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  • Articles Tagged with "Irish Politics"

    From ‘Damned Englishman’ to ‘f**king a**hole’: A history of Ireland in 25 Dáil insults – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Politics • Ireland

    This article chronicles a history of insults exchanged within the Irish DĂĄil, highlighting the evolution of parliamentary discourse from relatively formal criticisms to modern-day profanity.

    Richard Boyd Barrett on his cancer treatment: ‘It is going to be very difficult to eat. That is what worries me most’ – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Politics • Ireland

    Irish politician Richard Boyd Barrett announces he is stepping back from politics to focus on his throat cancer treatment, expressing concern about the impact on his ability to eat.

    This is a shocker of an opinion poll for Fine Gael – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Politics • Ireland

    A new Irish Times poll reveals a significant drop in support for Fine Gael, while Sinn Fein surges to the top, highlighting the challenges facing the current coalition government.

    Irish Times poll: Sinn Féin back on top as Fine Gael support slides to 30-year low – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Politics • Ireland

    A new Irish Times/Ipsos poll reveals Sinn FĂŠin's return to the top spot as the most popular party, while Fine Gael's support plummets to a 30-year low, highlighting public dissatisfaction with the current coalition government.

    Power struggles, resignations and Conor McGregor’s toxicity: The fracturing of Ireland’s far right – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Politics • Ireland

    Internal power struggles, resignations, and the controversial figure of Conor McGregor are fracturing Ireland's far-right movement, hindering its attempts at political success.

    Enda Kenny’s life and times offer five lessons for today’s politicians – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Politics • Ireland

    The article analyzes five key lessons for politicians gleaned from the career of former Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny, highlighting his perseverance, team-building skills, and navigating difficult political decisions.

    Housing tsar farrago brings home cabinet’s failures

    thetimes.com • Politics • Ireland

    The controversial selection and subsequent withdrawal of Brendan McDonagh as Ireland's potential housing tsar highlights the Irish government's failures in addressing the ongoing housing crisis.

    Chronic inability to build anything big in the State is baked into the system – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Politics • Ireland

    Ireland's chronic inability to complete large-scale projects is highlighted through multiple examples of delays and cost overruns in infrastructure, housing, and healthcare initiatives.

    Ruth Coppinger seems to think free speech applies only to views she likes – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Politics • Ireland

    Irish politician Ruth Coppinger's refusal to answer questions from the publication Gript sparks a debate about free speech and the relationship between politicians and the media.

    The phoney war for the Áras: are the parties leaving it too late to declare? – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Politics • Ireland

    The upcoming Irish presidential election is seeing a slow start, with major political parties delaying candidate declarations due to strategic considerations and internal uncertainties.

    Helen McEntee on her Leaving Cert: ‘Let’s put it this way - I wasn’t aiming for 500 or 600 points’ – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Education • Ireland

    Irish politician Helen McEntee reflects on her Leaving Certificate experience, emphasizing the importance of balancing academic pressure with personal interests and highlighting the positive impact of her time at DCU.

    A depressing statement – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Politics • Ireland

    A letter to the Irish Times criticizes the Irish government's prioritization of cost over design in public infrastructure projects, arguing that good design is achievable without excessive cost and contributes to national pride and wellbeing.

    Irish Times poll: Support for Government parties holds steady as Sinn Féin slumps – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Politics • Ireland

    A recent Irish Times/Ipsos poll reveals stable support for the Irish government parties while Sinn FĂŠin's support has decreased, with a notable increase in support for independent candidates.

    Tony Holohan gives strongest signal yet he will enter presidential race – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Politics • Ireland

    Former Irish Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan signals a potential run for the presidency, encouraged by positive results from a viability poll.

    Dáil clerk job up for grabs with a salary of just under €250,000 – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Politics • Ireland

    The article discusses the open application for the Clerk of Dáil Éireann position, upcoming Norman heritage celebrations in Ireland, the National Heritage Week events, and the upcoming Irish presidential election.

    Letters to the Editor, August 21st: On Norman names, Tony Holohan and the Shannon pipeline – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Politics • Ireland

    The Irish Times' August 21st letters to the editor cover a range of topics, from the suitability of a presidential candidate to the environmental impact of air travel and the cost of a proposed Shannon pipeline.

    From Repeal to divorce – here is where Maria Steen stood on Ireland’s political and social issues | Irish Independent

    independent.ie • Politics • Ireland

    Conservative campaigner Maria Steen's stances on key political and social issues in Ireland, including Repeal and same-sex marriage, will be closely examined as she seeks a presidential bid.