Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

The country went to the polls on Friday and the Exit Poll was released at 10pm that night

Low turnout an issue in Exit Poll data - polling company

Polling company Ipsos Behaviour & Attitudes has blamed the lower than expected election turnout for errors in its Exit Poll, which underestimated Fianna Fáil and overestimated Sinn Féin's vote, beyond the margin of error.

Election 24 • 01 Dec 24

Respondents were asked whether they would have stuck with their first preference candidate if that person had run for another political party

Green Party voters most loyal to party over candidates

Green Party supporters are the most loyal to their party over individual candidates, while Fianna Fáil voters are most likely to stick with their preferred politician, according to the Exit Poll.

Election 24 • 30 Nov 24

Deadlock looms as election campaign comes to a close

The election campaign is limping to the finish line after a fairly tepid few weeks.

Election 24 • 28 Nov 24

One of Mary Lou McDonald, Micheál Martin and Simon Harris will be elected Taoiseach following the election

High stakes and high drama as leaders prepare for debate

High stakes, high drama and an electoral outcome that remains up in the air. Tonight's RTÉ Prime Time leaders' debate has all the ingredients for a nail-biting finish to this General Election after a fairly lacklustre campaign, writes Sandra Hurley.

Election 24 • 26 Nov 24

High stakes and high drama as leaders prepped for debate

High stakes, high drama and an electoral outcome that remains up in the air. Tonight's RTÉ Prime Time leaders' debate has all the ingredients for a nail-biting finish to this General Election after a fairly lacklustre campaign, writes Sandra Hurley.

Election 24 • 26 Nov 24

Social Democrats launched its manifesto this morning

Social Democrats pledges 145,000 social, affordable homes

Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan has said it is not credible to suggest that tax cuts can be made alongside improved investment in public services.

Election 24 • 19 Nov 24

John McGahon was found not guilty in a criminal trial in 2022 of assault causing harm to Breen White outside a pub in Dundalk six years ago

McGahon candidacy opens FG up to political onslaught

Fine Gael Senator John McGahon is his party's main hope of retaining its seat in Louth but his candidacy has caused a problem for the party which has galvanised everybody else into attack mode, writes Sandra Hurley

Election 24 • 18 Nov 24

Opinion polls have also consistently pointed to a rise for Independents (file image)

Parties fearing the rise of Independents in rural areas

Two party leaders warning of the danger of supporting Independents can only mean one thing – they are worried.

Election 24 • 14 Nov 24

The General Election 2024 campaign is in full swing (photo: RollingNews.ie)

5 things you need to know as Election 24 rumbles on

The General Election 2024 campaign is in full swing - with parties publishing various policies on the daily to try win votes and seats in the 34th Dáil.

Election 24 • 13 Nov 24

Eamon Ryan, Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin formed a Cabinet during the pandemic in summer 2020

What were the challenges faced by the outgoing Govt?

As Taoiseach Simon Harris seeks dissolution of the Dáil today, Political Reporter Sandra Hurley looks back on the challenges that faced the Government, which ranged from Covid-19 restrictions and housing to failed referendums.

Election 24 • 08 Nov 24