A gamechanger for the Presidential race? Sinn Féin intrigue goes on as the Dáil returns.
Make up your mind time for Sinn Féin has finally arrived, presidential candidates go ploughing, and budget spats in the DáilSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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It's a three candidate presidential race, or is it?
The final line up in the presidential race is taking shape with Jim Gavin joining Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly. However, Sinn Féin's intentions remain unclear - while independent Maria Steen is half way to an Oireachtas nomination, and others continue to pursue council nominations. Political think-ins are also underway ahead of the Dáil's return next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Things are getting real in the race for the Áras
Heather Humphreys begins her campaign, the joust for the Fianna Fail nomination continues, Sinn Féin accused of dithering by Labour whose leader is standing by Catherine Connolly. All the while independents continue the hunt for a nominationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The hunt for presidential nominations intensifys as the campaign for the Áras stutters towards the starting line.
Disparate political wings of Catherine Connolly's campaign, Sinn Féin's decision process, intrigue over a Fianna Fail candidate and Heather Humphreys closes on the FG ticketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oppo hammers Govt for 'epic waste' as Dáil shuts up shop
In the last Leaders' Questions, the Opposition hammered the Govt as "feckless and reckless" for failing on cost-of-living supports. Sinn Féin suffered a supermarket malfunction in a noisy exchange. The Occupied Territories Bill faced intense scrutiny in heated committee hearings. And it's game on for Catherine Connolly in the race for the Áras.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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