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“Today, power belongs to the people - use it” - Connolly

Independent Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has urged voters across Ireland to turn out and make their voices heard in today’s Presidential election, saying that the power now rests entirely with the people.“This is your day - a day when every citizen is equal, and every vote carries th...

“Tomorrow, let’s prove that People Power still matters” - Connolly

Independent Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly TD has urged voters to turn out in large numbers tomorrow, saying that the real power in this election lies not with government or party machines, but with the people themselves.“This is our chance to show that democracy in Ireland is alive an...

Connolly condemns “malicious deep-fake” video

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly TD has condemned as entirely false and malicious a deep-fake video that appeared online last night purporting to announce her withdrawal from the election.“I am absolutely still a candidate for President of Ireland,” Ms Connolly said. “The video is a fabr...

Connolly urges voters: “Use your voice – make your vote count on Friday.”

Independent Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has issued a rallying call ahead of Friday’s election, urging people across Ireland to use their vote and to send a clear message that the people’s voice matters.“This election belongs to the people - not to the government,” Catherine Connolly...

Ireland’s Choice: Hope, Integrity and Renewal - Connolly

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly TD has said that Ireland stands at a defining moment - “a choice between real hope and more of the same.”“The Irish people are ready for change - a renewal of the best in us,” Catherine said. We can choose to keep drifting, or we can choose integrity, ind...

Connolly: Your Vote is Your Voice - Let’s Build the Ireland We Deserve

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly TD has today called on people across Ireland to make their voices heard, and use their vote in the Presidential election to shape the future of the country.Speaking as her campaign holds a nationwide “Super Saturday” day of action, with volunteers and sup...

Connolly to launch Irish Language Initiative During Kerry Gaeltacht Visit Presidential candidate

Catherine Connolly TD has today reaffirmed her commitment to make the Irish language a central pillar of her Presidency, announcing that if elected, she will launch a major year-long Presidential Initiative on the Irish Language in 2026–2027 to mark the centenary of the first Gaeltacht Commission...

Catherine Connolly to Launch Presidential Initiative on Disabled Citizens and Care

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly TD has announced that, if elected, she will establish a major Presidential Initiative on Disabled Citizens and Care.Catherine said:“This is an all-island effort to ensure that disabled citizens and carers are recognised, heard and fully included in the li...

Climate Change the Great Challenge of Our Time - Connolly

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly TD has said that climate change and the destruction of the natural environment represent the defining social and moral challenges of our time, warning that the consequences are already being felt – both globally and here in Ireland.“Climate change is not ...

Irish Young People Deserve Better - Connolly

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly TD has said that Ireland is failing its younger generation - a generation now facing worse economic prospects than their parents, trapped in a housing crisis not of their making, and forced to emigrate in search of opportunity.“For too many of our young p...

Defence Forces a source of immense pride - Connolly

Tá Óglaigh na hÉireann molta go hard ag an iarrthóir Uachtaránach Catherine Connolly TD, a rinne cur síos orthu mar “fhoinse ollmhór bróid agus measa do mhuintir na hÉireann.”Dúirt Connolly go dtaispeánann iad siúd a dhéanann seirbhís ar son na hÉireann, sa bhaile agus thar sáile, “scoth na seirb...

A President who will give voice to workers’ rights - Connolly

Independent Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly TD has said that if elected President, she will use the moral authority of the office to champion the values of fair work, fair pay, and workers’ dignity - principles she described as “the foundation stones of a truly just Republic.”Speaking a...

Connolly: A Presidency for All Ireland - Building Understanding, Inclusion and Unity

Independent Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly TD has said that her vision for the Presidency is one that belongs to all the people of Ireland - north and south - rooted in respect, dialogue and inclusion.“The Good Friday Agreement gave us a peaceful and democratic framework for how change...

Mental health action must be a priority - Connolly

On World Mental Health Day, Presidential Candidate Catherine Connolly TD has called for real and urgent action on an issue that touches so many families in Ireland.“I have met too many people who are waiting months, sometimes years, for mental health counselling or crisis support. Parents trying ...

Statement on expenditure for fact-finding visit to Syria in 2018

In 2018, while serving as a TD and in line with Oireachtas rules, Catherine Connolly used a portion of her Parliamentary Activities Allowance under the “Research” heading to support a fact-finding visit to Syria. The total declared amount was €3,691, as set out in her annual return to the Standar...

