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We put some of the issues that matter most to you to Fine Gael leader Simon Harris

Simon Harris on the issues that matter to young voters

Fine Gael has been accused of 'failing' young people by opposition parties, but its leader says it has plenty to offer younger voters.

Election 24 • 24 Nov 24

ISME election manifesto seeks action on housing and tax

Representation for small and mediums sized businesses on the Labour Employer Economic Forum and measures to address the housing crisis are among the key asks contained in the election manifesto of business organisation ISME.

Business • 09 Sep 24

The dollar was down 0.44% against a basket of currencies today after hitting a month high yesterday

Dollar dips to price Biden win on US election day

Foreign exchange markets moved today towards pricing a victory for US Democratic candidate Joe Biden against President Donald Trump despite warnings that possible post-election disputes could unleash weeks of dollar volatility.

Business • 03 Nov 20

Sinn Féin almost doubled its vote share from the last election to 24.5% at the weekend

Election has no immediate effect on credit rating - S&P

The uncertainty caused by the election result at the weekend will have no immediate effect on the country's high grade sovereign credit rating, S&P Global said, but could lead to higher spending policies.

Business • 12 Feb 20

Brid Smith (centre) with RISE leader Paul Murphy (left) and PBP candidate Conor Reddy (right)

Election a 'historic opportunity' for change - PBP

People Before Profit has claimed there is a "historic opportunity" in this general election to create a government without Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

Campaign Daily • 30 Jan 20

Boris Johnson is currently hamstrung by his lack of a majority in the House of Commons

Britain set for unpredictable December election

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson finally has the election he has been pushing for but it is a gamble, with experts warning of one of the most unpredictable polls in years.

UK • 29 Oct 19

Benjamin Netanahyu (L) and Benny Gantz are neck-and-neck

Netanyahu, Gantz deadlocked with most votes counted

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger Benny Gantz were deadlocked with nearly all votes from the country's general election counted, Israeli media reported.

World • 18 Sep 19

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission said the average voter turnout yesterday was 75%

Zimbabwe's MDC accuses commission of delaying results

Zimbabwe's opposition has accused the election commission of deliberately delaying results of this week's vote to favour the ruling party.

Zimbabwe • 31 Jul 18

Regina Doherty says an election should not be called to satisfy egos

'Fruitless' election not needed - Doherty

The Minister for Social Protection has said she thinks the Dáil summer recess would be a "perfect time" for the Government and Fianna Fáil to sit down and put together a new confidence and supply agreement for the next two years.

Politics • 02 Jul 18

Mícheál Lehane: Leo dares to speak of Election 2018

In the boat built with the only materials that could be found after the 2016 General Election there is an innate fear of sudden movements that could topple the fragile craft.

Politics • 17 Jun 18

Voting decides more than 4,400 council seats, determining the makeup of 150 local government authorities

Tories avoid widespread losses in UK local elections

British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party avoided a wipeout in London local elections and made gains in Brexit-supporting regions elsewhere, denting the opposition Labour Party's hopes of a big win.

UK • 04 May 18

Facebook said it would add over 1,000 people over the next year and invest more in software to flag and take down ads

Facebook to hire 1,000 people to review ads

Facebook plans to hire 1,000 more people to review ads and ensure they meet its terms, as part of an effort to deter Russia and other countries from using the social media network to interfere in others' elections.

Business • 03 Oct 17

The Ifo economic institute said its business climate index edged down to 115.2 in September from 115.9 in August

German business morale deteriorates unexpectedly

German business confidence deteriorated unexpectedly in September, suggesting that a consumption-led upswing in Europe's largest economy could lose some momentum in coming months.

Business • 25 Sep 17

Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson has stepped down following the result

Outgoing Icelandic PM resigns following election

Iceland's prime minister has stepped down after a snap vote in which no party won a majority, paving the way for intense negotiations in an effort to form the next government.

News • 30 Oct 16

Paul Manafort formerly advised the pro-Kremlin former Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych

Embattled Trump campaign chairman Manafort resigns

Paul Manafort has resigned as chairman of Donald Trump's presidential campaign, under fire in connection with a Ukrainian corruption investigation and two days after being sidelined in a team reshuffle.

News • 19 Aug 16

Donald Trump attended the briefing in secure rooms of the FBI's New York office

Trump gets first classified intelligence briefing

US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has received his first classified intelligence briefing, a privilege reserved for candidates from the two main political parties.

News • 18 Aug 16

Donald Trump delivered his foreign policy speech at a campaign event in Ohio

Trump vows 'extreme vetting' of immigrants

Donald Trump has said that he would implement "extreme vetting" of immigrants and suspend immigration from certain countries to protect the United States.

News • 15 Aug 16

Hillary Clinton criticised Donald Trump for not releasing his tax return

Hillary Clinton releases 2015 tax return

Hillary Clinton has released her tax return for last year and criticised her opponent Donald Trump for failing to honour this tradition among American politicians running for president.

News • 12 Aug 16

John Halligan said the leak of the draft document was 'unprofessional'

€6.75bn public service spending plan in govt draft

Independent TDs were given a draft programme for government this afternoon which commits to spending at least €6.75 billion more on public services by 2021, compared to 2016.

News • 05 May 16

Mr Cruz is trying to prevent Mr Trump from obtaining the 1,237 delegates needed to secure the Republican nomination at the July convention in Cleveland

Cruz wins in Wyoming to narrow gap to Trump

Republican US presidential hopeful Ted Cruz has won all 14 delegates at stake in Wyoming, further narrowing the gap to Donald Trump in the race for the party's nomination.

News • 17 Apr 16

Micheál Martin and Enda Kenny have agreed to discuss a minority government option

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil agree to meet for talks

Both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have announced that the parties will meet early next week to discuss how a minority government would work.

News • 10 Apr 16

The period for nominations by Oireachtas members finished earlier today

Ex deputies and ministers among Seanad nominations

A number of former ministers and deputies who lost their seats in the General Election are among those nominated by members of the Oireachtas for the Seanad.

News • 21 Mar 16

Donald Trump's win increases pressure on anti-Trump forces within the party

Key wins for Trump, blow for Clinton in Michigan

US Republican front runner Donald Trump sealed primary wins in Michigan, Mississippi and Hawaii, brushing off a week of attacks from the party's establishment and expanding his lead in the White House nominations race.

News • 09 Mar 16

Mitt Romney said Donal Trump was playing Americans for 'suckers'

Romney slates Trump as 'phony' and 'fraud'

US Republican Mitt Romney has delivered a scathing critique of Donald Trump, the party's 2016 presidential front runner, saying "improvident choices" could dim the US's future.

News • 03 Mar 16

Deal on the cards? The results will once again raise the possibility of a FG/FF coalition

Exit Poll: FG and FF less than 50% combined

The RTÉ Exit Poll suggests the most "dramatic change" in the combined fortunes of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil in a General Election since the foundation of the State.

Election 2016 • 27 Feb 16