# Fine Gael
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THE MORNING LEAD
Independent candidates overtake Sinn Féin as voters' top choice ahead of European elections
Independents and others have seen a large jump in support in recent weeks, according to a new opinion poll.
Almost a quarter of people (24%) plan to vote for candidates classed as 'independents and others' on 7 June
The next most popular choice is Sinn Féin on 22% (down one point)
Sinn Féin is the most popular party among younger voters, while Fine Gael is the preferred party for over 65s
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THE MORNING LEAD
FactCheck: Did Sinn Féin really propose spending €500m less on health than the Government?
The claim was made by Taoiseach Simon Harris last week in the Dáil.
28 Apr
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April 2024
The Late Late Show
Improvements in housing 'could've happened five years ago' if govt had been 'braver' - Varadkar
26 Apr
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antoinette keegan
Stardust campaigner refuses to accept apologies of local TDs Seán Haughey and Richard Bruton
24 Apr
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not jumping ship
FG pulls EPP 'to the centre' says Séan Kelly as Irish MEPs say parties will remain in EU groups
Fine Gael, Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil MEPs said they would not be considering a switch.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
20 Apr
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Waterford
FG mayor at centre of €700k landfill row retracts Dáil bid after decrying 'crumbling' party numbers
15 Apr
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minister of state
Gaeltacht junior ministry given to Fianna Fáil amid claims offer made to outgoing Fine Gael TD
11 Apr
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AS IT HAPPENED
Simon Harris makes changes to junior ministerial ranks in first Cabinet meeting
The new Taoiseach has been finalising the positions this morning.
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10 Apr
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Junior Ministers
Here's who got promoted by Taoiseach Simon Harris at his first cabinet meeting
10 Apr
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Reshuffle
Junior Ministerial jobs up for grabs as Cabinet meets under Taoiseach Harris for first time
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AS IT HAPPENED
Patrick O'Donovan and Peter Burke named as ministers after appointment by Taoiseach Simon Harris
As the new leader of the country, Harris has this evening nominated members of Cabinet from his own party.
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fianna fáíl tensions
Tánaiste rejects O'Dea's 'party lens' criticism, says public want to be put above party politics
8 Apr
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Sick Leave
Simon Harris expected to press pause on expanding sick leave as part of business support plan
8 Apr
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last day of term
Varadkar 'confident' Stormont can withstand shock resignation of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson
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8 Apr
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all the best now
Varadkar responds to Kate O'Connell's comments wishing her the best 'in the rest of her life'
8 Apr
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Opposite of being asleep
Harris shuts down speculation that he's 'too woke' to shift Fine Gael to core values
7 Apr
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housing targets
Opposition remain unconvinced after Harris defends optimistic housing goals
7 Apr
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next chapter
Varadkar says Fine Gael can achieve an 'historic' fourth term under new leader Simon Harris
6 Apr
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Galway
State reviewing eight countries to be added to the 'safe countries' list says Justice Minister
6 Apr
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Fine Gael Ard Fheis
Simon Harris sets out his stall on Cabinet reshuffle, TV licence reforms and a united Ireland
The Fine Gael Ard Fheis is taking place in Galway this weekend.
5 Apr
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New Role
Heather Humphreys officially confirmed as the new deputy leader of Fine Gael
5 Apr
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Fine Gael
Harris' first Ard Fheis as leader to hear calls for more 'starter homes' and lethal arms for Ukraine
5 Apr
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March 2024
THE MORNING LEAD
The climate crisis is looming. Is Simon Harris prepared to face it?
“I’m absolutely committed to addressing the climate emergency,” the new Fine Gael leader has said.
Lauren Boland
31 Mar
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European elections
'Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater': Candidates clash on 2nd term for von der Leyen
28 Mar
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Incitement to Hatred
Sinn Féin displaying 'cowardice' when it comes to hate legislation, Leo Varadkar says
27 Mar
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Changing of the guard
Biden bids goodbye to Varadkar, as Taoiseach briefs successor Harris on 'upcoming issues'
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25 Mar
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disability rights
From autism activist to Taoiseach-in-waiting: what do disability advocates think of Simon Harris?
25 Mar
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FACTCHECK
Debunked: ‘Ireland will change forever’ conspiracy meme is contradictory and nonsensical
25 Mar
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Fine Gael
Talk of 'core values' and whispers of 'who plugged in Simon Coveney' as Harris takes the reins
Politics isn’t all about back-slapping, says Simon Harris, but there was plenty of it yesterday.
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25 Mar
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Fine Gael
Simon Harris rules out early general election, says coalition will run its full term
24 Mar
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Fine Gael
'Too left for too long': Calls for Fine Gael to move back to the centre as Harris pledges return to 'core values'
24 Mar
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New Job
Simon Harris has been announced as the new leader of Fine Gael
Harris is the only Fine Gael TD to put his name forward for the job.
Christina Finn
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24 Mar
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Cabinet Reshuffle
Simon Coveney confirms he will be running in the next general election
24 Mar
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dropping out
Sitting Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey says he will not contest the European elections
23 Mar
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And then there were 11
Can't keep up with the Fine Gael departures? Here's a round up of who is standing down
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22 Mar
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Fine Gael
'I'm in' - Simon Harris confirms his intention to become leader of Fine Gael
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21 Mar
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