Support for Sinn Féin and Independents increases, Fine Gael no change, and slight drops recorded for the rest of the parties in latest Irish Times/Ipsos opinion poll
Social Democrats
British television programme demonised welfare recipients, says Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan
The ongoing housing crisis is one likely factor behind Sinn Féin’s support levels among younger voters
Every political party has known for years the derogation is incompatible with our climate targets. Despite this, zero planning has been done to prepare for its reduction
Sinn Féin extends lead to stay on course to be largest party in next Dáil, latest opinion poll shows
Sinn Fein has increased again, they lead Fianna Fáil by 14 points while Mary Lou McDonald remains the most popular leader
Opposition says any tax cut for landlords will not build a single additional home
Party looks well positioned to capitalise on youth vote but among older demographics support declines and is markedly weaker outside Leinster
Social Democrats leader claims people on politicians’ wages had no capacity to understand reality of waiting lists or housing crisis
Party fests have occasionally provided iconic political moments, and unwelcome publicity
Electoral Commission: Bigger parties, especially Sinn Féin, are likely to be happier with plans published
It’s a lot more difficult for smaller parties to win in three-seat constituencies
Sinn Féin on course to take at least one seat in almost all constituencies and will be in the running for multiple seats in many constituencies
Where the lines end up on the map and how many TDs are allocated to individual constituencies is the subject of fevered anticipation among TDs and would-be-deputies
Many Irish people would welcome the demise of Dublin. Sadly, that includes lots of Dubliners, writes Trevor White
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