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
Simon Coveney has announced that he will not run in the next general election. In a statement, he expressed gratitude to Fine Gael members in his Cork South-Central constituency, saying, “Being elected for 26 years has been the privilege of my life. I will forever be grateful for the faith people in Cork South-Central have … Read more
Dublin: Indications suggest a general election may occur in Ireland before next winter. The ruling coalition, comprising Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and the Green Party, holds a slim majority. Following strong performances in recent local elections, leaders believe a general election could stabilize government support. Fianna Fáil emerged as the biggest gainer in the June … Read more