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Six One News: Interviews with the party leaders

RTÉ's Six One News has interviewed the main party leaders in the run-up to Polling Day.

In the videos below, you can get a sense of where politicians stand on some of the key issues in Election 24.

Fine Gael - Simon Harris

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris talked about his party's multi-annual health budget, the housing crisis and criticism regarding candidate John McGahon.

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Labour - Ivana Bacik

Leader of the Labour Party Ivana Bacik spoke about costing spending proposals, her party's taxation plan and ruling out prospective coalition partners if like-minded parties not at the table.


Green Party - Roderic O'Gorman

Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman talks about climate change, investment in public transport, his work with Tusla and his party's pledges to rural Ireland.


Sinn Féin - Mary Lou McDonald

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald talks about possible coalition partners, the housing crisis, her party's record in the North and her stance on Ireland’s contribution to Ukraine.


Fianna Fáil - Micheál Martin

Micheál Martin, leader of Fianna Fáil, discusses cost of living, housing, investment in public services and climate action.


Independent Ireland - Michael Collins

Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins discusses rural transport, housing, immigration and how the party would be an effective opposition.


People Before Profit-Solidarity - Richard Boyd Barrett

People Before Profit leader Richard Boyd Barrett discusses plans to attract younger people into construction, the prospect of a four-day working week, and appeals for parties on the left not to "prop up" Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael.


Aontú - Peadar Tóibín

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín discusses auction politics, getting rid of the USC for those earning under €50k, immigration and abortion.


Right To Change - Joan Collins

Joan Collins of Right to Change discusses public services, the prospects of a left-wing government and her hopes to grow her party.


Social Democrats - Holly Cairns

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns talks about the cost-of-living crisis, how the electorate is being underestimated and the urgent need to provide more housing.