The Dublin Times

1925

Post-Debate Poll

Fourth Round of Oireachtas polling, taken after:

Independents:            0 Seats      -2

Fianna Fail:                  27 Seats    -18

Sinn Fein:                     17 Seats    -3

Fine Gael:                     104 Seats +36

Labour Party:              1 Seat       -3

The Socialist Party:     10 Seats   -6

Oppose                         7 Seats    -4

Third Poll for the Election of 1926

Third Round of Oireachtas polling:

Independents:            2 Seats      -2

Fianna Fail:                  45 Seats    -4

Sinn Fein:                     20 Seats    -9

Fine Gael:                     68 Seats   +12

Labour Party:              4 Seats      -2

The Socialist Party:     16 Seats   -6

Oppose                         11 Seats  +11

Oireachtas Selects a New Chairman

After the recent tragedy that resulted in the death of the Fine Gael chairman, Oireachtas has appointed a new chairman. After some deliberation, Kieren Fallon of the Sinn Fein party has been elected chairman.

Failed Military Coup Leaves Oireachtas Chairman and Several Staffers Dead

Earlier last night army general Sean McShane marched a small devision of his forces to Dublin in an attempt to overthrow the republican government and institute a military dictatorship. They attacked the Dail Chamber killing Oireachtas chairman Patrick O'Kelly and several Fine Gael aids. They then entrenched themselves in the Chamber and declared McShane the ruler of Ireland. Naval forces stormed the chamber and took Mcshane into naval Custody. Patrick O'Kelly's seat in Oireachtas has been filled by another member of Fine Gael.

1924

Second Round of polling in the 1926 Oireachtas Election

Second Round of Oireachtas polling:

Independents:            4 Seats      -1

Fianna Fail:                  49 Seats    -15

Sinn Fein:                     29 Seats    -2

Fine Gael:                     56 Seats   +9

Labour Party:              6 Seats      +5

The Socialist Party:     22 Seats   +4

Polls Released for 1926 Oireachtas Election

The Dublin Times has released the first poll predicting the results of the next election for government positions. The poll result predicted the following:

Independents:            5 Seats

Fianna Fail:                  64 Seats

Sinn Fein:                     31 Seats

Fine Gael:                     47 Seats

Labour Party:              1 Seat

The Socialist Party:     18 Seats

The transfer of support from the Sinn Fein and Socialist Parties to the Fianna Fail and Fine Gael parties has been mostly attributed to what is being called the legislative debacle of 1924. The loss of support for the Labour Party has been attributed to the recent censure of many Labour Party officials by Oireachtas for the reason that Labour Party representatives had not attended several sessions of Oireachtas. The Labor Party has also been criticized for never proposing a bill over the last five years and refusing to campaign in 1923.

Confusion Surrounds the Recent Peice of Legislation Shot Down by the Supreme Court

A new press release by the Socialist Party and a debate between top officials of the Socialist Party and the Sinn Fein Party has done little to explain the situation with the recent legislation. What is clear is that neither party wants to be blamed for writing the bill. The Sinn Fein party has prefeed to deflect blame to their staffers while the socialist party filled their press release with mostly unrelated insults directed at the four other major parties. With the election little more than a year away both parties will surely have to imagine innovative ways to regain an appeal for the voters or see their party lose seats in Oireachtas.

Aiden McNally and the Sinn Fein Party Distance Themselves from Recent Legislative Debacle

In a recent press release the Sinn Fein party has attempted to distance themselves from the imploding Socialist Party and the recent bipartisan legislation that has sparked nationwide contoversy. Aiden McNally, leader of the Sinn Fein Party, claimed that the bill submitted was not a final draft and the Sinn Fein Party was not informed about the las minute changes made by the Socialist Party. They also blamed staffers who they claimed altered the bill as a "joke".

Frank O'Connell, Leader of the Socialist Party and Head of House Resigns After Being Declared Insane

The verdict comes not long after an ill fated bill was shuffeled through Oireachtas by O'Connell and his party. A local court has declared Frank O'Connel insane. The party leader resigned his seat in Oireachtas to better be able to appeal the charge. His seat has been swiftly filled by a member of the Fianna Fail Party.

