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Supreme Court to Rule on Party Leader's Power in Irish Elections
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The Supreme Court of Ireland has agreed to hear an appeal from businessman Niall Byrne, who challenges Fine Gael leader Simon Harris direction to local council members not to nominate independent candidates for president. Byrne argues this direction is unconstitutional, but the High Court dismissed his case. The Supreme Court will focus on whether party leaders can direct local authority members in this manner. The case could set a significant precedent on party power in Irish elections.
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