# Vote

Last year

2022

Scotland to hold second independence referendum in October 2023

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she is ‘ready and willing’ to negotiate with Boris Johnson to hold a legal vote.

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Jun 28th 2022, 3:05 PM

# Vote

Australia set to go to the polls in expected close election

Scott Morrison’s conservative government is seeking a rare fourth term in office.

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May 20th 2022, 9:57 AM

# Switzerland

Switzerland set to vote on ban of animal and human pharma testing

Opinions suggest that the proposal by animal rights defenders is highly unlikely to pass at the poll on Sunday.

5.7k

Feb 10th 2022, 8:25 AM

All time

# Vote

Polls close in Dublin Bay South after first election of the pandemic

40% of voters cast a ballot in the constituency.

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Jul 8th 2021, 10:57 PM

# Vote

Taking a knee and other forms of athlete protest to be banned at Tokyo Olympics

The IOC has approved a recommendation from its own Athletes’ Commission to curtail the right to protest on the field of play.

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Apr 21st 2021, 7:15 PM

# Vote

Scottish independence would be like Brexit on a rocket to Mars, Lib Dem leader warns

Scottish party leader Willie Rennie said now is not the time for another referendum on the issue.

26.6k

Mar 20th 2021, 6:52 PM

# Switzerland

Swiss voters narrowly back ban on full facial coverings in public places

Polls had indicated a slim majority supported the move, in a vote that comes after years of debate.

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Mar 7th 2021, 5:01 PM

# Switzerland

Switzerland to vote tomorrow on whether to ban full facial coverings in public places

Polls indicate a slim majority support the move, in a vote that comes after years of debate.

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Mar 6th 2021, 6:30 AM

# no change

Premier League to stay with three substitutions as 10 clubs oppose increase

Advocates of allowing five substitutes believe it is vital for player welfare.

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Dec 17th 2020, 5:05 PM

# Weed

US state of New Jersey votes to legalise recreational marijuana

It is the 12th state in the US to do so.

10.6k

Nov 4th 2020, 3:01 AM

# stand-out

Stander among shortlist for 6 Nations Player of the Championship

Three Frenchman are nominated and will hope to be their country’s first recipient.

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Nov 2nd 2020, 7:17 PM

# Assisted Dying

The Explainer: Is assisted dying going to become legal in Ireland soon?

Gino Kenny’s Dying With Dignity Bill passed through the Dáil recently – we look at the journey to get there, and what happens next.

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Oct 16th 2020, 7:30 AM

# Switzerland

Swiss voters appear to reject proposal to limit number of EU citizens living and working in country

Projections based on partial counts indicated that most voters had rejected the measure.

24.0k

Sep 27th 2020, 3:30 PM

# Leinster House

Dáil to sit in Convention Centre for Taoiseach election vote

The cost of holding the sitting in the centre will be discussed on Wednesday.

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Apr 6th 2020, 6:18 PM

# European Parliament

MEP Maria Walsh defies FG and supports motion to block controversial Shannon LNG terminal

A motion to veto the ‘Projects of Common Interest’ list because is contains 55 fossil fuel projects was rejected by MEPs.

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Feb 12th 2020, 3:00 PM

# ge2020

It’s a tie: Fine Gael, Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil all at 22% in exit poll

The exit poll was commissioned by RTÉ, The Irish Times, TG4 and UCD and carried out by Ipsos MRBI.

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Feb 8th 2020, 10:03 PM

# Staying Put

Kerry to keep status quo as motion to change captaincy rule defeated

Delegates voted on the issue at a county board meeting this evening.

13.1k

Feb 3rd 2020, 9:49 PM

# Friday Night Lights

Eyes on February election as Varadkar schedules parliamentary party meeting for Friday

Will Leo cut and run?

18.4k

Jan 6th 2020, 6:39 PM

# Have your say

Poll: Who’ll win the 2020 All-Ireland senior football championship?

Will Dublin be dethroned?

15.8k

Jan 1st 2020, 11:00 AM

# Housing Crisis

Murphy claims bill 'unconstitutional' as Dáil debates Sinn Féin's rent freeze legislation

The bill would see rents frozen for the next three years.

