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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

A 'No garda station, no vote' campaign has been launched

Monday's election audio

Three key Dublin constituencies are analysed on Drivetime, while former minister for justice Alan Shatter faced a hostile crowd at a rally to launch a 'No garda station, no vote' campaign, heard on RTÉ's Morning Ireland.

Election 2016 • 25 Jan 16

Mary Wilson presents episode four of the series

It's only words - Manifesto Schmanifesto

Manifesto. It might derive from the Italian word "manifestare", meaning to "make public", but how many members of the public actually read them? Well, maybe you should.

Podcasts • 26 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

Ryan Tubridy presents episode three of the series

The only poll that matters

Opinion polls are meat and two veg to journalists and newspaper editors, especially around election time.

Podcasts • 21 Jan 16

Episode two is presented by Rachael English

It's all about that base!

In this episode, Rachael English and guests explore the cliché "all politics is local".

Podcasts • 20 Jan 16

Aine Lawlor presents the first episode of the series

What is proportional representation?

Across the world, there are as many systems of democracy as there are democratic countries.

Podcasts • 20 Jan 16

The Ard Fheis will now take place in late April

SF Ard Fheis to coincide with 1916 centenary

The Sinn Féin Ard Fheis will take place after the general election with Gerry Adams expected to deliver his televised leader's address on 23 April.

Election 2016 • 18 Jan 16

The number of constituencies has fallen from 43 to 40 since 2011

Constituency rejigs change shape of election

The number of constituencies has been reduced from 43 to 40 after the Constituency Commission's 2012 report was published. There are also eight fewer TDs with Dail membership now set at 158 representatives.

Election 2016 • 15 Jan 16

The election campaign could possibly begin officially on 2 February

'What are we hanging around for?'

Enda Kenny has said that the General Election will be in early spring. But at least one Fine Gael TD wonders what is holding up the Taoiseach's announcement.

Election 2016 • 15 Jan 16

The Dáil returned today after the Christmas break

Flooding, banking inquiry and the 'old classics'

All seems quiet as Dáil Éireann returns ahead of the impending General Election but, as RTÉ's Mícheál Lehane tells Morning Ireland, there are still some key issues up for discussion.

Election 2016 • 13 Jan 16

Michael McGrath said Fianna Fáil is also proposing the creation of a rainy day fund, to be used to fund an economic stimulus in the event of a major downturn in the economy

Fianna Fáil proposes changes to USC and CGT

Fianna Fáil has published part of its tax policy in advance of the general election, in which it has proposed changes to Universal Social Charge and Capital Gains Tax.

News • 12 Jan 16