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# Economy

Joe Biden proposes 'Buy American' campaign to bolster US firms

The former vice-president has called for $700 million to be spent on supporting manufacturing and technology firms.

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Jul 9th 2020, 2:58 PM

# General Election

Election 2020: Here's what each candidate wants to do for your constituency

Find out what candidates say they will do if elected.

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Feb 7th 2020, 7:10 AM

# Candidates

Fifa confirms final four bidders for Women's World Cup

Brazil, Colombia and Japan will rival Australia and New Zealand for the right to host the event.

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Dec 13th 2019, 10:21 PM

# In the frame

7 contenders to become the new Arsenal manager

It was confirmed that the Gunners had parted company with Unai Emery earlier today.

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Nov 29th 2019, 1:30 PM

# Candidates

Lohan and Mulqueen to battle it out for Clare hurling job as drawn out saga nears end

The Banner are looking to replace outgoing joint-bosses Donal Moloney and Gerry O’Connor.

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Oct 21st 2019, 7:57 PM

# ep2019

Brexit, tax, immigration and kissing: It all went down in RTÉ's Midlands North-West debate

Prime Time’s David McCullagh had his hands full.

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May 22nd 2019, 7:30 AM

# ep2019

Peter Casey challenged over immigration during European elections tv debate

“What we can’t afford is to become a haven for freeloaders,” Casey told the Sunday Times.

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Apr 28th 2019, 1:46 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should election posters be banned?

The EU and local election campaigns begin today, so posters have been popping up all over the country.

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Apr 24th 2019, 8:27 AM

# False start

And they're off! Local election posters spring up hours early - some want to rip them down already

We’re getting closer to voting day.

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Apr 23rd 2019, 9:30 PM

# the candidates

Here are the candidates running in the European Parliament elections

There are 59 candidates running across the three constituencies.

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Apr 16th 2019, 6:10 AM

# MEPs

59 candidates declare for European Parliament elections in May

13 Irish MEPs will be elected when voters go to the polls on 24 May.

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Apr 15th 2019, 3:31 PM

# Unbelievable scenes

Bundesliga leaders Dortmund fall to sensational loss against relegation candidates

Fortuna Duesseldorf prevailed thanks to a breathtaking goal from Jean Zimmer.

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Dec 18th 2018, 10:26 PM

# apply within

7 candidates who could become Man United's next permanent manager

The Reds Devils are looking to replace Jose Mourinho after his exit was announced this morning.

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Dec 18th 2018, 3:02 PM

# Candidates

Lennon 'flattered' by Ireland links while Cook rules himself out

The managers of Hibernian and Wigan Athletic have had their say on Ireland’s vacancy.

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Nov 23rd 2018, 2:57 PM

# leading men

'McCarthy represents an experienced pair of hands, with Kenny someone who believes Irish football can do better'

Both men are the bookies leading candidates to become the next Ireland manager, but how do they stack up?

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Nov 21st 2018, 6:38 PM

# Podcast

The Candidate: Listen back to all six interviews with the Áras hopefuls here

Haven’t decided who you’re going to vote for? Look no further.

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Oct 23rd 2018, 6:00 PM

# runaway leader

Latest poll has Michael D Higgins with nearly twice as many votes as rest of candidates COMBINED

Higgins has twice as many first preference votes as the rest of the candidates combined, per the latest Irish Times Ipsos/MRBI poll.

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Oct 17th 2018, 7:49 AM

# Sigh of relief

Clinton all smiles after pneumonia drama as Trump prepares to release his health records

Meanwhile, Donald Trump is set to release his health records on a chat show.

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Sep 15th 2016, 7:40 AM

# new dawn

McGahan and Bradley on Munster's radar with search underway for DOR

Current Crusaders boss Todd Blackadder remains a contender.

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Mar 15th 2016, 9:47 PM

# 5 under 25

Meet the five young candidates looking to shake things up in the Dáil

Established politicans may be getting all the attention in this general election campaign, but there are signs of a new style of politics emerging among younger candidates. We speak to five hopefuls under the age of 25.

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Feb 21st 2016, 9:30 PM

# zeros

Last night's Apprentice was a disaster on an unprecedented scale

The story of how so many people can f**k up so badly. Spoilers within.

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Dec 10th 2015, 7:38 AM

# Any takers?

Dwight Yorke wants it but who are the real candidates for the Villa job?

The Premier League strugglers are in the market for a new boss after Tim Sherwood’s sacking over the weekend.

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Oct 27th 2015, 12:05 AM

# Election time

Everyone's favourite draw host is running for Sepp Blatter's job

Uefa general secretary Gianni Infantino has been declared as the latest candidate for the Fifa presidency.

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Oct 26th 2015, 2:13 PM

# Candidates

Who might Ireland call up to replace Jared Payne in their World Cup squad?

Andrew Trimble looks like the early favourite.

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Oct 10th 2015, 11:28 AM

# disturbingly sexy

This magazine questioned whether two female politicians were good looking enough to be leaders

The piece also said one of the reasons for Margaret Thatcher’s victory in 1975 was that lots of Tory backbenchers fancied her…

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Aug 24th 2015, 10:00 PM

# the best of the rest

Would you vote for this man?

Here are some of the more ‘interesting’ characters that will be appearing in the UK election next month.

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Apr 6th 2015, 8:30 AM

# Jonathan Dowdall

Councillor quits Sinn Féin over 'negative rumours from small elements'

Jonathan Dowdall had initially stepped down due to health reasons, but now says he will stay in his council seat.

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Sep 25th 2014, 6:30 AM

# endorsed by ming

Turf cutter Michael Fitzmaurice to contest Roscommon/South Leitrim by-election

Fitzmaurice said he had recieved many requests from people in Roscommon and Leitrim.

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Sep 9th 2014, 10:53 PM

# LE14

The final stretch: Fewer than 40 council seats still to be filled

Counting is due to resume in most areas at 10am this morning.

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May 26th 2014, 7:27 AM

# We all partied

It's not over yet but these candidates have already been popping the champagne

There were tears, there was laughter and we imagine some weary heads hitting pillows last night.

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May 25th 2014, 5:14 PM

# Election 2014

Independents' Day: Exit poll shows non-party candidates topping the poll

Support for Labour has slumped to just 7 per cent.

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May 24th 2014, 10:45 AM

# Election 2014

European candidates asked about abortion legislation... here's what they said

The Life Insitute put a number of questions to a range of candidates – 10 answered.

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May 21st 2014, 3:07 PM

# on the ground

What matters to the voters of Longford-Westmeath?

These constituents will not only be choosing politicians to represent them in the council and the European Parliament but also a new TD to speak for them in the Dáil.

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May 18th 2014, 11:00 AM