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Social Democrat leader signals intent to contest local elections in Clare next summer

THE NEW leader of the Social Democrats has signalled the party’s intention to stand local election candidates across the country, including Clare. Holly Cairns said she is ‘really hopeful’ the party will find a Social Democrat candidate to contest ...

28 Jul 2023 at 19:53

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Soc Dems announce new Bill that will eradicate religious influence from sex education in schools

The Social Democrats will this week bring forward a bill to standardise sex education in schools, which they say should be fact-based and free from religious influence. The Bill will look to amend the wording in the 1998 Education Act to include ...

23 Nov 2021 at 16:51

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Sunak and European Commission president to hold face-to-face talks on protocol

Rishi Sunak will hold face-to-face talks in the UK with the European Commission president as he looks to finalise a deal to fix issues with the Northern Ireland Protocol. In a joint statement on Sunday from Downing Street and the European ...

26 Feb 2023 at 19:04

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Sinn Fein and Social Democrats back two Yes votes in upcoming referenda

Sinn Fein and Social Democrats say they will back two Yes votes in the upcoming referenda. Two referenda are to be held on March 8 to amend Ireland’s Constitution. One will ask whether the definition of family should be based on ...

23 Jan 2024 at 13:52

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Dail row: Parties meet after Ceann Comhairle’s intervention

A key meeting is being held after the speaker of the Dail parliament said government-affiliated independents could not be given opposition speaking time. Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy released a statement on Monday night saying ...

04 Feb 2025 at 12:44

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'I think of you every day' - Mother's heartbreaking message to missing son on his 30th birthday

The mother of missing Cian Langelaan has sent a heartfelt message to her ‘dearest son’ on his 30th birthday. Anthea Langelaan has has kept up her pleas for information about her only child since his disappearance in September, ...

06 Dec 2023 at 11:42

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Donegal roads shut after alleged sexual assault on Christmas Eve

A number of roads in Gweedore were sealed off on Christmas Eve following an alleged sexual assault. The incident occurred at around 2am on December 24 in the area of Bunbeg. A woman was allegedly attacked on a public road. It ...

27 Dec 2023 at 11:20

Northern Ireland

Sunak to press on with Brexit deal talks as EU leader’s visit cancelled

The Prime Minister will keep working towards securing a post-Brexit deal after plans for an in-person meeting with the European Commission president was called off. After having “positive” discussions with Rishi Sunak on ...

25 Feb 2023 at 00:32

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Brexiteers wary as Sunak and EU chief prepare to announce Northern Ireland deal

Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen are set to sign off on a new post-Brexit deal for Northern Ireland as Conservative Eurosceptics warn the “devil is in the detail”. The Prime Minister and the European Commission ...

27 Feb 2023 at 13:50

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Row in Irish parliament a ‘subversion of constitution’ and ‘farcical’

A row in the Irish parliament has been labelled a “subversion of the Irish Constitution” by would-be Irish premier Micheal Martin. The Fianna Fail leader, who was poised to become the next taoiseach on Wednesday ...

22 Jan 2025 at 20:17

National News

‘It’s been a rollercoaster’ – Holly Cairns on election hopes and Dail obstacles

Holly Cairns has said she has high hopes for her party in elections this year as she reflected on her “rollercoaster” first full Dail term as the Social Democrats’ new leader. She said that the party’s red line ...

02 Jan 2024 at 13:26

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Fianna Fail ‘looking down their nose’ at 400,000 Sinn Fein voters

Leading Irish political party Fianna Fail is “looking down its nose” at the second biggest party and the 400,000 who voted for them, the Sinn Fein president has said. Mary-Lou McDonald’s party finished second ...

08 Dec 2024 at 15:38

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