missouri and Minnesota.”
The comedian is running for the Green Party nomination in the US.
In an upset victory, Gingrich won 40 per cent of the vote in last night’s South Carolina primary, well ahead of second-placed Mitt Romney.
Once the most Republican of Republicans, the billionaire has officially left the party – only to ensure that Obama can be beaten next year.
Gingrich failed to qualify for his state’s Super Tuesday primary ballot.
A general election, the implosion of two parties, EU drama and a Presidential campaign – can you picture all that in one year? We tried…
Enterprising designer finds new use for old election posters – he builds a little birdhouse with them…
The full text of the address given by Taoiseach Enda Kenny at the inauguration of Michael D Higgins as the ninth President of Ireland today.
Despite the party’s poor performances in the presidential election and Dublin West by-election, Paul Kehoe has insisted that there is no crisis within Fine Gael.
Labour’s #Áras11 candidate is the President Elect and will be sworn into office in the middle of next month. Here’s a bit of background on the man who will be president…
The new President of Ireland will be paid the reduced capped wage of just under €250,000 per annum – but for the size of our country, is that a good deal?
Film-maker and writer Liam Nolan on the disenfranchisement of Irish citizens who are still on the electoral register but have no arrangements made for them to vote if they have to move abroad.
The presidential election has been dominating our media for weeks – but how much does it really matter? Have your say in our poll…
Counting kicks off at 43 constituency centres around the state at 9am this morning, but the first count may not be officially announced until around 7pm this evening.
All the major bookies have now made Michael D Higgins their favourite to win the Presidency, though Gallagher should top the poll.
What you need to know about voting in the presidential election and the two referendums.
Hand-shaking, singsongs and interviews – the candidates go all out to grab last-minute votes before the polls open tomorrow.
…according to this charming animation/illustration by student Grace Margetson. NOTE: There’s a plug for Mary Davis in it.
Sean Gallagher says he does not recall his meeting with Hugh Morgan – as the fuel magnate says Gallagher personally accepted the cheque.
The following is the full text of a statement issued by solicitors this evening on behalf of Hugh Morgan.
Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald responds by saying Gallagher is “cut from the same cloth” as Fianna Fáil.
Seán Gallagher says he does not recall receiving the cheque for Fianna Fáil as claimed by rival candidate Martin McGuinness.
The candidate’s campaign team declined to comment about the controversial confrontation involving Martin McGuinness and a €5k cheque for Fianna Fáil.
However, it further prompted the issue of whether Gallagher collected a €5,000 donation for Fianna Fáil from a convicted fuel smuggler.
The Presidential candidate’s happy day is being passed around social media today – and a section of his wedding photo album is too.
Meanwhile, Dana’s husband Damien says that the independent candidate is “very optimistic” about her chances in Thursday’s ballot.
THE FIRST TEXT message was sent by engineer Neil Papworth on 3 December 1992, 30 years ago today, and read simply “Merry Christmas”.
Despite a wide range of other communications platforms now being available, including apps such as WhatsApp, and a range of social media platforms, SMS text messages still play a big role in the daily lives of many.
So, today we want to know… Do you still send SMS text messages?
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Employers will soon be required to pay their staff when too sick to work.
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