As the political system digests the budget, verdicts differ widely. Meanwhile Fianna Fáil prepares for a presidential postmortem after their candidate leaves the field

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The race for the Áras is in full flight but all three candidates have had their challenges. Meanwhile parties differ sharply about the budget coming next week

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The Áras race begins as Budget day looms....

A three horse race without Sheridan and Steen. How are the candidates faring and will it be an exciting campaign? Also what's coming down the line with Budget 2026

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Make up your mind time for Sinn Féin has finally arrived, presidential candidates go ploughing, and budget spats in the Dáil

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The final line up in the presidential race is taking shape with Jim Gavin joining Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly. However, Sinn Féin's intentions remain unclear - while independent Maria Steen is half way to an Oireachtas nomination, and others continue to pursue council nominations. Political think-ins are also underway ahead of the Dáil's return next week.

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