Ahead of the general election, we guide you through the voting system – with important advice on how to avoid spoiling your vote. Elections in Ireland are conducted using an electoral system called Proportional Representation by the Single Transferable Vote (PR-STV). When you vote in an election in Ireland, you are asked to give your vote in order of preference. How secret is a secret ballot? Voting under the PR-STV system is a straightforward process.

Five things that will happen now that Trump is president-electFrom the mechanics of the transition of power to where the Democratic Party goes and the consequences for Ireland and Europe, here are five things to look forOrdinary Americans react to the election of Donald TrumpAdrian Weckler in Pennsylvania Yesterday at 16:02Donald Trump won. What happens next? For Americans? For the Democratic Party? For civility?

The Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) was introduced in the Finance Act 2021. The tax is an annual tax calculated at a rate of 3 per cent of the market value of land. The developer says the board, in considering whether to apply for RZLT, took into account the relevant infrastructure and servicing of the site and its suitability for residential development. The board also found residential development on the site would be contrary to the Fingal Development Plan, it says. It says the planning refusal is invalidated by the board’s failure to have regard to its earlier tax decision and by its misinterpretation of the Fingal Development Plan.

THE NEW 'NON-WHITE' VOTEIn our final Daily Mail survey, minority voters expressed skeptisim of Trump, labelling him 'crude' and 'nasty' – not particularly a glowing report. In our final Daily Mail survey, minority voters expressed skeptisim of Trump, labelling him 'crude' and 'nasty' – not particularly a glowing report. Our final Daily Mail poll reflected that number exactly. THE DOUBLE-EDGED GENDER GAPHarris's advantage among women voters was a constant refrain from the mainstream media this election cycle. Our final Daily Mail poll had Trump leading by 22 points amongst men while Harris only led by 14 points with women.

By Cillian Sherlock, PAThe next general election will be held on November 29th, Taoiseach Simon Harris has said. Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman, Fine Gael leader Simon Harris, and Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin. The results of the last election left Fianna Fáil with a narrow seat lead ahead of Sinn Féin and Fine Gael. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald (Brian Lawless/PA)At the time, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald faced criticism for not running more candidates which would have capitalised on its large share of first-preference votes. However, members of the coalition will be buoyed by a string of controversies that have beset Sinn Féin in recent weeks.

Olympic boxing champ Imane Khelif taking legal action over ‘XY chromosome’ claimBy PA Sport StaffImane Khelif, the boxer who won Olympic gold amid a gender eligibility row, is taking legal action over media reports allegedly detailing her leaked medical records, the International Olympic Committee has said. The IOC says it is ‘saddened’ by the abuse Khelif has received. Photo: Peter Byrne/PA Images Photo by Peter ByrneIt also said it was “saddened” by the abuse Khelif had received since her appearance in Paris. “We understand that Imane Khelif has taken legal action against individuals who commented on her situation during the Olympic Games Paris 2024, and is also preparing a lawsuit in response to the latest reporting,” an IOC spokesperson said. That meant it was the IOC which ran – and set the entry criteria for – the Olympic boxing tournament in Paris.

Captain Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool will strive for further improvementBy Carl Markham, PALiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk insists there is still room for improvement despite a near-perfect start to the season. But while Liverpool may have exceeded expectations in what was anticipated to be a year of consolidation and readjusting under new head coach Arne Slot following the departure of Jurgen Klopp, Van Dijk said the standards they set themselves meant everyone at the club wanted more. “That is all about working each day and getting better and working on things that we have to improve because there are still so many things to improve. Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has won 14 of his first 16 matches in charge. Cody was amazing again, Mo was outstanding, so good,” said Van Dijk.

The most contentious issue for the coalition Government will be Ireland’s housing crisis, which has rumbled on since the recession when investment in public services was slashed. The Government’s Housing for All plan, which sets out an aim to build an average of 33,000 homes a year until 2030, has been criticised as not ambitious enough and that the share of public housing is too small. Ahead of the 2020 general election, the Government’s official homelessness tally surpassed 10,000 people for the first time – now, 14,760 people are homeless. Childcare is another possible battleground, with almost all political parties announcing policies in recent weeks on how to make it more affordable and accessible. The difficulty in securing school places for children with disabilities has also become a prominent political issue in recent weeks.

Victoria Beckham given a women of the year prize by daughter HarperBy Charlotte McLaughlin, PA Senior Entertainment ReporterVictoria Beckham has been presented with a prize at Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year 2024 awards by her daughter Harper, the event said. Daughter Harper, 13 – the youngest child of former footballer David Beckham and his wife, has previously gone to her fashion events, and the premiere of the couple’s Netflix documentary. Mia Regan, Romeo Beckham, Cruz Beckham, Harper Beckham, David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz at the 2023 premiere of Netflix’s documentary series Beckham. On the red carpet, Harriet said she was “very grateful” to have got the prize at the age of 74. Harriet Walter at the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year 2024 awards.

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Benjamin Mendy wins most of £11m claim against former club Manchester CityBy Pat Hurst, PAEx-Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has won the majority of his £11 million (€13,202,994) claim for unpaid wages against his former club. Tribunal Judge Joanne Dunlop on Wednesday ruled Mendy should be entitled to the majority of his £11 million claim for unauthorised deductions from his wages by the club. She ruled Man City were entitled to withhold Mendy’s money when he was remanded in custody due to breaching bail conditions. Benjamin Mendy took Manchester City to an employment tribunal over unpaid wages. The total amount Mendy is entitled to is yet to be agreed by his lawyers and Man City.

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Damian McKenzie will start at out-half for New Zealand in Friday night’s sold-out clash with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. As expected, McKenzie has replaced the injured Beauden Barrett in one of two enforced changes from the side that beat England at Twickenham last weekend. With Barrett and hooker Codie Taylor sidelined by respective head injuries, All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has also promoted Asafo Aumua from the bench. McKenzie, who started the majority of New Zealand’s Rugby Championship games in the No 10 shirt, will link up with scrum-half Cortez Ratima. Reps: G Bell, O Tu’ungafasi, P Tosi, P Tuipulotu, S Finau, C Roigard, A Linert-Brown, S Perofeta.

DUP leader Gavin Robinson congratulated Mr Trump. “The American people have given a strong mandate to President Trump to serve as the 47th president. I wish him well.”UUP leader Mike Nesbitt also congratulated President Trump. “My thoughts today are largely with people in the United States who are fearful about what this might mean for their future,” she said. SDLP Leader @ClaireHanna has responded to the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States.

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