Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae has said he will nominate Maria Steen to contest the presidential election

The former Dublin GAA boss, who was endorsed by the Fianna Fáil leader, secured the party nomination for President by 41 votes to 29 for Mr Kelleher

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The poll also found she is the most popular in a list of potential candidates for Áras an Uachtaráin

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The Kennedy Summer School has announced that acclaimed American journalist and author Jim Acosta will be a featured guest speaker at this year’s event

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Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae could be a "dark horse" in the presidential race, according to former minister Ivan Yates

There were tetchy scenes before the Dáil's summer recess as Tánaiste Simon Harris and Sinn Féin finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty clashed over cost-of-living supports

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The Dáil returns on Tuesday, April 29th, and there is plenty of business in a packed schedule

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Our small but mighty country has no shortage of iconic quotes. But do you think you'd be able to tell who said which?

Sinn Féin has regained its position as the most popular party in the country, receiving 26 per cent support in the latest political opinion poll

‘These investments have a significant journey as we all know,’ Micheál Martin said.

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin was told the Dáil speaking rights row was an "affront to Irish democracy" and asked "is this the start of a dictatorship?".

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The Dáil speaking rights row looks set to escalate further after tense exchanges on Thursday afternoon

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Former Integration minister Roderic O'Gorman has criticised the Government over what he feels is an attempt to "minimise" the migration problem.

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Fine Gael TD for Wicklow-Wexford, Brian Brennan, said he wants a formal investigation into the government's response to Storm Éowyn

TDs attention focused on the Government’s response to Storm Éowyn and the housing crisis

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'To what extent are people happy to adopt a new flag? Are they happy to adopt a new educational system? A new national anthem?'

The Government has completed its list of 23 junior ministers, a record number

Lowry is seeking speaking time among opposition groups for the Regional Independent Group, despite supporting the Government.

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The Regional Independent Group has the "air of a political party about them" and are likely to be stable partners for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, according to a political commentator