# Lucinda Creighton

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# New Renua

Renua in talks with 'more than one' Independent TD about becoming leader of the party

The party said that it may also consider changing its name and branding as part of a wider review.

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Feb 22nd 2020, 12:05 AM

# we're back

'It's time political parties get off the fence on abortion': Renua is now a pro-life party

Party leader John Leahy said it is important people know what the party stands for.

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Apr 3rd 2017, 2:38 PM

# under maintenance

Renua's new leader is optimistic about 2017 - just don't mention the flat tax

You won’t find much information on Renua’s website right now – but the party has big plans for 2017.

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Dec 27th 2016, 12:37 PM

# lucinda's successor

'I’m not unrealistic about the challenge I face': Meet the man trying to rebuild Renua

“Renua did not do any harm to anyone in this country … We just tried to start a new party.”

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Sep 3rd 2016, 7:15 AM

# stepped down

Eddie Hobbs has left Renua

It comes after Lucinda Creighton stepped down as leader of the party last month.

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Jun 13th 2016, 10:08 PM

# Back to the drawing board

Renua Ireland is going to change its name

The rebranding comes on the back of its general election failure.

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May 29th 2016, 6:16 PM

# Taking Stock

"Renua was branded as 'Fine Gael Lite' - we are a centralist party"

Lucinda Creighton has stepped down as the party leader. What’s next for the party?

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May 16th 2016, 6:59 PM

# stepping down

Lucinda accuses Independent News and Media of "smear campaign" as she steps down as Renua leader

She was speaking at the Renua National Members’ meeting this morning in Portlaoise.

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May 14th 2016, 12:21 PM

# gonezo

Spin doctor John Drennan quits Renua after election failure

The former Sunday Independent journalist has confirmed he is no longer with the party.

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Mar 29th 2016, 12:14 PM

# No Room in the Dáil

Lucinda's bad day: Renua has failed to win a single Dáil seat

26 all out.

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Feb 28th 2016, 8:56 PM

# New party struggles

It looks like Renua might not win any Dáil seats

Party leader Lucinda Creighton faces a battle to hold her seat in Dublin Bay South.

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Feb 27th 2016, 4:15 PM

# three bumps

WATCH: Lucinda trumps Enda and Joan at the steady hand challenge

Could this swing some undecided voters?

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Feb 25th 2016, 10:15 AM

# renua

Lucinda the 'watchdog' thinks someone's out to smear her character

The Renua leader said the election is “make or break” for her party.

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Feb 22nd 2016, 2:25 PM

# no direction

This One Direction election ad sparked an absolute holy show on Twitter

Labour, it’s time to log off.

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Feb 18th 2016, 10:27 AM

# What We Learned

9 things you need to know about the Claire Byrne Live seven-way debate

An eventful night at the University of Limerick.

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Feb 15th 2016, 11:49 PM

# Starter's Orders

Pat Kenny is coming back to your screens *

* But only to chair the first leaders’ debate of the election race this Thursday.

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Feb 9th 2016, 4:54 PM

# Red lines

This is what a Renua government could look like

The party has listed some of the principles on which it will not compromise.

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Feb 5th 2016, 3:46 PM

# Town councils

War of words between Lucinda and councillor over 'spectacular u-turn'

The Renua Ireland leader has hit back at a hypocrisy claim, calling it “bizarre”.

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Jan 20th 2016, 1:16 PM

# all about the numbers

Could we be in line for a Fine Gael-Renua coalition? Leo seems interested

The Health Minister is warm to sharing the cabinet table with Lucinda Creighton, three years after she left his party.

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Jan 10th 2016, 6:08 PM

# Watery

Renua's policy on Irish Water is a little murky

The party’s manifesto has no details on how it would “dismantle” Irish Water.

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Jan 4th 2016, 8:30 PM

# happy out

'No, no, no': Lucinda REALLY doesn't miss 'undemocratic' Fine Gael

The Renua leader is preparing for her first general election since quitting Fine Gael nearly three years ago.

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Jan 2nd 2016, 6:10 AM

# Not a joke

This is what happened when Ivan Yates and two politicians walked into a bar

Former minister Ivan Yates went for a jar with Pat Rabbitte and Lucinda Creighton.

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Dec 21st 2015, 5:19 PM

# Chancers

Lucinda had a pop at Pearse Doherty - and then they had a row on Twitter

“We don’t believe that Sinn Féin is ready, or has any desire, to be in a position of responsibility in the country.”

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Dec 7th 2015, 5:20 PM

# Abortion

Why Lucinda Creighton was asked if she would have aborted Hitler

The question has recently been asked of anti-abortion US presidential candidates.

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Nov 25th 2015, 4:42 PM

# Celeb candidate

Did Renua try to get Brian Kerr to run for the Dáil?

The former Ireland boss was sounded out about running for Lucinda Creighton’s party.

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Nov 9th 2015, 1:47 PM

# Budget banter

This is what happened when Joan, Mary Lou and Lucinda debated the Budget

Some of the country’s most prominent female politicians gathered to debate the Budget in Dublin this morning.

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Oct 16th 2015, 9:15 PM

# jumping ship

Defection: Renua captures FG councillor because of 'nanny state tendencies'

Keith Redmond is joining Lucinda’s team.

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Oct 8th 2015, 1:29 PM

# flat tax

Renua's radical plan to abolish loads of taxes and the TV licence

The party has proposed the introduction of a flat rate of 23% on all income.

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Oct 5th 2015, 1:12 PM

# shredded papers

What was in Martin Callinan's black bags? Lucinda says a criminal probe may be needed

The Renua leader called the Dáil confidence debate “very disappointing”.

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Sep 23rd 2015, 4:00 PM

# Analysis

Six months in, where stands Renua?

Analysis: Lucinda Creighton’s new political party held a think-in today, but what progress has it made so far?

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Sep 3rd 2015, 10:50 PM

# that woman

Lucinda: Fine Gael wanted me to be a good girl

The Renua leader has some strong words for her former colleagues.

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Sep 3rd 2015, 12:04 PM

# shots fired

Mary Lou and Lucinda have kicked off a war of words

Fight fight fight!

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Aug 31st 2015, 1:35 PM

# sunday headache

The latest poll is out - and it's bad news for Enda

The Taoiseach and his party have seen a significant dip in support.

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Aug 2nd 2015, 7:28 AM

# don't mess

Lucinda Creighton hits back at criticism from journalist

The TD has been defending Renua’s policies.

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Aug 1st 2015, 6:02 PM

# Lapgate

7 times this century sexism in Irish politics made us cringe

“Rein her in there”.

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Jul 20th 2015, 3:49 PM

# new parties

New poll shows a surge in support for independents

This comes in the same week that the Social Democrats party was launched.

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Jul 19th 2015, 7:30 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Renua or the Social Democrats?

Is this town big enough for both of them?

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Jul 18th 2015, 8:15 AM

# State of the Nation

Fine Gael can't get away from the abortion issue

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Jul 9th 2015, 12:00 PM

# Crystal Ball

Ireland's next Taoiseach, ranked from most to least likely

Enda Kenny is in the hotseat now, but how likely is that to be the case after the next election.

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Jul 5th 2015, 10:00 PM

# eye-watering

KPMG are charging a lot of money to liquidate IBRC...

Some consultants for the firm are charging a standard rate of almost €300 per hour to wind down the bank.

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Jun 21st 2015, 7:30 AM