Live Election blog
Welcome to Independent.ie's Election live blog, hosted by Ciaran Byrne.
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Enda Kenny promises to slash taxes for rural publicans and high-speed broadband for pubs...
Philip Ryan and Niall O’Connor FINE Gael leader Enda Kenny has promised to slash taxes for rural publicans and ensure there is high-speed broadband in every bar in the country as part of his effort to convince Independents to...
Alan Kelly: 'Phoney war is over and the public are ready for the election'
Cormac McQuinn Political Correspondent ENVIRONMENT Minister Alan Kelly expects the Taoiseach to dissolve the Dáil imminently, saying "the tickling is over, the phoney war is complete and I think the public now are ready for the election."
Tanaiste drops biggest hint when election is going to be called
Niall O'Connor Political Correspondent TANAISTE Joan Burton has hinted that the General Election will be called on Tuesday.
Software firm ordered to pay €46,000 to manager fired on sick leave Irish News
Islanders left reeling as Kerry Babies tragedy comes knocking at their door Irish News
Maurice Fitzgerald emerges as surprise favourite to succeed Eamonn... Gaelic Football
'God hates me' - child's distress over 'heartbreaking, ridiculous church idea' Irish News
Comment: Generous GAA gesture from JP McManus comes with a caveat GAA
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