Local elections: More women starting to make a mark in a political system ultimately ‘designed primarily for men by men’
Social Democrats
The number was just 56 in 2019. More than half the candidates from a migrant background are women
The local elections have captured the imagination of Ireland’s younger generation as they go on the canvass in the next few weeks
Fine Gael rise and Sinn Féin decline ties support among leading parties - Fianna Fáil holds steady in third with Micheál Martin still most popular leader
Candidates face a battle where party running mates could be their most dangerous rivals transfers will in many cases be decisive
Fine Gael now level with main Opposition party while support for Fianna Fáil and most smaller parties steady
Holly Cairns to complain to State broadcaster over omission of Rory Hearne and Susan Doyle from televised European vote debates
Sinéad Gibney says she ‘worked effectively with colleagues to mitigate any such risk or perception of risk’
Critics describe university’s decision as attempt to suppress student protests
Social Democrats TD Róisín Shortall says ‘not a hope in hell’ of reform Bill being passed before general election
Social Democrats source says Orli Degani‘s candidacy became ‘unsustainable’ after she objected to the use of the Palestinian flag at party events
Fine Gael and Labour councillors become latest names of list of people hoping to become mayor of Limerick
Enfer Laboratories received more than €70,000 in prompt payment interest in 2021, official figures show
Coolock warehouse could be used to house asylum seekers, department says, following week of protests
Protests have been held this week at the former Crown Paints warehouse against its proposed use
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