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[@VirginMediaNews](/creator/twitter/VirginMediaNews)
"🗣 You voted not to extend the eviction ban. That wouldve kept people in their homes wouldnt it 🗣 I had to make difficult decisions when I was in government. @HeatherH discusses housing policy and her record in government. #TheBigInterview"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980382606333030497) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-20T21:16Z 111.5K followers, 37K engagements


"EXPLAINED: Ever wonder how your vote actually decides who becomes President 🤔 🗳 Our Political Correspondent @gavreilly uses Smarties to explain how your vote travels from first preference to final count 🧮"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980891876753346750) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-22T07:00Z 111.5K followers, 3203 engagements


"🗣 The amount of sectarian abuse thats been out there about my religion and my traditions and where I come from. @HeatherH speaks about abuse she has faced during her ras campaign. #TheBigInterview"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980385029776675273) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-20T21:25Z 111.5K followers, 38.9K engagements


"🗣 Youve a duty to protect the people of your country." Two Garda have spoken about their experiences on the frontline during the unrest in Citywest earlier this week. They shared their reflections at a medal presentation this morning for an unrelated incident. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1981691028085064153) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-24T11:55Z 111.5K followers, 90K engagements


"🗣 I had a great week in the Gaeltacht and the Gaeilge was coming back to me. And do you know whats wrong with me Its confidence. Heather Humphreys on speaking Irish and her previous commitment to learning the language. #TheBigInterview"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980394326908604858) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-20T22:02Z 111.5K followers, 32.4K engagements


"A 26-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl in Saggart Dublin. The man who cant be named for legal reasons was remanded in custody. The girl was in the care of Tusla at the time of the alleged assault. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980681545229680919) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-21T17:04Z 111.5K followers, 61.7K engagements


"Breaking: A Garda van has been set alight as hundreds of protesters gather outside the old Citywest Hotel complex in Saggart west Dublin. Minister for Justice Jim OCallaghan says they will be met with a very forceful response. More on #VMNews @PaulQuinnNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980730978910769525) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-21T20:20Z 111.5K followers, 83.6K engagements


"U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to travel to Israel today to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It follows visits by Vice President JD Vance and President Isaac Herzog as a fragile ceasefire in Gaza continues. More on #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1981239791195685206) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-23T06:02Z 111.5K followers, 1327 engagements


"Britain's King Charles was at the Vatican for a historic meeting with Pope Leo. Charles head of the Church of England joined the Pontiff for a prayer service in the Sistine Chapel - marking the first time since the Reformation that a British monarch and Pope prayed together"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1981384900612681957) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-23T15:39Z 111.5K followers, 1542 engagements


"Donald Trump is under scrutiny over funding for a lavish new White House ballroom. Demolition of the East Wing has begun with Trump claiming the project is fully funded by private donations. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1981738672585076954) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-24T15:04Z 111.5K followers, 1388 engagements


"ICYMI: Budget 2026 includes a VAT cut on apartment sales from XXXX% to 9%. Gavan Reilly says its a bailout to an industry which is already profitable at a time when everyone else has been told to suck it up. 📺Catch up on #TheGroupChat on Virgin Media Play"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1977042340826034420) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-11T16:03Z 111.5K followers, 38.2K engagements


"The HSE chief has admitted to a major financial management failure after the health service paid up to 7m for Covid-era sensors it never received or used. The Public Accounts Committee heard the devices were bought but not sought. More on #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1978815693572502011) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-16T13:30Z 111.5K followers, 32.2K engagements


"🗳 With just days to go until the Presidential Election Heather Humphreys sits down with Colette Fitzpatrick to share why she wants to be president. 📺 Watch #TheBigInterview tonight at 10PM on Virgin Media One and Virgin Media Play"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980363947858375122) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-20T20:02Z 111.5K followers, 15.1K engagements


"🗣 If that was your very best - what would your worst look like 🗣 I did everything I could and I really am sorry that the OFarrell family feel it wasnt enough. Heather Humphreys responds to criticism over her support for the family of Shane OFarrell. #TheBigInterview"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980390893489148219) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-20T21:49Z 111.5K followers, 6620 engagements


"🗣 If a fox is being ripped limb from limb and is dying a slow and agonising death - how can you say you abhor animal cruelty 🗣 These are rural pursuits and have been for many many years. #TheBigInterview"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980392420576506213) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-20T21:55Z 111.5K followers, 50.4K engagements


"🗣 "I really think Fine Gael in particular have debased themselves in the last week." Both camps in the presidential race are clashing again over the Fine Gael campaign video attacking Catherine Connollys work as a barrister. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980611277698261221) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-21T12:25Z 111.5K followers, 15.7K engagements


"Prince Andrew is facing renewed pressure after the release of Virginia Giuffres posthumous memoir. A UK minister says the royal should give evidence to US prosecutors investigating Jeffrey Epstein. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980621235105980465) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-21T13:04Z 111.5K followers, 1220 engagements


"A key witness in Ruth Lawrences murder trial says the 45-year-old told her she shot Eoin OConnor but it went wrong and her boyfriend took over before asking for help moving the body. Lawrence denies murdering Mr OConnor and Anthony Keegan in 2014. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980718797309763629) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-21T19:32Z 111.5K followers, 2519 engagements


