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Shane Coleman: Government has legitimised Lowry’s attempt at redemption from corrupt past

Outrage at his presence in government talks and attempted stroke on speaking rights was predictable and has proven costly

02.02.2025 10

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Shane Coleman: Ugly tactics straight from the Trump playbook cannot be a template for the 34th Dáil

While the opposition had every right to object, the premeditated hostility and anarchy sets a dangerous precedent for politics here

26.01.2025 6

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Shane Coleman: Lack of Va Va Voom from incoming government an ominous omen

Presence of Independents along with three additional junior ministerial posts, only adds to an air of ‘something for everyone’ about this new,...

19.01.2025 7

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Shane Coleman: As another culture wars icon bows out, let’s hope gimmick politics follows suit

The world is inching towards anarchy while liberal politicians are virtue signalling rather than actually governing

10.01.2025 7

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Shane Coleman: Don’t rule out President Heather Humphreys

The election might not feature the heavy hitters some might expect, but it promises to be a doozy

05.01.2025 6

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Shane Coleman: Sinn Féin must look to 2025 with hope that it can make breakthrough

Party had looked a dead cert to make government, but while it suffered a reverse, a path to power still exists

22.12.2024 3

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Shane Coleman: Harris will be Taoiseach again but he has a lot to learn

A talk by Kilkenny hurling legend Brian Cody last week should provide the Fine Gael leader with food for thought

08.12.2024 2

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Shane Coleman: As the dust settled, the road to government for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael looks clear

Sinn Féin has come back from the disaster of the local elections and showed it will be a force in Irish politics for the foreseeable future, but...

30.11.2024 5

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Shane Coleman: Coalition formation talks will be tricky as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil set to fall short

Previous polls indicated Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil could have looked to form a government on their own - but not on these poll numbers

27.11.2024 2

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Shane Coleman: Whisper it but Labour are in the hunt for up to 15 seats in Friday’s election

For those paying close attention, the local and EU elections changed the ‘existential crisis’ narrative surrounding Ireland’s oldest political...

24.11.2024 5

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Shane Coleman: Ten bellwether constituencies which will decide Election 2024

Across the country, fierce battles are being fought to determine who will form the next government. These ten electoral areas will be the ones to...

17.11.2024 3

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Shane Coleman: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil must avoid pallid 2020 campaigns to gain power

Based on current poll ratings, omens are good for the two government parties as Sinn Féin’s route to power is far more uncertain

10.11.2024 4

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Shane Coleman: Sinn Féin’s woes could put Micheál Martin in pole position to become next Taoiseach

Fianna Fáil’s true support base could be higher than polls suggest

02.11.2024 2

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Shane Coleman: Sinn Féin in damage limitation mode as poll woes crystalise

In light of recent controversies, party’s rating has held up but is way down from its peak level of support in 2022

27.10.2024 8

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Shane Coleman: Sinn Féin’s onmicrisis surely means days of Belfast calling the shots are over

For all its obsession about unity (party not national), there are certainly divisions within Sinn Féin

20.10.2024 1

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Shane Coleman: Further fuelling an already overheating economy by giving to everyone is hard to swallow

Annual soap opera of Budget Day - either the Late Late show budget or the Operation Transformation budget - has largely lost all meaning and the...

28.09.2024 3

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Shane Coleman: I’m not sure we Irish are ready to embrace Sinn Féin’s plan to build homes on state land

Party’s plan may be bold but it is more complicated to understand compared to the government’s Housing for All plan

08.09.2024 7

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Shane Coleman: Celebrity election candidates offer lure of success to ailing political parties

Needs must and politics has changed with traditional loyalties and ties long gone

01.09.2024 10

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Shane Coleman: Swift justice in UK over recent riots is in stark contrast to response to Dublin riots

Forces wishing to take advantage of our liberal democracy demand a firm yet proportionate response

18.08.2024 1

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Shane Coleman: Fines for social media bosses just reward for failure to tackle vile abuse

Scurrilous attacks on public figures would never be tolerated in newspapers. So why are online platforms exempt?

11.08.2024 1

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Shane Coleman: Fine Gael has a decent shot of holding most of the 15 seats of retiring TDs

The departures of key figures does allow room for others to step up; to renew and refresh a parliamentary party that maybe had become a little jaded

04.08.2024 2

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Sinn Féin’s populist and opportunistic immigration plan is a desperate attempt to shore up its vote

Mary Lou McDonald’s party is running out of time to move the dial on key issues such as immigration and housing ahead of the general election

27.07.2024 9

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Shane Coleman: 7 million reasons to fix our infrastructure mess

Ireland’s rapidly growing population offers a huge opportunity to build an incredible country but we need to change our mindset on housing,...

21.07.2024 2

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Shane Coleman: Government has legitimised Lowry’s attempt at redemption from corrupt past

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Shane Coleman: Ugly tactics straight from the Trump playbook cannot be a template for the 34th Dáil

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Shane Coleman: Lack of Va Va Voom from incoming government an ominous omen

Shane Coleman

Shane Coleman: As another culture wars icon bows out, let’s hope gimmick politics follows suit

Shane Coleman

Shane Coleman: Don’t rule out President Heather Humphreys

Shane Coleman

Shane Coleman: Sinn Féin must look to 2025 with hope that it can make breakthrough

Shane Coleman

Shane Coleman: Harris will be Taoiseach again but he has a lot to learn

Shane Coleman

Shane Coleman: As the dust settled, the road to government for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael looks clear

Shane Coleman

Shane Coleman: Coalition formation talks will be tricky as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil set to fall short

Shane Coleman

Shane Coleman: Whisper it but Labour are in the hunt for up to 15 seats in Friday’s election

Shane Coleman

Shane Coleman: Ten bellwether constituencies which will decide Election 2024

Shane Coleman

Shane Coleman: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil must avoid pallid 2020 campaigns to gain power

Shane Coleman

Shane Coleman: Sinn Féin’s woes could put Micheál Martin in pole position to become next Taoiseach

Shane Coleman

Shane Coleman: Sinn Féin in damage limitation mode as poll woes crystalise

Shane Coleman

Shane Coleman: Sinn Féin’s onmicrisis surely means days of Belfast calling the shots are over

Shane Coleman

Shane Coleman: Further fuelling an already overheating economy by giving to everyone is hard to swallow

Shane Coleman

Shane Coleman: I’m not sure we Irish are ready to embrace Sinn Féin’s plan to build homes on state land

Shane Coleman

Shane Coleman: Celebrity election candidates offer lure of success to ailing political parties

Shane Coleman

Shane Coleman: Swift justice in UK over recent riots is in stark contrast to response to Dublin riots

Shane Coleman

Shane Coleman: Fines for social media bosses just reward for failure to tackle vile abuse

Shane Coleman

Shane Coleman: Fine Gael has a decent shot of holding most of the 15 seats of retiring TDs

Shane Coleman

Sinn Féin’s populist and opportunistic immigration plan is a desperate attempt to shore up its vote

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Shane Coleman: 7 million reasons to fix our infrastructure mess

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