Presidential Election 2025

it's much more serious than was initially reported by RTE according to the Irish Mirror this evening.

You could say that about most news stories to be fair

If it's the story I just read it has absolutely nothing to do with the election at all, so I'm not sure why you're mentioning it

This narky and combative version of Heather seems much more genuine than the one we saw in the early stages of the campaign. She's quite feisty and is no shrinking violet.

I think you'll find winning a presidential election is a much more clear cut aim than forming a government. This was the case when there were three horses in the race, and even more so with just the two of them in it. First past the post.

It will be interesting to see how many people spoil their vote and what, if anything will come of it.

As for SF's ability to form a government - time will tell whether they have learned anything from the past few months - one would expect that with the continued **** show in housing and health enough diseffected people will get tired of the FF/FG governments, that is if they all haven't immigrated first and/or get up their arses and actually vote in the next GE. SF are a bit away from government formation but time will tell.

Based on your statement I take it you are convinced that HH has this one wrapped up?

That’s probably why they referred to it as a duty and put what it is commonly known as in inverted commas.

"The "left" in Ireland are much more vulnerable than the government on this issue following Jim's charter flights and generally tougher stance in public.

CC could face uncomfortable questions in the coming days."

You cannot be serious. Tougher stance?

One publicised chartered flight of 15 people, who could easily fly back again.

The FFG government have hundreds of millions of taxpayers money for the IPAS scam.

The perpetrator living off the state for 6 years and was supposed to be deported, it's not like they didn't know where he was.

The 'Left' are not in government.

You are typical of FFG, nothing is ever your fault or responsibility.

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Kind of embarassed for you now.

So, does that mean HH is campaigning to the unconverted?

Is she off to the Student bars, women's shelters, Jobstown?

Yeah, tonight might be interesting. But is there anything new to add?

I don't think it's a case of anything new to add, moreso that what will be said will be new to a significant portion of the electorate

The last tv debate was in September and was a 3-way debate including Gavin

Since then there's only been radio debates. There's been individual interviews that people might have caught, but I know of a few people who said that they'll watch tonight and it will be the first time they've been engaged, just didn't have the interest before now

The question that has been answered over and over again? I'm sure it will be, RTE have famously been on the side of FF and FG candidates so I do actually expect it to be asked repeatedly

Is the Prime Time debate in front of a live audience tonight?

I will be interested to see how much FG actually pivot toward a full smear of Connolly. Waking up this morning the topic of bank repossessions was being discussed, so clearly its center stage.

I have been clear in my criticism of Connolly, I remain unconvinced in her as a candidate. She is far to radical in her Foreign Policy positions, and i dont believe it benefits us to have an activist in the Aras. Her judgement has been flawed on many levels too, RE the Eirigi fiasco. I just cannot view CC as credible.

But this FG smear is going to backfire, its plain to see that IMHO. Considering Fine Gaels time in government post 2011, and their dealings with the Banks, and unsecured bond holders - i really cannot imagine what they are thinking in bringing this issue into the election. It reeks of desporation, which is probably clear to everyone. Rather than end the campaign in something that even approaches a dignified finale, they are just going to revert to old school Irish political smear.

Its depressing. What time there remains should be used to discuss real issues surrounding the Connolly Campaign, with Europe being the obvious topc to discuss.

Its been an aweful election. I take some satisfaction from the fact that FF were humiliated, and FG wont emerge in good condition, if this debate ends up going down the expected line.

Yes indeed, to use another movie reference FF remind me of the peoples front of Judea while FG are the Judean peoples front… Or have I that the wrong way around?

The bar council are lying to us!!!

That's an absolutely desperate and somewhat hillarious angle to take for FF/FG supporters. It will make CC's win all the sweeter