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# general-election - Monday 7 October, 2019

Portugal's socialist party prepares for another term in government after general election Four More Years

Portugal's socialist party prepares for another term in government after general election

Oct 7th 2019, 9:34 AM 8,338 Views 25 Comments

The party fell short of a parliamentary majority.

# general-election - Thursday 19 September, 2019

Ex-Siptu boss Jack O'Connor steps down as Labour candidate for Wicklow General Election

Ex-Siptu boss Jack O'Connor steps down as Labour candidate for Wicklow

Sep 19th 2019, 6:04 PM 20,340 Views 40 Comments

The party states ‘a new generation is coming through’ following a good local election.

Leo Varadkar tells Fine Gael politicians to get ready for November by-elections Rallying Call

Leo Varadkar tells Fine Gael politicians to get ready for November by-elections

Sep 19th 2019, 2:45 PM 11,281 Views 62 Comments

The letter is seen as a rallying call as Fine Gael enters into election mode.

# general-election - Sunday 15 September, 2019

'Brexit is the biggest show in town': The SDLP is banking on Brexit delivering election success in 2019 Northern Ireland

'Brexit is the biggest show in town': The SDLP is banking on Brexit delivering election success in 2019

Sep 15th 2019, 10:00 PM 13,931 Views 15 Comments

The party currently has no MPs and wants to change that in a few months time.

# general-election - Friday 13 September, 2019

Micheál Martin 'not entertaining' the idea of a grand coalition with Fine Gael

Micheál Martin 'not entertaining' the idea of a grand coalition with Fine Gael

Sep 13th 2019, 7:59 PM 9,747 Views 43 Comments

Martin says there is a sense the Taoiseach is trying to provoke Fianna Fáil into an election.

Varadkar says FG would consider supporting FF if it won most seats — but not if it had a larger coalition General Election

Varadkar says FG would consider supporting FF if it won most seats — but not if it had a larger coalition

Updated Sep 13th 2019, 4:30 PM 19,740 Views 96 Comments

The Taoiseach has said he wants to have a general election in May 2020.

Poll: Is May 2020 the right time to hold an election? Ge20 This post contains a poll

Poll: Is May 2020 the right time to hold an election?

Sep 13th 2019, 8:45 AM 18,914 Views 67 Comments

The Taoiseach wants to have a general election at the beginning of the summer.

# general-election - Monday 9 September, 2019

As it happened: Boris Johnson faces parliament opposition ahead of prorogation Brexit Live

As it happened: Boris Johnson faces parliament opposition ahead of prorogation

Sep 9th 2019, 10:50 PM 36,836 Views 16 Comments

It’s another busy night of Brexit. Follow here for the latest updates.

# general-election - Friday 6 September, 2019

House of Lords approves bill to seek three-month Brexit extension Snap Election

House of Lords approves bill to seek three-month Brexit extension

Updated Sep 6th 2019, 3:50 PM 45,326 Views 47 Comments

The legislation would ensure Britain does not crash out of the European Union if an agreement cannot be reached by 19 October.

# general-election - Thursday 5 September, 2019

Parnell and Rees-Mogg: The ‘Uncrowned King of Ireland’ and the unworkable British parliament Opinion

Parnell and Rees-Mogg: The ‘Uncrowned King of Ireland’ and the unworkable British parliament

Sep 5th 2019, 7:00 AM 20,525 Views 8 Comments

Historian Donal Fallon writes about Charles Stewart Parnell, and how the Irish Parliamentary Party brought filibustering to Westminster.

# general-election - Wednesday 4 September, 2019

MPs reject Boris Johnson’s motion to hold general election on 15 October Brexit

MPs reject Boris Johnson’s motion to hold general election on 15 October

Updated Sep 4th 2019, 10:17 PM 92,129 Views 77 Comments

Members of Parliament earlier voted to delay Brexit in a bid to stop Britain leaving the EU without a deal.

# general-election - Sunday 11 August, 2019

Interview: Mary Lou on a united Ireland, the carbon tax and why she'll be a 'grownup' after the next election Interview

Interview: Mary Lou on a united Ireland, the carbon tax and why she'll be a 'grownup' after the next election

Aug 11th 2019, 9:30 AM 26,876 Views 66 Comments

In a wide-ranging interview the Sinn Fein leader discusses carbon tax, the local elections fallout and a united Ireland.

