They richly deserve this, do Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
Nothing but a mob
If she is serious about wishing to be our President, then it behooves her to set out exactly what makes her different and more qualified than the other two candidates.
In the presidential debate, Gaza took up more time than any other topic – more than three times as long as Irish neutrality and the Triple Lock, and over twice as long as a United Ireland. Here’s a full breakdown of the figures.
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There’s a reason that, before she dropped out of the race due to ill health, Mairead McGuinness was the overwhelming favourite to win the Aras.
The debate is his chance to introduce himself to the country in his own words and show that he can hold his own with two seasoned politicians.
I know only one option is off the table: I will not be voting for Jim Gavin.
If you want to spoil your vote, that’s a matter for you but it will not hurt either FF or FG.
Voters, in both this election and future elections, should take careful note.
Sinn Fein has this morning announced that its long-awaited “game-changing” candidate for the Presidency will be far-left independent candidate Catherine Connolly, who has been in the race for months.
“In the collective interest.”