2 h. ago Humphreys recalls attending Orange parades as she gives backing to Irish unity

The Fine Gael presidential candidate referenced her Unionist heritage at an event launching her campaign.

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2 h. ago National: Humphreys has slight lead in Presidential election opinion polls

Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys has a slight lead in a set of newly-published Presidential election opinion polls. The polls, conducted… The post National: Humphreys has slight lead in Presidential election opinion polls appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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5 h. ago Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys has nose in front of chasing pack according to new poll

The poll shows Jim Gavin and Catherine Connolly just behind Humphreys – with plenty of support for a candidate who has ruled themselves out.

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24 h. ago Labour blasts Health Minister's 'showdown' approach to hospitals after Mater resignation

It follows reports that the chair of the hospital’s board resigned after a bust-up with the Fine Gael minister.

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25 h. ago Galway Deputy calls for increased pre budget funding to improve footpath infrastructure

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Fine Gael TD for Galway East Pete Roche has called on the Government to increase funding for all grant schemes related to the construction, repair and upgrading of footpaths across Galway and the wider country ahead of Budget 2025. Deputy Roche is seeking the creation of a […] The post Galway Deputy calls for increased pre budget funding to improve footpath infrastructure appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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43 h. ago Red flag at Portumna Lake described as 'complete overreaction'

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A red flag being placed at Portumna Lake is being described as a complete overreaction. It was erected after a handful of representations were made to the County Council over reeds at the bathing area. Fine Gael Councillor Jimmy McClearn says it seems no investigation was carried […] The post Red flag at Portumna Lake described as 'complete overreaction' appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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68 h. ago Debunked: Elon Musk wrongly claims Simon Harris blocked 'the will of the people' in Áras race

Musk also endorsed Conor McGregor, who was polling at two percent.

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2 d. ago Fianna Fáil backbenchers revolt to back ‘Netflix levy’ a ‘storm in a teacup’, says TD

Malcolm Byrne seeks to play down dispute over levy which Fine Gael Minister for Media Patrick O’Donovan has opposed

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3 d. ago Humphreys had ‘no role’ in whipping councillors to block independents

Presidential hopeful Heather Humphreys has said she had ‘no role’ in whipping Fine Gael councillors to block independent candidates.

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4 d. ago County Council vows to get tougher on dereliction across Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council has signaled it’s preparing to take a tougher stance on dereliction going forward. The matter was raised at County Hall this week when local Fine Gael Councillor Peter Feeney raised the issue of a long-derelict pub in Athenry. He said it’s been an eyesore […] The post County Council vows to get tougher on dereliction across Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 d. ago Harris says Fine Gael is 'renewed' under his leadership as he denies he's a weakness to the party

Harris’ popularity has taken a hit in recent polls but will the new Dáil term offer an opportunity to reset.

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5 d. ago Presidential hopefuls launched bids to get on ballot at first special council meeting

Áras hopefuls were given five minutes to make their pitch to Kerry councillors this afternoon.

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5 d. ago LIVE: Presidential hopefuls launch bids to get on ballot at first special council meeting

Áras hopefuls were given five minutes to make their pitch to Kerry councillors this afternoon.

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5 d. ago ‘Nonsense’ to suggest Fine Gael councillors should back independent candidates

Party leader Simon Harris said ‘the Fine Gael party is backing the Fine Gael candidate’ in the presidential election next month.

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5 d. ago Tánaiste Simon Harris condemns ‘sinister and subversive threats’ against his family

Speaking at Fine Gael think-in in Mullingar, Tanaiste says budget will not not repeat one-off giveaways of previous years

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5 d. ago Simon Harris refuses to speculate on political future following threats to family

Harris said he had to ‘dig pretty deep’ to attend today’s Fine Gael think-in after threats were made against him and his family/

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6 d. ago LIVE: Presidential hopefuls launching their bids to get on ballot at first special council meeting

Áras hopefuls will be given five minutes to make their pitch to Kerry councillors this afternoon.

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6 d. ago Simon Harris being ‘hounded out of office', says former Fine Gael TD

A garda investigation is underway after two threats were made to Minister Harris and his family in the space of a week.

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6 d. ago Budget and Áras race on the agenda as FG and SF gather for party think

The parties will hold separate gatherings in Westmeath and Dun Laoghaire – here’s what to expect.

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6 d. ago Budget priorities and presidential decisions key focus for FG and SF at party think

Tánaiste Simon Harris will outline how cutting costs for families is a Budget priority for Fine Gael.

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