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# Dana

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# High Court
Defamation cases against Dana Rosemary Scallon struck out
The judge said he will deal with an application from Scallon for the costs of the strike out application to be paid by TV3 at a later date.
# Defamation
Dana secures six-figure settlement after defamatory Sunday World article
The piece was written in 2014.
# Dana
'Conor might never fight again': Dana White unsure of McGregor's UFC future
The UFC president also spoke about McGregor making the headlines for the wrong reasons.
# Hold us now
Which Irish Eurovision Contestant Are You?
Johnny Logan or Jedward? Find out once and for all.
# London
Brother of Dana cleared of all sex abuse charges
Dana and her brother hugged after the verdict was read out today in court.
# Election 2014
'Having a record helps': Marian Harkin hopes experience will help retain Euro seat
The former TD is the sitting MEP for ‘Ireland North-West’ but will compete in vastly expanded ‘Midlands-North-West’ constituency next year.
# Palin Withdrawals
8 things we're really missing from the 2012 US Presidential Election
There hasn’t been much election fever spreading from America this year. We have some theories.
# One Year In
12 random items that convulsed Irish politics this past year
Septic tanks, dry-cleaning receipts and Michael D’s knees – just some of the strange things we never thought we’d obsess about in a political context… but we do now.
# Daily Fix
The Daily Fix: Tuesday
Your evening round-up of the day’s news…
# Race for the Áras
Guess which #Áras11 candidate spent the most on their campaign?
Hint: It wasn’t the winner…
# Dana
No evidence of criminal damage in Dana's tyre blowout
Meanwhile, Dana’s husband Damien says that the independent candidate is “very optimistic” about her chances in Thursday’s ballot.
# Twittersphere
Sporting tweets of the week
Find out what Jerry Flannery has to say about Dana, what digusting image Bernard Berrian recently conjured and which Brian O’Driscoll tweet provoked George Hook’s ire.
# Opinion Polls
Presidential polls can sometimes be wrong - but not by very much
Candidates hoping to turn their fortunes from the latest Red C poll can’t count on much historical precedent so close to polling.
# Race for the Áras
Gallagher extends lead in latest Áras opinion polls
The final Sunday Business Post poll before polling gives Seán Gallagher a 14-point lead over Michael D Higgins.
# Race for the Áras
Gallagher denies being ‘secret FF candidate’ during radio debate
Sean Gallagher insists he has the support of members of all political parties, and denies being a de facto Fianna Fáil candidate.
# Dana
Dana back on the road as gardaí investigate tyre blowout
A garda investigation has been launched into allegations the independent candidate’s campaign car was sabotaged.
# Race for the Áras
Dana 'lucky to be alive' after 100km/h tyre blowout
Dana Rosemary Scallon calls off her day of campaigning after a tyre blew out on a busy main road last night.
AS IT HAPPENED
The TG4 Presidential Election debate, as it happened
We went live for minute-by-minute coverage as the seven candidates hit Baile na hAbhann for the Díospóireacht Gaelach.
# Race for the Áras
Gallagher storms into major lead in latest opinion poll
Sean Gallagher now holds a 12 point lead over Michael D Higgins, according to Red C’s opinion poll for the Sunday Business Post.
# Race for the Áras
In full: Dana Rosemary Scallon’s statement on new allegations
The full text of a statement released by Dana Rosemary Scallon this evening, following allegations regarding members of her family.
# Race for the Áras
Dana vows to continue Áras campaign despite new allegations over family members
Dana Rosemary Scallon insists she will continue her Presidential campaign in spite of new allegations about members of her family.
# Race for the Áras
#Áras11 diary: Where the candidates will be today
Want to meet the presidential candidates? Keep tabs on where they’re campaigning with TheJournal.ie’s daily updates.
# Race for the Áras
Full text of Dana Rosemary Scallon’s statement on Prime Time
The full text of Dana Rosemary Scallon’s statement, as given on Prime Time during the presidential debate this evening.
AS IT HAPPENED
Liveblog: The Prime Time presidential debate, as it happened
Relive the Prime Time debate, as Miriam O’Callaghan put the candidates under the microscope.
# Race for the Áras
#Áras11 diary: Where the candidates will be today
Want to meet the presidential candidates? Keep tabs on where they’re campaigning with TheJournal.ie’s daily updates.
# Race for the Áras
Mitchell would join Commonwealth in exchange for united Ireland
Gay Mitchell says he would be positively “disposed” about joining the Commonwealth if it was needed to secure Irish unity.
# Your Say
Poll: Who do you want to be the next President of Ireland?
Of the seven candidates in contention for the presidency, which would you choose if you had to cast your vote today?
# Race for the Áras
Debates, debates everywhere... your guide to the remaining Áras clashes
There are six debates – at least! – left in the next 17 days of campaigning. Here’s your at-a-glance guide to what’s going on.
# Race for the Áras
Dana threatens to quit campaign if questioned further about family
Dana Rosemary Scallon threatens to pull out of the presidential election if her family is “dragged across” the campaign.
# Race for the Áras
Dana insists dual citizenship "not a problem" for election
Dana Rosemary Scallon tells Radio Kerry that her status as a dual citizen of Ireland and the US is an advantage to her prospects.
# Race for the Áras
Higgins and Gallagher bolster leads in latest Áras opinion poll
Red C’s poll for Paddy Power affirms Higgins’ lead, with Sean Gallagher moving into second place ahead of Martin McGuinness.
# Race for the Áras
Dana insists: 'I am not anti-Europe'
The independent presidential candidate has hit back at accusations levelled at her on the campaign trail.
# Race for the Áras
Does age matter? A look at Áras elections of the past
It’s the most crowded presidential election ever – but how do this year’s candidates compare to previous years in terms of age?
# Starter's Orders
One in, all in: Seven up for 2011 Presidential contest
The nominations of Dana Rosemary Scallon and David Norris mean that the ballot paper next month will be the most crowded ever.
# Race for the Áras
Dana is officially a presidential candidate following Offaly nomination
The former MEP has secured her place on the ballot paper after she was formally nominate by Offaly County Council this afternoon.
# Race for the Áras
Norris joins Dana in securing third council nomination
Several local authorities meet today as independent hopefuls Dana and David Norris search for the backing of at least four councils before tomorrow’s deadline.
# Race for the Áras
Norris fails to secure South Dublin County Council support for Áras run
The independent senator still needs the support of two local authorities in order to get on the ballot paper. Dana Rosemary Scallon also needs to support of two more councils.