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#irish-presidential-election

France politics

Micheal Martin tells Fianna Fail TDs 'no one is perfect' after leadership storm as he promotes backbenchers to lead new groups

France politics

Micheal Martin tells Fianna Fail TDs 'no one is perfect' after leadership storm as he promotes backbenchers to lead new groups

UK politics

Mystery TD wrong to support sex offender in court - Taoiseach

Miscellaneous

Revealed: Poll shows voters divided on when Micheal Martin should step down as leader of Fianna Fail

France politics

Micheal Martin tells Fianna Fail TDs 'no one is perfect' after leadership storm as he promotes backbenchers to lead new groups

France politics

Micheal Martin tells Fianna Fail TDs 'no one is perfect' after leadership storm as he promotes backbenchers to lead new groups

UK politics

Mystery TD wrong to support sex offender in court - Taoiseach

Miscellaneous

Revealed: Poll shows voters divided on when Micheal Martin should step down as leader of Fianna Fail

Deputy Danny Healy-Rae hits back after committee loss - 'They got their pound of flesh but I am not going away'

Deputy Danny Healy-Rae remains defiant after removal from the agricultural committee, emphasizing his commitment to fighting for the people of Kerry.

#fuel-protests

World politics

Mary Regan: After folding easily in the face of the fuel protests, the government now faces similar pressures from trade unions

London politics

Fionnan Sheahan: Micheal Martin given '12 months' in job as exit deadline moved forward

Europe news

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Why are fuel price protests sweeping the Republic of Ireland?

Fuel price protests in Ireland are the most significant unrest since the 1920s, drawing comparisons to the Yellow Vests movement in France.

World politics

Mary Regan: After folding easily in the face of the fuel protests, the government now faces similar pressures from trade unions

London politics

Fionnan Sheahan: Micheal Martin given '12 months' in job as exit deadline moved forward

Europe news

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Why are fuel price protests sweeping the Republic of Ireland?

Fuel price protests in Ireland are the most significant unrest since the 1920s, drawing comparisons to the Yellow Vests movement in France.

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London politics

Government accused of 'throwing renters to the wolves' over garden-home exemptions

Proposal to allow garden homes without planning permission raises concerns about negative impacts on students and older people.

SF politics

David W Higgins: There was more to the fuel protests than diesel prices - liberalism had gone too far

The Government is perceived as disconnected from parts of society, with minimal distinction between centrists and Social Democrats.

Warning energy crunch puts Ireland's economy at risk of rare combination of high inflation, high unemployment and low growth

Budget spending will be limited to prepare for potential prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

World news

Cabinet to be warned country 'at risk of stagflation' amid energy crisis

Budget spending will be limited to prepare for potential prolonged conflict in the Middle East and to combat stagflation risks.

World news

Warning energy crunch puts Ireland's economy at risk of rare combination of high inflation, high unemployment and low growth

Budget spending will be limited to prepare for potential prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

World news

Cabinet to be warned country 'at risk of stagflation' amid energy crisis

Budget spending will be limited to prepare for potential prolonged conflict in the Middle East and to combat stagflation risks.

more#budgeting

fromTruthout

As Fuel Protests Sweep Ireland, the Left Points to Imperialism as the Culprit

As of April 16, the International Energy Agency reported that Europe has around six weeks left of jet fuel amid the ongoing war on Iran. This comes on the heels of a seven-day long blockade of major roadways by a decentralized coalition of farmers, truckers, agricultural contractors, and others in protest of skyrocketing fuel prices in Ireland.

Europe news

Education

'It took a year just to nail down a basic structure' - parents tell of struggle to keep religion out of their twins' education

A Cavan mother struggles to find a non-religious primary school for her daughters due to distance and lack of options.

US Elections

Donal Fallon finds the historic figures of 100 years ago, including 'jack of all trades' Maud Gonne and Kitty Kiernan

The 1911 census in Ireland saw notable absences, including suffragette Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington, reflecting the political climate of the time.