"The Tnaiste has condemned violent attacks on Garda outside Citywest tonight following a protest where a Garda van was set alight. More on #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980739201206276373) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-21T20:53Z 111.5K followers, 7834 engagements


"An Garda Sochna has issued a statement condemning violent disorder at a public gathering in Citywest. Officers faced sustained attacks including missiles and arson. Six arrests were made. Commissioner Justin Kelly called it a mob intent on violence. More on #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980777790958907832) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-21T23:26Z 111.5K followers, 4098 engagements


"Taoiseach Michel Martin has condemned the violent disorder in Citywest praising Garda for their courage in restoring order. Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly described the scenes as thuggery and vowed to bring those involved to justice. Image: Robbie Kane/Dublin Live #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980782494652735958) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-21T23:45Z 111.5K followers, 2535 engagements


"Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has spent his first night in prison. He was convicted of criminal conspiracy to finance his 2007 election campaign with funds from Libya. Sarkozy is the first ex-leader of modern France to be imprisoned. He maintains hes innocent. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980877358669156433) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-22T06:02Z 111.5K followers, 1603 engagements


"Almost half a million passengers are expected to pass through Dublin Airport this October Bank Holiday weekend. Friday will be the busiest day with 121000 travellers. New scanners mean liquids and electronics can stay in hand luggage. More on #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980922794553598278) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-22T09:02Z 111.5K followers, 1580 engagements


"🗣 I could see people werent happy with it so what I said to my officials is this is not working back to the drawing board. Heather Humphreys on the proposed overhaul of disability payments during her time as Minister for Social Protection. #TheBigInterview"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980388819649040484) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-20T21:41Z 111.5K followers, 25.8K engagements


"Five men are due to appear in court charged with public order offences following violent protests outside the Citywest Hotel in Dublin. The protests came after an alleged sexual assault in the area on Monday. 1/2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980938975729557841) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-22T10:07Z 111.4K followers, 11.7K engagements


"Relatives of convicted murderer Jozef Puka have been jailed for offences connected to the murder of Ashling Murphy. Members of his family were sentenced today after being convicted of offences including withholding information and assisting an offender. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1981040088080421374) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-22T16:48Z 111.5K followers, 2978 engagements


"Incumbent President Michael D. Higgins and wife Sabina have cast their votes just a short distance from ras an Uachtarin. Higgins thanked staff for their kindness and courtesy over his XX years as president. Polling stations remain open until 10pm tonight. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1981671823088525601) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-24T10:39Z 111.5K followers, 9714 engagements


"🗣 "I funded it. 🗣 "The taxpayer paid for it." Colette Fitzpatrick @catherinegalway talks about her trip to Syria and how it was financed on #TheBigInterview"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1977850325475144166) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-13T21:33Z 111.5K followers, 42.2K engagements


"🗣They Are Very Worried Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly questions the political figures being rolled out by rival Heather Humphreys camp. More on #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1978438206421930383) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-15T12:30Z 111.5K followers, 28K engagements


"Fianna Fil minister Jim OCallaghan has criticised Fine Gaels recent campaign video targeting Catherine Connollys past legal work saying its unfair to attack lawyers for providing legal services. More on #VMNews @maireadcleary7"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980228125217718773) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-20T11:02Z 111.5K followers, 170.5K engagements


"Heather Humphreys has faced fresh questions over her claim that rival Catherine Connolly capitalised on the misfortune of others. Both camps continue to clash over a Fine Gael campaign video attacking Connollys work as a barrister. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980695881964810586) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-21T18:01Z 111.5K followers, 144.9K engagements


"The Justice Minister has condemned the assaults of a number of Garda in separate incidents in Dungarvan Co Waterford over the weekend. Rank and file Garda have also expressed alarm over the incidents. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980703664030220298) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-21T18:32Z 111.5K followers, 8094 engagements


"Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns TD has criticised the Taoiseachs remarks about having sensitive conversations on immigration saying politicians must counter misinformation and reject any link between migration and crime. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980994676007084226) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-22T13:48Z 111.5K followers, 208K engagements


"Motorists will see an increased Garda presence on roads nationwide this Bank Holiday weekend. Around 460000 passengers are also expected to travel through Dublin Airport over the coming days. More on #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1981270345844756893) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-23T08:03Z 111.5K followers, 1287 engagements


"Fourteen families in a Killarney housing estate are facing eviction after an overseas investment fund issued notices to quit. Kerry County Council is engaging with the Cyprus-based owner who holds several properties in The Loreto Convent Estate. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1981406409213333837) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-23T17:04Z 111.5K followers, 15.9K engagements


"🗣 "They didn't just turn up. You have to look at who organised these things." The Group Chat discusses how attention is turning to identifying those behind the violence in Citywest - described by Garda as preplanned and orchestrated online. 📺 Tonight 10PM Virgin Media One"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1981451270331253074) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-23T20:02Z 111.5K followers, 19.5K engagements


"EU countries forming the so-called coalition of the willing have pledged their continued support to Ukraine in the face of ongoing Russian aggression. UK Prime Minister said Russian President Vladimir Putin is the only person who does not want to stop this war. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1981790729694241269) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-24T18:31Z 111.5K followers, 1708 engagements