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The encounter between Simon Harris and a care worker led to commentary about Section 39 pay

Some key issues and promises in disability sector

The encounter between Fine Gael leader Simon Harris and a care worker in Cork last night has led to commentary about Section 39 pay. Here, Ailbhe Conneely, looks at some key issues facing disabled people, their families and those who care for them.

Election 24 • 23 Nov 24

As it happened: Harris apologises to Kanturk voter

As it happened: The 16th day of the General Election campaign as political parties continue canvassing with less than a week to go until voters head to the polls.

Election 24 • 23 Nov 24

Simon Harris said that he felt 'really bad' about the encounter, which he said happened at the end of a long day

Harris apologises to Cork care worker he walked away from

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said he apologises unreservedly for the interaction he had with a woman in Kanturk, Co Cork, last night.

Election 24 • 23 Nov 24

Prime Time hosts its leaders debate next Tuesday with Simon Harris, Micheál Martin and Mary Lou McDonald set to feature

'Showtime!' - General Election enters final frontier

Across the country, hundreds of tired and overwrought candidates have just six days, including today, to make their efforts count as the General Election campaign enters the final week.

Analysis and Comment • 23 Nov 24

Fine Gael's reduction in taxation would cost the Exchequer €7bn, Sinn Féin's €6.4bn and Fianna Fáil's €4.5bn over the next five years (file image)

Are parties taking risks with their election promises?

Fine Gael, Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil have set out their stalls, dangling extensive tax cuts to win voters. The big question however is where will the funds come from to pay for the tax cuts?

Election 24 • 24 Nov 24

Deal or no deal? What parties are promising businesses

The manifestos are all published and finally voters can see the colour of the money of the parties competing for votes in General Election 2024. But what is in them for businesses? Business Editor Will Goodbody has been taking a look.

Business • 24 Nov 24

Fine Gael will today outline plans to tackle the cost of living crisis

Canvassing continues as campaign enters final weekend

As the General Election campaign enters its final weekend, parties are still attempting to win over undecided voters and shore up existing support by focusing on key areas for the electorate.

Election 24 • 24 Nov 24

Canvassing continues as General Election draws to a close

Political parties are continuing to canvass for support today as part of the general election campaign.

Politics • 23 Nov 24

Independent Ireland published its election manifesto today

5 key points from Independent Ireland's manifesto

Independent Ireland has published its election manifesto, pledging a range of promises from housing to cost of living.

Election 24 • 22 Nov 24

As it happened: FF back record, new Ind Ireland pledges

Follow all the latest developments on the 15th day of the General Election campaign as political parties publish policies on a range of issues, with just one week until polling day.

Election 24 • 22 Nov 24

Michael Collins, pictured on the campaign trail earlier this week, this morning unveiled Independent Ireland's manifesto

Parties talk workers pay, Irish unity a week from polling

Political parties are set to publish policies on a range of issues today including workers pay; decriminalising drugs and Irish unification in the final week of the General Election campaign.

Election 24 • 22 Nov 24

The Independent Ireland party will reveal its manifesto this morning in Athlone

Parties set publish policies on a range of issues

Political parties are set to publish policies on a range of issues today including workers pay; decriminalising drugs and Irish unification in the final week of the General Election campaign.

Politics • 22 Nov 24

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín is the only party candidate who was elected to the Dáil in the last general election

What is in Aontú's 'common sense' manifesto?

For a party that promotes itself as the champion of efficiency, the fact Aontú's election manifesto was not available for the start of the press conference to launch the key document was not exactly ideal.

Election 24 • 21 Nov 24

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. Below, you can view the interviews.

Election 24 • 27 Nov 24

Six One News: Interviews with the party leaders

RTÉ's Six One News is interviewing the main party leaders in the run-up to Polling Day. Below, you can view the interviews to date.

Election 24 • 21 Nov 24

As it happened: Left parties urged to not back FG, FF

Follow live updates as campaigning continues in the General Election with parties highlighting policies on issues ranging from rural affairs to health and social care.

Election 24 • 21 Nov 24

Sinn Féin launched its General Election manifesto on Tuesday at the Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin

Piggy bank politics: FG and SF row over State finances

Fine Gael managed to make its presence felt as Sinn Féin launched its General Election manifesto on Tuesday morning, writes RTÉ's Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham.

Analysis and Comment • 22 Nov 24

Podcast: Attack ads and Foley defines a 'crisis'

David, Katie, and Fran are reunited and in the latest episode of RTÉ's Behind the Ballot they take a look at the latest round of General Election drama.

Election 24 • 21 Nov 24

The largest parties have made a series of pledges on tax in their manifestos

What are the larger parties offering voters on tax?

Our Economics and Public Affairs Correspondent David Murphy examines the tax plans of the three larger parties and how much the measures would cost the Exchequer.

Election 24 • 20 Nov 24

A bare pole in Abbeyleix showcasing the town's no poster policy

Co Laois town remains a 'no poster' zone despite election

It is in the middle of one of the most hotly contested three-seaters in the country, but passing through Abbeyleix in Co Laois, you could be forgiven for not noticing an election is on. The lampposts are bare, there are no candidate posters.

Election 24 • 21 Nov 24

Micheál Carrigy (3rd from Right) with Fine Gael members in Longford

20 candidates for 5 seats in new look Longford Westmeath

Since the last general election in 2020, there have been some changes in the Longford Westmeath constituency.

Election 24 • 20 Nov 24

Kinsale in Cork South West - tourism and hospitality there are experiencing tough times

Will Cork South West produce another election 'surprise'?

Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins, the poll topper in Cork South West at the last general election, suggests a meeting in Dunmanway: West Cork's forgotten town, as he describes it.

Election 24 • 20 Nov 24

Sinn Féin said it plans a review of the objectivity of RTÉ's coverage of Gaza

McDonald defends SF plan to review RTÉ's Gaza coverage

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has defended a measure in her party's manifesto to commission an independent review into RTÉ's coverage on international conflicts.

Election 24 • 20 Nov 24

In 1980, Ronald Reagan asked the US public: 'Are you better off today than you were four years ago?'

Sinn Féin focus on cost of living with US election query

"Do you feel better off than you did five years ago?," Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald asked at her party's manifesto launch - a question posed previously by US presidents Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump.

Election 24 • 19 Nov 24

Sinn Féin launched its election manifesto committing to run €15 billion in budget surpluses over the next five years (pic: RollingNews.ie)

5 key points from the Sinn Féin election manifesto

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said that people do not feel better off compared to five years ago. Here are the main points from Sinn Féin's manifesto, covering five key areas.

Election 24 • 20 Nov 24