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In a shock move, French president Emmanuel Macron called for a snap election later this month after he was trounced by the far right in the European election.
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Anti-immigration activist Gavin Pepper was one of many elected to Dublin City Council late on Sunday evening. Video: Enda O'Dowd
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The Taoiseach Simon Harris has said his position on when the general election should be held “hasn’t changed”
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Broadcaster and candidate for the European Parliament Niall Boylan has said he is not considering running in a general election. Video: Enda O’Dowd
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Green Party MEP Ciarán Cuffe has said he believes it's 'inevitable' there will now be a General Election this year. Video: Enda O'Dowd