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Irish ambassador to the US Geraldine Byrne Nason to stay on in her role (via @thejournal_ie) https://jrnl.ie/6844169
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1978092209053311192#m
Published: October 14, 2025 13:35
Irish ambassador to the US Geraldine Byrne Nason to stay on in her role (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6844169
Peadar Tóibín says Aontu will put down a motion of no confidence in Simon Harris next week.
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1978055942269747317#m
Published: October 14, 2025 11:11
Peadar Tóibín says Aontu will put down a motion of no confidence in Simon Harris next week.
Roderic O’Gorman says he’s disappointed that Brian Leddin has left the Green Party
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1978048691794780569#m
Published: October 14, 2025 10:42
Roderic O’Gorman says he’s disappointed that Brian Leddin has left the Green Party
Player Ratings: How did the two candidates (and Pat Kenny) fare in the Newstalk Áras debate? (via @thejournal_ie) https://jrnl.ie/6843823
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1978037752894570838#m
Published: October 14, 2025 09:58
Player Ratings: How did the two candidates (and Pat Kenny) fare in the Newstalk Áras debate? (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6843823
From 'sorry if' to bankrobber jibes: The key takeaways from the Pat Kenny Áras debate (via @thejournal_ie) https://jrnl.ie/6843776
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1978037502255456259#m
Published: October 14, 2025 09:57
From 'sorry if' to bankrobber jibes: The key takeaways from the Pat Kenny Áras debate (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6843776
RT by @christinafinn8: Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly went head-to-head in Newstalk's hour-long debate this morning.
Pat Kenny quizzed both candidates on topics ranging from the themes of each of their campaigns to their views on Donald Trump.
http://jrnl.ie/6843776t
https://nitter.poast.org/thejournal_ie/status/1978036781242081571#m
Published: October 14, 2025 09:54
Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly went head-to-head in Newstalk's hour-long debate this morning.
Pat Kenny quizzed both candidates on topics ranging from the themes of each of their campaigns to their views on Donald Trump.
jrnl.ie/6843776t
RT by @christinafinn8: Independent Catherine Connolly and Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys will join Pat Kenny on Newstalk’s The Pat Kenny Show for an hour-long debate from 9am.
We'll have all the latest here 👇 http://jrnl.ie/6843655
https://nitter.poast.org/thejournal_ie/status/1978008101564404062#m
Published: October 14, 2025 08:00
Independent Catherine Connolly and Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys will join Pat Kenny on Newstalk’s The Pat Kenny Show for an hour-long debate from 9am.
We'll have all the latest here 👇 jrnl.ie/6843655
Ex-Labour leader Brendan Howlin 'supporting Connolly' despite being photographed with Humphreys (via @thejournal_ie) https://jrnl.ie/6842888
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1977703277434171438#m
Published: October 13, 2025 11:49
Ex-Labour leader Brendan Howlin 'supporting Connolly' despite being photographed with Humphreys (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6842888
State bodies at odds as Housing Department says it was never offered the Baggot Street Hospital (via @thejournal_ie) https://jrnl.ie/6840767
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1977353650960781592#m
Published: October 12, 2025 12:40
State bodies at odds as Housing Department says it was never offered the Baggot Street Hospital (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6840767
Micheal Martin addresses 1,000 party members in Dublin this evening:
‘I want to acknowledge that and to say how deeply sorry I am, about how things turned out.’
Applause breaks out when he mentions Jim Gavin and his family and the ‘traumatic time’ they’ve gone through.
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1977095628263223683#m
Published: October 11, 2025 19:35
Micheal Martin addresses 1,000 party members in Dublin this evening:
‘I want to acknowledge that and to say how deeply sorry I am, about how things turned out.’
Applause breaks out when he mentions Jim Gavin and his family and the ‘traumatic time’…
Asked about his future leadership this evening, Micheál Martin says: 'I am still as hungry as ever'. He told @thejournal_ie - 'I have a mandate to lead the government.'
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1977089352095367377#m
Published: October 11, 2025 19:10
Asked about his future leadership this evening, Micheál Martin says: 'I am still as hungry as ever'. He told @thejournal_ie - 'I have a mandate to lead the government.'
Micheál Martin says he's 'glad' Jim Gavin paid the money back to previous tenant https://jrnl.ie/6841948
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1977088859386372602#m
Published: October 11, 2025 19:08
Micheál Martin says he's 'glad' Jim Gavin paid the money back to previous tenant jrnl.ie/6841948
RT by @christinafinn8: “Are we mad or what?”: FF councillor on party members being told to vote for Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys.
