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Some 28% of Exit Poll respondents said housing and homelessness was the key issue for them

Housing, homelessness biggest issue for voters

Housing and homelessness was the single biggest issue for voters in Election 2024, according to Exit Poll data.

Cost of living and economic stability were among the biggest issues for some voters

Cost of living, economic stability among voter concerns

Almost half of people who said they gave Sinn Féin a first preference vote in Election 2024 said housing and homelessness was the most important issue influencing their choice, according to Exit Poll data.

Election 24 • 30 Nov 24

Some 56% of respondents who said they voted Fianna Fáil wanted an FF-FG coalition

Exit Poll respondents prefer FF-FG coalition for govt

Some 31% of people who took part in the Election 2024 Exit Poll want to see a Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael coalition form the next government.

Election 24 • 30 Nov 24

More women (39%) than men (30%) say their standard of living has fallen

35% say the standard of living is worse now - Exit Poll

More than one in three people who took part in the RTÉ, Irish Times, TG4 and Trinity College Dublin Exit Poll carried out by Ipsos B&A immediately after voting yesterday said their standard of living has worsened over the past year, while just over one in 10 said it has improved.

Election 2024 • 30 Nov 24

Micheál Martin and Mary Lou McDonald seen during the leader's debate on RTÉ

Voters divided on Martin or McDonald as taoiseach

Voters are divided on whether they would prefer Micheál Martin or Mary Lou McDonald to become the next taoiseach, with just one percentage point difference between the proportion of people who want the Fianna Fáil or Sinn Féin leader to lead the next government.

Election 24 • 30 Nov 24

Polling stations open at 7am on Friday morning and will remain open until 10pm

How to vote in General Election 2024

As the election campaign winds down, attention now turns to the voting process to select the TDs that will represent their constituencies in the new Dáil.

Election 24 • 28 Nov 24

Fine Gael will today outline plans to tackle the cost of living crisis

Canvassing continues as campaign enters final weekend

As the General Election campaign enters its final weekend, parties are still attempting to win over undecided voters and shore up existing support by focusing on key areas for the electorate.

Election 24 • 24 Nov 24

Canvassing continues as General Election draws to a close

Political parties are continuing to canvass for support today as part of the general election campaign.

Politics • 23 Nov 24

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín is the only party candidate who was elected to the Dáil in the last general election

What is in Aontú's 'common sense' manifesto?

For a party that promotes itself as the champion of efficiency, the fact Aontú's election manifesto was not available for the start of the press conference to launch the key document was not exactly ideal.

Election 24 • 21 Nov 24

Among Aontú's measures are a cap on the cost of childcare at €100 per week

Key points from Aontú election manifesto

Aontú is the latest party to publish its election manifesto, a key document which sets out each party's key priorities if it forms part of the next government. Here are the main points covering five key areas.

Election 24 • 21 Nov 24