MEPs refer Mercosur deal to EU courts, throwing future of trade agreement into doubt
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Seán Kelly
Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South Sean Kelly
Seán Kelly says he was ‘shafted’ by Fine Gael over presidential nomination
MEP says there is feeling of ‘utter depression’ within party after underwhelming performance
Miriam Lord’s campaign awards: the real winners (and losers) of the presidential election
From Jim Gavin’s white chinos to Maria Steen’s handbag to Catherine Connolly’s snappy slogan, the votes are in
Fine Gael confirms Heather Humphreys as candidate as presidential vote set for October 24th
Former cabinet minister secured overwhelming backing of the party’s TDs, Senators and MEPs to contest October 24th vote
Fianna Fáil’s secret ballot on presidential candidate could yet prove unpredictable
Fine Gael has more certainty as former minister Heather Humphreys set to be confirmed as its candidate on Tuesday
Billy Kelleher allies believe there is ‘route to win’ Fianna Fáil presidential nomination, despite Jim Gavin’s lead
Fianna Fáil will make its choice in a secret ballot of its 71 parliamentary party members next Tuesday
Seán Kelly withdraws from race for Fine Gael’s presidential nomination, clearing path for Heather Humphreys
Fine Gael MEP expressed his gratitude to ’12 Apostles’ in the parliamentary party for great support, in statement withdrawing from contest
Jim Gavin comes with his own presidential parachute and ticks all the boxes
Fianna Fáil faithful are praying the leadership doesn’t make a mess of its amusing plan to win the presidential election though superior tactics
Unfortunately, Fine Gael’s candidate selection process for president looks like a victory parade
Its selection process is ridiculous. Parties should favour contests over coronations
‘Now is your time’: How Michael Healy-Rae led the push for a Heather Humphreys presidential run
Senior Fine Gael politicians are confident former minister for social affairs will not be beaten if country gets to know her as they do
Heather Humphreys is the likely Fine Gael candidate, but Fianna Fáil is yet to show its hand in this presidential race
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Strong argument for Micheál Martin to back Heather Humphreys for presidency
Humphreys would be able to personify the shared-island vision articulated by the Taoiseach
The Irish Times view on the presidential race: contortions and expediency
Both contenders have been obliged to explain why they now covet a role they had so recently declined
‘She is one of us’: Fierce competition but Virginia Show attendees forgive absence of regular Heather Humphreys
Record competition entrants at Virginia agricultural show
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