Sinn Fein and Socialist Party Leaders Under Attack After Recent Bill Declared Unconstitutional

In a recent turn of events in Oireachtas, a bill tackeling immigration. minimun wage, gun control and several other issues has been struck down by the supreme court. The court declared the act to be rediculous and declared it unconstitutional on the grounds that bills and acts cannot be passes together as a single act. The chief justice went as far as to question the sanity of the party leaders who pushed the bill through. Members of the Fine Gael party have supported the allegation that high ranking memebers of the two largest parties are mentally unstable. Patrick O'Kelly pointed to the fact that the bill contained an essay by a "famous Irish writer" believed to be Fank O'Connell that spouted fictional statistics from the future reaching as far as the year 2003. O'Kelly voiced his outrage in feeling forced to vote before the bill could be fully understood. Citizens have expressed their outrage that Birth of a Nation, a racist American film would have been declared the national film. The Authors of the bill  also seemed to belive that Ireland was a city and that dinosaur bones would soon be discovered in Waterford. They also seemed to define a superior race in those with red hair and hazel eyes. The bill has sparked outrage against the Sinn Fein and Socialist Parties.

Finnian O'Cannon Joins the Fianna Fail Party

Former Chairman Finnian O'Cannon announced his decision to join the Fianna Fail Party this afternoon. Fianna Fail has been the clear opposition party to the coaltion that has formed between Sinn Fein, The Socialist Party, and Fine Gael. O'Cannon released a statement saying that the current majority does not represent the true ideals of the Irish people. He claims that under his leadership in Fianna Fail the party will more strongly support Catholocism, Democracy and Non-Partisanship. Two other representatives will be following O'Cannon to Fianna Fail: Independents Ossian Shanahan and Patrick O'Sullivan will follow in O'Cannon's footsteps bringin the Fianna Fail vote tally up to 22 seats

Frank O'Connell of the Socialist Party is appointed Head of House

A new amendment to the constitution calls for the appointment of a Head of House in Oireachtas. The mostly ceremonial position was filled by a representative of the Socialist Party.

Oireachtas passed the Amendments of 1924

5 Amendments were pushed through Oireachtas in a watered down version of a previously proposed amendment to limit Finnian O'Cannon's Power as chairman. The measure passed by a slight supermajority.

Oireachtas Passes the Tax Reform Act of 1924

Oireachtas has passed an addon bill to the Tax Reform Act of 1923 that provides a reduced income tax for employers of Irish citizens. The motion passed with overwhelming support.

 

1923

Michael O'Brien of the Sinn Fein Party is appointed Secretary of War

The position of Secretary of war which has become so polarizing as to force the resignation of Finnian O'Cannon has finally been filled. Michael O'Brien of the Sinn Fein Party was sworn in this morning and has taken control of the first administrative department of the republic of Ireland. Only time will tell the success of his Tenure

Patrick O’Kelly, of the Fine Gael Party, is Voted by Oireachtas to be Chairman of Oireachtas

Another vote has been held to elect the chairman of Oireachtas. Patrick O'Kelly of the Fine Gael party has taken the office. This comes as a surprise after the significant losses the party incurred in the most recent elections.

Bobby McGee, of the Sinn Fein Party, Receives Majority Vote for Chairman but Withdraws his Name from Consideration

Bobby McGee, a veteran of the war of independence and a celebrated politician of the Sinn Fein Party recieved a majority vote by Oireachtas to fill the chairman position left vacant by Finnian O'Cannon but declined the position for personal reasons. Pundits speculate that the move was politically motivated.

Finnian O’Cannon Resigns as Chairman

In the third recent resignation from Oireachtas, Finnian O'Cannon has shocked Ireland by resigning the Chairmanship. This is in response to the recent controversy over executive power.O'Cannon retains his seat in Oireachtas and has threatened a popular uprising if Oireachtas were to decide to pass an ammendment that would "Pervert the Democracy".

Aiden McGlinchy of the Fine Gael Party Resigns his Seat in Oireachtas After a Sexual Scandal

Aiden McGlinchy has resigned his seat in Oireachtas after proof of a romantic relationship with a 16 year old came to light. His seat has been filled by a member of the Socialist Party.

Donagh Joyce of the Sinn Fein Party Resigns While Facing Corruption Charges

Donagh Joyce, a member of the Sinn Fein Party has resigned after allegations of a corrupt deal between he and a member of the Fianna Fail party were leaked to the public. He has been quickly replaced by a member of the Fianna Fail party.

Oireachtas Passes the War Department Act of 1923

Oireachtas has established a new administrative agency called the department of war. They intended to appoint a secretary from the Sinn Fein Party, but due to obstructions by Finnian O'Cannon the position has gone unfilled. This has sparked animosity in Oireachtas that has led party leaders to threaten a constitutional amendment to weaken O'Cannon.

