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General Election Ireland 2024
Fianna Fáil ‘looking down their nose’ at 400,000 Sinn Féin voters
None of the parties secured the 88 required to form a government by themselves, with Fianna Fáil leader Tánaiste Micheál Martin set to take part in talks with other parties this week.

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

Simon Harris: Fine Gael 'should not be taken for granted' in government formation talks 
Simon Harris: Fine Gael 'should not be taken for granted' in government formation talks 
In a veiled jab at Fianna Fáil, Mr Harris said: 'I think fewer public musings and more concrete engagement is the way to proceed'

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Programme for government with Labour 'not a runner', says Social Democrats deputy leader
Programme for government with Labour 'not a runner', says Social Democrats deputy leader
Speaking after the meeting, Labour leader Ivana Bacik said that the parties had identified areas for collaboration

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Katherine Zappone appointment
Former TD Katherine Zappone bids to return to politics in Seanad
Ms Zappone, a former TD for Dublin South-West, served as children's minister in the last Fine Gael-led government from 2016 to 2020

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Cork man among Fianna Fáil TDs tipped for role of Ceann Comhairle in next Dáil
Cork man among Fianna Fáil TDs tipped for role of Ceann Comhairle in next Dáil
It remains uncertain whether incumbent Séan Ó Fearghaíl will seek a third term

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Next government must reflect Fianna Fáil’s election success, says Micheál Martin
Next government must reflect Fianna Fáil’s election success, says Micheál Martin
The next Government has to reflect the “very significant” number of seats Fianna Fáil won in the General Election, Micheál Martin has said.

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

These are the Independents who could play kingmaker in government formation talks
These are the Independents who could play kingmaker in government formation talks
Already, some independents have begun to make their intentions known about whether they would work with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Fianna Fáil say Micheál Martin should be Taoiseach for three years of a new coalition
Fianna Fáil say Micheál Martin should be Taoiseach for three years of a new coalition
Party sources tell the 'Irish Examiner' outgoing Tánaiste should take the helm for longer than Simon Harris despite Fine Gael's suggestion of an even split to maintain 'parity of esteem' 

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Micheál Martin aiming to select coalition partners with 'backbone'
Micheál Martin aiming to select coalition partners with 'backbone'
Fianna Fáil leader warned previous negotiations took too long but he does not believe a government will be in place before Christmas

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Party leaders to meet in coming days as attention turns to Government formation
It is understood that the Labour Party will meet with the Social Democrats on Friday, with Ivana Bacik also set to meet Roderic O'Gorman this week

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Here's everything you need to know about the new TDs for Cork
Here's everything you need to know about the new TDs for Cork
All 20 seats in Cork city and county have been filled. Here's what you need to know about the news TDs for Cork 

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Former Cork TD Noel O'Flynn returns to politics to seek council seat vacated by son Ken 
Former Cork TD Noel O'Flynn returns to politics to seek council seat vacated by son Ken 
Independent Ireland announced the return of Noel O'Flynn on Tuesday. Mr O'Flynn was a TD for Cork North Central from 1997 to 2011

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

ieExplains: How much do TDs get paid? 
ieExplains: How much do TDs get paid? 
The Oireachtas has published an online guide to the salary and allowances of TDs and senators

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Here are 10 general election stories you may have missed
Here are 10 general election stories you may have missed
Shock homecomings, furry friends, and new political dynasties have all featured in this general election

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

ieExplains: The election is over. What happens next?
ieExplains: The election is over. What happens next?
With none of the main parties having secured enough seats to form a government, negotiations will take place over the coming days and weeks on forming a coalition

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Government formation talks underway with TDs setting out key issues
Government formation talks underway with TDs setting out key issues
A coalition of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and a third element — possibly made up of Independents or another smaller party —  is still seen as the only viable option.

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: 'Breath of fresh air' Cairns ushered in Hollymania as party leader
Elaine Loughlin: 'Breath of fresh air' Cairns ushered in Hollymania as party leader
Key to that has been Ms Cairns herself, who has galvanised support amongst younger women — a group not usually involved in politics in large numbers

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Election 2024 — Counting complete as all 174 Dáil seats filled
Election 2024 — Counting complete as all 174 Dáil seats filled
It brings to an end over 60 hours of counting in the General Election 2024

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Donnelly suffers high profile loss as sole Fianna Fáil candidate for Wicklow
Donnelly suffers high profile loss as sole Fianna Fáil candidate for Wicklow
Having gotten just 6% of first preferences and with transfers strongly favouring FG's Edward Timmins, Mr Donnelly just could not close the gap

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

At 24, Cork's new Labour TD Eoghan Kenny will be the Dáil's youngest
At 24, Cork's new Labour TD Eoghan Kenny will be the Dáil's youngest
At 24 years of age, Labour’s new TD in Cork North Central Eoghan Kenny will be one of the youngest in Dáil Éireann after he was deemed elected on Monday night following a recount

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Sinn Féin reaches out to Social Democrats and Labour in coalition bid
Mary Lou McDonald has contacted both Holly Cairns and Ivana Bacik today, as the Sinn Féin leader seeks to form a left-wing alliance heading into the 34th Dáil

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Votes Are Counted In The 2024 Irish General Election
Gerard 'The Monk' Hutch expected to depart for Lanzarote this week after failing to secure Dáil seat
A relative of The Monk said he was 'not too bothered' about losing out and would shortly leave for his second home in Spain

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

With just one female TD, why are women not getting elected in Cork? 
With just one female TD, why are women not getting elected in Cork? 
In total 44 women are set to become TDs, which would represent 25% of the Dáil 

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Watch: Count centre scenes at Nemo Rangers
Watch: Count centre scenes at Nemo Rangers
Counting is set to continue late into the night at Nemo as the tallying process carries on. 