# general-election - Saturday 13 July, 2019

Yoga, carbon tax and general election plans on the agenda for Green Party's national convention National Conference

Yoga, carbon tax and general election plans on the agenda for Green Party's national convention

Jul 13th 2019, 8:30 AM 13,080 Views 78 Comments

A motion calling on the Greens not to enter into government with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil will be voted on this weekend.

# general-election - Tuesday 4 June, 2019

Aontú sets its sights on Dáil seats as new party wins a handful of seats in the locals Council Seats

Aontú sets its sights on Dáil seats as new party wins a handful of seats in the locals

Jun 4th 2019, 6:00 AM 14,073 Views 36 Comments

Aontú won three seats in the local elections in the south, and one seat in the Northern Ireland local elections.

# general-election - 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 21,419 Views 36 Comments

The European elections have thrown up some tricky timeline issues.

# general-election - 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 28,315 Views 66 Comments

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

# general-election - Thursday 9 May, 2019

Micheál Martin says some people on the doorsteps are calling on him to pull the plug on this government Go For It

Micheál Martin says some people on the doorsteps are calling on him to pull the plug on this government

May 9th 2019, 6:30 PM 26,627 Views 88 Comments

‘People do say to me in some areas – go for it,’ said Martin.

# general-election - Thursday 11 April, 2019

Nearly a billion people expected to vote as Indian election gets underway Voting

Nearly a billion people expected to vote as Indian election gets underway

Apr 11th 2019, 7:23 AM 5,238 Views 8 Comments

Opinion polls put 68-year-old incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi as favourite.

# general-election - Friday 22 March, 2019

Expect some not-so-subtle election promises as Fine Gaelers land in Wexford Fine Gael National Conference

Expect some not-so-subtle election promises as Fine Gaelers land in Wexford

Mar 22nd 2019, 6:00 AM 15,159 Views 42 Comments

‘Let’s take Ireland forward together’ is the theme of the Fine Gael’s National Spring conference, which kicks off today in Wexford.

# general-election - Tuesday 12 February, 2019

'I sincerely apologise': Harris tells Dáil he should have given further detail on children's hospital costs Children's Hospital

'I sincerely apologise': Harris tells Dáil he should have given further detail on children's hospital costs

Updated Feb 12th 2019, 2:56 PM 27,543 Views 157 Comments

Harris is facing a motion of no confidence from Sinn Féin next week.

# general-election - Saturday 5 January, 2019

Poll: Do you think there'll be a general election this year? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Do you think there'll be a general election this year?

Jan 5th 2019, 9:30 AM 26,328 Views 86 Comments

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have agreed to extend the confidence and supply deal past this year, but will it hold?

# general-election - Sunday 30 December, 2018

Poll: Who would you vote for if a general election was held today? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Who would you vote for if a general election was held today?

Dec 30th 2018, 8:00 PM 43,111 Views 150 Comments

February 2019 will mark three years since the last general election.

# general-election - Saturday 29 December, 2018

Poll: Do you want a general election in 2019? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Do you want a general election in 2019?

Dec 29th 2018, 7:30 PM 30,935 Views 128 Comments

The Dáil could run until 2021 – but would you rather go to the polls before then?

# general-election - Friday 28 December, 2018

Fine Gael will seek Labour and Greens support as future government partners, as Leo fails to rule out 2019 election Election 2019?

Fine Gael will seek Labour and Greens support as future government partners, as Leo fails to rule out 2019 election

Dec 28th 2018, 6:00 AM 10,976 Views 41 Comments

Fine Gael says it’s aiming to take over 60 seats in the next general election.

# general-election - Thursday 27 December, 2018

Ó Cuív on that 'rogue' NI candidate launch: 'I knew what I was doing. I'm happy to take the punishment. I did it for the greater good' Interview

Ó Cuív on that 'rogue' NI candidate launch: 'I knew what I was doing. I'm happy to take the punishment. I did it for the greater good'

Dec 27th 2018, 9:30 PM 24,072 Views 39 Comments

The Galway West TD says he has no regrets about losing his seat on the frontbench.

# general-election - Friday 14 December, 2018

It's the day of the 1918 General Election - Who are you voting for? Your Say This post contains a poll

It's the day of the 1918 General Election - Who are you voting for?

Dec 14th 2018, 9:54 AM 22,413 Views 125 Comments

Irish men and women are turning out in droves to vote for the first time.

# general-election - Saturday 17 November, 2018

Taoiseach promises to raise top rate of tax to €50k over next five years Ge 18

Taoiseach promises to raise top rate of tax to €50k over next five years

Nov 17th 2018, 5:30 PM 22,872 Views 97 Comments

In what many are dubbing an election speech, the Taoiseach promised transformational tax reform.

