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# Dublin Mid West

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# Lessons learned
A Fine Gael flop, a mini Green wave and nine other things we learned from the by-election results
The day also brought a surprise victory for Sinn Féin and success for Fianna Fáil.
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Dec 1st 2019, 12:05 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
Fianna Fáil claim two by-election seats and it's one each in Dublin for SF and the Greens
Fine Gael come away empty-handed after the party failed to hold onto the seat vacated by Frances Fitzgerald.
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Nov 30th 2019, 11:00 PM
# count day
The votes have been cast - so when are we likely to know the results of the four by-elections?
Counting is set to begin this morning.
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Nov 30th 2019, 12:05 AM
# up for grabs
Boil water notices and ex-TDs on the comeback trail: Here's the by-election lowdown on Dublin Mid-West
Candidates are contesting the seat left by Frances Fitzgerald.
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Nov 14th 2019, 6:30 AM
# November Gain
State of the (very early) race: Here's how the parties are shaping up ahead of the by-elections
By-elections are notoriously difficult for government parties but Fine Gael has been preparing.
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Sep 22nd 2019, 10:00 PM
# Fine Gael
'I want to stay at the highest level of political life and vindicate my good name' - Fitzgerald comes out swinging
The former Tánaiste paid tribute to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and thanked him for his “loyalty”.
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Nov 28th 2017, 9:56 PM
# Steady now
There were premature poster erections all over Ireland last night
Getting ahead of themselves.
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Feb 2nd 2016, 6:30 PM
# over and out
Yet another Labour TD is stepping down at the next election
Robert Dowds is not running in Dublin Mid-West next time out.
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Sep 21st 2015, 1:17 PM
# Guess who's back
As Fianna Fáil weathers its week from hell, two former ministers are planning comebacks
Martin Mansergh and John Curran, please step forward.
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May 26th 2015, 9:15 PM
# The Comeback Kid
Here's another ex-Fianna Fáil minister who could be making a comeback
Former government chief whip John Curran is contemplating running for the Dáil again.
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Jan 20th 2015, 7:15 AM
# Constituency Commission
Confirmed: Dáil to lose 8 TDs with confirmation of boundary changes
Ministers have agreed to table new laws enforcing cuts to the size of the Dáil, in line with independent recommendations.
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Jul 24th 2012, 6:02 PM
# Dáil boundaries
Constituency report: Dáil loses 8 TDs in radical boundary shake-up
The report of the Constituency Commission cuts the number of TDs, with significant boundary reforms.
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Jun 21st 2012, 10:57 AM
# Whistleblowers
Cabinet to discuss protection for whistleblowers
The issue of whistleblowers, which is contained in the Programme for Government, has been highlighted in recent weeks following the dismissal of Louise Bayliss.
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Jan 30th 2012, 3:49 PM
# GE11
In quotes: Fianna Fáil's disastrous day at the polls
How Fianna Fáil candidates have been reacting to the party’s poor performance at the polls, with one describing it as a “rebuff”.
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Feb 26th 2011, 6:27 PM
# Dublin Mid West
No-one elected in Dublin Mid West in first count
While Labour’s Joanna Tuffy is in the lead after the first count in Dublin Mid West, no candidate reached the quota required.
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Feb 26th 2011, 3:17 PM
# GE11
Voting trends: voter vengeance for Fianna Fáil and the Greens
Former coalition government parties look likely to lose substantial number of seats, particularly in Dublin, where Conor Lenihan and Paul Gogarty have already conceded.
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Feb 26th 2011, 2:41 PM
# Green Party
Paul Gogarty first TD to concede seat loss
The Green Party’s Paul Gogartry has announced that he had conceded – just one hour into counting.
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Feb 26th 2011, 10:14 AM
# protest song
At last... a good old-fashioned protest song
Dublin band punches a hole in candidates’ campaign songs with their own call to vote…
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Feb 24th 2011, 11:17 AM
# TV3
FF apologises to Halligan over possible TV3 slur
Fianna Fáil says it’s sorry if its questions over Enda Kenny’s interview questioned the TV3 journalist’s professionalism.
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Feb 22nd 2011, 7:13 PM
# Daily Fix
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..
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Feb 9th 2011, 8:00 PM
# Campaigns
Out to launch: The jargon and the jibes of party campaigns
This morning, Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and Labour dusted down the soapboxes as they give green light to first day of electioneering.
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Feb 7th 2011, 1:38 PM
# Cabinet Reshuffle
Cabinet reshuffle expected as sixth minister quits
Batt O’Keeffe joins Mary Harney, Noel Dempsy, Dermot Ahern and Tony Killeen in announcing his departure from the cabinet.
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Jan 20th 2011, 10:05 AM