Politics
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day 11
At a glance: Parties gear up for 10-way TV debate as Fine Gael promises new 'Cork City Taskforce'
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Gaeilge
Bilingual packaging is one thing the parties agree on after four-year Canada-inspired campaign
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department for disability
Soc Dems pledge to spend €5.5 billion on disability legislation reform if in Government
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Fine Gael
Labour lash out at FG sick leave U-turn as cracks emerge between prospective coalition partners
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil had been eyeing up Labour as possible future partners in government, if the numbers added up after the election.
Sunday
17 Nov 2024
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FactCheck
FactCheck: Has the carbon tax led to a reduction in Ireland's emissions?
Mary Lou McDonald said this week that the tax has NOT led to a reduction.
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Ukraine
Biden authorises Ukraine to use US long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia
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Party promises
Pay-related maternity leave and free GP care for all children promised in Labour's manifesto
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Health
Donohoe hits back at Chambers' accusations that Fine Gael manifesto not adequately costed
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Dublin Central
'I'm happy to stand over my record': Gary Gannon responds to Gerry Hutch claims TDs doing 'shag all'
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manifesto launch
Fine Gael promises lower energy bills, fewer taxes and €1,000 for every baby
Major spending commitments in areas such as housing, childcare and the cost of living are included in the document.
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fuel price cuts
Sinn Féin promises to cut petrol and diesel prices if elected to government
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Housing
FF's 'Rent Back Boost’ to allow buyers factor in rent payments to avail of Help-to-Buy grant
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posters to podcasts
The Influencer Election: Why politicians are swapping posters for podcasts
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the morning lead
FactFind: What professions are over-represented (and under-represented) in the Dáil?
Teachers are overrepresented – but so are farmers lawyers, landlords and, unsurprisingly, career politicians.
Saturday
16 Nov 2024
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Policy Matters
SF pledge to crack down on junk food advertising and explore 'fry free zones' near schools
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split decison
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran, Robert Troy and Peter Burke duke it out in fiery election debate
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RIRA
Harris 'won't take part in election ruaille buaille' as Fianna Fáil again take aim at McEntee
Fianna Fáil TD Willie O’Dea said Helen McEntee was the “worst Minister for Justice in the history of the State”.
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Working Time Directive
Labour commits to long-awaited overtime arrangements for defence forces in election manifesto
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Church of Scientology
Reports of Church of Scientology recruiting asylum seekers 'deeply concerning', says O'Gorman
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friend to foe
Campaign trail at a glance: Harris and Martin bump into each other in Killorglin
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no green light
O'Gorman defends 'legitimate' objection made by Green Party housing TD to 330 homes in Dublin
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carers means test
A big spending promise to scrap means test for carers - but FG says it's fully costed
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fein gael
First week of the campaign down: Argy bargys, surprise candidates, but so far a bit meh
Party sources give their take on how they think it is all going.
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the morning lead
This constituency had the biggest swing to Sinn Féin in 2020 - how will it vote now?
Housing is the top issue in Dublin North West, and Sinn Féin hopes it can turn people’s anger into votes.
Friday
15 Nov 2024
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Dublin Central
'He's some bleedin’ neck’: Voters in Summerhill and Drumcondra on Gerry Hutch's shock Dáil bid
This afternoon, The Journal hit the streets in the constituency to see what people make of Hutch’s late entry into the race.
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Dublin Central
Gerry Hutch profile: From the 'college for criminals' to ... the Dáil?
Hutch is running as an independent candidate and has some high-profile competition in Dublin Central.
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Fianna Fáil
War of words breaks out between Fianna Fail's Jim O'Callaghan and Fine Gael's Helen McEntee
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Fine Gael
Law allowing nightclubs to open later still on the cards as McEntee says she's committed to reform
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watcha gona do
FF and FG want to get tough on crime, but the parties have some differing ideas how to do that
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Palestine
Senior Hamas leader says group is 'ready' for Gaza ceasefire, urges Trump to 'pressure' Israel
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Day Eight
Campaign trail at a glance: Former MEP announces election bid and government parties launch safety plans
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return of the mick
Mick Wallace is running in the general election in bid for Dáil return
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Javier Milei
Argentina's right-wing president meets Trump, says Elon Musk's X is helping to 'save humanity'
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Brain Drain
Portugal is introducing 0% income tax for under 35s - should Ireland do the same?
Thursday
14 Nov 2024