Statement on inaccurate and misleading report on campaign video

A spokesperson for the Catherine Connolly campaign has rejected as inaccurate and misleading an RTÉ report published today regarding a campaign video.“At no point was there any refusal or disagreement of the kind suggested in the report,” the spokesperson said.“The video in question was amended f...

Government failing older citizens as cost-of-living crisis deepens - Connolly

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly TD has said that Ireland is “failing its oldercitizens” - particularly those living alone or on fixed incomes - and that the latestBudget once again ignores their real-life struggles.Speaking ahead of her visit today to ALONE, the organisation which suppo...

Government Out of Touch as Families Struggle with Cost of Living Crisis - Connolly

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly TD has criticised reports that the upcoming Budget may include no new cost-of-living supports, describing it as “an extraordinary display of detachment from the daily realities facing families, workers and pensioners.”Catherine Connolly said:“The idea tha...

Catherine Connolly statement on withdrawal off Jim Gavin from presidential election

Catherine Connolly statement on withdrawal of Jim Gavin from presidential electionAnyone who seeks to make Ireland a better place through public service should be commended.Jim Gavin has made the right decision for himself and his family. I wish him well.ENDSContact: press@connollyforpresident.ie

An Mheitheal - The Spirit of Community That Builds Ireland - Catherine Connolly

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly TD is in Tallaght today as part of her campaign theme of “Community”, meeting with local individuals, volunteers and organisations providing vital services to people and families across the area.Speaking ahead of her visit, Catherine Connolly said:“The wo...

Moore Street Can Renew Dublin’s northside - If the Government Acts

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly TD has called for urgent action topreserve and restore Ireland’s revolutionary heritage, particularly the GPO and thehistoric Moore Street 1916 battle sites - the final headquarters of the leaders of theRising.Catherine Connolly said:“Moore Street is not ...

“Irish language must be central to our future” - Connolly

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly TD has said that the Irish language mustbe placed at the very heart of Ireland’s future, and that successive governmentshave failed to deliver the rights, resources, and respect the language and Gaeltachtcommunities deserve.She said that Gaeilge is centra...

Statement on recruitment of former prisoner

Statement on recruitment of former prisoner.Catherine believes in the rule of law, in accountability and in rehabilitation. In 2018, as a TD and Chair of the GaeilgeCommittee, Catherine sought to engage a former prisoner for administrative support in her work on that Committee. This person was re...

Catherine Connolly demands release of participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla abducted by Israeli forces

Presidential election candidate Catherine Connolly TD said:“Israel’s illegal seizure of boats participating in the Global Sumud Flotillas mission to bring humanitarian aid to the starving people of Gaza is another brazen breach of international law.“It has been reported that Irish citizens are am...

Connolly: ‘Raising People’s Voices’ - Meeting Survivors, Carers and Communities Today

The Social Democrats are today bringing forward a Dáil motion to abolish the means test - a step Catherine fully supports, noting that carers deserve dignity, financial security, and recognition for their vital work.Catherine Connolly said:“Throughout my political life I have spoken up for exclud...

Time to Prepare Fairly and Inclusively for Irish unity - Connolly

Following a meeting yesterday with civic society group Ireland’s Future, Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly TD said that the Government must act without delay on preparing for constitutional change.Ireland’s Future, which brings together voices from across civic, political, cultural and co...

“People understood Care referendums and their decision must be respected” - Catherine Connolly

Presidential candidate and Independent TD Catherine Connolly has responded to comments made by Heather Humphreys on Claire Byrne Live today about the recent care referendums.Connolly said:“The Irish people understood the referendums. They made their decision with clarity and conviction - and that...

Ireland’s Future meets Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly TD

Ireland’s Future board members Reverend Karen Sethuraman, Stephen McCann and Senator Frances Black met with presidential candidate Catherine Connolly TD today in Dublin.We discussed the implementation of the Joint Oireachtas Committee reports’ on the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement re...

Connolly reacts to homeless figures

But today’s figures which show a 12% increase in a year and 1,950 people aged 18-24 in emergency accommodation should be an urgent turning point. Many of these people are families with young children,” said Connolly.“252 of these people are over 65. Let us reflect on each one of these individual...

Connolly: Ireland’s Environment in Crisis – Time for Real Action

29 September 2025:Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has said the latest EU report showingIreland’s natural environment in “very poor” condition must be a serious wake-upcall.“The evidence is clear,” Connolly said. “Most of our protected habitats are in badshape, water quality is getting w...

