Conor McMorrow

Prime Time

7 things we have learned so far in the election

Conor McMorrow of RTÉ's political staff picks out seven stand-out developments on the first day of the local and European election counts.

Elections 2019 • 26 May 19

Joe Queenan (L), John O'Donnell and Hughie McElvaney

RTÉ Investigates trio in hunt for re-election

Information from tallies suggests three councillors who featured in the RTÉ Investigates 'Standards in Public Office' programme in December 2015 are in the hunt to get re-elected four years on.

Elections 2019 • 26 May 19

United Ireland, migration, climate - exit poll issues

Conor McMorrow takes a closer look at the indications from last night's RTÉ TG4 Exit Poll.

Analysis and Comment • 25 May 19

Exit poll indicates strong support for Irish language

A RED C exit poll for RTÉ and TG4 indicates that 60% of the population believe it is important to use, promote and protect the Irish language.

Elections 2019 • 25 May 19

The Taoiseach said tackling climate change would require "lots of changes"

Clear message on climate from electorate, says Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he understands the "very clear message" from the electorate that they want the Government to "do more on climate action".

Elections 2019 • 25 May 19

Political newbie pulls no punches in final TV debate

It took a political newbie, who has never even been elected as a councillor or contested an election before, to deliver one of the most cutting remarks during last night's Prime Time European elections debate.

Analysis and Comment • 22 May 19

It has been reported that Dún Laoghaire TD Maria Bailey is taking a personal injury legal action against The Dean Hotel

Fine Gael TD criticised in Seanad over swing lawsuit

A former minister for justice has criticised a Fine Gael TD for suing a Dublin hotel after she fell off a swing at the property.

Politics • 22 May 19

The Midlands-North-West is a four-seat constituency

Brexit dominates Midlands-North-West TV debate

Brexit was among the issues that dominated the last of the European Election debates on RTÉ Television tonight.

Elections 2019 • 21 May 19

Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy said co-living was just one element of the response to the rental crisis

Government criticised over co-living 'pet project'

The Government has faced intense criticism over its proposals for co-living arrangements, where 42 people would share a communal kitchen in one proposed development in Dublin.

Ireland • 21 May 19

The live television debate was screened for millions of people across Europe

Debate hears call for minimum 18% corporation tax rate

A debate among the lead candidates for the presidency of the European Commission has heard a call for a minimum 18% corporation tax rate across the EU.

Elections 2019 • 15 May 19