Election 2024
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Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin says it is “disappointing” that some political parties didn’t publish a manifesto before the general election debate, meaning their policies couldn’t be as scrutinised. #GE24
Mary Lou McDonald criticised Fine Gael for running Senator John McGahon as a candidate. Taoiseach Simon Harris’ response: “Her press officer is in prison tonight for being a pedophile.” #GE24
Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman admits that he has put in planning objections previously, but defends this on the basis that “Not every planning application is a good planning application.” #GE24
Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman says the photos circulating regarding Fine Gael Senator John McGahon are “really disturbing”. Asked if he would have a candidate like McGahon on the ballot in his party, he paused, then replied “Probably not, no.” #GE24
Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O’Callahgnan says the party “wants to go into Government”, but has certain “dealbreaker” issues, such as a “credible Climate Action Plan. #GE24
Ben Scallan: “What would Labour’s pitch be on the issue of immigration?” Ivana Bacik: “…We are a party that believes in the value of diversity. We stand firm against the politics of division and hate.” #GE24
People Before Profit leader Richard Boyd Barrett calls for the formation of a “Left Government” in #GE24.
Joan Collins TD of Right To Change says her party wants to establish a “State construction company” to tackle the housing crisis. #GE24
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín outlines his party’s plan to crackdown on State waste, including making it easier to sack senior civil servants who squander public funds. #GE24
The incoming US Donald Trump administration is moving to establish a “Department of Government Efficiency” tasked with eliminating State waste. Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins says he “absolutely 100%” support setting up a similar independent agency in Ireland. #GE24