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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 6h

This week on The Journal's politics podcast: Connolly is pulling ahead in the polls, and it's starting to look a lot like Humphrey's campaign just hasn't landed. She's running out of time to change that.

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Jane Matthews @janematthews1.bsky.social · 1d

New: In a rejig of their party spokespeople, the Social Democrats have appointed Eoin Hayes as their social protection spokesperson.

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Lucia O'Farrell, the mother of hit-and-run victim Shane O'Farrell, has pushed back on presidential candidate Heather Humphreys' claim that she "did everything she could" to help the O'Farrell family.

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Shane O'Farrell's mother pushes back on Humphreys' claim she did 'everything she could' for Shane

Lucia O’Farrell said Humphreys “did nothing” to support her family’s fight for justice and answers.

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 3d

Former Labour leader Brendan Howlin has confirmed he is backing Catherine Connolly in the presidential election, despite Heather Humphreys sharing a photograph of them both over the weekend.

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Ex-Labour leader Brendan Howlin 'supporting Connolly' despite being photographed with Humphreys

The Labour Party voted during the summer to support Catherine Connolly’s campaign, but some members have defected.

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 9d

Opposition parties and a housing charity have criticised the Government after ministers failed to mention homelessness in their Budget speeches today

Opposition parties round on Government for not mentioning homelessness in their Budget speeches

One TD said the crisis ‘should not be seen as inevitable’ by the Government.

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 9d

Minister Jack Chambers shed further light this evening on the timeline surrounding the circumstances that led to Jim Gavin's withdrawal from the presidential election.

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Chambers says 'facts changed' from Jim Gavin in relation to tenant issue

Fianna Fáil’s deputy leader admitted that the party put the tenant query to Gavin in September.

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Jane Matthews @janematthews1.bsky.social · 10d

“Repeatedly Jim was asked had you ever any issue with a tenant, and he said absolutely not” - Micheál Martin tells RTÉ’s Six One.

He claims “very comprehensive” due diligence was done with his selection.

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 10d

The blame game has already begun within Fianna Fáil as the dust settles on last night's shock news of Jim Gavin's withdrawal from the presidential race.

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'WTAF' and 'Micheál needs to apologise': The reaction within Fianna Fáil as Áras bid implodes

The blame game has already begun within Fianna Fáil as the dust settles on last night’s shock news.

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 16d

Last night's presidential debate gave voters their first real close-up look at how the three candidates perform under pressure... but maybe left viewers without a clear picture of who they actually are.

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Jane Matthews @janematthews1.bsky.social · 23d

Maria Steen has just arrived at Leinster House ahead of Independent Ireland TDs announcing their intentions for the presidential election. Looks like she has their 4 votes.

Jane Matthews @janematthews1.bsky.social · 24d

A spokesperson for Gareth Sheridan tells @thejournal.ie “It’s over.”

Having failed to secure a nomination from Offaly Council, Sheridan’s team have conceded it’s the end of the line in his bid for the Áras.

Jane Matthews @janematthews1.bsky.social · 27d

New: The Green Party has made the decision to back Catherine Connolly in the presidential election.

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · Sep 13

Described repeatedly as a "quiet man", can former Dubs manager Jim Gavin open himself up enough to the public to win the presidency?

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What will a Jim Gavin Áras campaign look like?

Described repeatedly as a “quiet man”, can the former Dubs manager open himself up enough to the public to win the presidency?

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · Aug 30

Selling cabins for €40k in a housing crisis: 'I'm like a counsellor, people tell me their problems' jrnl.ie/6801495

Selling cabins for €40k in a housing crisis: 'I'm like a counsellor, people tell me their problems'

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Jane Matthews @janematthews1.bsky.social · Aug 28

'It's Alan being Alan': Labour plays down talk of rift over Connolly

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'It's Alan being Alan': Labour plays down talk of rift over Connolly

Kelly has since messaged his party colleagues to address the “elephant in the room”.

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Jane Matthews @janematthews1.bsky.social · Aug 28

Spoke to Mary Lou McDonald yesterday about her party’s plans for the presidential election, the timeline for Irish unity, and her priorities for the new Dáil term.

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'I'm in public life for the long haul': Mary Lou McDonald continues to mull Áras bid

The Sinn Féin president spoke to The Journal about her party’s plans for the presidential election, the timeline for Irish unity, and her priorities for the new Dáil term.

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Jane Matthews @janematthews1.bsky.social · Aug 27

Really important story this morning from @mariadelaney.ie ⤵️

Just 13% of people w/breast cancer at Letterkenny University Hospital had treatment on time in 1st quarter of year.

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Chemo after breast cancer surgery often delayed to point it is less effective

This therapy can reduce the risk of cancer coming back. But potential benefits decrease the longer people have to wait for treatment after surgery.

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Jane Matthews @janematthews1.bsky.social · Aug 25

Minister for Tourism Peter Burke says the “extortionate” prices charged by some Dublin hotels this summer is something he plans to address in this year’s Budget.

“It really sends out a bad message for Irish tourism,” he says, adding that it’s not acceptable.

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · Aug 19

Who is Heather Humphreys and why does she want to be President of Ireland?

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Heather for President is surging in Fine Gael circles, but who is the Monaghan ex-minister?

Humphreys retired from the Dáil last year but says she has “had a good rest” and is ready to go again.

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Jane Matthews @janematthews1.bsky.social · Aug 19

Sean Kelly confirms to Morning Ireland that he will be seeking the Fine Gael nomination for president.

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · Aug 17

In one incident, bake sales organised for the Irish Red Cross were allegedly criticised as being "antisemitic".

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EU accused of 'intimidation' of staff who are protesting bloc's response to Gaza

In one incident, bake sales organised for the Irish Red Cross were allegedly criticised as being “antisemitic”.

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Jane Matthews @janematthews1.bsky.social · Aug 17

First-time TD Barry Heneghan on making a splash, that Lowry photo, and his thoughts on Paul Murphy

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First-time TD Barry Heneghan on making a splash, that Lowry photo, and his thoughts on Paul Murphy

Heneghan said he doesn’t share Finian McGrath’s view that Paul Murphy is a “pain in the ass”.

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · Aug 14

Fine Gael's Mairead McGuinness has pulled out of the presidential race following medical advice.

Read more:

https://www.thejournal.ie/mairead-mcguinness-president-6790565-Aug2025/

Fine Gael's Mairead McGuinness pulls out of presidential race following medical advice

The former vice-president of the European Parliament announced the move today.

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · Aug 8

Baby Pereppadan, a Fine Gael councillor, co-founded a limited company called Angel Care Consultancy Limited in 2022.

The ‪@investigates.thejournal.ie‬ team spoke to three nurses who said they paid thousands of euro in ‘agency fees’ to this company to come to Ireland.

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Fine Gael councillor co-owns company accused of charging migrant nurses unlawful ‘agency fees’

One nurse paid over €3,000 into another Fine Gael councillor’s account as part of the recruitment process.

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Reposted by Jane Matthews

The Journal @thejournal.ie · Aug 3

Over the next few weeks, The Journal will be chatting to first-time TDs about their experiences so far.

Next up we hear from Fianna Fáil's Louth TD Erin McGreehan.

http://jrnl.ie/6780430t

Being a first-time TD: I was told people like me don't go to college. This is a dream come true.

Over the coming weeks The Journal will be chatting to new TDs about their experience of Dáil Éireann so far.

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