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Mick Wallace wanted the matter sent to a full hearing

Court grants €2m judgment against Mick Wallace

The Commercial Court has granted summary judgment for €2m against Independent TD Mick Wallace.

Frances Fitzgerald signed the bankruptcy order today

Bankruptcy Act amendment signed into force

Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald today signed an order bringing into force most of the provisions of the Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act 2015, including the reduced bankruptcy term of one year.

Election 2016 • 29 Jan 16

Catch all of Friday's key election clips

Audio: HSE scandal and 'X-Factor politicians'

Sinn Féin Deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald has said that an emergency meeting of the Public Accounts Committee will take place on Tuesday to discuss the issue surrounding sex and physical abuse allegations at a foster care home in the southeast.

Election 2016 • 29 Jan 16

Mary Lou McDonald hit out at the Labour party today

Govt promises 'like confetti', says McDonald

Sinn Fein deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald has accused the Government of "throwing out election promises like confetti".

Election 2016 • 28 Jan 16

Michael Noonan's claim that no threats were made from the ECB has come under scrutiny

Inquiry reveals 'aristocracy of incompetence'

The banking inquiry report reveals "an aristocracy of incompetence" in the Irish banking system, according to economist David McWilliams.

Election 2016 • 28 Jan 16

Can a successful canvassing campaign help politicians win a seat in Leinster House?

The Do's and Don'ts of canvassing

Don't call in too late, try to avoid arguments and always - always - close the garden gate behind you.

Election 2016 • 28 Jan 16

Joe Higgins has written his own 146-page report on the Banking Inquiry

Regulator a 'scapegoat' in Inquiry - Joe Higgins

Joe Higgins of the Socialist Party has said that the Financial Regulator was made a "scapegoat" in the Banking Inquiry and accused Taoiseach Enda Kenny of leading the "silent non-opposition" as the country reached financial crisis.

Election 2016 • 27 Jan 16

Alan Kelly said the Government cannot force NAMA to build social housing

Kelly defends Govt record on homelessness

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Alan Kelly has said the Government has used every avenue possible to ensure 13,000 keys were given to those who were homeless - an increase of 86% on the previous year.

Election 2016 • 27 Jan 16

The Housing Agency believes an average of 17-18,000 houses are needed every year

Housing Agency 'scrambling' to find homes

The Housing Agency has said that regardless of the quantity of housing that NAMA makes available, not all homes or apartments will be suitable for social housing.

Election 2016 • 27 Jan 16

Richard Bruton said the economy now is completely different from the one that caused the crash

Bruton: Govt has 'built-in' risk plans for economy

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has said that the Government has prepared "built-in" risk plans for the future to ensure the current economic recovery is maintained.

Election 2016 • 27 Jan 16

Frank McBrearty Jnr will stand as an independent

Frank McBrearty Jnr to run in General Election

Frank McBrearty Jnr is to run as an Independent candidate for Donegal in the General Election.

Election 2016 • 27 Jan 16

Some rural voters have expressed major concerns about constituency reshuffles

Rural reshuffles leave voters in 'no-man's land'

Constituency carve-ups in parts or rural Ireland are leaving voters feeling disenfranchised and "left in a political no-man's land", it has been claimed.

Election 2016 • 26 Jan 16

CSO figures show that 88% of senior citizens voted in the last election

'Freewheeling' senior vote may be crucial

Older people are now "more freewheeling in their voting intentions" and that could prove crucial in the General Election, according to former Political Advisor, Gerard Howlin.

Election 2016 • 22 Jan 16

A round-up of the day's key election-related audio clips

Friday's election audio

Speaking on RTÉ's News at One, Mícheál Lehane discussed which Independents could make up the numbers in the next government.

Election 2016 • 22 Jan 16

The Social Democrats launched their election manifesto this morning. Pic: Ailbhe Conneely, RTÉ

Social Democrats pledge to end child poverty

The Social Democrats' manifesto, launched this morning, commits the alliance to ending child poverty and the housing crisis and building a functional national health service.

Election 2016 • 22 Jan 16

Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has defended Operation Thor

Burglary a heinous crime – Minister for Justice

The Minister for Justice has said she considers any act of burglary a heinous crime but insisted that gardaí are winning the battle against such criminal activity.

Election 2016 • 21 Jan 16

Economics Professor Alan Ahearne has urged the government to be prudent

'Keep powder dry' on spending – Alan Ahearne

NUIG Economics Professor Alan Ahearne has cautioned against election promises made by politicians and suggested the Government would be better served "keeping their powder dry" for now.

Election 2016 • 21 Jan 16

My Homeless Family followed the lives of families living in emergency accommodation

Wednesday's election audio

The children's ombudsman has said living in hotels and bed and breakfasts is disruptive for children and is not conducive for family life.

Election 2016 • 20 Jan 16

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Court grants €2m judgment against Mick Wallace

Bankruptcy Act amendment signed into force

Audio: HSE scandal and 'X-Factor politicians'

Govt promises 'like confetti', says McDonald

Inquiry reveals 'aristocracy of incompetence'

The Do's and Don'ts of canvassing

Regulator a 'scapegoat' in Inquiry - Joe Higgins

Kelly defends Govt record on homelessness

Housing Agency 'scrambling' to find homes

Bruton: Govt has 'built-in' risk plans for economy

Frank McBrearty Jnr to run in General Election

Rural reshuffles leave voters in 'no-man's land'

'Freewheeling' senior vote may be crucial

Friday's election audio

Social Democrats pledge to end child poverty

Burglary a heinous crime – Minister for Justice

'Keep powder dry' on spending – Alan Ahearne

Wednesday's election audio

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