“Fianna Fáilers have no one to vote for," says Loughrea councillor Michael Regan http://jrnl.ie/6840142t
https://nitter.poast.org/thejournal_ie/status/1976994826290934146#m
Published: October 11, 2025 12:54
“Are we mad or what?”: FF councillor on party members being told to vote for Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys.
“Fianna Fáilers have no one to vote for," says Loughrea councillor Michael Regan jrnl.ie/6840142t
Humphreys denies lack of momentum as Connolly scores easy points with viral clips https://jrnl.ie/6841427
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1976947036336361794#m
Published: October 11, 2025 09:44
Humphreys denies lack of momentum as Connolly scores easy points with viral clips jrnl.ie/6841427
RT by @christinafinn8: Micheal Martin will have to eat humble pie for a second time this week, but tonight he'll have to do it before over 1,000 party members in Dublin http://jrnl.ie/6840142t
https://nitter.poast.org/thejournal_ie/status/1976900576022589850#m
Published: October 11, 2025 06:40
Micheal Martin will have to eat humble pie for a second time this week, but tonight he'll have to do it before over 1,000 party members in Dublin jrnl.ie/6840142t
RT by @christinafinn8: PAC Chair John Brady has said that it is "outrageous" that Beaumont Hospital overspent €3 million of taxpayer money and failed to go to tender for a change in its payroll systems. The overspend wasn't disclosed, it came to light during the meeting.
https://www.thejournal.ie/beaumont-hospital-3-6840059-Oct2025/
https://nitter.poast.org/eimer_mcauley/status/1976341712743370853#m
Published: October 9, 2025 17:39
PAC Chair John Brady has said that it is "outrageous" that Beaumont Hospital overspent €3 million of taxpayer money and failed to go to tender for a change in its payroll systems. The overspend wasn't disclosed, it came to light during the meeting.…
Politicians at war over whether Connolly would hypothetically employ a rapist (she wouldn't) (via @thejournal_ie) https://jrnl.ie/6839875
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1976315810613432394#m
Published: October 9, 2025 15:56
Politicians at war over whether Connolly would hypothetically employ a rapist (she wouldn't) (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6839875
RT by @christinafinn8: Ray D'Arcy 'hugely' disappointed with RTÉ management as he leaves in shock move:
“First off, I am hugely disappointed with RTÉ management and how my departure from Radio 1 has been handled."
https://www.thejournal.ie/ray-darcy-leaves-rte-radio-6840052-Oct2025/
https://nitter.poast.org/eimer_mcauley/status/1976305486044803108#m
Published: October 9, 2025 15:15
Ray D'Arcy 'hugely' disappointed with RTÉ management as he leaves in shock move:
“First off, I am hugely disappointed with RTÉ management and how my departure from Radio 1 has been handled."
thejournal.ie/ray-darcy-leav…
Ray D'Arcy 'hugely' disappointed with RTÉ management as he leaves in shock move (via @thejournal_ie) https://jrnl.ie/6840052
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1976303738617987571#m
Published: October 9, 2025 15:08
Ray D'Arcy 'hugely' disappointed with RTÉ management as he leaves in shock move (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6840052
Broadcaster Ray D'Arcy announces surprise departure from RTÉ (via @thejournal_ie) https://jrnl.ie/6840052
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1976296939969777762#m
Published: October 9, 2025 14:41
Broadcaster Ray D'Arcy announces surprise departure from RTÉ (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6840052
RT by @christinafinn8: 'What about the vegetables?' A perhaps apocryphal story about Charlie Haughey has been told after last night's box office Fianna Fáil meeting, but where does the story come from? http://jrnl.ie/6839490
https://nitter.poast.org/thejournal_ie/status/1976286409121030516#m
Published: October 9, 2025 13:59
'What about the vegetables?' A perhaps apocryphal story about Charlie Haughey has been told after last night's box office Fianna Fáil meeting, but where does the story come from? jrnl.ie/6839490
RT by @christinafinn8: The Bar Council of Ireland Ireland has reaffirmed the so-called 'cab-rank rule' after Catherine Connolly has faced questions over barrister work she undertook for banks.
