General election 2020

IRA victims are forgotten - Ann Travers

10 key points from the Social Democrats' manifesto

Ten key points from the Social Democrats' election manifesto:

10 key points from Solidarity-PBP's election manifesto

10 key points from Solidarity-People Before Profit's election manifesto:

Parties battle for the 'real people' of Ireland

Sometimes real people tell the story of an election, writes Conor McMorrow. This election has seen the various parties vying for their vote.

Brexit 'opportunity of a lifetime' for unity: McDonald

The Sinn Féin leader has described Brexit as the "opportunity of a lifetime" to unite the island and transform the country.

Labour leader confident of a good election result

Labour leader Brendan Howlin has said he is very optimistic of a good result in the upcoming election, despite the opinion polls suggesting the party is struggling.

Martin 'wouldn't trust' Varadkar to refuse SF deal

The Fianna Fáil Leader has claimed the Taoiseach times the election to coincide with Brexit day in the hope his Government would be "re-elected on the wave of Brexit day"

Women's rights need more election prominence: Coppinger

Solidarity-People Before Profit candidate Ruth Coppinger has called for issues around women's right to be more prominent in the election campaign.

Quality of life the focus of Social Democrats manifesto

The full implementation of Sláintecare, rent freezes, the use of public land for social and affordable housing and greater public investment in childcare are among the proposals in the Social Democrats' election manifesto, which is being launched this morning.

Fine Gael promises income tax, USC cuts if re-elected

Fine Gael's director of elections Paschal Donohoe has said, if his party is re-elected, nobody will have to pay the top rate of tax until they earn €50,000 a year.

Labour promises to 'rebalance' health funding

Labour's health spokesperson Alan Kelly has committed the party to what he describes as a rebalancing of funding and ending inequity at the most overcrowded Emergency Departments in the country.

Overhaul of disability funding needed: Social Democrats

The Social Democrats party has called for a complete overhaul of the funding system "after decades of under-prioritisation".

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.

McDonald refuses to rule out coalition with FF or FG

Sinn Féin has said its not going to rule out going into government with Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael.

Varadkar says FF, SF would lead to fresh austerity

Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar has said a government led by either Fianna Fáil or Sinn Féin would lead Ireland back into austerity within a few years.

Martin leader reiterates opposition to SF coalition

The Fianna Fáil leader has his party is "on the side of the people", responding to the Sinn Féin leader's accusation that his party was on the side of developers and bankers.

10 key points from Sinn Féin's election manifesto

10 key points from Sinn Féin's election manifesto

Social Democrats pledge mental healthcare reform

The Social Democrats have promised to reform mental health services in the country in order to put users and their families first.

5 key points from the Green Party's rural manifesto

The Green Party's Rural Manifesto covers a range of policies which, it says, will help revitalise the country's small towns and villages - as well as its forests and wildlife.

Labour promises more protections for workers

The Labour Party has pledged to amend the constitution if necessary to deliver the right for every worker to be fully represented by a trade union in the workplace.

Sinn Féin plans €35m for new domestic enterprise agency

Sinn Féin plans to invest €35m in a new enterprise agency for small, indigenous businesses who trade domestically.

Action needed on Dublin Bay water quality - Green Party

The Green Party is calling for action to improve water quality in Dublin Bay.

Fianna Fáil promises 'crisis summit' on insurance costs

Fianna Fáil says it will immediately establish a crisis summit on insurance costs if returned to office.

Want your say on Healthcare? Claire Byrne Live audience call

As part of RTÉ's Election 2020 coverage, Claire Byrne Live is having a special programme devoted to the Irish Health system this coming Monday (January 20th). To apply to be part of the live studio audience, please contact clairebyrnelive@rte.ie