#taoiseach

Europe politics

Mary Regan: Fianna Fail rebels betting on a bloodless coup if Martin is still leader early next year

UK politics

'Not acceptable' - Taoiseach says mystery TD wrong to support sex offender in court

UK politics

Ministers fear timing is not right for heave against Taoiseach Micheal Martin

Europe politics

Mary Regan: Fianna Fail rebels betting on a bloodless coup if Martin is still leader early next year

UK politics

'Not acceptable' - Taoiseach says mystery TD wrong to support sex offender in court

UK politics

Ministers fear timing is not right for heave against Taoiseach Micheal Martin

Miami

Oliver Callan: Shinners join the Healy-Raes and other Paddy-MAGA lads, while Coalition caps off fiery fuel furore with more floundering

Europe politics

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin ties with Holly Cairns for public support, poll shows

Europe politics

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin ties with Holly Cairns for public support, poll shows

Fionnan Sheahan: The Dail reform dorks are coming after your TD - beware of geeks bearing grift

Capping the number of TDs may undermine essential elements of the political system.

Miami

Oliver Callan: Shinners join the Healy-Raes and other Paddy-MAGA lads, while Coalition caps off fiery fuel furore with more floundering

Europe politics

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin ties with Holly Cairns for public support, poll shows

Europe politics

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin ties with Holly Cairns for public support, poll shows

Fionnan Sheahan: The Dail reform dorks are coming after your TD - beware of geeks bearing grift

Capping the number of TDs may undermine essential elements of the political system.

more#politics

Media industry

Patrick O'Donovan admits he made 'hames' of call for review into coverage of fuel protests

200 complaints received by the media regulator regarding broadcast coverage of fuel protests.

#irish-politics

UK politics

Fionnan Sheahan: Leo Varadkar's rural leprechaun economics fails to recognise special tax arrangements in urban areas

Miscellaneous

Shane Ross: Holly Cairns can ride the crest of a wave as voters seek a sea change

US Elections

Support for Social Democrats hits record high, but minimal damage for coalition parties after SNA debacle

UK politics

Two-thirds reject Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch's bid for a seat in Dublin Central, poll reveals

UK politics

Fionnan Sheahan: Leo Varadkar's rural leprechaun economics fails to recognise special tax arrangements in urban areas

Miscellaneous

Shane Ross: Holly Cairns can ride the crest of a wave as voters seek a sea change

US Elections

Support for Social Democrats hits record high, but minimal damage for coalition parties after SNA debacle

UK politics

Two-thirds reject Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch's bid for a seat in Dublin Central, poll reveals

What you need to know as Islington heads into local elections

Islington is a densely populated borough in north London known for its cultural hubs and significant transport infrastructure.

Man (20s) arrested for alleged threats against public representative during fuel protests

A man, aged in his 20s, was arrested under Section 5 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997 and has since been released without charge.

France news

#fianna-fail

SF politics

Willie O'Dea: Fianna Fail rebels are right - this Government is allergic to humanity

Shane Ross: Jim O'Callaghan's army gaffe has spared the Taoiseach from a changing of the guard

Micheál Martin remains Taoiseach due to lack of challengers within Fianna Fáil.

US Elections

As Micheal Martin faces down potential heave, here are the runners and riders who could replace him as Fianna Fail leader

SF politics

Fianna Fail TDs lash out over fuel-protest response expressing 'real and deep concern' at Government approach

3 weeks ago

US Elections

'I don't think so' - Bertie Ahern says he can't see Gerry Hutch winning Dublin Central seat

Fianna Fail TDs looking for a leader to heave against Taoiseach Micheal Martin

TDs are seeking support from ministers for a no-confidence motion against Micheál Martin's leadership of Fianna Fáil.

SF politics

Willie O'Dea: Fianna Fail rebels are right - this Government is allergic to humanity

Shane Ross: Jim O'Callaghan's army gaffe has spared the Taoiseach from a changing of the guard

Micheál Martin remains Taoiseach due to lack of challengers within Fianna Fáil.

