Election 2024: Michael McNamara would have been a shoo-in in the Clare constituency but it looks as though he has decided to remain in Europe
Plus: Mary Hanafin called to the Bar, Danny Healy-Rae’s quarry quarrel, and Damo and Ivor’s pigeon pursuits
European election: Independents Michael McNamara and Mick Wallace, Sinn Féin’s Kathleen Funchion, Green Party’s Grace O’Sullivan and Fianna Fail’s Cynthia Ní Mhurchú are battling for the other three seats
The only certainty is uncertainty, but here are the key bellwethers and battlegrounds in the European and local elections
Candidates face a battle where party running mates could be their most dangerous rivals transfers will in many cases be decisive
Figures high despite accelerated processing system from so-called safe countries introduced almost two years ago
Names on European candidates’ replacement lists matter more than usual with a general election on the horizon
Mount Street operation to clear unsanitary tent city begs the question of how the camp was allowed to develop in the first place
Clare Independent TD, who trained as a barrister and is a drystock farmer, previously ran unsuccessfully in 2009
Timeframe for bringing results to Dáil a ‘big worry’, says Independent TD Michael McNamara
Michael McNamara says no votes in family and care referendums cast Irish parliament in ‘a very dim light’
Yes vote would have long-term consequences in tax, property and family law, group claims
Poor Roderic O’Gorman’s patience was sorely tested during a debate on the upcoming constitutional referendums
The referendums, due to be held on International Women’s Day on March 8th, would broaden the definition of family beyond marriage in the Constitution
Contentious issues among disaffected rural voters include turf-cutting, nitrates, bog rewetting, roads investment and forestry privatisation
More than 350 farmers attend public meeting in Ballinasloe on Sunday raising concerns
Until six weeks ago customs checks on non-EU products routed through Shannon Airport took place in Clare
Allegation of ‘misleading commentary’ put to Dáil over bid to secure mandarin’s appearance
Varadkar says it would have been ‘far preferable’ if details were released from outset
O’Céidigh did not comment on suggestion of friction with group’s management team
Post offices suggested as a ‘more accessible way’ for people to renew their licence
State energy group engages in pre-application consultation on turbine plan
Backslapping Fine Gael Senator puts his foot in it while Russia gets lost in the boogie
Danny Healy-Rae left to his own device as Zapponegate saw Government rocked by a role
Issues which led to Doolin Coast Guard being stood down replicated across country, TDs say
Dáil told that State aircraft not used regularly because of frequent need for maintenance
Atlantic Aviation Group to buy German company following months of travel curbs
Judge-led investigation into killing of man in Bunratty began in 2017, completed in 2020
Spending rises 5.1% in second quarter as consumers splash out on entertainment
Shannon Group transferring its tourism arm to local authorities following Covid-19 losses
German-owned group reviewing Irish business following impact of Covid on travel
Clare TD criticises failure to include group of monastic sites in application process
Varadkar says up to 15,000 businesses could re-open , 200,000 could get jobs back in May
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