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# ep2019 - Wednesday 3 July, 2019

Mairead McGuinness re-elected First Vice-President of the European Parliament

Mairead McGuinness re-elected First Vice-President of the European Parliament

Jul 3rd 2019, 6:41 PM 26,597 Views 57 Comments

The Fine Gael MEP secured over 93% of votes cast.

# ep2019 - Friday 28 June, 2019

Mick Wallace becomes emotional during last Dáil address before he heads off to Europe

Mick Wallace becomes emotional during last Dáil address before he heads off to Europe

Jun 28th 2019, 11:29 AM 40,125 Views 64 Comments

Wallace is one of four TDs elected to the European Parliament.

# ep2019 - Friday 14 June, 2019

EU says 'Russian sources' tried to undermine European election vote Disinformation

EU says 'Russian sources' tried to undermine European election vote

Jun 14th 2019, 12:12 PM 15,278 Views 107 Comments

The commission said it will take time to determine the “scope and impact” of the disinformation campaigns.

# ep2019 - Wednesday 5 June, 2019

Count Complete: Here are all the Irish candidates who have been elected to the European Parliament Ep2019

Count Complete: Here are all the Irish candidates who have been elected to the European Parliament

Updated Jun 5th 2019, 4:35 PM 230,682 Views 109 Comments

We have 11 MEPs jetting off on 2 July, with two more waiting in the wings .

Five MEPs elected in Ireland South as mammoth count concludes Ep2019

Five MEPs elected in Ireland South as mammoth count concludes

Updated Jun 5th 2019, 4:14 PM 41,326 Views 74 Comments

On the 20th count, Grace O’Sullivan, Green Party; and Deirdre Clune, Fine Gael joined Seán Kelly, Fine Gael; Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil; and Mick Wallace, Independents 4 Change.

# ep2019 - Tuesday 4 June, 2019

Líadh Ní Riada eliminated as Sinn Féin withdraws request for recount in Ireland South constituency It's Over

Líadh Ní Riada eliminated as Sinn Féin withdraws request for recount in Ireland South constituency

Updated Jun 4th 2019, 6:27 PM 65,713 Views 125 Comments

Some 756,000 ballot papers were expected to be recounted, before the party withdrew its request.

# ep2019 - Sunday 2 June, 2019

From the Greens to exit polls: Here are the winners and losers of the elections Who Are The Champions

From the Greens to exit polls: Here are the winners and losers of the elections

Jun 2nd 2019, 9:30 AM 18,850 Views 55 Comments

There are some very interesting takeaways from this batch of various votes.

# ep2019 - Saturday 1 June, 2019

After the populist wave failed to materialise, what next for the EU's right-wing parties? Far-right Ripple

After the populist wave failed to materialise, what next for the EU's right-wing parties?

Jun 1st 2019, 10:00 PM 24,481 Views 74 Comments

There are more right-wing and far-right parties enjoying success in European politics.

Quiz: It's been a rollercoaster of a political week - but how much do you remember? Let's Get Quizzical

Quiz: It's been a rollercoaster of a political week - but how much do you remember?

Jun 1st 2019, 8:30 PM 26,773 Views 17 Comments

Test yourself.

Irish people are split over whether we should have another go at e-voting Democracy

Irish people are split over whether we should have another go at e-voting

Jun 1st 2019, 7:01 AM 21,771 Views 74 Comments

Fewer than half of poll respondents thought it was a good idea.

Leo says it wasn't 'a bad day at the office after all', but swing-gate and co-living did real damage to FG Le2019

Leo says it wasn't 'a bad day at the office after all', but swing-gate and co-living did real damage to FG

Jun 1st 2019, 12:05 AM 27,138 Views 68 Comments

Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty said there was not one issue that did the damage.

# ep2019 - Friday 31 May, 2019

We should be having four by-elections this year, but will the Dáil make it that far? Election Footing

We should be having four by-elections this year, but will the Dáil make it that far?

May 31st 2019, 6:00 AM 21,520 Views 36 Comments

The European elections have thrown up some tricky timeline issues.

# ep2019 - Thursday 30 May, 2019

"The most long-winded recount ever": What happens next in Ireland South? Explainer

"The most long-winded recount ever": What happens next in Ireland South?

May 30th 2019, 6:49 PM 44,324 Views 101 Comments

A full re-count has been announced in Ireland South following a request by Liadh Ní Riadha.

