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fromIndependent
2 days ago

Mary Regan: Future of Micheal Martin and Simon Harris tied to presidential performance of their chosen candidates

The presidential election is dominated by internal coalition party politics and candidate selection conflicts, creating risks and potential gains for Mícheál Martin and Simon Harris.
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fromIndependent
2 days ago
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Mary Regan: Future of Micheal Martin and Simon Harris tied to presidential performance of their chosen candidates

Candidate selection infighting has turned the presidential election into a contest of internal party politics, risking fallout for coalition leaders Mícheál Martin and Simon Harris.
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1 week ago
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Mary Lou McDonald rules herself out of Irish presidential election

Mary Lou McDonald ruled out running in the Irish presidential election to lead Sinn Féin from opposition and hold the government to account.
fromIndependent
2 days ago
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Mary Regan: Future of Micheal Martin and Simon Harris tied to presidential performance of their chosen candidates

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fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

The Irish Independent's View: Mary Lou McDonald's decision shows Sinn Fein is off the pace in race for Aras

The decision by leader Mary Lou McDonald not to put herself forward will no doubt disappoint some of her supporters. She is a skilful campaigner and has repeatedly proven herself as a formidable debater - invaluable traits on the hustings. Some argue she is such a totem for Sinn Féin that were she to lose, she could damage both her own prospects and those of the party, so inextricably are their fates linked.
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fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan backs Jim Gavin for presidency after pressure from Taoiseach

Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan endorsed Jim Gavin for the presidency after pressure from Taoiseach Micheál Martin, completing cabinet backing despite backlash from some TDs.
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