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Congratulations for Connolly as victory in presidential election looks imminent

The leaders of Ireland’s main political parties have congratulated the independent candidate.

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Catherine Connolly needed Sinn Fein support – McDonald

Leaders of parties which backed the independent candidate have been congratulating her ahead of an expected decisive victory.

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High-profile names who failed to get on ballot paper in race for Aras

There was some criticism of the small number of candidates, leading to focus on the strict nomination criteria.

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High spirits from candidates on last day of presidential campaign

Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly has a lead over Fine Gael hopeful Heather Humphreys in the opinion polls.

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Latest poll points to commanding Connolly victory in Irish presidential race

The left wing independent TD has a 19 percentage point lead over Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys, according to the Business Post/Red C poll.

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Connolly and Humphreys make late push for votes in presidential campaign

Voters will go to the polls on Friday to elect a successor to Michael D Higgins as president of Ireland.

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Stormont minister faces legal challenge over stance on trade with Israel

Economy minister Caoimhe Archibald issued instructions to officials about not engaging in UK/Israel trade talks.

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Extending presidential voting rights to NI ‘would overstep constitutional mark’

Stormont deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly voiced opposition to the move.

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Adams confirms legal action against Government block on internment payout

A Bill presented to Parliament on Tuesday seeks to prevent the former Sinn Fein president securing compensation for being detained in the early 1970s.

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Adams accuses Government of ‘duplicity’ over move to block compensation payout

The ex-Sinn Fein president said he was consulting lawyers after a Bill was tabled to prevent him securing a payout over his internment in the 1970s.

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Government moves to block payouts to Gerry Adams and other Troubles detainees

A 2020 Supreme Court ruling had paved the way for Mr Adams to secure compensation for his detention without trial in the early 1970s.

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Badenoch’s position on human rights convention ‘very worrying’, Sinn Fein says

Mrs Badenoch kicked off the annual Tory conference in Manchester with a pledge to leave the ECHR.

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At least 14 Irish citizens detained after Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted

Sinn Fein senator Chris Andrews was among those detained after the boat he was on was boarded by Israeli soldiers.

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Greta Thunberg detained by Israel as Gaza-bound aid flotilla is intercepted

The Sirius, Alma and Adara boats were intercepted some 70 nautical miles (80 miles) from the coast of Gaza, according to organisers

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Welcome and concern over planned ‘protections’ for former soldiers

Sinn Fein MP John Finucane said he is against any amnesties or special arrangements for former soldiers over Troubles incidents.

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Motion on Gaza aid flotilla to be tabled in Irish parliament next week

A cross-party committee decided on Thursday night that a motion on the Gaza aid flotilla would be tabled on Tuesday.

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Robinson defends devolution as he warns against consequences of direct rule

The DUP leader addressed his party’s annual conference on the outskirts of Belfast on Saturday.

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Sinn Fein backs independent Catherine Connolly for the Irish presidency

Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald made the announcement following a meeting of the party’s leadership in Dublin on Saturday.

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Securing confidence of victims paramount for new legacy framework – Sinn Fein

Northern Ireland political parties have given a mixed response to a new legacy framework published by the UK and Irish governments.

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Public spat with O’Neill has not damaged powersharing Executive, Robinson says

They disagreed publicly after the Army withdrew from a jobs fair in Londonderry.

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Contrasting viewpoints outside court ahead of Soldier F trial

Bloody Sunday families and scores of supporters attended as well as those protesting at the prosecution of a military veteran.

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O’Neill and Little-Pengelly deny ‘toxic’ relationship is hindering delivery

The First Minister and deputy First Minister appeared before their Stormont scrutiny committee on Wednesday.

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Jim Gavin ‘delighted’ to be selected as Fianna Fail presidential candidate

The former Dublin Gaelic football manager defeated the party’s MEP Billy Kelleher in a secret ballot on Tuesday.

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Ex-Gaelic football manager nominated as presidential candidate by Fianna Fail

Jim Gavin defeated former junior minister Billy Kelleher in a secret ballot of the parliamentary party on Tuesday.

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Mary Lou McDonald rules herself out of Irish presidential race

The Sinn Fein leader said her name would ‘not go forward’ as the party’s nominee for president.

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