New opinion polls suggest mixed support for Govt An opinion poll for the Sunday Independent suggests support for the Government Parties is unchanged. News • 21 Feb 16
New opinion polls suggest mixed support for Govt An opinion poll for the Sunday Independent suggests support for the Government Parties is unchanged. News • 21 Feb 16
Stability in 'FG-FF coalition', says O'Malley The founder of the Progressive Democrats has said promises by parties that they will never go into coalition together should be taken with "two or three pinches of salt". Election 2016 • 19 Feb 16
Stability in 'FG-FF coalition', says O'Malley The founder of the Progressive Democrats has said promises by parties that they will never go into coalition together should be taken with "two or three pinches of salt". Election 2016 • 19 Feb 16
Martin says water charges should be scrapped Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said "water charges should be scrapped for the lifetime of the next government" while a new scheme is developed from scratch. Election 2016 • 19 Feb 16
Martin says water charges should be scrapped Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said "water charges should be scrapped for the lifetime of the next government" while a new scheme is developed from scratch. Election 2016 • 19 Feb 16
Audio: Brexit, Benchwarmers & Pudsy Ryan economics We are just a week away from polling day, are things about to get interesting? Election 2016 • 19 Feb 16
Audio: Brexit, Benchwarmers & Pudsy Ryan economics We are just a week away from polling day, are things about to get interesting? Election 2016 • 19 Feb 16
Front pages: Election, election and more election All the latest election dramas dominate the front pages... Election 2016 • 19 Feb 16
Front pages: Election, election and more election All the latest election dramas dominate the front pages... Election 2016 • 19 Feb 16
Renua: Health too important to be 'kicked around' Renua Ireland Leader Lucinda Creighton has said people's health is far too important to be "kicked around as an election football". Election 2016 • 18 Feb 16
Renua: Health too important to be 'kicked around' Renua Ireland Leader Lucinda Creighton has said people's health is far too important to be "kicked around as an election football". Election 2016 • 18 Feb 16
Adams pledges health reform, urges 'move forward' Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has said that he will meet the family of murdered prison officer Brian Stack again after the election and do everything humanly possible to help them. Election 2016 • 18 Feb 16
Adams pledges health reform, urges 'move forward' Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has said that he will meet the family of murdered prison officer Brian Stack again after the election and do everything humanly possible to help them. Election 2016 • 18 Feb 16
Audio: On the road with Tánaiste and Renua RTÉ reporters have been on the road with with Tánaiste Joan Burton and Renua leader Lucinda Creighton. Election 2016 • 18 Feb 16
Audio: On the road with Tánaiste and Renua RTÉ reporters have been on the road with with Tánaiste Joan Burton and Renua leader Lucinda Creighton. Election 2016 • 18 Feb 16
Front pages: Crime, election and cancer scandal Crime, the election and Wexford cancer scandal dominate the papers Election 2016 • 18 Feb 16
Front pages: Crime, election and cancer scandal Crime, the election and Wexford cancer scandal dominate the papers Election 2016 • 18 Feb 16
Election 2016 Latest election stories, candidates, constituencies, party prospects and issues. View our election website. News • 18 Feb 16
Election 2016 Latest election stories, candidates, constituencies, party prospects and issues. View our election website. News • 18 Feb 16
FF and FG two sides of same coin – Peadar Tóibín Sinn Féin environment spokesperson Peadar Toibín has claimed that “Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are two sides of the same coin." Election 2016 • 17 Feb 16
FF and FG two sides of same coin – Peadar Tóibín Sinn Féin environment spokesperson Peadar Toibín has claimed that “Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are two sides of the same coin." Election 2016 • 17 Feb 16
Tánaiste is, hands down, not Downton Abbey type Tánaiste Joan Burton has admitted that she is "not the Downton Abbey type". Election 2016 • 17 Feb 16
Tánaiste is, hands down, not Downton Abbey type Tánaiste Joan Burton has admitted that she is "not the Downton Abbey type". Election 2016 • 17 Feb 16
Taoiseach: FG needs to make its plan 'clearer' The Taoiseach has said Fine Gael's challenge for the remainder of the election campaign is to "clearly explain its plan to voters". Election 2016 • 17 Feb 16
