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Thursday 1 June 2023 Dublin: 9°C

# Sean Gallagher

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# heating system
Air conditioning dispute between Seán Gallagher's firm and Nokia comes before court
Employees in the Nokia office reportedly had to wear their jackets while working.
# aras 18
Michael D versus the rest: How did your constituency vote?
The votes are in and Michael D Higgins will have another seven years in the Áras.
# aras 18
'I wish him success in the years ahead': Seán Gallagher congratulates Higgins on predicted re-election
Gallagher comments come after exit polls predicted he received just 7% of votes.
AS IT HAPPENED
Áras candidates and politicians cast their votes this morning
We also got our fair share of #dogsatpollingstations content.
# aras 18
Player ratings: How did the presidential candidates do in this year's final TV debate?
Five would-be successors to Michael D Higgins took part in a debate for the last time, but how did they do?
# aras 18
Spilled milk as five Áras hopefuls draw blank when asked about Jobseekers Allowance and dairy prices
Peter Casey, Gavin Duffy, Joan Freeman, Sean Gallagher and Liadh Ní Riada faced off for the final time ahead of polling day on Friday.
# out of ten
Player ratings: How did the presidential candidates fare in the Prime Time debate?
All six presidential candidates took part in a debate for the last time. How did they do?
# Podcast
The Candidate: Listen back to all six interviews with the Áras hopefuls here
Haven’t decided who you’re going to vote for? Look no further.
# virgin media
Seán Gallagher has said he will take part in all remaining Áras debates
Gallagher had previously said that he wouldn’t take part in any debate that didn’t feature all candidates.
# Áras 11
All along the Frontline - The controversial and acrimonious race for the Áras in 2011
Gallagher’s monumental lead was undone, but by then the campaign had already become a bizarre one.
# Asylum Seekers
'A stain on our society': What the presidential candidates think about Direct Provision
Some are in favour of a blanket amnesty for people living in the system for more than five years.
# way ahead
Michael D Higgins enjoys commanding lead in latest presidential opinion polls
Although Higgins has a huge lead, the polls may not reflect the recent furore surrounding Peter Casey.
# claire byrne live
Seán Gallagher: RTÉ reading out a statement for Michael D Higgins was 'bizarre'
During the debate, Gavin Duffy told Claire Byrne that “It’s not your job to be a spokesperson for the President.”
# aras 18
The Candidate: TheJournal.ie podcast talks to Sean Gallagher
The Candidate brings TheJournal.ie readers closer to the presidential hopefuls, thanks to six in-depth interviews.
# Pat Kenny
Casey doubles down on anti-Traveller rhetoric in an otherwise unsurprising TV debate
We can expect Casey’s controversial stance to dominate coverage of the campaign again today.
AS IT HAPPENED
Casey attacked over Traveller comments in first six-way TV debate
Pat Kenny moderated the six-way debate on Virgin Media One.
# out of ten
Player ratings: How did the presidential candidates fare in the Pat Kenny debate?
All six presidential candidates took part tonight. How did they get on?
# runaway leader
Latest poll has Michael D Higgins with nearly twice as many votes as rest of candidates COMBINED
Higgins has twice as many first preference votes as the rest of the candidates combined, per the latest Irish Times Ipsos/MRBI poll.
# aras 18
Here's what the presidential candidates think about Trump, Brexit and the Eighth Amendment
We’ve asked the six nominees why they are running and where they stand on a number of important issues.
# out of ten
Player ratings: How would you rate the candidates who took part in the first presidential debate?
Four of the six candidates took part in the first TV debate. How did they fare?
# aras 18
Live debates row: Gallagher told to 'stop hiding behind Michael D' by Ní Riada
Incumbent candidate Michael D Higgins has been criticised for not taking part in all scheduled live debates.
# Aras18
'I want to succeed Michael D, not replace him': Sean Gallagher formally launches presidential campaign
Gallagher has committed to introduce 20 ‘special initiatives’ in his first 20 weeks in office if he is elected.
# aras 2018
Seven in 10 people want Michael D Higgins reelected
A new opinion poll puts the incumbent well out in front.
# quick quick quick
Today is your final chance to register to vote in the presidential election and blasphemy referendum
Get your skates on.
# Nokia
Firm headed by Sean Gallagher in High Court dispute with corporate tenant over heating system
Nokia Ireland initiated proceedings alleging Clyde Real Estate Blanchardstown was in breach of a lease agreement.
# Race for the Áras
Seán Gallagher promises to stay in Irish embassies rather than hotels if elected president
President Michael D Higgins faced questions at this campaign launch about reports he stayed in a hotel which cost €3,000 per night.
# #4outof6
The first debate of the 2018 Áras race has taken place: here's what we learned
The first official debate took place on RTÉ Radio’s News at One this afternoon.
# aras 2018
Candidates lodge papers as official campaigning in presidential election set to get under way
We’re just a month out from polling day.
# Up for debate
Debate Update - It's moving to Thursday, Sean Gallagher is in (sort of), but things are less clear for Michael D
The incumbent has officially announced his candidacy this afternoon.
# Tweetgate
Broadcasters warned about use of social media in presidential election coverage
‘Tweetgate’ somewhat overshadowed the presidential election in 2011.
# aras 18
No mudslinging at the Ploughing - but Sean Gallagher was waiting in the wings for Michael D
The 2018 candidates availed of every opportunity to press the flesh today.
# Aras18
'That has to be settled': Michael D Higgins refuses to say whether he'll partake in presidential debates
The incumbent president announced earlier this summer that he would seek a second term in office.
# state of the race
New poll suggests President Higgins is on course for a landslide re-election
The rivals for the office have a lot of ground to make up.
# Endorsements
Number of councils to vote on who they endorse for the presidential election
Presidential hopefuls must secure the support of four local authorities, or 20 TDs and senators to stand in the election.
# The Frontline
'On that evening I let myself down' - Sean Gallagher addresses 'Tweetgate' on first campaign stop
The businessman spoke at length about the 2011 controversy in Leitrim today.
# Aras18
Peacekeeping and disabilites on the agenda as Sean Gallagher to formally begin presidential campaign
The businessman announced last week that he would contest the presidential race again following weeks of speculation.
# Race Is On
Sean Gallagher confirms he WILL seek a nomination to run for president
After weeks of speculation, the former candidate has formally declared he will seek to run again.
# Aras18
Seán Gallagher set to announce he is seeking a nomination to run for president
A number of councillors have already said they will support the former presidential candidate.
# Aras18
Seán Gallagher to make his presidential intentions known tomorrow
The businessman ran for office of president in 2011.
# Gone pitching
Michael D makes first pitch to Irish public for second term as president
Higgins has credited his decision to run to the recent conversations he has had with people across all sections of Irish society.