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The Irish Independent’s online tool will help voters see how their views align with those of parties and Independents. VoteSmart is designed to guide you on that last point – on the policy positions of the parties and Independents on your ballot paper. Let me explain why we believe VoteSmart is the most carefully calibrated and extensive voting test. We have spent the past few months coming up with an initial list of 75 policy statements. VoteSmart aims to push back against problems like this, to provide an objective source of information to help guide Irish voters on this most important of days for our democracy – polling day.
Source:Irish Independent
November 08, 2024 09:06 UTC
Election campaign to formally start in Ireland with dissolution of Dail
It will bring to an end the four-and-a-half-year lifespan of the historic Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and Green Party coalition government. Tanaiste Mr Martin joined some of his party’s election candidates in Dublin ahead of the formal dissolution. Speaking outside Leinster House, Mr Martin said the outgoing coalition had “weathered many significant storms and shocks”. Mr Martin also insisted he was not concerned at the prospect of having to debate with his erstwhile partner in government, Mr Harris, during the election. “I look forward to the debate because Fianna Fail will be putting forward its priorities, its policies, as we did in the last election.
Source:The Herald
November 08, 2024 08:58 UTC
Clare man wins Paul Mescal lookalike competition in Dublin
Clare man wins Paul Mescal lookalike competition in DublinJames CoxJack Wall-O'Reilly was crowned the winner of the Paul Mescal look-alike competition in Smithfield in Dublin today. The competition comes ahead of the Gladiator 2 premiere tonight at the Lighthouse cinema, where Paul Mescal is due to attend. The competition took inspiration from a similar event to honour actor Timothée Chalamet, which took place in New York. The Kildare native stars in the sequel to Ridley Scott's 2000 epic Gladiator, alongside Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington. Mescal said “to go from totally anonymous to not anonymous is kind of the biggest jump.
Source:Irish Independent
November 08, 2024 08:27 UTC
England gives call-up to more new faces in final squad before Thomas Tuchel takes over
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Source:The Herald
November 08, 2024 08:07 UTC
Conversations that Matter greets Booker T. Washington alumni
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Source:The Herald
November 08, 2024 07:35 UTC
Galway East Election 2024: Who are the candidates and who could make gains? Everything you need to know before voting
As part of the Boundary Commission’s efforts to reduce breaches of county borders, much of north Co Galway has been returned from Roscommon-Galway, moving Galway East up from a three-seater to a four-seater. There are questions over who out of a crowded field of Fine Gael candidates might ensure their party holds on to the seat vacated by Mr Cannon. Mr O’Hara and the other Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael candidates will have their eyes on the last seat. Much of the county’s rural and agricultural communities are based in Galway East, meaning farming is always high on the agenda here and that vote will be crucial. While technically an issue for Galway city, the traffic congestion that has plagued Galway for years is also important, with many voters living in Galway East working in the city and dealing with gridlock that only continues to get worse.
Source:Irish Independent
November 08, 2024 07:22 UTC
Truck transporting trailer-load of carrots spills along U.S. Highway 97
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Source:The Herald
November 08, 2024 07:14 UTC
Tesco launch sustainability partnership with milk suppliers
To tackle these issues, Tesco, Arla and Müller have pledged to bring together organisations from across the dairy industry to reduce on-farm emissions by 30% by 2030. Read more:With both Arla and Müller uniting in the partnership, all 400 of Tesco’s Sustainable Dairy Group (TSDG) farmers across the UK will be part of the initiative. The suppliers and retailer are also broadening the partnership by reaching out to other organisations across the dairy industry for input and support. Chief commercial officer at Tesco, Ashwin Prasad said: “We’ve been playing a leading role in transitioning to a low carbon agriculture sector for some time, through the close long-term partnerships we have with our Tesco Sustainable Dairy Group farmers. Additionally, the partnership will review how to up-scale these innovations for adoption across the UK dairy industry.
Source:The Herald
November 08, 2024 07:09 UTC
All Blacks v Ireland: Time for Damian McKenzie, Asafo Aumua to prove Scott Robertson right – Phil Gifford’s talking points
It was a 23-22 defeat by England, the same England the All Blacks got the better of three times this year. Our TAB has Ireland as 5/3 favourites to beat the All Blacks, which seems a generous call for Ireland. The Dublin test will be a prime chance for him to show a corner has been turned. In fact, just six of the All Blacks’ starting XV in Dublin played in the Paris World Cup game last year. Three of the Irish forwards from Paris are back, and four of the Irish reserves in Paris are starting in Dublin.
