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full swing
Green Party 'don't know whether to laugh or cry' over Fianna Fáil climate proposals
The first day of the 2024 general election campaign is in full swing.
Sinn Féin
McDonald says TD's call to consider deportation for immigrants who commit crime is 'common sense'
Suspended sentence
French tourist driving on the wrong side of the road causing death of a man given suspended sentence
Courts
Murder accused's phone searched for 'prison sentence for murder in Ireland' before stabbing, court hears
ge2024
Martin 'not surprised' US raised concerns over Occupied Territories Bill
Micheál Martin says the proposed legislation is being raised with him at the doors.
Martin is unsure if a new government will be formed by Christmas.
He will visit Donald Trump in the White House next year if he is Taoiseach.
The Fianna Fáil leader wants the first go as Taoiseach if rotating role is repeated.
Election Once Again
How did parties and candidates campaign via online ads in the run-up to the election announcement?
your stories
'He would punch you in the mouth and laugh': More testimony from our readers about violence in schools
Friday
8 Nov 2024
Let the recriminations begin
Nancy Pelosi criticises Biden for immediately endorsing Harris after ending reelection campaign
leaders' debates
22 days to go! Here's what the TV broadcasters are planning for the general election debates
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Hoping to buy a new home but don’t know where to start? The Mortgage People at EBS have you covered
EBS
Nov 8
High Court
Garda who spoke to woman after alleged sexual assault by McGregor gives evidence
Detective Sergeant John Ryan spoke to Nikita Hand at the Rotunda Hospital Sexual Assault Treatment Unit on the morning after the alleged assault.
diarmuid phelan
Ballistics expert tells trial of law professor there are 'inherent dangers' to firing warning shot
Claire Kerrane
Sinn Féin integration spokesperson stands over deleted post about immigrants who commit crime
High Court
Judge says a garda will be stationed in public gallery for McGregor case as he warns against photos
Nikita Hand was cross-examined this afternoon about CCTV footage of her and James Lawrence, who is accused in the case.
As it happened
Incoming
President agrees to dissolve the Dáil, kicking off the general election
The dissolution triggers the start of a short three-week election campaign ahead of polling day on 29 November.
it's happening
How to make sure you’re on the register and everything else you need to know about GE2024
Sinn Féin
McDonald won't 'insult' public by ruling out parties for coalition but hopes to oust FF and FG
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