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14 hours ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Micheal Martin hits phones to Fianna Fail backbenches as Billy Kelleher ambushes Jim Gavin secret plan

Jim Gavin, former Dublin GAA boss, unexpectedly seeks Fianna Fáil presidential nomination, catching party leadership off-guard and prompting senior figures to canvass backbenchers.
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fromIndependent
15 hours ago

Aras race hots up as Billy Kelleher and Jim Gavin battle for support in bid to be Fianna Fail candidate

Fianna Fáil faces an intense internal contest for the presidential nomination as candidates and other parties jockey for support and endorsements.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Academic who came under fire from Michael D Higgins considered for Fianna Fail presidential run

Louise Richardson is being considered by Fianna Fáil as a presidential candidate and is viewed favourably by party leadership.
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fromIndependent
2 days ago
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Fianna Fail TDs waiting for Micheal Martin's signal on backing Jim Gavin for presidential run

fromIndependent
2 days ago
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Mary Regan: Jim Gavin is the one with the army past, but is Billy Kelleher Fianna Fail's real action man?

fromIndependent
2 days ago
World politics

Fianna Fail TDs waiting for Micheal Martin's signal on backing Jim Gavin for presidential run

fromIndependent
2 days ago
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Mary Regan: Jim Gavin is the one with the army past, but is Billy Kelleher Fianna Fail's real action man?

fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Fianna Fail MEP Billy Kelleher refuses to rule out Aras run - as former Dublin manager Jim Gavin 'has Taoiseach's backing'

Billy Kelleher has not ruled out a presidential run after being approached by party colleagues, while Jim Gavin is believed to have Taoiseach Micheál Martin's support.
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fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Fianna Fail MEP Billy Kelleher refuses to rule out Aras run - as former Dublin manager Jim Gavin 'has Taoiseach's backing'

Billy Kelleher has not ruled out a presidential run after being approached by party colleagues; Jim Gavin reportedly has Taoiseach Micheál Martin's support.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago
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'Politics is not a TED Talk' - PR experts reveal how the presidential contenders are performing

fromIndependent
1 week ago
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'Politics is not a TED Talk' - PR experts reveal how the presidential contenders are performing

fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

And then there were six: who are the presidential contenders so far?

Pros: Another household name, which is beneficial in a presidential election. Known for his success as Dublin Gaelic football manager, who secured six All-Ireland wins. Cons: It could prove harder for Mr Gavin to have the popular reach outside of urban areas. New to politics, he would have to quickly learn the ropes and set out his views on issues such as Gaza and the housing crisis.
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fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

And then there were six: who are the presidential contenders so far?

Age: 54 Party: Fianna Fáil Pros: Another household name, which is beneficial in a presidential election. Known for his success as Dublin Gaelic football manager, who secured six All-Ireland wins. Cons: It could prove harder for Mr Gavin to have the popular reach outside of urban areas.
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fromIndependent
4 days ago
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Micheal Martin will 'definitely' not enter presidential race, despite support from number of TDs

fromIndependent
5 days ago
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Mary Regan: Bertie Ahern's name is gaining momentum, but does Fianna Fail want talk of bailouts, golden circles and brown envelopes?

fromIndependent
5 days ago
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Mary Regan: Bertie Ahern would 'walk' the presidential race, but does Fianna Fail want talk of bailouts, golden circles and brown envelopes?

fromIndependent
1 week ago
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Taoiseach Micheal Martin to bow to pressure on fielding Fianna Fail presidential candidate

fromIndependent
4 days ago
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Micheal Martin will 'definitely' not enter presidential race, despite support from number of TDs

fromIndependent
5 days ago
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Mary Regan: Bertie Ahern's name is gaining momentum, but does Fianna Fail want talk of bailouts, golden circles and brown envelopes?

fromIndependent
5 days ago
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Mary Regan: Bertie Ahern would 'walk' the presidential race, but does Fianna Fail want talk of bailouts, golden circles and brown envelopes?

fromIndependent
1 week ago
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Taoiseach Micheal Martin to bow to pressure on fielding Fianna Fail presidential candidate

fromIndependent
5 days ago

Billy Kelleher: Fianna Fail has an urgent obligation to run a candidate for presidency

Next scheduled parliamentary party meeting is in three weeks' time - and that is just too far away
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fromIndependent
6 days ago

John Downing: 'You're finished now' - how the shadow of Albert Reynolds hangs over Bertie Ahern's potential Aras ambitions

A growing 'Anybody But Bloody Albert' movement within Fianna Fáil led to Albert Reynolds being passed over for the 1997 presidential nomination.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Taoiseach Micheal Martin to bow to pressure on fielding Fianna Fail presidential candidate

Fianna Fáil TDs are urging rapid development of a presidential campaign strategy, with a candidate potentially ready within ten days amid internal pressure.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Mary Regan: Expect many more twists in presidential campaign after Heather Humphreys races ahead of Sean Kelly

Fianna Fáil faces urgent internal concern over the absence of a presidential candidate, prompting calls for a meeting.
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fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Bertie Ahern emerges as preferred Fianna Fail candidate in race for the Aras, poll shows

Bertie Ahern is the leading Fianna Fáil candidate for the presidential election ahead of Micheál Martin.
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fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Say what you like about Haughey, he knew how to unblock planning,' says former Fianna Fail minister

Government needs to adopt decisive strategies to overcome planning blockages for housing development.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'To be absolutely clear' - Joe Duffy rules himself out of presidential race after at least two parties show interest

Some members of Fianna Fáil support facilitating an RTÉ presenter for presidential nomination.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Momentum grows for Joe Duffy to enter presidential race, with at least two parties interested

Momentum is building for broadcaster Joe Duffy's potential presidential bid with interest from two political parties.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Labour has 'feelers out' as momentum grows for Joe Duffy to enter presidential race

Momentum is building around a possible presidential bid for broadcaster Joe Duffy as at least two parties express interest in his potential candidacy.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
US politics

'I haven't thought about it' - Cynthia Ni Mhurchu on possible run for Aras

Speculation around presidential candidacy is dismissed by MEP as distractions from more pressing issues.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
UK politics

Poll: Paschal Donohoe is preferred FG leader as Fianna Fail slumps after 'housing tsar' shambles

Fianna Fáil and Taoiseach Micheál Martin's popularity has declined amid controversy over a housing tsar appointment.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Former minister in secret talks with Fianna Fail to run for presidency

Peter Power, the executive director of Unicef Ireland, has been involved in confidential talks with Fianna Fáil's leadership, suggesting he may be a potential candidate for the upcoming presidential election.
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fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I believe that when you lose somebody you love, you meet them again' - former minister Mary Hanafin on the death of her husband and life after politics

Mary Hanafin emphasizes the importance of resilience in navigating the challenges of her political career.
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fromIndependent
2 months ago

Gabija Gataveckaite: Fianna Fail say they are the party of home ownership yet they are now U-turning on build-to-rents

Fianna Fáil prioritizes home ownership and has ambitious housing targets to build 300,000 homes by 2030.
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fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

'It was a jumble of words' says Fianna Fail TD as Taoiseach Micheal Martin urges calm over comments British Army never shot Irish civilians

TD Cathal Crowe apologizes for comments about British Army troops in Ireland, clarifying that he never intended to convey that no civilians were harmed.
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fromIndependent
3 months ago

'He's not inspiring the same confidence as Jim O'Callaghan' - Coalition unease over Minister James Browne's ability to tackle housing crisis

James Browne's failure to communicate his housing strategy raises concerns within the Coalition.
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