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Dáil boundary changes would influence Fine Gael's plans to find a successor to Joe McHugh

Fine Gael could be looking to double its Dáil representation in Donegal after the next general election. But it won’t be a case of trying to win two seats from five in the current five seat constituency; rather that will be the aim if Donegal is ...

06 May 2022 at 19:41

National News

'There shouldn't be any rotation' - Sinn Féin TD calls for general election as DPP investigation begins

Pearse Doherty has said a general election should take place later this year to appoint a new Taoiseach instead of the planned rotation between Micheál Martin and Leo Varadkar following the leaking of a GP contract by then Taoiseach Varadkar. A ...

25 Apr 2022 at 12:38

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Three-candidate strategy likely for Sinn Féin again in Donegal - McDonald

Sinn Féin will consider a three-candidate strategy for the Donegal constituency in the next General Election. The party leader, Mary Lou McDonald, says the Sinn Féin hierarchy will be running more candidates across a number of constituencies. ...

01 Nov 2021 at 12:13

Local News

Election return for Cora Harvey?

Speculation is growing that former Ballybofey county councillor, Cora Harvey, could be on the Sinn Féin ticket for the next general election. The 44-year-old assistant director of nursing in the Donegal Mental Health Service would tick all ...

09 Mar 2023 at 07:50

National News

Politicians ‘eagerly await’ results of constituency boundary review

Politicians are “eagerly awaiting” the results of a constituency boundary review which could decide the electoral fates of many parliamentarians and ministers. The much-anticipated new constituency boundaries will see the number of seats ...

29 Aug 2023 at 18:39

National News

No plans for early general election, Varadkar insists

The Taoiseach has insisted there are no plans for an early general election in Ireland. Leo Varadkar said the next elections in the country will be the local and European polls in June next year. A general election must be called by ...

31 Jul 2023 at 00:01

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‘No Donegal TD should back Simon Harris as the next Taoiseach’ - Mac Lochlainn

Sinn Féin TD for Donegal, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has stated that no Donegal TD should vote for Simon Harris as the next Taoiseach and should instead allow the people of the county to have their say in a general election. The Dáil ...

08 Apr 2024 at 13:26

Local News

Pat 'the Cope' Gallagher to focus on local politics rather than European

Pat 'the Cope' Gallagher has announce that despite being nominated to contest the convention for the forthcoming European Parliament Elections he will not be allowing his name to go forward to convention. The former Leas-Cheann ...

10 Jan 2024 at 15:04

National News

McDonald confirms details of reshuffled team leading Sinn Féin into next election

Mary Lou McDonald has confirmed details of the reshuffled frontbench leading Sinn Féin into the next election. The Sinn Féin leader today (April 3) confirmed that ten changes have been made to her team, who she said is "ready ...

03 Apr 2023 at 16:24

National News

‘You want an election every year’ – Martin hits out at Sinn Fein

Tanaiste Micheal Martin has accused Sinn Fein of not having the substantial policies needed to contest a general election. The Fianna Fail leader and Foreign Affairs Minister sparred with Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty during ...

21 Mar 2024 at 14:06

National News

Leo Varadkar says he is not planning for a general election in 2024

The Taoiseach has said he is not planning for a general election to be held this year. Leo Varadkar said he did not favour an early election prior to the Dail’s full term ending in early 2025. A general election must be ...

07 Jan 2024 at 14:16

National News

Micheal Martin: I want to make a difference and continue to have an impact

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin has said he wants to serve in another government after the general election. Mr Martin said he will lead his party into the next election and would like to be part of another ...

05 Nov 2023 at 13:31

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