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Harris and McDonald face scrutiny over handling of party controversies in debate

They were taking part in the first major TV debate of the Irish General Election campaign.

Evening Standard

Taoiseach and Tanaiste say they would shun coalition with Sinn Fein

Simon Harris and Micheal Martin were speaking during a televised debate involving 10 parties.

The Independent UK

Irish president leads tributes to comedian and actor Jon Kenny

The Limerick actor died on Friday in Galway Clinic, his wife Margie Kenny said on Saturday.

Evening Standard

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Jon Kenny dies aged 66: Tributes pour in for Father Ted actor and comedian

Tributes pour in for actor was best known as one half of the comic duo D’Unbelievables

Evening Standard

Actor and comedian Jon Kenny dies aged 66

The Limerick actor was best known as one half of the comic duo D’Unbelievables.

The Independent UK

McDonald: UK Government needs to set out ‘tipping point’ for Irish unity vote

Mary Lou McDonald is hoping to lead Sinn Fein into government in Ireland after the election on November 29.

Evening Standard

McDonald accuses parties of treating Sinn Fein voters as ‘second-class citizens’

Her comments came amid increasing focus on coalition permutations after the General Election in Ireland.

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Simon Harris calls Michael O’Leary’s teacher comments ‘crass and ill informed’

The Ryanair boss had said he would not hire teachers to get things done, at a Fine Gael event at the weekend.

Evening Standard

Sinn Fein’s McDonald refuses to rule out coalition with Fine Gael or Fianna Fail

Mary Lou McDonald urged voters to support her party and ‘change the government’.

Evening Standard

‘Time is right’ for Irish election, says Harris as candidates hit campaign trail

The parties have already began to set out their stall on housing, immigration and childcare as they vie for votes on November 29.

Evening Standard

Former Sinn Fein press officer jailed for child sex offences

Michael McMonagle, 43, was sentenced at Derry Crown Court to nine months in custody and nine months under statutory supervision.

Evening Standard

The Irish people face a historic choice at election, says Mary Lou McDonald

The Sinn Fein president said the 70-plus candidates being fielded by her party proved it was ‘serious about winning’.

The Independent UK

Irish general election date confirmed for November 29

The highly-anticipated announcement kicks off a truncated campaign which will last mere weeks.

The Independent UK

Opposition parties offer to ease through Israeli imports law before election

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said passing the bill at the end of the Dail term would ‘send a powerful message’.

Evening Standard

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McDonald offers ‘full’ apology to teenager sent inappropriate texts by senator

The Sinn Fein leader said she has written to the teenager and his mother ‘offering a full, unequivocal and sincere apology’.

Evening Standard

O’Neill ‘fully accepts’ young person was 16 when sent inappropriate texts

Northern Ireland’s First Minister had previously stated party records showed the teenager was 17 when the texts were sent.

The Guardian - UK

Irish glee as Sinn Féin leader congratulates Spain on Euros win over England

For some it was harmless banter but others say Mary Lou McDonald’s post on X was an example of obnoxious trolling

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The Independent UK

Irish PM pledges to bring home woman facing jail for ‘attempting suicide’ in UAE

Tori Towey, 28, is facing criminal charges in Gulf country for attempted suicide and alcohol abuse

The Guardian - UK

Irish woman charged with ‘attempting suicide’ by Dubai court

Public figures call for release of Tori Towey, 28, who says attempt was response to alleged domestic violence attack

International Business Times

PM Starmer Wraps Up UK Tour After Visit To N.Ireland

New Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday wrapped up a whistlestop tour of the UK, promising Northern Ireland's leaders "a different way of doing politics" following years of Brexit turmoil.

The National (Scotland)

Sinn Fein become biggest party in Northern Ireland at Westminster

SINN Fein have become the largest party in Northern Ireland at Westminster for the first time following a bruising night for the Democratic Unionist…

The Guardian - UK

Disappointment for Sinn Féin as Irish local elections bolster coalition

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil each win 23% of first preference vote, with Sinn Féin on just 12% after expected landslide

International Business Times

Irish PM Urged To Call Early Election After Surge In Support At Polls

Ireland's prime minister Simon Harris was being urged Monday to call an early general election to capitalise on a surge in support for the government and a slump for the main opposition in European and local polls.

Evening Standard

Ireland won’t be ‘loophole’ for other countries’ migration issues – Harris

The Irish premier said he doesn’t ‘intend to allow anybody else’s migration policy to affect the integrity of our own one’.

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