'Cold storage' MEPs in limbo will have 'no status' in the European Parliament until the UK leaves the EU Wait And See

'Cold storage' MEPs in limbo will have 'no status' in the European Parliament until the UK leaves the EU

May 30th 2019, 3:16 PM 15,351 Views 19 Comments

Ireland was allotted an additional two seats as part of the redistribution of seats due to UK’s vote to leave the European Union.

Full recount ordered in the Ireland South Euro constituency Ep2019

Full recount ordered in the Ireland South Euro constituency

Updated May 30th 2019, 2:43 PM 57,239 Views 79 Comments

Grace O’Sullivan is on 98,706 votes while Ní Riada follows close behind on 98,379.

This is what happens to ballot papers once election counting is done and dusted Ballot Papers

This is what happens to ballot papers once election counting is done and dusted

May 30th 2019, 6:20 AM 41,718 Views 25 Comments

On Friday, people around the country turned out at local polling stations to cast their vote on the ballot papers.

# ep2019 - Wednesday 29 May, 2019

Grace O'Sullivan just 327 votes ahead of Liadh Ní Riada in battle for final Ireland South seat The Final Countdown

Grace O'Sullivan just 327 votes ahead of Liadh Ní Riada in battle for final Ireland South seat

Updated May 29th 2019, 11:00 PM 83,473 Views 101 Comments

Ni Riada has ordered a full recount and recheck, which will commence tomorrow.

These were the most active Irish politicians on Twitter during the European election campaign Top Trends

These were the most active Irish politicians on Twitter during the European election campaign

May 29th 2019, 11:51 AM 21,216 Views 32 Comments

More than 33,000 unique Irish Twitter users discussed the European election on the social network in recent weeks.

Poll: Should Ireland introduce a public education programme to teach people how to vote correctly? Poll This post contains a poll

Poll: Should Ireland introduce a public education programme to teach people how to vote correctly?

May 29th 2019, 9:44 AM 38,571 Views 111 Comments

Record levels of spoiled votes in the European election is being partly attributed to a lack of knowledge among voters.

Green Party candidate Saoirse McHugh eliminated in Midlands North West European Elections

Green Party candidate Saoirse McHugh eliminated in Midlands North West

May 29th 2019, 7:08 AM 36,663 Views 74 Comments

The 28 year-old was eliminated on the 14th count this morning.

What are the Greens' climate policies and how do they compare to other left wing parties? A Green Approach

What are the Greens' climate policies and how do they compare to other left wing parties?

May 29th 2019, 12:05 AM 15,250 Views 36 Comments

While a green wave overtook the local elections, the Greens’ Ciaran Cuffe topped the European poll in Dublin.

# ep2019 - Tuesday 28 May, 2019

As it happened: Counting continues to fill MEP seats as all councillors elected Ep2019

As it happened: Counting continues to fill MEP seats as all councillors elected

Updated May 28th 2019, 10:00 PM 116,118 Views 79 Comments

We’re still waiting for seats to be filled in Ireland South and Midlands North-West.

'It seemed silly at the time': How a 2014 Supreme Court ruling led to record levels of spoiled votes this year Invalid

'It seemed silly at the time': How a 2014 Supreme Court ruling led to record levels of spoiled votes this year

May 28th 2019, 7:30 PM 34,508 Views 35 Comments

More than 4% of European election votes were deemed invalid this year.

Clare Daly takes 3rd Dublin MEP seat; Barry Andrews will take 4th seat after Brexit Ep2019

Clare Daly takes 3rd Dublin MEP seat; Barry Andrews will take 4th seat after Brexit

May 28th 2019, 4:33 PM 45,819 Views 72 Comments

Fianna Fáil’s Barry Andrews will take the fourth seat for the constituency once Brexit happens.

Seán Kelly elected as first Ireland South MEP Ep2019

Seán Kelly elected as first Ireland South MEP

May 28th 2019, 3:00 PM 23,694 Views 36 Comments

The Fine Gael candidate was first elected to the European Parliament in June 2009.

Labour expels Alastair Campbell from party after he admitted to voting for the Liberal Democrats Ep2019

Labour expels Alastair Campbell from party after he admitted to voting for the Liberal Democrats

May 28th 2019, 2:16 PM 18,053 Views 14 Comments

The former communications chief to Tony Blair took to Twitter to voice his disappointment.

