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The Morning Lead
It's showtime! The first of the presidential debates is tonight and it's all to play for
Fight Like Cats and Dogs
As Misneach gets ready to leave the Áras with Michael D, who could be Ireland's next First Pet?
You can count on us to ask the important questions.
Handbags
Blame game begins as Maria Steen supporters divided on why her campaign failed at last hurdle
Some have blamed those who chose not to back Steen, while others have claimed her campaign was hijacked.
giddy up
The race is on and Steen is out: Three candidates in the running as Áras race officially begins
This year’s presidential election has the fewest number of candidates on the ballot in 35 years.
aras25
Marian Harkin latest to confirm support for Maria Steen with 24 hours until nominations close
The Morning Lead
Another 'Super Monday' as Áras hopefuls scramble for spot on ballot at final council hearings
Nominations for the presidential election close this Wednesday.
Aras2025
Michael Healy Rae nominates Maria Steen for Áras run (but still wants Heather Humphreys to win)
Pressure on Tusla
Dáil hears call for statutory inquiry into death of Daniel Aruebose
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he was concerned about a “rush to judgement”.
US politics
CNN's John King on Charlie Kirk's assassination and the lessons from US political violence
Breaking his silence
Jim Gavin has been speaking to reporters after being selected as Fianna Fáil's Áras candidate
The former Dublin manager descibed himself as a centrist, and said he voted Yes to repeal and marriage equality referendums.
Think-in season
Sinn Féin gear up for the new Dáil term in battle mode, but remain undecided on Áras question
The party is keen to work more with other opposition parties as the Dáil return approaches.
Not happening
Not running: McDonald rules herself out of Áras race as party gathers for pre-Dáil think-in
McDonald said her party still has the option of either fielding a Sinn Féin candidate or backing Catherine Connolly.
Presidential Election
Heather Humphreys confirmed as Fine Gael’s presidential candidate, but who is the Monaghan ex-minister?
Humphreys retired from the Dáil last year but says she has “had a good rest” and is ready to go again.
modular homes
Selling cabins for €40k in a housing crisis: 'I'm like a counsellor, people tell me their problems'
The Morning Lead
'I'm in public life for the long haul': Mary Lou McDonald continues to mull Áras bid
The Sinn Féin president spoke to The Journal about her party’s plans for the presidential election, the timeline for Irish unity, and her priorities for the new Dáil term.
Jim O'Callaghan
Justice Minister needs to face reality that there is a safety issue in Dublin, McDonald says
Keeping us waiting
Sinn Féin has chosen a deadline for deciding whether it will field its own Áras candidate
irish presidential election
Áras 2025: Connolly's Sinn Féin impatience, another campaign begins, and the Jim Gavin question
Aras 2025
'I've gone viral': Lawyer turned doggy daycare owner Nick Delehanty launches presidential bid
Dublin Hotels
Minister hits out at hotels charging 'extortionate' prices and says he will address it in Budget
Dáil newbies
Being a first-time TD: 'If you put money on me to get a seat, you would have made a fortune'
Dáil newbies
Being a first-time TD: 'I took a plunge joining Fine Gael. Now my family are all members'
Safety
6 foot 5 Justice Minister says he feels safe walking around Dublin 'any time of the day or night'
Palestine
EU accused of 'intimidation' of staff who are protesting bloc's response to Gaza
In one incident, bake sales organised for the Irish Red Cross were allegedly criticised as being “antisemitic”.
Dáil newbies
First-time TD Barry Heneghan on making a splash, that Lowry photo, and his thoughts on Paul Murphy
The Morning Lead
Everything we know about the presidential election so far - and a few things we don't
Haven’t been paying attention to the election yet? We’ve got you covered.
Dáil newbies
Being a Gen Z TD: I've been surprised by how little ministers actually engage in debates
Dáil newbies
Being a first-time TD: Martin Daly on keeping his GP practice going and his concerns about racism
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