INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE EDDIE Fitzpatrick has been eliminated on sixth count in Laois-Offaly.
Meanwhile independent Wicklow candidate Jim Tallon has been excluded on third count.
Independents
# independents - Saturday 27 April, 2013
Fewer than one third of people support public sector pay cuts
A new opinion poll has also found that the majority of respondents want the government to try to renegotiate the Croke Park pay agreement.
# independents - Saturday 30 March, 2013
Aaron McKenna: Is this the new party we’ve been waiting for?
Running in its first ever election, Direct Democracy Ireland came fourth with 6.5 per cent of the vote in Meath East, which could show the Irish people desire for a real change in how the country works, writes Aaron McKenna.
# independents - Saturday 16 March, 2013
Three-quarters of voters dissatisfied with government’s performance – poll
The Millward Brown poll for the Sunday Independent also has good news for Fianna Fáil.
Ming points controversy ‘damages reputation of independents’ – Joan Collins
Joan Collins was one of four TDs, including Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan, who highlighted the issue of penalty points being quashed. She said revelations about ‘Ming’ will impact on the reputation of independent deputies.
# independents - Thursday 10 January, 2013
Poll shows drop in support for Sinn Féin, rise for Fianna Fáil
Support for Fine Gael has dropped slightly while support for Labour remains steady in the latest Red C poll for Paddy Power released today.
# independents - Monday 19 November, 2012
Poll: Which party would you vote for if an election were held tomorrow?
Fianna Fáil are continuing their climb in opinion polls – but who would your vote go to in a general election?
# independents - Sunday 18 November, 2012
Double victory for Fianna Fáil in latest opinion poll
The Sunday Times/Behaviour & Attitudes poll found Fianna Fáil support has risen by six percentage points – and Micheál Martin is now the most popular leader in the country.
# independents - Friday 26 October, 2012
Column: Council reform will discourage women – and help the old boys
The changes to councils will reinforce the dominance of the three major parties, says Fine Gael councillor Mick Glynn.
# independents - Thursday 19 July, 2012
Video: Opposition parties walkout of Dáil over Gaeltacht Bill
The government’s move to push the bill through before the Dáil rises for the summer was met with protest by opposition TDs.
# independents - Friday 18 May, 2012
Labour, Fine Gael see drop in support as majority ‘dissatisfied’ with Govt
Plus, Sinn Féin sees its popularity grow to match Fianna Fáil. And what of Michael D Higgins?
# independents - Saturday 10 March, 2012
In pics: Tensions, visits and tantrums – the new Dáil’s first year in photos
It’s been exactly one year since the current crop of TDs took their seats in Leinster House for the first session of the current Dáil. Here’s what’s happened over the year in photographs.
# independents - Friday 9 March, 2012
Dáil party leaders mentioned in over 108,600 articles since GE11
From ETA’s ceasefire to the Queen’s visit, here the issues that saw members of the 31st Dáil getting media attention over the past 12 months.
In the polls: How have political parties fared since GE11?
Check out how national opinion polls have tracked the main parties and Independents since the 31 Dáil took office.
# independents - Sunday 26 February, 2012
New poll shows rise in support for Sinn Féin
Satisfaction with the government remains unchanged as support for Fianna Fáil drops in today’s poll in the Sunday Times.
# independents - Saturday 25 February, 2012
Poll: A year after the general election, who would you vote for now?
It really is a year since the historic general election. But who would you give your first-preference vote to now?
# independents - Friday 17 February, 2012
Controversial allowance for independent TDs will be reviewed
Minister for Public Expenditure Brendan Howlin has pledged to examine the leaders’ allowance, which is also given to independent senators.
# independents - Wednesday 15 February, 2012
Government blocks Seanad move to abolish unvouched independents’ allowance
An amendment moved by independent Senators making the ‘leaders’ allowance’ vouched has been defeated by the government.
# independents - Friday 3 February, 2012
Nearly 85 per cent of TDs now on Twitter
Research has shown that 139 of the 166 members of the Dáil operate a Twitter account.
# independents - Wednesday 11 January, 2012
Open thread: What would you like to see happen in the Dáil this year?
Politicians are back in Leinster House today for the first Dáil session of 2012 – but what issues would you like to see them dealing with?
# independents - Saturday 31 December, 2011
In pictures: TheJournal.ie’s winners and losers of 2011
Who came out on top, and who was bringing up the rear? Here are our picks for the winners and losers of the year.
