Tag: Triple Lock
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Alan Kelly to Vote for Heather Humphreys ‘by Default’: What It Signals for Ireland’s Presidential Race
Labor splits and a high-stakes presidential race In a revealing turn ahead of Ireland’s presidential election, Labour TD Alan Kelly announced on Tipp FM that he will vote for Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys “by default.” The remark came as Labour sits in a delicate balancing act, backing Independent candidate Catherine Connolly while navigating internal…
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Alan Kelly Will Vote for Heather Humphreys by Default as Labour Divides Over Presidential Race
Key Shift in Irish Presidential Race Signals Labour’s Calculated Position In a notable turn of events during Ireland’s presidential contest, Labour TD Alan Kelly announced on Tipp FM that he would vote for Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys “by default.” The remark underscores growing rifts within the left-leaning party as Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys…
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5 takeaways from This Week presidential radio debate
Overview The presidential race took to the airwaves on RTÉ’s This Week today, featuring a lively clash between Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly with presenter David McCullagh. The debate covered the Triple Lock, Defence Forces overseas deployments, and Ireland’s role on the world stage, among other topics. Political correspondent Paul Cunningham breaks down the five…
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Five Takeaways from the This Week Presidential Radio Debate on RTÉ
Introduction: A lively clash on RTÉ’s This Week The presidential race heated up on RTÉ’s This Week, with Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly trading barbs under host David McCullagh. In what many described as the liveliest presidential debate to date, the candidates pressed each other on defence policy, Europe, and the Triple Lock, while post-debate…
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5 Takeaways from This Week’s Presidential Radio Debate
Five takeaways from This Week’s presidential radio debate The presidential race intersected with the airwaves as Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly faced off on RTÉ’s This Week, with presenter David McCullagh guiding a clash that kept viewers and listeners on edge. The debate highlighted key policy fault lines, personal defenses, and strategic positioning as the…