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Wednesday 23 September 2020
All six presidential candidates took part in a debate for the last time. How did they do?
“It is clear now that Michael D Higgins claim has caused considerable anger within the PSNI… This is very serious.”
The number of people watching the televised presidential debate peaked at 738,400 viewers.
All six presidential candidates took part tonight. How did they get on?
A new poll has gauged people’s opinions on presidential earnings.
We all know who won, but what else do you remember from the campaign?
A new opinion poll puts the incumbent well out in front.
Strict new Covid-19 measures are now in effect in the capital – here’s what they mean for you.
Higgins was quizzed on the finances of the office of the President.
Nokia Ireland initiated proceedings alleging Clyde Real Estate Blanchardstown was in breach of a lease agreement.
Businessman Des Walsh has given Freeman a loan of €120k to fund her presidential campaign.
Political power in Ireland is held entirely in the hands of a small elite, who govern largely in their own interest. The rest of us are on the outside looking in, writes Caoimhín De Barra.
The Comptroller and Auditor General said today he had no oversight over the payment.
We’re just a month out from polling day.
The incumbent has officially announced his candidacy this afternoon.
The next presidential election will be in 2025.
Anyone not registered has until 9 October to register to vote in the upcoming referendum and presidential election.
The total breakdown of Áras costs isn’t publicly available; but some have said that the timing of an inquiry is “politically motivated”.
The group had a “robust debate” this evening.
Veronica Guerin’s brother addressed claims by the Áras hopeful at Fingal council today.
Candidates need the backing of four local authorities to get on the presidential ballot paper.
The presidential election will be held on 26 October.
Here’s what’s making the news this morning.
Earlier today, Gavin Duffy secured the first council nomination of the presidential election.
Those hoping to be candidates need the support of four local authorities or 20 members of the Oireachtas.
It had been suggested that Matt Carthy’s colleague Liadh Ní Riada would be Sinn Féin’s presidential candidate.
The presidential ballot paper is filling up quickly…
A rundown of who has thrown their hat in the ring so far.
The journalist launched her bid for the Áras yesterday
O’Doherty made the announcement on social media this evening.
The Donegal artist says he almost made the journey south anyway.
The businessman also said he wouldn’t be a ‘Trump president’.
He said that he was concerned when he read some of the cases of gambling among sporting athletes.
We’re a touch clearer now but we still don’t know who’s going to be on the ballot.
The current situation makes it very difficult for prospective candidates to organise campaigns, Freeman said.
Michael D Higgins is the man to beat.
The senator had previously been vocal about his desire to run against Michael D Higgins.
IT’S A QUESTION that has been asked throughout the pandemic, but which has been raised again recently after the Oliver Bond Street party – would you call the Gardaí on your neighbours if you saw they broke Covid-19 restrictions on mass gatherings?
In the UK, junior minister for policing Kit Malthouse suggested that people should report their neighbours to the police if they’re concerned about gatherings that break the rules.
At the moment, Dublin is at Level Three which means that you can have visitors from one other household to your home or garden; while the rest of the country is at Level Two, which means you can have six visitors from up to three households to your home or garden.
So we’re asking you: Would you call the Gardaí if you saw your neighbours break Covid-19 restrictions on gatherings?
Poll Results:
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