 

1922

1922 Election Results

Election results have come back for the seats in Oireachtas. The tallies are as follows: Sinn Fein 63 seats, Socialist Party 47 seats, Fianna Fail 18 seats, Fine Gael 17 seats, Labour Party 16 seats, Independent 5 seats.

Italian Fascist Group Crumbles, Luigi Facta toRestore Peace

Fascists in southern Italy have laid down their arms after less than a year of fighting. Luigi Facta, prime minister of Italy has projected that Italy with recover from the breif civil war in no more than two years. The short engagement has strengthened diplomatic ties between Ireland and Italy

Benito Mussolini, the Leader of the Italian Fascist Movement Assassinated by Irish Special Ops.

In what is being considered a stunning tactical move by the Irish war effort Bennito Mussolini, leader of the Italian Fascist movement, has been assassinated. Six Irish specialists landed in Rome and soon relocated to Naples where Mussolini has been based. One of the six specialists was killed by fascist guards just hours prior to the assassination. The other five established a base in the upper stories of an abandoned industrial building a block from Mussolini's tempporary residence and took a shot from a sniper rifle that hit Mussolini in the lower abdomen as he left his building. Mussolini was rushed to a nearby hospital where he soon sucumbed to his injuries. Analysts beleive this to mark the end of any possibility of a fascist victory.

Ireland Takes Military Action Against Italian Fascists

Under the leadership of Aiden McNally of the Sinn Fein Party, Ireland has intervened in a foreign war in Itally. The clash between fascists and republicans in Italy was sparked after an attempted peaseful coup turned violent and 51 fasicsts and 21 republicans including 8 Irish specialist stationed in Rome were killed in skermishes outside the capital building. Oireachtas has backed Luigi Facta the republican prime minister and is sending aid to the republican cause.

 

1921

Oireachtas Passes the Football Association and Healthcare Act of 1921

In a complex bargain Oireachtas have passed a bill concerning two strangely different topics: Healthcare and Football. It establishes both the healthcare system and the Football association. The bill has chartered the construction of a clinic in Mayo and the creation of six football stadiums alonside six football clubs. Public perception of this bill is very strong as it is seen to provide for both the entertainment and the wellbeing of the Irish people.

Oireactas Passes the Local Governmental Establishment Act of 1921

A recent act by Oireactas has finally defined the nature of the counties. Counties are now able to form their own governments and have been put in charge of such administrative agencies as police and fire control.

Oireachtas Ratify a Constitution

After a full year of deliberation Oireachtas has passed a constitution to govern the Republic of Ireland. Finnian O'Cannon is credited with having authored the constitution. After years of oppression by the tyranny of monarchy, it is no surprise that Ireland has decided to vest most of the power in the legislature.

 

1920

Oireachtas Passes the Military Establishment Act of 1920

In its second official act, Oireachtas has passed a bill that establishes a tax code as well as a military presence. The motion was very popular with all parties and passed with a unanimous vote. 

Finnian O’Cannon, an Independent, is Elected Chairman

Oireachtas convened for the first time earlier today. The first order of business was to elect a chairman to lead the fledgeling country into the new era. Finnian O'Cannon, the hero of the war of independence was unanimously elected to the position. 

Peace in Ireland After the Signing of the Treaty of Mullyash Keep

Finnian O'Cannon met today with British general James Butler and British Prime Minister David Lloyd George to agree on peace terms. They met in the Irish castle of Mullyash Keep in Monaghan and signed a treaty that bears its name. The treaty grants the vast majority of Ireland its independence. Under this agreement much of Ulster remains under British control. O'Cannon promises to convene a session of a legislative body he has name Oireachtas which he hopes will write a democratic constitution for the government of the newly created Republic of Ireland.

 

1917

Finnian O'Cannon to Lead the War Effort Against Great Brittain

Finnian O'Cannon, a statesman and fervent nationalist who served in the British army as a Major General has now been drafted as the commanding general of the rebel forces. The long suspected nationalist was hailed as a military genius during his service in the great war. O'Cannon's endorsement of the PNC is expected to lend the movement much needed credibility and military experience. O'Cannon has proven to be very popular with the Irish people despite his young age. At 39 years of age he is considered quite young to be in such a powerful position.

Revolutionaries Declare Irish War for Independence on Great Brittain

After many years of peaceful and violent protests the Irish nationalist group known as The People's National Coalition(PNC) have released a declaration of war and independence. The document details several grievances and indicates that the coalition will not lay down arms until ireland is unconditionally released as an independent state. The British have responded by sending troops to the emerald isle in an attempt to quell the insurrection.