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Watch: Healy-Rae family marks Danny’s election win with a song
Watch: Healy-Rae family marks Danny’s election win with a song
Independent candidate Danny Healy-Rae was elected on Sunday. Danny, along with his friends and family, celebrated with a sing-song at the Killarney count centre. 

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Fianna Fáil surge positions Micheál Martin for remarkable comeback as Taoiseach
Fianna Fáil surge positions Micheál Martin for remarkable comeback as Taoiseach
Fianna Fáil is on track to secure 8-10 seats more than Fine Gael and has again become the largest party in the country

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

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Election 2024: Day two of counting as it happened
Election 2024: Day two of counting as it happened
The Irish Examiner were covering all 43 constituencies to keep an eye on the twists and turns

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Election 2024: Independents could offer an alternative route to coalition deal
Election 2024: Independents could offer an alternative route to coalition deal
Across the country, particularly in rural constituencies, voters opted for Independent TDs, with 16.8% of first preferences cast in favour of a non-party candidate, including 3.6% opting for candidates under the Independent Ireland banner.

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

'This has been a monumental week for me, both personally and politically,' says Holly Cairns
'This has been a monumental week for me, both personally and politically,' says Holly Cairns
The Social Democrats leader gave birth to a baby girl on election day 

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
'I've been running all my life': Media joins Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch in a chaotic jog as he flees RDS
Dublin Central's criminal candidate eventually turned up at the count centre on Sunday with a documentary film crew in tow

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Election 2024: Locals nonplussed by the Monk's close call in Dublin Central
Election 2024: Locals nonplussed by the Monk's close call in Dublin Central
Walking through North Strand and Ballybough on Sunday, people were not surprised the Monk was in with such a strong chance of nabbing a seat

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Watch: Frenzy as Gerry Hutch runs from media at RDS after missing out on Dáil seat 
A scrum of security and media followed Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch out of the RDS count centre in Dublin after he missed out on a seat in the .  Mr Hutch was beaten to the final seat in by Labour's Marie Sherlock.

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Watch: How is Election 2024 shaping up so far 
Watch: How is Election 2024 shaping up so far 
Political editor Elaine Loughlin gives a 1pm update on how the election is going so far as counting continues on Sunday. 

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Election 2024: Six things we learned on the first day of counting
Election 2024: Six things we learned on the first day of counting
There's been a wipeout of the Green Party; the seats of senior figures including ministers are up for grabs; and there has been a surge for Labour and the Social Democrats 

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Watch: Latest update on Election 2024 from the Cork County constituencies
Watch: Latest update on Election 2024 from the Cork County constituencies
Irish Examiner reporters Liz Dunphy and David Forsythe give an update on Cork South West and Cork North West as well as some updates from Cork City constituencies.

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Election 2024: Day one of counting as it happened 
Election 2024: Day one of counting as it happened 
The exact identity of the 34th Dáil isn't known for certain after day one of counting in the General Election. Going into Saturday, 174 TDs were set to be elected across 43 constituencies.

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Watch: Micheál Martin on 'celebrity candidate' Gráinne Seoige's election performance 
Watch: Micheál Martin on 'celebrity candidate' Gráinne Seoige's election performance 
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin speaks about the party's "celebrity candidate" Gráinne Seoige, who polled at just 5% in , according to tallies.

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Who is Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, the first TD elected to the 34th Dáil?
Who is Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, the first TD elected to the 34th Dáil?
The now second-time TD received 20.9% of first preference votes in the leafy constituency, which would be seen as a heartland for Fine Gael

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The key stories from the election so far
The Mick Clifford Podcast: The key stories from the election so far
Irish Examiner political editor Elaine Loughlin joins Mick Clifford to offer their analysis of the key stories emerging from the so far.

 Listen | Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

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Polling day as it happened: Sinn Féin, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil neck-and-neck as voting ends
Polling day as it happened: Sinn Féin, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil neck-and-neck as voting ends
Join us early tomorrow from the moment the ballot boxes are open until the very last candidate is elected to fill the 34th Dáil

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Election 2024: Exit poll deadlock - Sinn Fein on 21.1%, Fine Gael on 21% and Fianna Fáil on 19.5%
Election 2024: Exit poll deadlock - Sinn Fein on 21.1%, Fine Gael on 21% and Fianna Fáil on 19.5%
Transfers are now likely to play a significant role in the eventual make-up of a coalition Government, which may require at least four parties.

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Election 2024: Serious error on Limerick City ballot paper could see outcome challenged
Election 2024: Serious error on Limerick City ballot paper could see outcome challenged
Electoral law dictates that candidates must be listed in alphabetical order based on surnames

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
In Pictures: Voters and a pug cast their ballots in the General Election
Some 174 seats across 43 constituencies in the Dáil, are being contested

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

ieExplains: What is PR-STV and how does the Irish voting system work? 
ieExplains: What is PR-STV and how does the Irish voting system work? 
Why are second, third and fourth preferences so important in the election? It has to do with the Irish voting system — a process called proportional representation – single transferable vote or PR-STV.

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Election posters
Election 2024: See the full list of candidates in your constituency
None of the three main parties will have enough candidates to secure a majority on their own

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Dublin Bay South by-election
ieExplains: Do I need my polling card? Here's what to do (and what not to do) when voting
If this is your first election or if you’re still unsure about how exactly the day will go, we are here to explain

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

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