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Government accused of ‘complete failure’ to protect institutional records

Independent TD Catherine Connolly has accused the Government of a “complete failure” to reserve and protect records held by religious organisations pertaining to victims of institutional abuse. Speaking during Leaders’ Questions, Ms Connolly said if ...

14 Jun 2023 at 16:04

National News

McConalogue ‘surprised’ and ‘disappointed’ by MacSharry resignation

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has said he is “disappointed” and “surprised” by the resignation of Marc MacSharry from Fianna Fail. Mr McConalogue also said he would have preferred the Sligo-Leitrim TD to have continued in the ...

09 Nov 2022 at 17:52

National News

Catherine Connolly says she would ‘continue to expand’ role of president

Catherine Connolly has said she would continue to expand the role of president if she is elected to the office. Ms Connolly, a left-wing independent TD for Galway, has secured the backing of Labour, the Social Democrats, People Before ...

27 Aug 2025 at 17:52

National News

Connolly ‘seriously concerned’ about US veto over UNIFIL mandate

Irish presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has said she is “seriously concerned” about the potential “misuse” of a UN Security Council veto by the US. Ms Connolly said there was a need to “double down on strengthening UN ...

26 Aug 2025 at 15:36

Northern Ireland

Connolly says she would use voice as president to pursue Irish unity

Catherine Connolly said she would use her voice “in every way possible” to attempt to secure Irish unity in her term should she succeed in her bid to become president. The independent TD said she wanted to see Northern ...

28 Aug 2025 at 15:10

Billy Kelleher seeks support to become Fianna Fail presidential nominee

Northern Ireland

Billy Kelleher actively looking at becoming Fianna Fail nominee for presidency

Billy Kelleher is actively looking at becoming the Fianna Fail nominee for the presidential election. A source close to the Ireland South MEP said he was speaking to TDs and senators and was happy with the support he ...

28 Aug 2025 at 21:52

National News

Jim Gavin writes to Fianna Fail TDs seeking presidential nomination

Former Dublin GAA football manager Jim Gavin has written to the Fianna Fail parliamentary party seeking a nomination to run in the presidential election. Several ministers, including the Minister for Public ...

30 Aug 2025 at 15:41

National News

Everyone in Ireland has trust problem with the US – Connolly

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has said she believes every person in Ireland has a “trust problem” with the US. The left-wing independent TD also spoke about her weekend visit to the Electric ...

31 Aug 2025 at 14:47

National News

Taoiseach endorses Jim Gavin as Fianna Fail’s presidential candidate

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin has endorsed former Dublin GAA football manager Jim Gavin as the party’s candidate to run in the Irish presidential election. The Taoiseach said he believed Mr Gavin ...

30 Aug 2025 at 17:35

National News

Kelleher welcomes ‘healthy’ competition for presidential nomination

It is “healthy” for Fianna Fail to have a contest for its presidential nomination, party MEP and hopeful Billy Kelleher has said. Mr Kelleher made the comment after formally declaring his intention ...

29 Aug 2025 at 17:05

National News

Connolly dispute ‘elephant in the room’ at Labour think-in

Labour TD Alan Kelly has reiterated that he will not support Catherine Connolly for president despite his party voting to back her campaign. Mr Kelly made the comments alongside Labour leader ...

04 Sept 2025 at 17:03

National News

Bob Geldof wanted to be Fianna Fail’s presidential candidate, says Martin

Bob Geldof is among those who sought to become Fianna Fail’s presidential candidate, Taoiseach Micheal Martin said. He made the comments as he defended the party’s process to select a ...

03 Sept 2025 at 17:36

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