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# Liadh Ní Riada

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# ep2019
Five MEPs elected in Ireland South as mammoth count concludes
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.
# it's over
Líadh Ní Riada eliminated as Sinn Féin withdraws request for recount in Ireland South constituency
Some 756,000 ballot papers were expected to be recounted, before the party withdrew its request.
# Explainer
"The most long-winded recount ever": What happens next in Ireland South?
A full re-count has been announced in Ireland South following a request by Liadh Ní Riadha.
# ep2019
Full recount ordered in the Ireland South Euro constituency
Grace O’Sullivan is on 98,706 votes while Ní Riada follows close behind on 98,379.
# case for the defence
Explainer: Irish MEPs have been raising concerns of a future 'EU Army' - but is it likely to happen?
Claims around the potential for an EU army have been prominent in the election debate
# Sinn Féin
Mary Lou McDonald: 'I don’t regret at all that we had the election'
Sinn Féin effectively ensured an election by running a candidate.
AS IT HAPPENED
Áras candidates and politicians cast their votes this morning
We also got our fair share of #dogsatpollingstations content.
# aras 18
Player ratings: How did the presidential candidates do in this year's final TV debate?
Five would-be successors to Michael D Higgins took part in a debate for the last time, but how did they do?
# aras 18
Spilled milk as five Áras hopefuls draw blank when asked about Jobseekers Allowance and dairy prices
Peter Casey, Gavin Duffy, Joan Freeman, Sean Gallagher and Liadh Ní Riada faced off for the final time ahead of polling day on Friday.
AS IT HAPPENED
Áras race enters endgame as all six candidates take part in RTÉ Prime Time debate
David McCullagh was on hosting duties in Montrose.
# out of ten
Player ratings: How did the presidential candidates fare in the Prime Time debate?
All six presidential candidates took part in a debate for the last time. How did they do?
# 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.
# Asylum Seekers
'A stain on our society': What the presidential candidates think about Direct Provision
Some are in favour of a blanket amnesty for people living in the system for more than five years.
# way ahead
Michael D Higgins enjoys commanding lead in latest presidential opinion polls
Although Higgins has a huge lead, the polls may not reflect the recent furore surrounding Peter Casey.
# Pat Kenny
Casey doubles down on anti-Traveller rhetoric in an otherwise unsurprising TV debate
We can expect Casey’s controversial stance to dominate coverage of the campaign again today.
# The candidate
Liadh Ní Riada says bullying 'was a problem' in Sinn Féin and was partly about age
The presidential hopeful says “a thick skin” is needed in politics.
AS IT HAPPENED
Casey attacked over Traveller comments in first six-way TV debate
Pat Kenny moderated the six-way debate on Virgin Media One.
# out of ten
Player ratings: How did the presidential candidates fare in the Pat Kenny debate?
All six presidential candidates took part tonight. How did they get on?
# 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.
# aras 18
Here's what the presidential candidates think about Trump, Brexit and the Eighth Amendment
We’ve asked the six nominees why they are running and where they stand on a number of important issues.
# Race for the Áras
FactCheck: Who got it right between Higgins and Ní Riada in the debate over speaking rights?
The debate was over the rights of presidents to address the Oireachtas.
# out of ten
Player ratings: How would you rate the candidates who took part in the first presidential debate?
Four of the six candidates took part in the first TV debate. How did they fare?
AS IT HAPPENED
Higgins and Gallagher criticised for 'no shows' at first TV debate
Claire Byrne hosted the first televised debate of the presidential campaign tonight.
# aras 18
Live debates row: Gallagher told to 'stop hiding behind Michael D' by Ní Riada
Incumbent candidate Michael D Higgins has been criticised for not taking part in all scheduled live debates.
# aras 2018
Seven in 10 people want Michael D Higgins reelected
A new opinion poll puts the incumbent well out in front.
# quick quick quick
Today is your final chance to register to vote in the presidential election and blasphemy referendum
Get your skates on.
# #4outof6
The first debate of the 2018 Áras race has taken place: here's what we learned
The first official debate took place on RTÉ Radio’s News at One this afternoon.
# Up for debate
Debate Update - It's moving to Thursday, Sean Gallagher is in (sort of), but things are less clear for Michael D
The incumbent has officially announced his candidacy this afternoon.
# Cervical Cancer
Parents urged to ask medical professionals about HPV vaccine instead of relying on 'misinformation'
The HSE launched a vaccine information campaign today, confirming two in three women are now being inoculated against the HPV virus.
# Aras18
'That has to be settled': Michael D Higgins refuses to say whether he'll partake in presidential debates
The incumbent president announced earlier this summer that he would seek a second term in office.
# Race for the Áras
Sinn Féin's presidential hopeful didn't 'flip flop' on HPV vaccine but admits 'naivety' in interview
Liadh Ní Riada’s latest comments come ahead of a HSE update on vaccine uptake rates due today.
# Race for the Áras
Liadh Ní Riada promises to bring 'enthusiasm, energy and commitment' if elected president
The announcement was made after the party’s ard chomhairle met in Dublin today.
# HPV
'Utter nonsense': Sinn Féin MEP rubbishes reports that she is against vaccinations
Many people on social media have been accusing the MEP of being an anti-vaxxer.
# the aras
'Nobody has approached me': Frances Black says she has no intention of running for president
Sinn Féin is due to hold meetings with a number of independents about the presidential election.
# former landfill
Asbestos and other toxic waste leaking into Irish Sea off Bray and Dublin coast
It has been warned that people’s health could be at risk.
# irish coast
Call for more monitoring of super trawlers after dolphin deaths
Irish MEP Seán Kelly said people who break rules should be “dealt with”.
# ceol agus craic
Sinn Féin wants to hear more Irish music on the radio
One of the party’s MEPs wants a quota system introduced.
# stailc teanga
This MEP is going to speak only 'as Gaeilge' in Brussels for a week
Sinn Féin’s Liadh Ní Riada will speak only in Irish in protest at the treatment of the language in EU institutions.
# three days out
Battle lines and cantering elephants: Here's how Election 2014 is shaping up in Ireland South...
Ten counties. Four seats. Exactly 96 hours until the polls open.
# Election 2014
Gerry Adams - people are more concerned with water charges than my arrest
The Sinn Féin leader stated: “An arrest should not be taken as any indication of guilt.”