According to The Journal, as Ireland prepares for the general election tomorrow, political parties are making their final attempts to sway voters in what appears to be a tightly contested race. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald will headline a press event with party colleagues Matt Carthy and Eoin Ó Broin. The party aims to … Read more
Dubliners heading to the polls this Friday for the General Election can take advantage of free bike rides to their polling stations, courtesy of DublinBikes. The bike-sharing scheme is offering complimentary one-day tickets on November 29 to encourage voter participation across the city. This initiative aims to remove barriers to voting while promoting sustainable travel. … Read more
With less than 72 hours remaining before polls open, Ireland’s political leaders are preparing for a crucial televised debate that could significantly influence voter decisions in the upcoming general election. Tonight’s RTÉ One debate at 9:35pm will feature Fine Gael’s Simon Harris, Fianna Fáil’s Micheál Martin, and Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald in what is … Read more
Fine Gael has suffered a significant decline in support just days before the general election, falling behind both Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin according to the latest Irish Times/Ipsos B&A poll. The poll shows Fianna Fáil leading with 21% (up two points), followed by Sinn Féin at 20% (up one point), while Fine Gael has … Read more
A new evaluation by Friends of the Earth (FoE) has revealed that Ireland’s three largest political parties have fallen short on climate policy, with each receiving an E grade for their environmental commitments ahead of the upcoming general election. According to The Journal, the assessment shows that while Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin … Read more
The sudden emergence of childcare as a key election issue has caught the attention of voters and political observers alike, despite the challenges having simmered beneath the surface for decades. Since the mid-1990s, when Ireland experienced a significant shift away from the traditional model of stay-at-home parenting, the need for comprehensive childcare solutions has grown … Read more
Fianna Fáil has unveiled an ambitious €250 million fund aimed at transforming unused land and wasteland into vibrant urban parks and sports facilities across Ireland ahead of the upcoming general election. The proposed fund represents a strategic initiative to address significant amenity deficits in cities and towns nationwide, with local authorities invited to apply for … Read more
According to The Irish Examiner, Sinn Féin has unveiled an ambitious election blueprint targeting middle and working-class families, with bold proposals to transform childcare, taxation, and education costs. The party’s comprehensive 180-page manifesto, launched in Dublin by leader Mary Lou McDonald, promises to cap childcare costs by next September, eliminate the Universal Social Charge (USC) … Read more
According to The Journal, day twelve of the election campaign brings a flurry of manifesto launches and policy announcements, following last night’s heated 10-way RTÉ leaders’ debate. Sinn Féin leads the day with its manifesto launch titled ‘The Choice For Change’, while the Social Democrats are set to reveal their own blueprint, highlighting key “deal … Read more
Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has officially announced the schedule for the upcoming Seanad Éireann general election, setting in motion a carefully timed democratic process that will shape Ireland’s upper house of parliament. The election, which must take place within 90 days of the Dáil’s dissolution on November 8, 2024, will determine 49 of the Seanad’s … Read more
According to The Irish Examiner, Ireland’s next government faces a stark warning about the urgent need to accelerate climate action, even if it means making tough and potentially unpopular decisions. Professor Peter Thorne, who heads the Icarus climate research centre at Maynooth University and sits on Ireland’s Climate Change Advisory Council, has delivered a clear … Read more
Today marks the final opportunity for Irish citizens to register to vote ahead of the upcoming general election on November 29. The Electoral Commission has issued an urgent reminder to all potential voters, emphasizing that the registration process takes less than three minutes to complete. Those looking to register for the first time or verify … Read more
Taoiseach Simon Harris has announced his plan to call a general election on Friday, with polling day likely set for November 29. In an interview to RTE, the Irish Prime Minister confirmed his intention to dissolve the Dáil on Friday, clearing the way for the upcoming vote. He explained that he had waited until now … Read more
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris has announced plans to call a general election this week, setting the stage for a likely polling date at the end of November. This move follows speculation that intensified after a significant €10.5bn budget package was unveiled last month, hinting that the country was heading toward an election. Harris is … Read more
Taoiseach Simon Harris has indicated that the general election in Ireland will take place this year. Speaking to media ahead of a meeting with coalition leaders, Harris said that the government would “amicably agree a time period” for the upcoming election. Harris acknowledged that the election is “not far away at this stage,” suggesting that … Read more