'It is not going to happen': FG rule change to copper-fasten promise not to enter coalition with SF Fine Gael Ard Fheis

'It is not going to happen': FG rule change to copper-fasten promise not to enter coalition with SF

Nov 17th 2018, 7:00 AM 10,056 Views 43 Comments

Fine Gael heard a rallying call at its Ard Fheis last night for the party to be election ready.

# general-election - Wednesday 31 October, 2018

Women's Council chairperson Ellen O'Malley Dunlop to run for Fine Gael in next election Dublin South West

Women's Council chairperson Ellen O'Malley Dunlop to run for Fine Gael in next election

Oct 31st 2018, 3:59 PM 10,622 Views 54 Comments

Fine Gael narrowly missed out on two seats in Dublin South West in the last election.

# general-election - Tuesday 16 October, 2018

Support for Fine Gael remains strong ... but 44% of voters in favour of general election Opinion Poll

Support for Fine Gael remains strong ... but 44% of voters in favour of general election

Oct 16th 2018, 7:45 AM 18,645 Views 63 Comments

That’s according to the latest Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI opinion poll.

# general-election - Saturday 13 October, 2018

Naughten leaves Fine Gael short on numbers, but Brexit may mean we avoid an election Thin Ice This post contains videos

Naughten leaves Fine Gael short on numbers, but Brexit may mean we avoid an election

Oct 13th 2018, 9:00 AM 8,756 Views 42 Comments

The slight Dáil majority enjoyed by Fine Gael has become even more wafer-thin in recent weeks.

# general-election - Wednesday 10 October, 2018

Poll: The budget is done, now do you want an election? Moving Swiftly Along This post contains a poll

Poll: The budget is done, now do you want an election?

Oct 10th 2018, 8:42 AM 30,530 Views 113 Comments

Does one logically follow the other?

# general-election - Friday 10 August, 2018

Mary Lou on Tallaght Garda Station photo: 'Fianna Fáil should pull the plug. We should have an election' Picture Paints 1000 Words

Mary Lou on Tallaght Garda Station photo: 'Fianna Fáil should pull the plug. We should have an election'

Aug 10th 2018, 6:15 AM 51,183 Views 224 Comments

McDonald said Fianna Fáil should ‘put their foot down’ over the housing crisis and call time on this government.

# general-election - Wednesday 4 July, 2018

Poll: Do you want a general election this year? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Do you want a general election this year?

Jul 4th 2018, 8:40 AM 29,767 Views 133 Comments

There may be trouble ahead.

# general-election - Sunday 24 June, 2018

Poll: Do you want a general election this year? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Do you want a general election this year?

Jun 24th 2018, 9:16 AM 34,824 Views 137 Comments

Fine Gael is reportedly preparing itself for a snap election.

# general-election - Friday 15 June, 2018

Sinn Féin pledges to 'abolish all student fees' Ard Fheis

Sinn Féin pledges to 'abolish all student fees'

Jun 15th 2018, 8:53 PM 22,804 Views 139 Comments

Pearse Doherty TD made the pledge at the party’s Ard Fheis in Belfast.

# general-election - Sunday 15 April, 2018

Majority don't want to see a general election this year Poll

Majority don't want to see a general election this year

Apr 15th 2018, 7:30 AM 8,218 Views 59 Comments

Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin has said his party is “fully determined” to avoid an election until at least the end of this year.

# general-election - Wednesday 4 April, 2018

Ex-Siptu boss Jack O'Connor selected as Labour candidate General Election

Ex-Siptu boss Jack O'Connor selected as Labour candidate

Apr 4th 2018, 7:30 PM 17,167 Views 96 Comments

O’Connor was the general president of the Ireland’s largest trade union for over 14 years.

# general-election - Sunday 18 February, 2018

Poll: Do you want there to be a general election this year? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Do you want there to be a general election this year?

Feb 18th 2018, 9:23 AM 42,457 Views 253 Comments

Two new opinion polls indicate that Fine Gael is the most popular political party in the country.

# general-election - Saturday 13 January, 2018

Ex-Siptu boss Jack O'Connor's name put forward as Labour candidate General Election

Ex-Siptu boss Jack O'Connor's name put forward as Labour candidate

Jan 13th 2018, 11:38 AM 18,134 Views 80 Comments

O’Connor was the general president of the Ireland’s largest trade union for over 14 years.

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