Connolly Says The Downplaying Of The Housing Emergency Is Unacceptable

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly today said that the housing crisis is the defining social issue of our time, and is very concerned at comments by Heather Humphreys that sought to downplay the situation.Catherine said:“Housing is the defining social issue of our time. It cuts across ever...

Connolly: Dublin Theatre Festival a celebration of culture diversity and community

September 24 2025:Independent presidential election candidate Catherine Connolly welcomes the opening of the Dublin Theatre Festival, praising it as a vital showcase of Ireland’s creativity and a reminder of the power of the arts to unite people.“I welcome the opening of the Dublin Theatre Festiv...

Catherine Connolly Welcomes Sinn Féin Announcement

September 20 2025:“I welcome the announcement that Sinn Fein are backing my candidacy for president of Ireland. I thank Mary Lou McDonald for her leadership, and I’m heartened by their support. I believe the coalition of left, centre-left parties and independents backing my run for president is a...

Catherine Connolly's statement ahead of first CEARTA rally

Friday 19th September 2025:I am proud to stand among those protesting for our national language rights on Saturday as the first national CEARTA rally takes place in Dublin.For too long, successive Fianna Fail and Fine Gael governments have neglected the Irish language, our Gaeltacht communities a...

Catherine Connolly Statement on Culture Night

“As we celebrate the 20th annual Culture Night on Friday, I pay tribute to all of those who have been involved over the years.”The small community groups who work to put these works together across the country are inspiring. The range of performances, arts and activities on show represent the ver...

Catherine Connolly to visit Co. Carlow, Friday 19 September

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly will attend a number of events and canvass in Carlow on Friday 19 September.She will be at the KCLR studio for 10am and a live broadcast.At 12, Catherine will meet community groups in Borris and walk around the market.At 1pm the canvass will move to Carlo...

Catherine Connolly Campaign Launch Guth na nDaoine

Monday 22nd September at 7pmWynne’s Hotel35-39 Abbey Street Lower, Dublin 1, D01 C9F8, Ireland.Join Catherine Connolly as she officially launches her campaign for the Irish presidency.Supporters and media are welcome to Wynne’s Hotel to begin the journey to Áras an Uachtaráin. The four-week campa...

Catherine Connolly to visit Carlow on Friday

Catherine Connolly will visit Carlow town and Borris on Friday. She's expected to visit from late morning until mid afternoon to meet people in the towns. More details to follow tomorrow.Beidh Catherine Connolly ag tabhairt cuairt ar Cheatharlach ar an AoineBeidh Catherine Connolly ag tabhairt cu...

Catherine Connolly visiting the National Ploughing Championships

Presidential election candidate Catherine Connolly will visit the National Ploughing Championships today, Tuesday, 16th September.Catherine will be on site from 10am and will visit stands and attend events during the day up to 3.45pm.Media are invited for film and photo opportunities and Catherin...

Catherine Connolly to launch presidential election campaign on Monday, 22nd September

Press notice15th September 2025:Presidential election candidate Catherine Connolly will formally launch her presidential election campaign at 7pm on Monday, 22nd September.It will take place in The National Print Museum, Old Garrison Chapel, Beggars Bush Barracks, Haddington Road, Dublin 4 - D04 ...

Catherine Connolly welcomes Fianna Fáil nominee Jim Gavin to presidential election

9th September 2025: Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly TD said,“I wish to welcome Jim Gavin to the presidential election. Fianna Fáil has conducted its candidate selection process openly and have made their decision.“There are now three declared candidates who will be on the ballot paper. ...

Catherine Connolly condemns shocking attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla

September 9 2025:Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly TD said,“I am shocked to hear of the overnight attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla. This is a peaceful humanitarian aid mission trying to bring food and medical supplies to the people of Gaza who are being bombed and starved by Israel.“Is...

Catherine Connolly condemns threats against Simon Harris and his family

Says those who make these threats deny us all the opportunities for public engagement

Catherine Connolly welcomes announcement that Presidential Election is set for 24th October

Says she is excited about the opportunity to engage with people in every county

Catherine Connolly joins school secretaries and caretakers on the picket line in Sligo

Calls for pension parity for these essential workers.

Catherine Connolly calls for an end to poverty and exclusion for the disability community

Says the voices of the disability community must be central to creating the inclusive society we need.

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