7 h. ago Taoiseach criticises opposition parties as confidence motion gets underway

The Dáil is debating a confidence motion in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy over her role in approving a vote which allowed the Government to make changes to speaking time in the Dáil. 

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9 h. ago Ireland must not repeat austerity mistakes after US tariffs, says opposition TDs say

The effect of austerity on Ireland, imposed after the economy tanked in 2008, was raised as a concern ahead of the threat of US tariffs

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10 h. ago Ceann Comhairle needs to ‘build bridges’ with opposition, TD says

Labour’s Ged Nash said that the Ceann Comhairle needed to show that she is ‘not in any way partisan’.

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10 h. ago Ireland must not repeat austerity mistakes after US tariffs, opposition TDs say

Ireland must not repeat austerity mistakes after US tariffs, opposition TDs say  Yahoo

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33 h. ago Ireland’s Establishment Politicians Roundly Reject ‘Irish Trump’ Conor McGregor’s Avowed Presidential Aspirations

Ireland’s Establishment Politicians Roundly Reject ‘Irish Trump’ Conor McGregor’s Avowed Presidential Aspirations  The New York Sun

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37 h. ago Conor McGregor's Presidential ambitions met with overwhelming opposition in Ireland

Conor McGregor's Presidential ambitions met with overwhelming opposition in Ireland  IrishCentral

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57 h. ago ‘Not a hope in hell’ – TDs and senators say ‘no’ to supporting Conor McGregor’s presidential bid – report

‘Not a hope in hell’ – TDs and senators say ‘no’ to supporting Conor McGregor’s presidential bid – report  Irish Independent

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69 h. ago 'Not a hope in hell': Irish politicians roundly reject Conor McGregor's presidential bid

'Not a hope in hell': Irish politicians roundly reject Conor McGregor's presidential bid  Sky News

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69 h. ago What does Ireland think of Conor McGregor's presidential bid?

What does Ireland think of Conor McGregor's presidential bid?  Sky News

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3 d. ago Councillors would reject Conor McGregor bid for presidential nomination, survey suggests

At least one local authority has convened a meeting to discuss how to respond if McGregor seeks its nomination

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3 d. ago In their own words: Councillors respond to Conor McGregor’s bid for presidential nomination

Mixed martial arts fighter wants run in this year’s election to succeed Michael D Higgins

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3 d. ago Councillors brace for chaotic Conor McGregor bid to seek presidential nomination from local authorities

Irish Times poll of county councillors found all but one of 185 respondents would reject without hesitation MMA fighter’s bid

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3 d. ago Councillors brace for chaotic Conor McGregor bid to seek presidential nomination

Irish Times poll of county councillors found all but one of 185 respondents would reject without hesitation MMA fighter’s bid

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3 d. ago Conor McGregor presidential bid: All but one of 188 councillors would not vote for MMA fighter, survey shows

Councillors are bracing for a chaotic bid to seek presidential nomination

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4 d. ago Conor McGregor passed on comeback fight to focus on Ireland presidential run: ‘I’m happy with what I’ve done’

Conor McGregor passed on comeback fight to focus on Ireland presidential run: ‘I’m happy with what I’ve done’  MMA Fighting

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6 d. ago Ceann Comhairle to remain in role as opposition plan no confidence vote

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy also ‘categorically’ rejected the opposition’s accusations of partiality.

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6 d. ago Michael Lowry says he stuck two fingers up to opposition after being provoked

Independent TD Michael Lowry also said it was not made with malicious intent.

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6 d. ago 'You need to go': Mary Lou McDonald declares no confidence in Ceann Comhairle

Verona Murphy is facing criticism for her handling of an acrimonious sitting on Tuesday when contentious changes to speaking rights were voted through.

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6 d. ago Opposition leaders to declare no confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy

Verona Murphy faces criticism for her handling of an acrimonious sitting on Tuesday when contentious changes to speaking rights were voted through.

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7 d. ago Chaos as Ireland’s opposition shouts down speaker, shuts down parliament

Chaos as Ireland’s opposition shouts down speaker, shuts down parliament  POLITICO Europe

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