Connolly has said she will not "itemise" the cases she was involved in. http://jrnl.ie/6839526
https://nitter.poast.org/thejournal_ie/status/1976246501220253787#m
Published: October 9, 2025 11:20
The Bar Council of Ireland Ireland has reaffirmed the so-called 'cab-rank rule' after Catherine Connolly has faced questions over barrister work she undertook for banks.
Connolly has said she will not "itemise" the cases she was involved in.…
Micheál Martin's leadership intact as he apologises to Fianna Fáil after election fiasco (via @thejournal_ie) https://jrnl.ie/6839116
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1976085975768908179#m
Published: October 9, 2025 00:43
Micheál Martin's leadership intact as he apologises to Fianna Fáil after election fiasco (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6839116
Micheál tells colleagues he can get things wrong as Fianna Fáil meet following election fiasco (via @thejournal_ie) https://jrnl.ie/6839116
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1976027707445072158#m
Published: October 8, 2025 20:51
Micheál tells colleagues he can get things wrong as Fianna Fáil meet following election fiasco (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6839116
RT by @christinafinn8: Catherine Connolly campaign amends social media video that featured a short clip of Michael D Higgins and other former Irish presidents.
She was questioned on whether she received permission from Higgins for him to be featured in it. http://jrnl.ie/6839028t
https://nitter.poast.org/thejournal_ie/status/1975984811631149185#m
Published: October 8, 2025 18:01
Catherine Connolly campaign amends social media video that featured a short clip of Michael D Higgins and other former Irish presidents.
She was questioned on whether she received permission from Higgins for him to be featured in it. jrnl.ie/6839028t
As Micheál faces party showdown, Jim O'Callaghan says he wants to be leader... but not just yet (via @thejournal_ie) https://jrnl.ie/6838867
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1975969753840967939#m
Published: October 8, 2025 17:01
As Micheál faces party showdown, Jim O'Callaghan says he wants to be leader... but not just yet (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6838867
Jim Gavin's lawyers reach out to former tenant as ex-candidate commits to repaying €3,300 https://jrnl.ie/6838334
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1975927479022871013#m
Published: October 8, 2025 14:13
Jim Gavin's lawyers reach out to former tenant as ex-candidate commits to repaying €3,300 jrnl.ie/6838334
R to @christinafinn8: Taoiseach tells Pearse Doherty to stop shouting and interrupting him.
'I think you should stop shouting and being Mr. Angry all the time,' Martin tells Doherty.
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1975882754731684246#m
Published: October 8, 2025 11:15
Taoiseach tells Pearse Doherty to stop shouting and interrupting him.
'I think you should stop shouting and being Mr. Angry all the time,' Martin tells Doherty.
R to @christinafinn8: Taoiseach says a SF budget would add 2.5% to inflation and increased costs for people.
'We decided that we would invest in the future of working people,' says Micheál Martin. He promises to work on the taxation pledges in forthcoming budgets.
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1975880950761586766#m
Published: October 8, 2025 11:08
Taoiseach says a SF budget would add 2.5% to inflation and increased costs for people.
'We decided that we would invest in the future of working people,' says Micheál Martin. He promises to work on the taxation pledges in forthcoming budgets.
Mary Lou McDonald says this govt has broken their election promises. Working people are left behind, with no help with the cost of living, she says.
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1975880234739339523#m
Published: October 8, 2025 11:05
Mary Lou McDonald says this govt has broken their election promises. Working people are left behind, with no help with the cost of living, she says.
Those that don't pay the derelict tax could see their charge rise to such an amount that they could find themselves on the tax defaulters list, Donohoe says
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1975632205855830436#m
Published: October 7, 2025 18:39
Those that don't pay the derelict tax could see their charge rise to such an amount that they could find themselves on the tax defaulters list, Donohoe says
nitter.poast.org/thejournal_ie/status/1975617066540347678#m
RT by @christinafinn8: Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers on childcare expenditure following the Budget 2026 announcement.
More updates: http://jrnl.ie/6837139
https://nitter.poast.org/thejournal_ie/status/1975622264386121928#m
Published: October 7, 2025 18:00
Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers on childcare expenditure following the Budget 2026 announcement.