Taoiseach: FG needs to make its plan 'clearer' The Taoiseach has said Fine Gael's challenge for the remainder of the election campaign is to "clearly explain its plan to voters". Election 2016 • 17 Feb 16
Forming a government may prove difficult There is deep worry among Government parties that it may be difficult to form a government after the General Election, RTÉ’s Political Correspondent David Davin-Power has said. Election 2016 • 17 Feb 16
Forming a government may prove difficult There is deep worry among Government parties that it may be difficult to form a government after the General Election, RTÉ’s Political Correspondent David Davin-Power has said. Election 2016 • 17 Feb 16
Audio: Fairytales, ladybirds and hung Dáils Leo Varadkar has said Micheál Martin is attempting to make a "fairytale" out of his time as Minister for Health. Election 2016 • 17 Feb 16
Audio: Fairytales, ladybirds and hung Dáils Leo Varadkar has said Micheál Martin is attempting to make a "fairytale" out of his time as Minister for Health. Election 2016 • 17 Feb 16
Front pages: Inquiries, crises and gun raids Front pages: Talk of a crisis in Fine Gael after latest opinion poll. Election 2016 • 17 Feb 16
Front pages: Inquiries, crises and gun raids Front pages: Talk of a crisis in Fine Gael after latest opinion poll. Election 2016 • 17 Feb 16
Boost for Independents in latest poll With nine days to go to polling day, the various political parties are stepping up their campaigns. Election 2016 • 17 Feb 16
Boost for Independents in latest poll With nine days to go to polling day, the various political parties are stepping up their campaigns. Election 2016 • 17 Feb 16
Burton and Fine Gael mentioned most on Facebook Tánaiste Joan Burton was the most talked-about leader on Facebook during the course of last night's televised General Election debate. Election 2016 • 16 Feb 16
Burton and Fine Gael mentioned most on Facebook Tánaiste Joan Burton was the most talked-about leader on Facebook during the course of last night's televised General Election debate. Election 2016 • 16 Feb 16
Take me to church: Labour come out fighting Flanked by the two men, Brendan Howlin and Alan Kelly, who would be leader, Joan Burton launched Labour's manifesto in a church. Election 2016 • 15 Feb 16
Take me to church: Labour come out fighting Flanked by the two men, Brendan Howlin and Alan Kelly, who would be leader, Joan Burton launched Labour's manifesto in a church. Election 2016 • 15 Feb 16
Labour launches manifesto with 'optimistic view' Labour has promised to deliver a job for everyone who wants one by 2018 and increases in the minimum wage and pension. Election 2016 • 15 Feb 16
Labour launches manifesto with 'optimistic view' Labour has promised to deliver a job for everyone who wants one by 2018 and increases in the minimum wage and pension. Election 2016 • 15 Feb 16
Audio: Labour manifesto launched Labour is the last party to launch its election manifesto, while the party leaders are preparing for tonight's RTÉ Leaders' debate. Election 2016 • 15 Feb 16
Audio: Labour manifesto launched Labour is the last party to launch its election manifesto, while the party leaders are preparing for tonight's RTÉ Leaders' debate. Election 2016 • 15 Feb 16
Key issues becoming a 'battleground' The CEO of Red C has said that the debate between "recovery and fairness" in this election has become a battleground. Election 2016 • 15 Feb 16
Key issues becoming a 'battleground' The CEO of Red C has said that the debate between "recovery and fairness" in this election has become a battleground. Election 2016 • 15 Feb 16
Front pages: Election latest, crime and health The Election, naturally, crime and health dominate this morning's news pages... Election 2016 • 15 Feb 16
Front pages: Election latest, crime and health The Election, naturally, crime and health dominate this morning's news pages... Election 2016 • 15 Feb 16
Today on the campaign trail The second full week of the campaign begins today and there are just ten days of campaigning remaining before polling day on 26 February. Election 2016 • 15 Feb 16
Today on the campaign trail The second full week of the campaign begins today and there are just ten days of campaigning remaining before polling day on 26 February. Election 2016 • 15 Feb 16
Green Party proposes referendums on housing, water The Green Party has launched its General Election manifesto, which prioritises investment in infrastructure, young people and community development. Election 2016 • 12 Feb 16
Green Party proposes referendums on housing, water The Green Party has launched its General Election manifesto, which prioritises investment in infrastructure, young people and community development. Election 2016 • 12 Feb 16
