Martina Fitzgerald

RTÉ exit poll suggests Higgins to be re-elected

An RTÉ exit poll conducted by Red C suggests Michael D Higgins is on course to be re-elected President, with the polling figures suggesting he will receive 58.1% of the first preference votes.

Presidential Election • 27 Oct 18

Counting of votes in the Presidential Election and the blasphemy referendum will begin at 9am tomorrow morning

Polls close in Presidential and referendum votes

Polling stations have closed in the Presidential Election and the referendum on whether or not to remove the offence of blasphemy from the Constitution.

Presidential Election • 26 Oct 18

Homeowners can let their primary residence on a short-term basis for a maximum of 90 days in a year and up to 14 days at a time

Crackdown on Airbnb lettings to tackle housing crisis

Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has announced plans to change the law and regulate short-term lettings and home-sharing, such as Airbnb, for tourists and visitors.

Politics • 25 Oct 18

Richard Bruton was appointed to the role this morning

Bruton 'committed' to NBP as Communications Minister

Richard Bruton has been named as Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment following the resignation of Denis Naughten, while Joe McHugh has been named as Minister for Education and Skills.

Politics • 14 Oct 18

What we know about Budget 2019 so far

With the Budget set to be announced in Leinster House this afternoon, here is what we know so far.

Budget 2019 • 09 Oct 18

Barry Cowen (L) and Micheal McGrath at the launch of FF's pre-budget priorities

Fianna Fáil favours cutting third rate of USC

Fianna Fáil's finance spokesperson Michael McGrath has said the package for tax and spending measures for next year's budget will be significantly above the €800 million that is currently planned.

Budget 2019 • 05 Oct 18

Labour's Alan Kelly, Joan Burton, Brendan Howlin and Jan O'Sullivan launching the party's pre-budget submission today

Opposition calls for additional Budget spend on housing

The Labour Party has launched its proposals for Budget 2019 with a clear focus on investment in public services over tax cuts.

Budget 2019 • 04 Oct 18

Sinn Féin's published its Budget proposals this morning

SF proposes to phase out property tax over three years

Sinn Féin's finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty has said his party's proposals for the upcoming Budget will focus on reducing the cost of living.

Budget 2019 • 02 Oct 18

TD Peter Fitzpatrick opposed the referendum on the Eighth Amendment

FG's Fitzpatrick to decide if standing as independent

Fine Gael Louth TD Peter Fitzpatrick has said he will meet his team over the weekend to decide if he will contest the next general election as an independent.

Politics • 28 Sep 18

Gavin Duffy, Liadh Ní Riada, presenter Áine Lawlor, Joan Freeman and Peter Casey before the radio debate

Candidates discuss salary, Trump and HPV vaccine

Four of the six presidential candidates have taken part in the first debate of the election campaign.

Ireland • 27 Sep 18