After three weeks of intense campaigning by parties across the political spectrum, General Election day has finally arrived. And here in the Carlow-Kilkenny constituency, a nail biting ballot will decide which five of the 20 local candidates will be returned to the 34th Dáil. The exit of two sitting Dáil deputies – retiring Fine Gael […]
Candidates contesting the General Election have been provided with a new information pack to protect themselves from online abuse over the course of the three-week campaign. The guide was published by the media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, and An Garda Síochána. It offers offer guidance to Dáil candidates on what to do when they are […]
The Carlow-Kilkenny constituency is gearing up to be one of the key battlegrounds that will decide the next government. The Coalition’s bumper giveaway Budget – and the decision to bring forward the Finance Bill by a week – has reignited speculation Taoiseach Simon Harris will go to the country early. And pressure from Mr Harris’s […]