More updates: jrnl.ie/6837139
Property owners who fail to pay Derelict Tax could end up on Revenue's tax defaulters list, says Donohoe tells @thejournal_ie https://jrnl.ie/6837384
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1975610813147734337#m
Published: October 7, 2025 17:14
Property owners who fail to pay Derelict Tax could end up on Revenue's tax defaulters list, says Donohoe tells @thejournal_ie jrnl.ie/6837384
Pension, Jobseeker's, and Disability Allowances among social welfare payments getting €10 boost (via @thejournal_ie) https://jrnl.ie/6837269
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1975553628229324891#m
Published: October 7, 2025 13:27
Pension, Jobseeker's, and Disability Allowances among social welfare payments getting €10 boost (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6837269
The return of Prudent Paschal? Here are the key points from Budget 2026 (via @thejournal_ie) https://jrnl.ie/6837261
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1975553571589419257#m
Published: October 7, 2025 13:27
The return of Prudent Paschal? Here are the key points from Budget 2026 (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6837261
Permanent cut to college fees announced - but it will still cost you more than last year (via @thejournal_ie) https://jrnl.ie/6837327
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1975553366089503027#m
Published: October 7, 2025 13:26
Permanent cut to college fees announced - but it will still cost you more than last year (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6837327
A new tax targeting derelict houses is set to be introduced in 2026 (via @thejournal_ie) https://jrnl.ie/6837384
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1975547688050372725#m
Published: October 7, 2025 13:04
A new tax targeting derelict houses is set to be introduced in 2026 (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6837384
RT by @christinafinn8: A VAT cut for property developers who build new apartments has been announced in today’s budget, as the government seeks to incentivise developers to increase the supply of new housing.
https://nitter.poast.org/thejournal_ie/status/1975544819549184169#m
Published: October 7, 2025 12:52
A VAT cut for property developers who build new apartments has been announced in today’s budget, as the government seeks to incentivise developers to increase the supply of new housing.
Cigarette prices to rise 50c from midnight while vape tax comes in next month (via @thejournal_ie) https://jrnl.ie/6837225
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1975543851495412004#m
Published: October 7, 2025 12:48
Cigarette prices to rise 50c from midnight while vape tax comes in next month (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6837225
Accommodation businesses miss out on VAT cut for hospitality sector (via @thejournal_ie) https://jrnl.ie/6837319
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1975543760122507763#m
Published: October 7, 2025 12:48
Accommodation businesses miss out on VAT cut for hospitality sector (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6837319
Property developers who build apartments given tax cut (via @thejournal_ie) https://jrnl.ie/6837233
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1975542472748019934#m
Published: October 7, 2025 12:43
Property developers who build apartments given tax cut (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6837233
Why the average worker won't feel better off after this Budget (via @thejournal_ie) https://jrnl.ie/6837303
https://nitter.poast.org/christinafinn8/status/1975542347900375397#m
Published: October 7, 2025 12:42
Why the average worker won't feel better off after this Budget (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6837303
RT by @christinafinn8: Sounds like Independent Ireland could be leaning towards an endorsement of Catherine Connolly…
Asked who he favours, Michael Collins says:
“I have great respect for Catherine Connolly.. Our politics don’t always align, but you can talk to the woman.”
@thejournal_ie
https://nitter.poast.org/janeematthews/status/1975516174403158477#m
Published: October 7, 2025 10:58
Sounds like Independent Ireland could be leaning towards an endorsement of Catherine Connolly…
Asked who he favours, Michael Collins says:
“I have great respect for Catherine Connolly.. Our politics don’t always align, but you can talk to the woman.”
…
RT by @christinafinn8: Budget 2026 is set to be announced later today - you can follow all the latest developments in our liveblog. http://jrnl.ie/6837139
https://nitter.poast.org/thejournal_ie/status/1975499416803881315#m
Published: October 7, 2025 09:52
Budget 2026 is set to be announced later today - you can follow all the latest developments in our liveblog. jrnl.ie/6837139
RT by @christinafinn8: Budget 2026: State pension and other social welfare rates to rise by €10
- No increase on excise fuel duty so no rise for petrol and diesel prices
- A permanent cut to college fees of €500
- Funding boost to provide 1,000 childcare places
http://jrnl.ie/6836857t
https://nitter.poast.org/thejournal_ie/status/1975427113898705372#m
Published: October 7, 2025 05:05
Budget 2026: State pension and other social welfare rates to rise by €10
- No increase on excise fuel duty so no rise for petrol and diesel prices
- A permanent cut to college fees of €500
- Funding boost to provide 1,000 childcare places
jrnl.ie/6836857t