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Dec 10th 2019, 10:53 PM

# Northern Ireland

US Congress set to vote on reaffirming support for Good Friday Agreement today

The vote is due to take place at 11.30pm Irish time today.

8.3k

Dec 3rd 2019, 11:06 AM

# Papua New Guinea

Bougainville to vote on becoming world’s newest nation - and Bertie Ahern is involved

The former Taoiseach is the chair of the Bougainville Referendum Commission.

24.4k

Nov 23rd 2019, 10:33 AM

# Underappreciated

African players 'not respected' in Ballon d'Or vote

‘Western media dominate our media,’ says Samuel Eto’o.

7.5k

Nov 7th 2019, 1:11 PM

# maria walsh

MEP Maria Walsh defends voting down move to enhance rescue operations for migrants

The European Parliament rejected the vote asking member states to step up efforts to save asylum seekers making the crossing.

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Oct 25th 2019, 9:25 AM

# Divorce referendum

Exit poll shows Greens will top European poll in Dublin amid big gains for the party

The exit poll has Ciarán Cuffe on 23%, with Fine Gael’s Frances Fitzgerald on 14%.

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May 24th 2019, 10:08 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you be voting today?

Polls close at 10pm.

27.8k

May 24th 2019, 8:56 AM

# big day of voting

Here's your quick guide to the divorce referendum

Get up to speed.

18.1k

May 18th 2019, 5:00 PM

# Bunreacht na hÉireann

Quiz: How much do you know about Irish referendums?

Test your knowledge here.

26.3k

May 5th 2019, 9:00 PM

# Third Time Lucky

'Come on Arlene!': How the British papers are covering the latest Brexit twist

MPs will vote on Theresa May’s deal for a third time today.

52.4k

Mar 29th 2019, 7:51 AM

# Brexit

Taoiseach: 'It is not going to be a case of everything being alright. Brexit is bad news'

The DUP is set to resume discussions with the British government on Monday ahead of an expected third Westminster vote.

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Mar 16th 2019, 7:00 PM

# Bipartisan

Some US Republicans side with Democrats to block Trump declaring a border emergency

Trump tweeted “VETO” this evening in response to the vote.

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Mar 14th 2019, 7:31 PM

# 16 days to go

'Croaky Horror Show': How Britain's newspapers are covering the latest Brexit defeat

A glum Theresa May features on many front pages this morning.

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Mar 13th 2019, 7:11 AM

# Vote

Congress rules on Donegal Super 8s motion and use of county grounds for other sports

The motion to stop Dublin using Croke Park as a home venue was defeated in Wexford today.

8.7k

Feb 23rd 2019, 3:08 PM

# Scott Morrison

Australian government suffers first major defeat in nearly 100 years over refugees bill

Prime Minister Scott Morrison last week ruled out calling a snap election if his government was defeated over the “stupid” bill.

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Feb 12th 2019, 9:42 AM

# Theresa May

Explainer: How will today's no confidence motion play out - and what happens next?

The vote on Jeremy Corbyn’s motion is at 7pm tonight. May is expected to survive.

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Jan 16th 2019, 1:08 PM

# Deal or no deal

'It's time to take stock': Former Brexit secretary urges Theresa May to delay Brexit vote again

David Davis said that it was time for the UK “to take stock” ahead of the planned crucial vote.

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Jan 3rd 2019, 8:55 AM

# referenda

These are the referendums coming up in 2019 - and a few after that

Which way will you vote?

47.5k

Jan 1st 2019, 6:05 AM

# Landslide

Bangladesh prime minister re-elected amid violent clashes in which at least 17 people were killed

Opposition politicians have condemned the election as “farcical”, claiming vote-rigging took place.

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Dec 31st 2018, 10:28 AM

Voices

What is the long-term impact of Peter Casey's result on Irish politics, if there is one?

Ireland may be resistant to the temptations of populism but we are not immune, writes Larry Donnelly.

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Oct 27th 2018, 8:30 PM

# Yes or No

Undecided on the blasphemy referendum? Campaigners go head-to-head to help you decide

The vote to remove the offence of blasphemy from the Constitution takes place on Friday.

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Oct 24th 2018, 7:01 PM