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fromIndependent
3 days ago

Declan Lynch: Maria Steen's tremendous irony, Marty Morrissey does his best with Kathleen Kennedy Townsend and Johnny Cash in the dancehalls

Spoilt ballots naming Maria Steen signaled voter anger at the political establishment and underscored a striking irony regarding her nomination and post-election TV interview.
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fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
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Declan Lynch: Thank you, Michael McDowell, for saving us from our first 'can a woman have a penis?' election

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
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Race to the Aras: 'I was upset, Jennifer and the kids were upset' - Jim Gavin on online smears as candidates continue canvassing

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
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Race to the Aras: 'I was upset, Jennifer and the kids were upset' - Jim Gavin on online smears as candidates continue canvassing

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
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Declan Lynch: Thank you, Michael McDowell, for saving us from our first 'can a woman have a penis?' election

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
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Race to the Aras: 'I was upset, Jennifer and the kids were upset' - Jim Gavin on online smears as candidates continue canvassing

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
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Race to the Aras: 'I was upset, Jennifer and the kids were upset' - Jim Gavin on online smears as candidates continue canvassing

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fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

David Quinn: Frustrated conservative voters like me are waiting for Ireland's answer to Nigel Farage or Giorgia Meloni

Many Irish voters with socially conservative values feel politically homeless but present an opportunity for a reorganised conservative presence to capture their support.
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fromIndependent
1 month ago

Julia Molony: Maria Steen's handbag did send a message, just not the one she thinks

Maria Steen uses precise, tactical fashion and controlled presentation to convey political identity and message despite holding minority views.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
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'The left don't love the poor; they just hate the rich' - Maria Steen says on carrying designer handbag after presidential bid

Maria Steen deliberately carried an expensive handbag while speaking to media after failing to secure enough nominations for the presidential ballot.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Europe politics

From Repeal to divorce - here is where Maria Steen stood on Ireland's political and social issues

Maria Steen’s conservative positions on issues like Repeal and same-sex marriage will face close scrutiny if she runs for president; she has 17 Oireachtas backers.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
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'The left don't love the poor; they just hate the rich' - Maria Steen says on carrying designer handbag after presidential bid

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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'The left don't love the poor; they just hate the rich' - Maria Steen says on carrying designer handbag after presidential bid

Maria Steen intentionally carried a handbag estimated at €10,000–€40,000 while speaking to media after missing the nominations needed for the presidential ballot by two.
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fromIndependent
1 month ago

Sarah Carey: A fear of 'Mna na hEireann' may have spooked Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, but Maria Steen deserved a go

Excluding Maria Steen from nomination by liberal elected representatives harmed Irish democracy, lowered potential turnout, and contributed to a weaker presidential campaign.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

From Repeal to divorce - here is where Maria Steen stood on Ireland's political and social issues

Positions held by conservative campaigner Maria Steen on a range of political and social issues, from Repeal to same-sex marriage, will be closely scrutinised by her opponents if she enters the presidential race.
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fromIndependent
1 month ago
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Maria Steen needs coalition TDs to defy parties, while Gareth Sheridan drops out of Aras race

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
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Fresh blow to Maria Steen's presidential hopes as Fingal councillors decline to back her

Maria Steen lacks necessary political backing as TDs demand at least 16 signatures and Fingal councillors refused to endorse her or Gareth Sheridan.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
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Who is Maria Steen? Conservative campaigner and mum-of-five who home-schools her children and voted 'No' in abortion and equality referendums

Maria Steen is attempting to secure a presidential nomination but currently has only at least 10 Oireachtas supporters, short of the required 20.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
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Maria Steen needs coalition TDs to defy parties, while Gareth Sheridan drops out of Aras race

fromIndependent
1 month ago
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Who is Maria Steen? Conservative campaigner and mum-of-five who home-schools her children and voted 'No' in abortion and equality referendums

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fromIndependent
1 month ago

Who is Maria Steen? Conservative campaigner and mum-of-five who home-schools her children and voted 'No' in abortion and equality referenda

Maria Steen is attempting to secure a place on the presidential ballot but currently lacks the 20 Oireachtas nominations required to guarantee a nomination.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Blow to Maria Steen's Irish presidential hopes as Independent Ireland TDs hold back support

Crucial swing bloc will not back her nomination until she secures at least 16 signatures. Conservative activist Maria Steen suffered a major blow to her ­presidential hopes last night, just hours after announcing on the plinth at Leinster House that she had 10 Oireachtas backers and that her campaign was under way. Michael Collins, leader of Independent Ireland, said its crucial swing bloc of four votes would not consider backing Ms Steen until she had 16 signatures.
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