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Vote 2011
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Voting takes place on Aran Islands, Inis Bofin
Voting has taken place on the Aran Islands and Inis Bofin in the Presidential election and the two constitutional referendums.
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Hugh Morgan says he handed cheque to Gallagher
The issue of whether businessman Hugh Morgan handed a cheque for €5,000 to Independent Presidential candidate Seán Gallagher has provoked claim and counter-claims today.
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Participation of Martin McGuinness criticised
A daughter of Jean McConville has criticised the participation of Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness in the Presidential election.
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Votes cast on islands ahead of final debate
Almost 1,000 people on the islands of Arranmore, Tory, Gola, Inisfree and Inisboffin have voted in the Presidential election.
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Shatter: AGs' referendum criticism 'nonsense'
Alan Shatter has labelled criticism by eight former attorneys general of referendums to be voted on this Thursday as 'nonsense'.
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As It Happened: Frontline Presidential Debate
The seven candidates participated in the final televised debate before voters go to the polls on Thursday.
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Latest poll points to big lead for Gallagher
Another opinion poll shows that Independent Candidate Seán Gallagher is on course to win the Presidential election on Thursday.
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Two polls put Gallagher ahead in Áras race
Two opinion polls show that Sean Gallagher retains a strong lead over Michael D Higgins in the Presidential election.
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Norris responds to broadcast of 2002 tape
David Norris has said there is "nothing new" in a tape of a controversial interview in 2002 with journalist Helen Lucy Burke, which was broadcast today.
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ICCL in warning over 'kangaroo courts'
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has said the Referendum on Inquiries by the Oireachtas could turn Oireachtas Committees into 'kangaroo courts'.
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McGuinness says McCabe family claims untrue
Martin McGuinness has responded to a statement by the family of Detective Jerry McCabe questioning his suitability for the office of President.
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Technical Group urging referendum 'No' vote
A group of Independent TDs and Senators have urged a 'No' vote in next week's referendum on Oireachtas inquiries.
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Inquiry into tyre damage on Dana campaign car
Gardaí in Carrick-On-Shannon have been notified of possible tampering with the rear wheel of Dana Rosemary Scallon's campaign car.
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Presidential candidates in TG4 debate
The candidates in the Presidential election have taken part in an hour-long bilingual debate on TG4.
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FF TD against strengthening committees
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Mary Davis accepts 'collective responsibility'
Independent Presidential candidate Mary Davis has said she accepts "collective responsibility" for decisions made while she was on the board of ICS.
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Gay Mitchell rejects opinion poll findings
Gay Mitchell has rejected the findings of the latest opinion poll on the election, saying he does not believe any poll that shows such a wide fluctuation.
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Poll shows Gallagher leading Áras race
Seán Gallagher tops the latest Red C Sunday Business Post opinion poll in the Presidential race.
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Dana to remain in Presidential campaign
Dana Rosemary Scallon has rejected allegations made against a member of her family and confirmed she will remain in the Presidential race.
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McGuinness hits out at 'trial by television'
Martin McGuinness has claimed that last night's Prime Time debate amounted to "trial by television," saying it was unfair and totally out of order.
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Dana facing further 'malicious' allegations
Dana Rosemary Scallon has revealed that further allegations have been made against her family.
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Commission launches referendum campaign
The Referendum Commission has vowed to explain the proposals for the upcoming referendums and to encourage people to vote.
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Áras candidates take part in Today FM debate
Presidential candidate Gay Mitchell has said he would "be disposed to the idea" of joining the Commonwealth if it led to a united Ireland.
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McGuinness confronted by dead soldier's son
Martin McGuinness was confronted during his canvas in Athlone by the son of a member of the Irish Army who was killed in an incident after the kidnap of Don Tidey in Ballinamore in 1983.
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Mitchell has 'fullest support' of Fine Gael
Alan Shatter has said Fine Gael's Presidential candidate Gay Mitchell has the "fullest support" of himself, Cabinet colleagues and the Fine Gael party.
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Seán Gallagher clarifies FF involvement
Seán Gallagher has moved to clarify information about his involvement with Fianna Fáil, after he confirmed he only formally resigned from the party's National Executive in January of this year.
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Dana denies US passport deception
Dana Rosemary Scallon has denied claims that she was involved in a decision not to tell the Irish public that she had become a US citizen prior to the 1997 Presidential election campaign.
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Michael D Higgins leads Red C poll
A second poll in 24 hours has confirmed some dramatic shifts in the standing of the various candidates, with Independent Sean Gallagher emerging as a serious challenger.
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Michael D Higgins leads Áras race - poll
The latest presidential opinion poll shows Michael D Higgins leading in the race for the Áras, but both David Norris and Gay Mitchell have seen support for them fall.
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Candidates clash in Presidential debate
The second television debate of the Presidential election campaign has seen the candidates clash on their records.
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Mitchell remarks on suicide 'unfortunate'
Founding Secretary of the IAS Dr John Connolly has said Presidential candidate Gay Mitchell's remark that he would jump off O'Connell Bridge if he was asked any more to smile was "unfortunate".
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McGuinness rails against FG 'black propaganda'
Martin McGuinness has accused Fine Gael of "black propaganda" after attacks by three senior figures on his candidacy today.
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Presidential candidates hit campaign trail
Six of the seven presidential candidates were out campaigning today following last night's television debate.
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As It Happened - Late Late Show debate
The seven candidates for the Presidential election have taken part in a debate on tonight's Late Late Show.
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Norris seeks to 'move on' from clemency letter
Senator David Norris has said the people of Ireland have "moved on" from the controversy over clemency letters he wrote.
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McGuinness challenged over Enniskillen bombing
Martin McGuinness has been challenged by Arlene Foster to reveal what she claims he knows about the Enniskillen bomb atrocity.
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Presidential candidates in first debate
The formal Presidential election campaign is under way after nominations closed at midday.
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Presidential Election debate as it happened
The first day of official campaigning for the Presidential Election has begun after the deadline for nominations passed at midday.
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Norris, Dana confirmed as Áras candidates
David Norris and Dana have both secured the fourth council nomination required to be included on the ballot for the Preisdential Election on 27 October.
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