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The latest presidential debate between Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly turned tense as the two candidates sparred over Ireland’s Triple Lock policy, relations with European allies, and economic positions. Both contenders appeared on RTÉ’s This Week program, moderated by David McCullagh, just days before the election — a discussion that highlighted deep contrasts in their visions for Ireland’s presidency. Connolly …

Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty has urged the government to hold a referendum on Ireland’s neutrality following the Cabinet’s decision to abolish the Triple Lock mechanism. The government, led by Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris, argues that the removal of the Triple Lock is necessary to prevent countries like Russia from having veto power over Ireland’s participation in …