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REVEALED: 15 | Vintage Vibes

Fiery exchanges in the first televised leaders debate of Irish general election

Simon Harris and Mary Lou McDonald clashed several times during the wide-ranging and hotly-anticipated leaders’ debate.

The Independent UK

Harris and McDonald face scrutiny over handling of party controversies in debate

They were taking part in the first major TV debate of the Irish General Election campaign.

Evening Standard

Taoiseach and Tanaiste say they would shun coalition with Sinn Fein

Simon Harris and Micheal Martin were speaking during a televised debate involving 10 parties.

The Independent UK

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McDonald: UK Government needs to set out ‘tipping point’ for Irish unity vote

Mary Lou McDonald is hoping to lead Sinn Fein into government in Ireland after the election on November 29.

Evening Standard

Taoiseach leads tributes after death of songwriter Johnny Duhan

Tributes have been paid to Mr Duhan, 74, who had written songs recorded by artists such as Christy Moore, The Dubliners and Mary Black.

Evening Standard

McDonald accuses parties of treating Sinn Fein voters as ‘second-class citizens’

Her comments came amid increasing focus on coalition permutations after the General Election in Ireland.

Evening Standard

Simon Harris calls Michael O’Leary’s teacher comments ‘crass and ill informed’

The Ryanair boss had said he would not hire teachers to get things done, at a Fine Gael event at the weekend.

Evening Standard

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O’Neill says criticism of her Remembrance Sunday attendance ‘difficult to hear’

The Sinn Fein vice president said she was determined to live up to her pledge to be a ‘First Minister for all’.

Evening Standard

O’Neill lays wreath at Cenotaph in Belfast on Remembrance Sunday

It was the first time a senior Sinn Fein figure has taken part in such an event in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

Sinn Fein’s McDonald refuses to rule out coalition with Fine Gael or Fianna Fail

Mary Lou McDonald urged voters to support her party and ‘change the government’.

Evening Standard

‘Time is right’ for Irish election, says Harris as candidates hit campaign trail

The parties have already began to set out their stall on housing, immigration and childcare as they vie for votes on November 29.

Evening Standard

Irish parliament dissolved for General Election

Irish premier Simon Harris said it had been the honour of his life to serve as Taoiseach.

Evening Standard

Former Sinn Fein press officer jailed for child sex offences

Michael McMonagle, 43, was sentenced at Derry Crown Court to nine months in custody and nine months under statutory supervision.

Evening Standard

Election campaign to formally start in Ireland with dissolution of Dail

Taoiseach Simon Harris will ask President of Ireland Michael D Higgins to dissolve the Parliament ahead of a polling date on Friday November 29.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

The Irish people face a historic choice at election, says Mary Lou McDonald

The Sinn Fein president said the 70-plus candidates being fielded by her party proved it was ‘serious about winning’.

The Independent UK

Irish general election date confirmed for November 29

The highly-anticipated announcement kicks off a truncated campaign which will last mere weeks.

Evening Standard

Secretary of State welcomes O’Neill intention to attend Remembrance service

Michelle O’Neill will be the first senior Sinn Fein figure to take part in such an event in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

First Minister Michelle O’Neill ‘wishes Trump well’ following election

Ms O’Neill said her priority in dealing with any US administration is the peace process and Gaza.

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Irish Government ‘cannot ram through unconstitutional Israeli settlements Bill’

Micheal Martin said that it was inevitable that the Bill would be challenged when passed into law.

The National (Scotland)

Sinn Fein FM to take part in Belfast Remembrance Sunday event for first time

STORMONT’S First Minister is set to participate in the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at Belfast City Hall, marking the first time a senior Sinn Fein…

Evening Standard

Michelle O’Neill to break new ground by attending Remembrance Sunday in Belfast

The Sinn Fein vice president said her participation in the ceremony was a fulfilment of her pledge to be a ‘First Minister for all’.

Evening Standard

Opposition parties offer to ease through Israeli imports law before election

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said passing the bill at the end of the Dail term would ‘send a powerful message’.

Evening Standard

Prime Minister denies throwing veterans ‘to the wolves to pander to Sinn Fein’

Former defence minister Mark Francois pressed Sir Keir Starmer on plans for the Northern Ireland Legacy Act.

Evening Standard

O’Neill says she’s focused on Stormont delivery after four weeks of questioning

The Sinn Fein First Minister insisted the powersharing Executive at Stormont remained stable following recent controversies involving her party.

Evening Standard

‘No armed groups should exist in this day and age’ – O’Neill

The First Minister was asked whether the IRA Army Council currently has any influence over Sinn Fein.

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