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Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern announces he will stand down on 6 May amid continuing controversy over his private financial affairs.
Ref. BBC

Politics Ireland

Ireland's prime minister faces no-confidence vote as opposition seeks to force early election:

Labour Party leader Eamon Gilmore announced Friday he has submitted a motion for a no-confidence vote for parliament next week - a challenge that further complicates Cowen's struggle to stay in office. Ref. Source 1

Ireland Politics History & Civil Business Politics

Brian Cowen Resigns Party Leadership

PM Brian Cowen steps down as leader of Ireland's ruling party but says he plans to remain Taoiseach (Prime Minister) until March election. Ref. BBC

Politics Ireland

Irish government loses majority

Ireland's Green Party pulls out of the Fianna Fail-led governing coalition, ending its majority and making a snap general election likely. Ref. BBC

Politics Ireland

Parties launching General Election campaigns
Local Ireland News

The election campaigns of the main parties are getting under way this morning with official launches in Dublin.
Source: RTÉ News

Ireland Politics

Big increase in Independent candidates
Local Ireland News

It is expected that there will be a big increase in the number of Independent and smaller party candidates after nominations for the General Election close today.
Source: RTÉ News

Ireland Politics

Kyne elected as final TD of 31st Dáil
Local Ireland News

Fine Gael's Sean Kyne has been elected as the final TD of the 31st Dáil after a recount in Galway West. Source: RTÉ News

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Moriarty Report to be sent to DPP, gardaí
Local Ireland News

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has asked the Minister for Communications to forward the Moriarty Report to the DPP and Garda Commissioner. Source: RTÉ News