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party politics

# party-politics - Wednesday 15 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Opinion

Column: We have a president with an opinion, what’s the big deal?

Michael D Higgins won the Irish presidential elections based on his vision of a ‘radically inclusive Republic’. So how could anyone be surprised about him elaborating on that vision, asks Maura Adshead.

# party-politics - Thursday 29 November, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Opinion

Column: Toeing the party line on issues of conscience isn’t right

Ireland’s rigid party whip system erodes true democracy – and this is never so evident as on the issue of abortion, writes Larry Donnelly.

# party-politics - Tuesday 17 April, 2012

From The Daily Edge Party Politics This post contains videos

8 politicians kicking up their heels

Hillary Clinton isn’t the only politician who has practised the ‘work hard, play hard’ motto…

# party-politics - Sunday 1 January, 2012

From The Daily Edge Party Politics This post contains images

Leo Varadkar promises “bigger party” for next New Year’s Eve

“More stages, more music, more people, bigger fireworks”: Is this the Tourism Minister’s New Year’s resolution?

# party-politics - Wednesday 30 November, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Opinion

Column: How to get things done in the Dáil – 8 tips for independent TDs

Most independent TDs just fade from view after a term or two. They should follow these examples from Tony Gregory, writes his biographer Robbie Gilligan.

# party-politics - Monday 3 October, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Will Fianna Fáil rise again?

Micheál Martin outlined the challenges facing the decimated Fianna Fáil party this past weekend but said the party will regroup and renew its strength. Do you think FF will still be around in ten years’ time?