Here are the results of first count in the Dublin Central bye-election
An official first count is expected imminently. As predicted by the tallies, Daniel Ennis of the Social Democrats has come out on top in Dublin Central’s first count in the bye-election. According to several outlets, he made the No. 1 spot with 4,903 votes, beating out Sinn Féin’s Janice Boylan at 4,348. You can see […]
1 month ago
Bye-election tallies suggest one candidate is leading in Dublin Central
An official first count is expected imminently. Though the results of an official bye-election count in either Dublin Central or Galway West have not yet been released, tallies suggest that one politician is ahead of the pack in the former. According to multiple outlets, Daniel Ennis of the Social Democrats is leading in Dublin Central […]
1 month ago
By-Election: Explained as if you were in the pub
From candidates, to why the election is taking place – we’ve got you covered With just over a week out from the local by-elections in both Dublin Central and Galway West, the clock is ticking towards casting the all important vote. Here is everything you need to know: When is the by-election? The by-election takes […]
1 month ago
Sinn Féin roast new Taoiseach Simon Harris for Dáil absence
Mary Lou McDonald described his absence as an ‘absolute disgrace’. Mary Lou McDonald and Sinn Féin have slammed newly-appointed Taoiseach Simon Harris for not coming into Dáil Éireann on his first full day in the job. Harris succeeded Leo Varadkar in the role on Tuesday (9 April) but has been heavily criticised by the Sinn […]
2 years ago
‘Wide-ranging’ anti-vaping bill passed by Dáil
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said he hopes to have the legislation “in law before Christmas”. The Dáil has passed legislation that bans the sale of vaping products to those under 18. According to a statement on the Government’s website, the bill contains “wide-ranging measures to tackle smoking and vaping among children and adults”. These […]
2 years ago
Number of TDs will increase by 14 following Electoral Commission recommendation
There will also be four new constituencies added. Ireland will be voting for 14 more TDs at the next general election with the number of constituencies also increased by four. In the Electoral Commission’s constituencies review, it recommended that the next Dáil has 174 TDs representing 43 Dáil constituencies, up from the current 160 TDs […]
3 years ago