US Elections

As Micheal Martin faces down potential heave, here are the runners and riders who could replace him as Fianna Fail leader

SF politics

Fianna Fail TDs lash out over fuel-protest response expressing 'real and deep concern' at Government approach

3 weeks ago

US Elections

'I don't think so' - Bertie Ahern says he can't see Gerry Hutch winning Dublin Central seat

Fianna Fail TDs looking for a leader to heave against Taoiseach Micheal Martin

TDs are seeking support from ministers for a no-confidence motion against Micheál Martin's leadership of Fianna Fáil.

Sarah Carey: How to make Ireland happier? First, we must be honest about what we really want

Government should make hard choices like Finland regarding carbon taxes and financial support.

The Indo Daily: Could Nigel Farage lead the charge for a united Ireland?

Nigel Farage is now involved in cryptocurrency as a shareholder in the bitcoin firm Stack amid rising support for his Reform UK party.

London politics

fromwww.standard.co.uk

What each party is promising in the Westminster council election

Westminster City Council elections on May 7 will likely be a close contest between Conservatives and Labour, with multiple parties fielding candidates.

2 hours ago

Labour on course for worst election result in London in nearly 50 years

The Labour Party faces significant losses in London local elections, with the Greens and Reform expected to gain ground.

Fionnan Sheahan: Healy-Rae brothers were no chip off the old block for sticking with government

The late Séamus Brennan, the former Fianna Fáil minister, had a famous tale about his time as government chief whip.

SF politics

Income tax breaks in budget would be impossible if cuts on petrol and diesel continue into next year

Extension of excise cuts on fuel could hinder income tax reductions for workers.

World politics

Former President Michael D Higgins hits out at militarism and 'outrageous' political language

Militarization and rhetoric of war threaten global security and social progress, emphasizing the need for quality education and positive discourse.

Roderic O'Gorman: By paying fuel protesters' 'ransom' on carbon tax, the Government has set a dangerous precedent

The carbon tax supports essential government programs like social protection payments and the Warmer Homes Scheme.

Richard Curran: Ireland is sleep-walking into future energy crises by refusing to plan beyond ideology

The catastrophe of the Iran war and the homegrown chaos of this week has once again laid bare the urgent need to reduce our vulnerability to the never-ending cycle of energy shocks.

World news

#no-confidence-motion

Motion of confidence in Government gets underway in Dail; Danny Healy-Rae refuses to say how he will vote

The Government faces a no-confidence motion due to fuel protests and rising costs affecting hauliers and farmers.

Motion of no confidence in Government gets underway in Dail; Danny Healy-Rae refuses to say how he will vote

The Government faces a no-confidence motion due to fuel protests and rising costs affecting hauliers and farmers.

Motion of confidence in Government gets underway in Dail; Danny Healy-Rae refuses to say how he will vote

The Government faces a no-confidence motion due to fuel protests and rising costs affecting hauliers and farmers.

more#no-confidence-motion

Motion of no confidence in Government gets underway in Dail; Danny Healy-Rae refuses to say how he will vote

The Government faces a no-confidence motion due to fuel protests and rising costs affecting hauliers and farmers.

#reproductive-rights

20 hours ago

Farage urged to act against candidates with racist, misogynistic and homophobic views

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.

UK politics

How to register to vote in local elections with deadline hours away

Readers react as Conservatives close gap on Reform in latest poll

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

20 hours ago

Farage urged to act against candidates with racist, misogynistic and homophobic views

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.

How to register to vote in local elections with deadline hours away

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of voter registration for upcoming elections.

Readers react as Conservatives close gap on Reform in latest poll

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

more#reproductive-rights

US Elections

Public braced for global recession within a year, new poll shows, amid plea to recall Dail over fuel crisis

82% of voters fear a recession within the next year, with 56% believing it could be as severe as the 2008 financial crash.

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Explainer: What is the Annual Progress Report, and what does it tell us about the state of Ireland's economy?

The Annual Progress Report assesses the state of public finances midway between the 2026 budget and October's Budget 2027.