Why might the European election exit poll have over-predicted the 'green surge'? Midnight Must Read

Why might the European election exit poll have over-predicted the 'green surge'?

May 28th 2019, 12:05 AM 33,954 Views 31 Comments

Questions are being asked about RTÉ and Red C polling as the first results come in.

# ep2019 - Monday 27 May, 2019

As it happened: Focus turns to the battle for Europe as final council seats fill up Ep2019

As it happened: Focus turns to the battle for Europe as final council seats fill up

Updated May 27th 2019, 10:50 PM 51,233 Views 3 Comments

Dublin edges towards first MEP result, Cork and Waterford vote ‘No’ in plebiscite, and reaction to MEP elections in Europe.

Sajid Javid throws his hat in leadership race as Gove 'saddened' over election result Tory Leadership

Sajid Javid throws his hat in leadership race as Gove 'saddened' over election result

May 27th 2019, 10:41 PM 13,685 Views 17 Comments

Secretary Michael Gove is pledging to leave the EU before the next general election.

Nationalist-unionist duopoly broken in Northern Ireland's MEP elections as three women take seats New Faces

Nationalist-unionist duopoly broken in Northern Ireland's MEP elections as three women take seats

Updated May 27th 2019, 7:06 PM 59,219 Views 65 Comments

The Alliance Party’s Naomi Long was elected with the DUP’s Diane Dodds and Martina Anderson of Sinn Féin.

The Brexit vote: Here are all the MEPs elected for Britain and Northern Ireland Ep2019

The Brexit vote: Here are all the MEPs elected for Britain and Northern Ireland

Updated May 27th 2019, 6:59 PM 73,752 Views 124 Comments

Great Britain and Northern Ireland will send 73 MEPs back to Brussels.

As it happened: Counting under way for a third day - and we have our first MEP Vote 19

As it happened: Counting under way for a third day - and we have our first MEP

Updated May 27th 2019, 3:10 PM 69,273 Views 41 Comments

Meanwhile, there are around 50 seats yet to be filled across Ireland’s local authorities.

Game changer for Farage or a win of sorts for Remain? The main talking points from across the water Explainer This post contains videos

Game changer for Farage or a win of sorts for Remain? The main talking points from across the water

May 27th 2019, 1:33 PM 22,322 Views 33 Comments

Farage’s Brexit Party won the most seats but things are more complicated than that.

Poll: Is it now time for a general election? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Is it now time for a general election?

May 27th 2019, 8:43 AM 32,202 Views 94 Comments

There may be space for one this summer, so should we go for it?

When we can expect to elect our first MEPs and other essential things to know about today's counts On And On

When we can expect to elect our first MEPs and other essential things to know about today's counts

May 27th 2019, 8:30 AM 22,362 Views 14 Comments

There’ll be battles for the final seats in all three EU constituencies while the council seats are almost filled.

Highest turnout in 20 years across EU as populist right and Greens make gains on establishment parties Ep2019

Highest turnout in 20 years across EU as populist right and Greens make gains on establishment parties

Updated May 27th 2019, 7:24 AM 21,277 Views 49 Comments

Turnout was up to around 51% across the continent.

As it happened: All to play for as first European election counts announced Results

As it happened: All to play for as first European election counts announced

May 27th 2019, 12:10 AM 75,197 Views 19 Comments

Stick with us as we bring you the latest updates all evening and into the night.

First European election result confirms 'green wave' in Dublin - but no MEPs elected after seventh count Ep2019

First European election result confirms 'green wave' in Dublin - but no MEPs elected after seventh count

Updated May 27th 2019, 12:00 AM 55,354 Views 57 Comments

The first results from the European elections are in.

# ep2019 - Sunday 26 May, 2019

Taoiseach says general election 'not a prospect in the next couple of days or weeks' Ep2019

Taoiseach says general election 'not a prospect in the next couple of days or weeks'

Updated May 26th 2019, 7:15 PM 28,336 Views 66 Comments

Leo Varadkar said he has no plans call into Aras an Uachtarain in the next couple of days.

Housing activists protest Eoghan Murphy at RDS for second time in two days Housing Protest

Housing activists protest Eoghan Murphy at RDS for second time in two days

May 26th 2019, 6:12 PM 18,428 Views 72 Comments

Housing minister Eoghan Murphy faced a similar protest at the RDS yesterday.

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