Source:The Herald
November 08, 2024 07:07 UTC
On the eve of a general election, there is still no sign of counter-disinformation strategy
The publication of the country’s first ever national strategy to counter disinformation — initially supposed to be out eight months ago — is still in doubt, as the country heads towards a general election. The National Counter Disinformation Strategy Working Group was set up by Media Minister Catherine Martin in February 2023 and various drafts have been in circulation since earlier this year. Publication of the strategy has been repeatedly pushed back, with initial Government statements that it would be out before March this year. The latter includes social media posts making erroneous claims about polling stations, voting times, and the integrity of the voting system itself. Posts on the purported event appeared on an anonymous event website, before being shared on social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram.
Source:Irish Examiner
November 08, 2024 07:00 UTC
Vital medicines to treat ADHD, diabetes and HRT patches frequently out of stock, pharmacist warns
Patients are stuck in a loop between pharmacies and doctors trying to fill prescriptions for vital medicines which are frequently out of stock, a pharmacist has warned. Treatment for psychiatric illnesses, pain relief containing fentanyl, diabetes drug Ozempic, HRT patches for menopause, and medication for ADHD are coming up short around the country. Ozempic, a diabetes drug, is widely popular as a weight-loss drug, although it is not licensed for this in Europe. Daragh Connolly, from Haven Pharmacy Connollys in Dungarvan, said the problem was with supplies of initiation doses for diabetic patients. Some older psychiatric medicines are also short, with perhaps only 100mg capsules available when 50mg is needed.
Source:Irish Examiner
November 08, 2024 06:31 UTC
Roscommon-Galway colleagues bid farewell to Denis Naughten as he departs Dáil
Pictured from left, Michael Fitzmaurice, TD, Claire Kerrane, TD, Denis Naughten, TD, and Senator Eugene Murphy. Roscommon-Galway colleagues bid farewell to Denis Naughten as he departs DáilAfter serving as a TD for 27 consecutive years, Denis Naughten left the Dáil for good this week. Denis Naughten was first elected as a Fine Gael candidate to Seanad Eireann in 1997 to replace his late father, Liam. The outgoing TD suffered a family bereavement last month with the death of his brother, Fine Gael councillor John Naughten. Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl recently said Denis Naughten made an "enormous" contribution during his years as a public representative.
Source:Irish Independent
November 08, 2024 06:16 UTC
Region A.H.E.A.D. awards flood recovery grants to businesses
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Source:The Herald
November 08, 2024 06:10 UTC
Recognising the Pharisee within
Recognising the Pharisee withinReflecting on our Sunday Readings with Bro Joseph Wong Pak YiiNov 08, 202432nd Sunday inOrdinary Time (B)Readings: 1 Kings 17: 10-16;Hebrews 9:24-28;Gospel: Mark 12:38-44 (or 12:41-44)Why did Jesus’ words towards the scribes and pharisees repeatedly sound unsparing in the Bible, whereas He treated the prostitutes and tax collectors with much compassion? All of them were sinners whom He loved and came to redeem, but the key difference between them was the heart of repentance. Now, we may easily identify the scribes and pharisees around us, but often times, we have overlooked the pharisaic behaviour within us. In the Gospel, Jesus contrasted the scribes’ selfrighteousness to the poor widow who gave generously without pompous show of her good deeds. The scribes were self-righteous by parading their pious acts, whilst the poor widow was outpouring her love by giving all she had to live on.
Source:The Herald
November 08, 2024 05:40 UTC
Fitzmaurice and Independent Ireland tipped to form part of next Government
An Independent Ireland election candidate says the party has a chance to form part of the next Government. Local councillor Declan Geraghty will run in the Galway East constituency in the forthcoming General Election. It comes as his party colleague and sitting TD Michael Fitzmaurice confirmed he would be seeking re-election in Roscommon-Galway. Cllr Geraghty says the election on 29th of November was an opportunity to win a seat at the table for Government formation talks. Speaking to Shannonside News, he said he was happy to represent the party in a bid to win a seat in Galway:
Source:Irish Independent
November 08, 2024 04:58 UTC