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From 'sorry if' to bankrobber jibes: The key takeaways from the Pat Kenny Áras debate
Both candidates were less combative than we have seen them before.
one to tenPlayer Ratings: How did the two candidates (and Pat Kenny) fare in the Newstalk Áras debate?
As it happened
Connolly and Humphreys grilled on past records in Pat Kenny-helmed debate
It was the first debate to feature actual podiums.
Presidential ElectionPaul Murphy sends legal letter to Humphreys over 'grossly defamatory' remarks during debate
Rental MarketCabinet to sign off on publicly accessible register on what landlords are charging renters
On The JournalIrish Aid
Ireland to give funds for aid and reconstruction of Gaza in the coming months, says Tánaiste
Sharm el-Sheikh
US, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey sign declaration as guarantors of Gaza peace deal
While the Palestinian president is in attendance, Benhamin Netanyahu will not attend.
Aras 2025Shane O'Farrell's mother pushes back on Humphreys' claim she did 'everything she could' for family
labour of love
Ex-Labour leader Brendan Howlin 'supporting Connolly' despite being photographed with Humphreys
Meanwhile, Alan Kelly confirmed today that he will be voting for the Fine Gael candidate.
FrontrunnerCatherine Connolly, who has been the underdog ‘all her life’, on her presidential vision
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Two fatal road traffic collisions, childcare costs and the National Guard cannot deploy in Chicago.
On The JournalAnalysis
Let’s be clear: Ireland’s hospitality VAT rate will not be passed onto consumers
Once more for the people at the back: lower prices are neither the aim nor the likely outcome here.
HSE SELLING UPState bodies at odds as Housing Department says it was never offered the Baggot Street Hospital
Fianna FáilMicheál Martin apologises to Fianna Fáil membership for 'clear failure' in selecting Jim Gavin
investment opportunityBurnt-out home on sale for 225k is a 'case study' for why we're in a housing crisis
On The JournalHumble Pie
'Fianna Fáilers have no one to vote for': Martin could be met with more angry faces at annual dinner
The party faithful are set to gather for an annual dinner in Dublin tonight.
On The JournalUS politics
Larry Donnelly: Despite continued criticism, it's full speed ahead for the Trump administration
On The JournalAras 2025
Taoiseach says he'll vote for Humphreys and remains coy about whether he's voted Fine Gael before
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Jim Gavin has repaid his former tenant the €3,300 that ended his presidential campaign
The money was received this afternoon, The Journal has confirmed.
ApologyJoe Brolly says he was not talking about Heather Humphreys when mimicking oral sex in podcast video
