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ieExplains: Today is the deadline to register to vote in the general election

This year, Ireland is voting on two referenda and in local and European elections — so now is the time to check if you are on the electoral register

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parenting

Stay-at-home mums and dads — the challenges and the wins

<p>Seán Sherlock. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins</p>

comment-analysis

Theresa Reidy: There is a growing number of mid-career TDs departing the stage. Why?

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politics

Cork TD Seán Sherlock will not contest next General Election

Cork City shortchanged by government over local property tax funding, claims councillor

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Cork City shortchanged by government over local property tax funding, claims councillor

Fergus Finlay: We need better politics to thrive instead of adding on more TDs

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Brave new electoral world - Prof Gary Murphy

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Brave new electoral world - Prof Gary Murphy

Gary Murphy speaks with Mick Clifford about the electoral commission recommendations and what the impact may be.

Listen | Sun, 03 Sep, 2023

Ireland's new constituency boundaries

Malcolm Byrne: Close to the edge — constituency challenges at the county bounds

Fianna Fáil senator Malcolm Byrne reflects on changes proposed in the Electoral Commission report

Sat, 02 Sep, 2023

British-Irish Association Conference

Micheál Martin defends plan to increase number of TDs amid Irish boundaries review

Asked if the Irish people want to pay for more TDs, Mr Martin said that “democracy is not perfect”.

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

British Irish Intergovernmental Conference in London

Tánaiste reluctant to cap number of TDs following increase

However, Micheál Martin said, if Ireland’s population continues to grow over the coming decades, 'there is space for reflection'

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

Ireland's new constituency boundaries

Politicians are left surveying the lay of the new land

The constituency changes published by the Electoral Commission have been digested and parties have begun strategising for the future

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

RTE pay revelations

S The ministerial winners and losers of the boundary commission changes

While some ministers have seen their positions buoyed by an increase in seats, others will be under pressure due to seat reductions or electoral areas being hived off into different constituencies

Thu, 31 Aug, 2023

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S Noel Rock: Nobody wants to be the bad news story of a boundary review

Every single vote, house, street, housing estate matters; a transfer of even 500 votes can be crucial to whether a seat is held or lost, writes Noel Rock

Thu, 31 Aug, 2023

The Electoral Commission has put another plaster on a wound that will only get deeper

S The Electoral Commission has put another plaster on a wound that will only get deeper

With the population expected to rise considerably over the coming decades, it could leave with an unwieldy Dáil of about 250 representatives by the middle of the century. Is it time for Constitutional reform, asks Elaine Loughlin

Thu, 31 Aug, 2023

Donnelly and Sherlock among politicians who face fight to retain seat

Donnelly and Sherlock among politicians who face fight to retain seat

The number of TDs in the next Dáil will increase by 14 — from 160 to 174 — the Electoral Commission announced on Wednesday

Thu, 31 Aug, 2023

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New report could heighten the urban-rural divide in relation to female candidate numbers

The new constituency boundaries will also have an impact on the implementation of the gender quota, especially given that the target increases from 30% to 40% at the next general election, writes Adrian Kavanagh

Thu, 31 Aug, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Changes will not please everyone

Irish Examiner view: Changes will not please everyone

The results of the Electoral Commission’s deliberations leave just seven constituencies unchanged

Thu, 31 Aug, 2023

FILE PHOTO Pressure is growing for TDs to return to Leinster House for sittings of the Dail END

Boundary shake-up: 14 new TDs, four new constituencies, and political careers on the line

Electoral Commission’s boundary shake-up could bring certain challenges for hopeful TDs in the next general election, writes Ciara Phelan and Eoin English

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

Electoral Commission review: New constituency carve-ups explained

Electoral Commission review: New constituency carve-ups explained

The Commission recommended a new county boundary breach of Kilkenny

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

Leo Varadkar becomes Taoiseach

S Who are the winners and losers of the boundary changes?

Despite an increase of 14 TDs, there will still be politicians left high and dry by changes but just who's in trouble after the boundary changes?

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

Jerry Buttimer plans to target new fifth seat in Cork South-Central

Jerry Buttimer plans to target new fifth seat in Cork South-Central

Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney said the 'fighting talk' from Mr Buttimer is reflective of the ambition of Fine Gael in Cork

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

Sean Sherlock TD

Sherlock considers future following boundary shift

An extra Dáil seat is up for grabs in Cork North-Central as it moved from a four- to a five-seat constituencyBallincollig, with a population of 20,497, transfers from Cork North-West and the three divisions in the Mallow area, with a population of ...

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

'Seismic shift in the political landscape' as significant changes made to constituencies

'Seismic shift in the political landscape' as significant changes made to constituencies

Electoral Commission has recommended the number of TDs for the next Dáil be increased to 174, up from 160 and four new constituencies have been created

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

FILE PHOTO Pressure is growing for TDs to return to Leinster House for sittings of the Dail END

Boundary review recommendations: 14 new TDs in the Dáil and four new constituencies

The new constituency boundaries will see the number of seats in the Dáil increase from 160 TDs to at least 172 or as many as 181

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

Boundary review: Here are the changes to the Cork constituencies

Boundary review: Here are the changes to the Cork constituencies

Cork is now set to elect 20 TDs to the Dáil, with two new seats being added to the county. It comes as the across the country following a jump in population. The population of Ireland has hit almost 5.

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

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Politicians ‘eagerly await’ results of constituency boundary review

The new constituency boundaries will see the number of seats in the Dáil increase from 160 TDs to at least 172 or as many as 181

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

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S Brendan Griffin: There'll be no sleepless nights for me this week

As the Report of the Electoral Commission’s Constituency Review is published, Brendan Griffin thinks constitutional reform may have merit

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023

Fianna Fáil's Lisa Chambers 'considering' European elections bid

Fianna Fáil's Lisa Chambers 'considering' European elections bid

Ms Chambers said her decision would depend on the upcoming boundary review, which is due to be announced in August

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023