European Election

Read more about the June 7th, 2024 European Parliament election. Full results for the Dublin, Midlands-North-West and Ireland South constituencies as Ireland elects 14 MEPs. Breaking news, analysis, candidate profiles and party gains with detailed reports and results from all over Europe.

MEPs express ‘deep concerns’ at McGuinness proposal on church access

Fine Gael candidate suggests giving religious groups greater access to EU institutions

By Jennifer Bray●

Thu May 16 2019 - 01:50

MEP candidates keep calm and carry on canvassing at Balmoral Show

Northern Ireland European candidates make their pitches amid cows, ploughs and plenty of wows

By Gerry Moriarty●

Thu May 16 2019 - 01:00

European election: Battle to overturn Brexit key to SDLP leader’s campaign

Colum Eastwood wants ‘to take back John Hume’s seat’

By Gerry Moriarty●

Thu May 16 2019 - 01:00

Fine Gael eye second European seat with Maria Walsh

Party tells political heavyweight Máiread McGuinness to give counties to running mate

By Fiach Kelly●

Wed May 15 2019 - 19:51

Alliance leader Naomi Long upbeat on non-sectarian centre

Gains made in local elections suggest breakthrough, says East Belfast MEP candidate

By Gerry Moriarty●

Wed May 15 2019 - 01:36

Greens and Labour may 'claw their way back' in upcoming local elections, poll data shows

Breakdown of latest Irish Times poll numbers indicates growing support for both parties in Dublin

By Pat Leahy●

Mon May 13 2019 - 11:40

Irish Times poll shows FG on track to top European constituencies

Fianna Fáil to mount challenge to elect MEPs in Dublin, South and Midlands North West

By Pat Leahy●

Fri May 10 2019 - 09:39

Two big questions in Midlands North West – can FF take seat and what of Casey?

The poll figures suggest a ferocious dogfight for the last two seats in the Dublin constituency

By Pat Leahy●

Fri May 10 2019 - 05:00

Irish Times view on the latest Ipsos MRBI opinion poll: fair wind for Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil

New European Parliament will have a critical role in charting the future of the European project

Fri May 10 2019 - 05:00

Greens manifesto supports EU but critical of defence and climate change

Party calls for binding carbon budgets in EU to reduce emissions by 55 per cent by 2030

By Harry McGee●

Thu May 9 2019 - 16:28

Mayhem and bloodshed: Ivan Yates and Pat Kenny warm up for European debates

Ratings are higher when they ‘get the blood up a bit’, say Virgin Media election hosts

By Laura Slattery●

Tue May 7 2019 - 18:12

Withholding support from EU a dangerous mistake

If the EU were to disappear, history gives us a pretty clear indication of what would replace it

By Bobby McDonagh●

Mon May 6 2019 - 01:00

Una Mullally: Future of Britain at stake in European elections

People need to take action to halt rise of right with Brexit party likely to top poll

By Una Mullally●

Mon May 6 2019 - 01:00

Pat Leahy: the left prefers the purity of opposition to the compromises of power

A parliamentary bloc of 20-25 social democratic TDs would be at the centre of a bidding war between Martin and Varadkar, and could name its price

By Pat Leahy●

Sat May 4 2019 - 04:00

Hungarian politics, climate shaming and broadband at Fine Gael launch

Party launches candidates for European and local elections at event in Moate

By Harry McGee●

Fri May 3 2019 - 20:55

Protesters use Cork Cabinet visit to make their voices heard

What is surprising about the Cork dissent is its intensity and the number of topics people are aggrieved about

By Jennifer Bray●

Thu May 2 2019 - 18:25

Micheál Martin says SF and some Independents are anti-European

Fianna Fáil leader says his party hopes to win a European seat in each constituency

By Harry McGee●

Thu May 2 2019 - 12:42

Increased number believe Brexit makes united Ireland more likely – poll

Survey for pro-EU group shows support for EU membership at highest level in six years

By Simon Carswell●

Thu May 2 2019 - 07:00

Midlands North West: European election constituency profile

Fine Gael’s Mairéad McGuinness and Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan both likely to be returned

By Pat Leahy●

Thu May 2 2019 - 05:00

Stephen Collins: Politics of centre ground has served Ireland well

Much maligned middle classes deserve credit for progressive tax and welfare system

By Stephen Collins●

Thu May 2 2019 - 05:00

Ireland South: European election constituency profile

Winner of fifth seat has to wait until after Brexit before entering EU parliament

By Pat Leahy●

Wed May 1 2019 - 11:51

Dublin: European election constituency profile

Dublin candidate elected fourth will have to wait until UK exits EU to take Brussels seat

By Pat Leahy●

Mon Apr 29 2019 - 21:18

Labour Party has 41% female gender quota for local and European elections

Party has launched 111 candidates for the local elections, and three candidates for the European elections

By Jennifer Bray●

Sun Apr 28 2019 - 20:00

New online voter registration available for Dubliners

Voters outside the capital must use manual process

By Olivia Kelly●

Thu Apr 25 2019 - 21:15

Election historian unapologetic in his defence of posters

Posters are an important part of our electoral and democratic process, says Kinsella