# independents - Saturday 24 December, 2011
The most telling Irish political pictures of 2011
A general election, the implosion of two parties, EU drama and a Presidential campaign – can you picture all that in one year? We tried…
# independents - Saturday 17 September, 2011
Kerry TDs, Flanagan and McGrath back McGuinness but who’s supporting Norris?
Sinn Féin’s candidate has the numbers to be on the ballot paper but David Norris faces a battle to secure enough support. We crunch the numbers on who is backing who.
# independents - Friday 9 September, 2011
Fine Gael councillors will not back independent presidential candidates
Contrary to this morning’s reports, Fine Gael has not changed its position regarding the upcoming presidential election and will not allow its councillors to support any independent candidates.
# independents - Monday 5 September, 2011
McGrath talking to possible Áras candidates as SF considers entering race
The independents in the Dáil will meet to discuss the presidential race on Friday as Sinn Féin expects to make a decision in the coming weeks.
# independents - Sunday 28 August, 2011
Halligan: Independents haven’t found alternative Áras candidate to back
The independent TD for Waterford has said that no candidate has so far come to mind as independents appear increasingly unlikely to lobby for another name to enter the presidential race.
# independents - Friday 22 July, 2011
Two more senators will nominate Norris… but they won’t vote for him
Fiach Mac Conghail and Katherine Zappone say they will vote for someone else to be president instead.
# independents - Thursday 21 July, 2011
David Norris to unveil Oireachtas support in Presidential bid
The Independent Senator, who is struggling to secure campaign backing, will make an appearance at Leinster House at 10am today.
# independents - Sunday 29 May, 2011
Government gets boost in latest opinion poll as support rises
Poll taken earlier this week, in the wake of the state visits by Barack Obama and Queen Elizabeth, show support for the coalition partners is up slightly.
# independents - Sunday 10 April, 2011
First post election poll shows support for Fine Gael and Taoiseach
Poll does find some anger with the restructuring and bailout of the banks as well as a failure to burn the bondholders.
# independents - Tuesday 8 March, 2011
Take 5: Tuesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
Independent TDs agree terms to gain Dáil speaking rights
Technical Group has named the three TDs which will use its speaking time in the 31st Dáil.
# independents - Thursday 3 March, 2011
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Nine things you need to know by 9am: The news from the Department of Finance is even worse than we thought; an artist’s fingers cut off during a savage attack and everything you need to know to bluff your way through the day’s cricket chat.
# independents - Tuesday 1 March, 2011
All Dáil seats now filled but recount in Galway West with five candidates elected
A full recount will get underway in Galway West this afternoon with five candidates already elected but not yet declared.
# independents - Monday 28 February, 2011
The ‘high-maintenance independents’ prepare to take their seats in the Dáil
We look at the more colourful TDs who will take their seats in Dáil Eireann next week.
# independents - Sunday 27 February, 2011
The Hot List: How the day unfolded in 12 key constituencies
Kevin Humpheys has taken the final seat for Labour in Dublin South-East. Check out how the first day of counting unfolded in key constituencies across the country.
# independents - Saturday 26 February, 2011
Independent Mick Wallace set to be elected in Wexford
The independent candidate says he will seek to form a technical group in the next Dáil.
# independents - Tuesday 15 February, 2011
Poll shows Labour ahead in Dublin constituencies
New Millward Brown/Lansdowne poll for the Evening Herald is good news for the Labour Party.
# independents - Wednesday 9 February, 2011
Daily Fix: Wednesday
Today, there’s been some heated bickering between all parties; independents have formed a new group; and some candidates faced (being the operative word) unexpected dangers..
# independents - Wednesday 2 February, 2011
Latest Red C poll bears better news for Fine Gael
Poll also reveals the ‘most memorable moment’ of Irish politics over the last four years…
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Poll: Would you enter your child in a beauty pageant?
ONE OF AMERICA’S biggest child beauty pageant organisers is set to spend €20,000 staging their first-ever Irish contest in September.
The Herald reports today that beauty bosses said it will be open to “babies, toddlers and teens” and will also include a heat with kids in swimwear.
Some parents believe that contests celebrates their children’s beauty, helps them learn about camaraderie and boosts their self-confidence. While others think that beauty pageants send out the wrong kind of message to children and that the costumes and make-up involved sexualises kids.
So, today we would like to know: Would you enter your child in a beauty pageant?
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