When Catherine Connolly said "I funded that trip" to Syria, she really meant the taxpayer paid for it. Good to get clarity there. @catherinegalway on #TonightVMTV

I have a unique understanding of the border, having lived there all my life. My Presidency will focus on Community, Unity and Opportunity.

I want to be President because I believe in this country. It has given me everything I have and made me everything I am. I want an Ireland that is inclusive, compassionate and respectful.

I don’t care that Catherine Connolly helped banks evict people in who were financial difficulty during the crisis, but I know that the Connolly supporters would be be having a conniption/ making hay if Heather Humphrey’s had done it.

⏰ Final call to register! update your details now at https://t.co/VhwXFECNje 🗓️ Deadline: Tuesday, 7 October 2025 Don’t miss your chance to vote in the Presidential Election on 24 October. #CheckTheRegister #PresidentialElection2025 #YourVoteYourVoice

📣 Nominations are now open for this year’s Community & Volunteer Awards. 🚨 The closing date for nominations is 5pm on the 20th October 💻 To find out more visit: https://t.co/ASZtzfwdM2

Delighted to welcome Cathaoirleach of DLR County Council, Cllr. Jim Gildea (@JimGildea2014), here to Dalkey Castle. We thank Cllr. Gildea & Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council for standing with us & supporting us to hold successful events. #echoesdalkey @DLRTourism @dlrcc

Good news: Minister @Alan_Dillon has announced that 35,000 childcare workers right across the country will receive an average pay increase of 10%.

I joined Minister of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment @PeterBurkeFG, our Cathaoirleach (Mayor) of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (@DLRCC) Cllr @JimGildea2014, fellow councillors and representatives from businesses in the @SandyfordBID for the Business District’s Annual

Being part of the European Union means standing with our friends when they face threats. @CatherineGalway hasn’t caught up with that reality. This is about protecting families and children from Russian aggression, not preparing for war. #Aras25

Source: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

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Tidy Towns groups are at the heart of our communities. As Minister I always supported them, and if elected President I will highlight them and celebrate the unsung heroes in communities all across Ireland.

It was lovely to be @UCDDublin with my @FineGael colleagues to turn the sod on the new 493 bed student accommodation which will be built on the ever changing beautiful Belfield Campus! #Local #University #Dublin

***Coming Soon!*** A #BeActive Night packed with energy, discovery + surprises. 🧠⚽️🏃⚡️🚴👂👧🧔🧓 Stay tuned... 👀

This morning, we welcomed Virgin Cruises Scarlet Lady for her inaugural visit to Dún Laoghaire, carrying 2411 passengers and 1132 crew⚓

"Ireland must remove its so-called triple lock mechanism so it can send Irish troops on UN peacekeeping missions and express its sovereignty in a manner envisaged by Michael Collins" I strongly support these comments made by my party colleague Minister for Health

An Cathaoirleach, @JimGildea2014 is looking forward to meeting everyone in Kilbogget Park tomorrow for International Fest 2025

“My primary focus is to get Humanitarian Aid in rapidly because the scale it's going in at the moment is a trickle at best.” — Minister @nealerichmond speaking on Newstalk re the ongoing situation in Gaza.

Ukulele players and fans from all over the world are set to descend on Dún Laoghaire for the annual Hooley next weekend. Now in its 14th year, the Hooley, which runs from 23-24 August, is Europe’s leading celebration of this unique instrument. More at https://t.co/WfKO8Y15oz