#fine-gael

UK politics

Agriculture Minister hits back at 'divisive' Leo Varadkar for claiming farmers 'bring big costs on Ireland'

UK politics

Agriculture Minister hits back at 'divisive' Leo Varadkar for claiming farmers 'bring big costs on Ireland'

UK politics

Eoin O'Malley: Simon Harris avoids heat in fuel protest fallout, but for how much longer?

UK politics

Agriculture Minister hits back at 'divisive' Leo Varadkar for claiming farmers 'bring big costs on Ireland'

UK politics

Agriculture Minister hits back at 'divisive' Leo Varadkar for claiming farmers 'bring big costs on Ireland'

UK politics

Eoin O'Malley: Simon Harris avoids heat in fuel protest fallout, but for how much longer?

Fionnan Sheahan: Double by-election in May more fraught with danger for McDonald than Martin

Cork is receiving a dedicated taskforce for its development, similar to Dublin's initiative, aiming to enhance its cultural and regional status.

Fionnan Sheahan: Mary Lou McDonald's courting of Official Ireland ends with fuel protests

Sinn Féin's strategy of respectability failed, leading them to return to a protest-oriented approach after losing the 2014 Dublin South-West by-election.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Two more Reform local election candidates accused of offensive posts

Reform UK's candidate vetting process is inadequate, as evidenced by offensive social media posts from candidates in local elections.

World politics

Fionnan Sheahan: Virtue-signalling populism from Micheal Martin won't mix with Donald Trump's unpredictability

Taoiseach Micheál Martin should invite US President Trump to Ireland, leveraging Trump's planned attendance at the Irish Open to establish diplomatic common ground and advance bilateral interests.

#green-party

Even ex-Reform voters are considering backing the Green Party, its newest MP says

The Green Party is gaining support from disillusioned voters previously aligned with Reform UK and Labour.

fromwww.bbc.com

UK politics

Parties urged to act over candidates' racist posts

Both the Green Party and Reform UK face pressure to sever ties with candidates who made racist and offensive online posts.

Even ex-Reform voters are considering backing the Green Party, its newest MP says

The Green Party is gaining support from disillusioned voters previously aligned with Reform UK and Labour.

fromwww.bbc.com

Parties urged to act over candidates' racist posts

Both the Green Party and Reform UK face pressure to sever ties with candidates who made racist and offensive online posts.

Senan Molony: Why has President Catherine Connolly convened the Council of State over the International Protection Bill, and what might happen to it?

The new president's actions have raised concerns about the relationship between the Head of State and the Government.

Senan Molony: Why has President Catherine Connolly convened the Council of State over the International Protection Bill, and what might happen to it?

The new president's actions have raised concerns about the relationship between the Head of State and the Government.

Senan Molony: Why has President Catherine Connolly convened the Council of State over the International Protection Bill, and what might happen to it?

The new president's actions have raised concerns about the relationship between the Head of State and the Government.

Senan Molony: Why has President Catherine Connolly convened the Council of State over the International Protection Bill, and what might happen to it?

The new president's actions have raised concerns about the relationship between the Head of State and the Government.

more#presidency

Women in technology

'Only the beginning of my unparliamentary language', Senator vows after expletive-laden speech due to 'sheer disillusionment'

Senator Eileen Flynn used profanity twice during an International Women's Day speech in the Seanad, deliberately rejecting parliamentary language conventions.

Mary Regan: Scribbled notes were first the Government knew of Michael Healy-Rae's intention to walk

The Coalition government has survived a no-confidence motion but is vulnerable to global events.

#gerry-hutch

Miscellaneous

The Indo Daily: Is The Monk bound for Dail Eireann? And does he even want to be a politician?

Miscellaneous

Mary Regan: It's hard to see how Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch could pull off a shock win in Dublin Central by-election

Miscellaneous

The Indo Daily: Is The Monk bound for Dail Eireann? And does he even want to be a politician?

Miscellaneous

Mary Regan: It's hard to see how Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch could pull off a shock win in Dublin Central by-election

more#gerry-hutch

fromwww.theguardian.com

Seismic change': how election wins for nationalists in Celtic nations could reshape UK

Nationalists are expected to control Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, potentially leading to significant constitutional disputes in the UK.