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'Incredible' that Sinn Fein has not published its manifesto. - Micheal Martin
Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin to speak to the media during a canvass of Dublin Bay South at Ranelagh Gaels GAA club. He says it is 'incredible' the Sinn Fein - the main opposition - has not published its manifesto halfway through the...
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John McGahon 'wouldn't be a candidate' if he was a Fianna Fail politician - Martin
Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin speaks to the media during a canvass of Dublin Bay South at Ranelagh Gaels GAA club. He reacts to pictures of injuries a man suffered following an altercation with Fine Gael candidate John McGahon.
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Simon Harris calls on Sinn Fein to publish manifesto ahead of first debate
Simon Harris has called on the Sinn Fein leader to publish the party’s manifesto ahead of the first leaders’ debate on Monday evening. The Fine Gael leader has accused Mary Lou McDonald of “cynicism” in not publishing the party’s General...
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Simon Harris speech at Fine Gael manifesto launch – highlights
Taoiseach Simon Harris at Fine Gael's General Election manifesto launch at Horse & Jockey Hotel, Co. Tipperary ahead of the General Election on November 29.
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Simon Harris calls on Sinn Fein to publish manifesto ahead of first debate
Simon Harris has called on the Sinn Fein leader to publish the party’s manifesto ahead of the first leaders’ debate on Monday evening. The Fine Gael leader has accused Mary Lou McDonald of “cynicism” in not publishing the party’s General...
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Climate and Nature Fund was a “red line” issue says the Greens
Roderic O’Gorman said the Greens made it clear to coalition colleagues that the Climate and Nature Fund was a “red line” issue, after a party colleague revealed that the Government nearly collapsed at the time.
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Fine Gael has the energy and experience to lead the country again, says Paschal Donohoe
Paschal Donohoe discusses the future of Ireland at the Fine Gael launch of its plan to cut costs for businesses, ahead of the General Election on November 29.
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Critical that we give certainty to hospitality sector, says Peter Burke
Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke, discusses the future of Ireland at the Fine Gael launch of its plan to cut costs for businesses, ahead of the General Election on November 29.
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If re-elected, Fine Gael will back businesses with 800m euro investment - Simon Harris
Fine Gael has pledged to cut the VAT rate for the food-related hospitality sector to 11%, according to a new party election promise – just weeks after no change was implemented in the Budget. The party is also promising a PRSI rebate for...
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Trump being elected makes the world a better, safer place - Nigel Farage
Interview with Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, at the party's South West Conference in Exeter. Mr Farage spoke about Kemi Badenoch as the new Conservative leader, the potential for Reform to continue to grow, Trump's election victory and...
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Irish Labour leader expresses surprise at Fine Gael VAT announcement
Irish Labour leader Ivana Bacik with candidate for Dublin South West Ciaran Ahern canvassing in Kimmage, ahead of the General Election on November 29.
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Hotels to miss out on Fine Gael promise of VAT cut
Fine Gael has pledged to cut the VAT rate for the food-related hospitality sector to 11%, according to a new party election promise – just weeks after no change was implemented in the Budget. Taoiseach Simon Harris set out his party’s...
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Fine Gael unveils 800m euro package for businesses in hospitality - full Simon Harris speech
Fine Gael has pledged to cut the VAT rate for the hospitality sector to 11%, according to a new party election promise – just weeks after no change was implemented in the Budget. Taoiseach Simon Harris set out his party’s plan for...
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Small businesses are the backbone of the Irish economy, says Simon Harris
Fine Gael has pledged to cut the VAT rate for the hospitality sector to 11%, according to a new party election promise – just weeks after no change was implemented in the Budget. Taoiseach Simon Harris set out his party’s plan for...
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Helen McEntee promises to implement retail crime strategy if Fine Gael is re-elected
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee joins her Fine Gael colleagues on day one of the campaign trail for the upcoming general election in Ireland.
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Mary Lou McDonald: Full press conference as Dail dissolved for General Election
Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald arrives to speak to the media on Merrion Street, Dublin, after the Dail was formally dissolved for the General Election on November 29.
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Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin sets out his vision for Ireland ahead of dissolution of the Dail
Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin speaks to the media ahead of the dissolution of the Dail for the Irish General Election campaign which will formally begin later on Friday.
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Taoiseach to dissolve the government for a general election on Friday November 29
Simon Harris has announced he is travelling to the home of Irish President Michael D Higgins to advise him to dissolve the government for a general election on Friday November 29. Speaking to media at government buildings in Dublin, the...
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Taoiseach travels to President’s residence to seek dissolution of Dail
Taoiseach Simon Harris has arrived at the residence of President of Ireland Michael D Higgins to request that he formally dissolves the Dail. Mr Harris was greeted by Secretary General to the President Orla O’Hanrahan as he exited his...
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'Honour of my life to serve as Ireland’s Taoiseach', Harris says as election campaign gets under way
Taoiseach Simon Harris said it had been the honour of his life to serve as Ireland’s leader, as he spoke to the country before travelling to the home of Irish President Michael D Higgins to dissolve government.
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Irish parliament dissolved for General Election
The Irish parliament has been dissolved for a General Election. Taoiseach Simon Harris said it had been the honour of his life to serve in the role, and the time was right to seek a new mandate. President Michael D Higgins formally...
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Mary Lou McDonald press conference as Dail dissolved for General Election
Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald arrives to speak to the media on Merrion Street, Dublin, after the Dail was formally dissolved for the General Election on November 29.
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The Irish people face a historic choice at election, says Mary Lou McDonald
The Irish public face a “historic choice” in the general election between more of the same or the “live option” of a Sinn Fein-led government, Mary Lou McDonald has insisted. The Sinn Fein president said the 70-plus candidates being...
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Irish general election date confirmed for November 29
The next general election in Ireland will be held on November 29, Irish premier Simon Harris has said. Mr Harris will travel to Aras an Uachtarain on Friday, the official residence of Irish president Michael D Higgins, to seek the...