91 minutes ago President of Ireland leads tributes to former government minister Gemma Hussey

She was the first female to hold the position of minister for education

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99 minutes ago Tributes paid to former Fine Gael minister Gemma Hussey after her death aged 86

The former politician died after a short illness in Gascoigne House Nursing Home in Rathmines, surrounded by her family.

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2 hours ago Simon Harris faces more questions over contact with RTÉ over carer clip

This evening, he said he did not believe any member of his party indicated to the broadcaster that Charlotte Fallon, the carer at the centre of a viral video, was a member of Sinn Féin.

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4 hours ago Taoiseach pays tribute to 'trailblazer' Gemma Hussey following her death aged 86

Born in Bray, Co Wicklow, Hussey had a successful career in business before entering politics.

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5 hours ago Simon Harris says contact with RTÉ over carer clip was ‘entirely appropriate’

Fine Gael party colleague Paschal Donohoe meanwhile said it was the ‘kind of contact that happens, not only in election campaigns, but outside of them’.

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6 hours ago Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Soc Dems say Bluesky accounts posting under their names are fake

The number of users on the social media platform has surged in recent weeks.

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6 hours ago Election 2024 live updates: Sinn Féin urges Fine Gael to clarify communication with RTÉ over Harris incident ahead of leaders’ debate

Three main parties neck and neck in advance of crucial leaders’ debate tonight

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8 hours ago McDonald says reports Fine Gael contacted RTÉ about Harris video are ‘chilling’

The Fine Gael leader said party officials contacted RTE to provide details about his plans for carers and disability services.

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9 hours ago Election 2024 live updates: Simon Harris denies contact made by FG with RTÉ over Kanturk care worker clip was attempt to influence broadcaster

Election 2024: While Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil coalition is still the preferred choice, there has been increase in support for a government involving Sinn Féin

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