Tag: Irish Politics
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Connolly Leads Áras Race as Poll Shows Substantial Lead for Independent Candidate
Overview of the Poll A new Business Post/Red C poll offers a striking snapshot of public sentiment in the ongoing Presidential Election race, highlighting a substantial lead for Independent candidate Catherine Connolly. According to the survey, Connolly holds 36% support, placing her well ahead of Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys, who sits at 25%. Jim…
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Fianna Fáil faces another test as Martin prospects a wary Cairde dinner crowd
An annual test for the party and its leader The Fianna Fáil Cairde dinner in Dublin tonight promises to be another real test for Micheál Martin as he seeks to steady a party navigating internal disquiet and public fatigue. With roughly 1,000 party members in attendance, the event is designed to galvanize the base, give…
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Micheál Martin Faces Angry Grilling at Fianna Fáil Cairde Dinner as Cracks Grow Over Leadership and Process
Facing the crowd after a challenging week As Fianna Fáil gathers for its annual Cairde dinner in Dublin, all eyes will be on leader Micheál Martin as he seeks to steady a party grappling with anger over its recent presidential selection process. The 1,000-strong turnout of grassroots members and councillors will test whether the leader…
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Fianna Fáil’s Humble Pie Tonight: Will Grassroots Turn on Micheál Martin at the Cairde Dinner?
Fianna Fáil faces test at annual Cairde dinner The annual Fianna Fáil Cairde dinner in Dublin is again the stage where leader Micheál Martin must read the room and press the flesh with thousands of party members from across the country. After a week that saw him apologising behind closed doors for the party’s handling…
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Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin repays debt as Áras bid collapse shocks Irish politics
Background: a debt that echoed through the presidential race The Irish presidential race has been rattled by a financial and political turn of events surrounding Fianna Fáil’s former candidate, Jim Gavin. A debt dating back more than 16 years has resurfaced as a decisive factor, with Gavin reportedly repaying €3,300 owed to a former tenant.…
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Jim Gavin Repays €3,300 Debt as FF Presidential Bid Fallout Deepens
Debt repayment overshadows Fianna Fáil’s presidential race Fianna Fáil’s former presidential candidate, Jim Gavin, has repaid a €3,300 debt to a former tenant, a move that comes amid dramatic withdrawal from the race and broader questions about the party’s leadership and strategy. The repayment, confirmed to a Sunday World journalist, ended a long-standing dispute tied…
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Jim Gavin Remains on Irish Presidential Ballot Despite Withdrawal
Overview: Gavin’s continued presence on the ballot In Ireland, former Dublin GAA manager Jim Gavin will still appear on the presidential ballot paper for voting on Friday, 24 October, even though he formally withdrew from the race. This unusual situation arose after Gavin announced his withdrawal “with immediate effect,” following a spectrum of scrutiny about…
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Jim Gavin on Presidential Ballot as Counting Advances Despite Withdrawal Controversy
Overview: Gavin remains on the ballot The presidential election process in Ireland has moved forward with a surprising turn: Jim Gavin will appear on the ballot paper, despite his party Fianna Fáil announcing a dramatic withdrawal from the race. The Presidential Returning Officer confirmed that Gavin’s name will be included and that votes cast for…
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Jim Gavin stays on ballot despite withdrawal: Ireland’s presidential update
Overview: Gavin remains on the ballot Jim Gavin will appear on the presidential ballot paper for the vote scheduled on Friday, 24 October, even though he withdrew from the race. The unusual situation means that ballots may include Gavin’s name and votes for him will be treated the same as for the other two candidates,…
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Jim Gavin on the Presidential Ballot: Still Listed Despite Withdrawal
Overview: Gavin remains on the ballot Jim Gavin will appear on the presidential ballot paper during voting on Friday, 24 October, even though he announced his withdrawal from the race. The unusual situation means that ballots will list Gavin alongside the other two candidates, and votes cast for him will be treated in the same…