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#Budget18: Short on invention, it was more Denis Irwin than Lionel Messi

Extra gardaí were on hand but the hordes of Fanta-waving (sugar tax) tangerine-tinted (sun-bed tax) protesters failed to materialise, writes Lise Hand

The dawn of Leo-Liberalism

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The dawn of Leo-Liberalism
Leo the Unflappable finally lets down his guard

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Leo the Unflappable finally lets down his guard
Regrets, he’s had a few, in Leaders’ Questions

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Regrets, he’s had a few, in Leaders’ Questions
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Winner to take all after Coveney and Varadkar play out cup final
Simon Coveney wins the Clap-o-Meter test as candidates sweat it out

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Simon Coveney wins the Clap-o-Meter test as candidates sweat it out
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LUNCHTIME BULLETIN: Bomber was reported for extremist views; Motor insurers win Setanta Supreme Court appeal

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Stroll in the park for Leo Varadkar, but kissing babies is off the agenda
Stroll in the park for Leo Varadkar, but kissing babies is off the agenda

Despite sunshine, a few storm clouds rolled in from the south for Leo, writes Lise Hand.

Thu, 25 May, 2017

Waiting for Leo: King-in-waiting takes centre stage
Waiting for Leo: King-in-waiting takes centre stage

Lise Hand admires Leo Varadkar’s immaculate stage directions in his campaign so far, from backdrops to props and stealing scenes from his rival. But his policy details will not go down well with everyone

Tue, 23 May, 2017

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Praise the myth-makers in our new Sunday service
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