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Outcry over shock withdrawal of Irish presidential candidate

Billy Kelleher, who ran against Jim Gavin for the Fianna Fail nomination, called his selection a ‘serious miscalculation’

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

Choosing Jim Gavin as presidential candidate a ‘serious miscalculation’ – MEP

Billy Kelleher, who ran against Jim Gavin for the Fianna Fail nomination, said the process to select a candidate were ‘quite chaotic’.

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025

Presidential race now ‘clear choice’ between Government and Opposition, TD says

Fianna Fail candidate Jim Gavin announced he would be withdrawing from the race after acknowledging he had ‘made a mistake’.

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025

Governments to publish framework to deal with legacy of NI Troubles

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn and Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris will unveil the framework on Friday.

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025

UK and Irish governments to publish framework on dealing with legacy of Troubles

The Labour Government came to power with a pledge to replace and repeal the controversial 2023 Legacy Act introduced by the Conservatives.

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025

Micheal Martin cautions against ‘rush to judgment’ after remains of boy found

The discovery of remains believed to belong to Daniel Aruebose is ‘deeply shocking’, the Irish premier said.

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025

Bob Geldof says he was never really serious about an Irish presidential bid

The singer and campaigner has revealed details of a conversation with Irish premier Micheal Martin about the prospect of an election run.

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025

Taoiseach calls for more international pressure on Israel after genocide report

Independent experts commissioned by the United Nations’ Human Rights Council said Israeli was committing genocide in Gaza.

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025

Taoiseach and Prime Minister ‘at one’ over Northern Ireland legacy framework

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosted Taoiseach Micheal Martin at Chequers on Friday.

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025

EU relations, Northern Ireland and Gaza on agenda for PM and Taoiseach meeting

Irish premier Micheal Martin is to travel to the UK for the meeting with Sir Keir Starmer on Friday.

Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2025