By Pat Leahy●

Thu Apr 25 2019 - 18:57

Tory Brexit not the same as our ‘Lexit’, Boyd Barrett says

People Before Profit launches European campaign and defends 2016 support of British exit from EU

By Fiach Kelly●

Thu Apr 25 2019 - 15:11

Travellers and people with disabilities must use their vote for change

The upcoming local and European elections are powerful platforms for the marginalised to make their voices heard

By Rosaleen McDonagh●

Wed Apr 24 2019 - 17:01

Anti-EU parties may form second-largest bloc in next European Parliament

New report says anti-EU groups could have as much as 35% of the seats after May elections

By Pat Leahy●

Wed Apr 24 2019 - 02:00

Dalkey Tidy Towns says it will ‘remove and destroy election posters’

Committee says message to local and European candidates had been ‘misunderstood’

By Jack Power●

Tue Apr 23 2019 - 16:29

Irish Times view on the European elections

The fabric of the EU as we have known it is under threat from the rise of populist parties

Tue Apr 23 2019 - 00:05

European elections: Is Ireland ready to take them seriously?

A green revolution and disappointment for Fine Gael are among the predictions for May 24th

By Fiach Kelly●

Sat Apr 20 2019 - 01:00

MEP reserve candidates unlikely to be paid until Brexit occurs

Winners of seats arising from UK’s exit plan may visit European Parliament, says Murphy

By Fiach Kelly●

Sat Apr 20 2019 - 01:00

Daly, Wallace will still attend Oireachtas committees if elected to EU

The deputies will aim to bring “Europe home in a timely way” to Irish voters

By Fiach Kelly●

Wed Apr 17 2019 - 14:31

Euro election will be ‘climate change’ election, says Green candidate

Cllr Ciarán Cuffe says he is confident of getting one of the three seats in Dublin

By Ronan McGreevy●

Mon Apr 15 2019 - 16:04

Total of 59 candidates declare for European Parliament elections

Nominations closed at noon on Monday for Ireland’s three European constituencies

By Fiach Kelly●

Mon Apr 15 2019 - 12:55

Clare Daly and Mick Wallace to contest European elections

TDs make decision during West Cork trip with Independents4Change members

By Miriam Lord●

Mon Apr 15 2019 - 01:00

Peter Casey: Harkin pulling out caused me to shift sights to Europe

Derry man was considering running for Dáil before handing in EU election nomination

By Harry McGee and Tom Shiel●

Thu Apr 11 2019 - 20:37

Fianna Fáil divides European constituencies between candidates

Councillor candidate claims TD Billy Kelleher is not taking seriously the prospect of the party winning two seats in Ireland South

By Fiach Kelly●

Thu Apr 11 2019 - 01:02

Alice Mary Higgins seeks European seat under ‘equality, peace’ platform

Former SDLP leader Mark Durkan says he would be the only ‘authentic voice’ for NI if elected

By Fiach Kelly and Harry McGee●

Mon Apr 8 2019 - 13:13

Big smiles, cute pups: Meet Ireland’s Insta-politicians

Instagram helps politicians present a more rounded image. How are they getting on?

By Aine McMahon●

Sat Apr 6 2019 - 06:00

Maria Walsh hopes to ‘ruffle feathers’ in MEP bid

Former Rose of Tralee launches election campaign as candidate in Co Mayo

By Aine Ryan●

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 21:54

Local and European elections to take place on May 24th

Day sets up to be ‘super Friday’ with referendum and plebiscites on three city mayors

By Pat Leahy and Harry McGee●

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 20:13

‘Military family’ makes series of demands to election candidates

Defence Forces Family Political Forum wants to see strategic voting among members, families

By Fiach Kelly●

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 00:58

Criticism of ‘daft’ plan for local and European election vote count

Dublin ballots to be taken to from polling centres to RDS, separated and then counted at Citywest

By Tim O'Brien●

Mon Mar 11 2019 - 19:26

Fianna Fáil councillor withdraws from European election campaign

Séamus McGrath’s departure clears path for Kelleher against party leader’s wishes

By Marie O'Halloran●

Sun Mar 10 2019 - 17:19

Mark Durkan’s candidacy is Varadkar’s alternative to border poll

Choosing former SDLP leader for European election reflects view Brexit will not lead to united Ireland

By Newton Emerson●

Thu Mar 7 2019 - 05:00

The Irish Times view on the Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI poll: Varadkar takes a hit

The fall in support for the main party leaders suggests public disillusionment with the political leadership on offer

Thu Mar 7 2019 - 05:00

Kisyombe affair highlights hidden fault lines in Social Democrats

Fundamental internal differences exist about policy, the EU and party leadership

By Jennifer Bray●

Sat Mar 2 2019 - 01:00

Kelleher gives Martin message on European election bid

Cork North-Central poll topper snubs FF leader’s demand he stay in Dáil

By Marie O'Halloran●

Sat Feb 23 2019 - 10:38

Barry Andrews to contest Dublin for FF in European election

Party frustrated at being associated with Government’s difficulties, says former minister of state

By Fiach Kelly●

Sun Feb 17 2019 - 19:21

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