Michael D Higgins tops spending in election for Áras President Michael D Higgins spent more than any other candidate in the election which saw him returned to Áras an Uachtaráin last year. Politics • 24 Jul 19
Peter Casey claims he will run for Dáil in Donegal Businessman Peter Casey, who finished second in the recent Presidential election, has said he will run for a Dáil seat in Donegal, and maybe other … Ireland • 03 Nov 18
Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil not looking for Casey candidacy Senior figures in both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have said there would be no place for Presidential candidate Peter Casey in their parties. Politics • 29 Oct 18
Ten things of note from election and referendum votes The Presidential Election has delivered a resounding result, with Michael D Higgins elected on the first count to serve a second term in Áras an … Presidential Election • 27 Oct 18
Gallagher does not rule out another run for Presidency Presidential candidate Seán Gallagher has not ruled out running for the Presidency again, but has said that it was not a matter for today. Presidential Election • 27 Oct 18
Stance on political, social issues key for Casey voters Stance on political and social issues as well as the ability to stand up for "ordinary people" were said to be important factors for Peter … Presidential Election • 27 Oct 18
Casey to decide on political future after poll support Peter Casey has said he will decide in the next week on his future political intentions after finishing second in the Presidential Election. Presidential Election • 27 Oct 18
Exit poll: 61% think presidency term should be reduced Further details have been released from yesterday's RTÉ exit poll which suggests that Michael D Higgins is on course for a second term as President … Presidential Election • 27 Oct 18
The financial cost of becoming president Today campaign teams for the six candidates will be doing their own count - a financial one - looking at how much they spent and … Presidential Election • 27 Oct 18
RTÉ exit poll suggests Higgins to be re-elected An RTÉ exit poll conducted by Red C suggests Michael D Higgins is on course to be re-elected President, with the polling figures suggesting he … Presidential Election • 27 Oct 18
Analysis: A Presidential debate of two halves The Prime Time debate lacked a killer blow, and is unlikely to significantly alter the trend set out in recent polls. Presidential Election • 24 Oct 18
Recap: Prime Time President Election debate Catch up on the RTÉ Prime Time debate featuring all six candidates for this Friday's Presidential Election. Presidential Election • 24 Oct 18
Peter Casey to remain in race for Áras an Uachtaráin It has been confirmed that Independent Presidential candidate, Peter Casey, is back in the race for Áras an Uachtaráin. Presidential Election • 21 Oct 18
Higgins holds lead in Presidential race, poll suggests With just under six days to go before the Presidential Election, a new opinion poll has suggested the incumbent, Michael D Higgins is maintaining a … Presidential Election • 20 Oct 18
Casey denies racism claims, will consider Áras campaign Independent presidential candidate Peter Casey has said he is not racist and would not like to be elected on a platform of support arising from … Presidential Election • 20 Oct 18
Protests as Casey visits housing estate for Travellers Independent presidential candidate Peter Casey has visited a new housing estate for members of the Travelling community in Thurles, just days after he made controversial … Presidential Election • 18 Oct 18
Travellers 'poorly represented' by Pavee Point - Casey Presidential candidate, Peter Casey, has said he believes that the Travelling community has been poorly represented by Traveller representative group Pavee Point, in the dispute … Presidential Election • 17 Oct 18
Absences noted as candidates come face-to-face Moderating a debate with only four of the six candidates was always going to be a tough task, however Claire Byrne handled it very well. Analysis and Comment • 16 Oct 18
Presidential debate covers priorities and poppy wearing The first live television debate of the Presidential Election campaign has taken place on RTÉ's Claire Byrne Live, with four candidates facing a range of … Presidential Election • 16 Oct 18
Funding, expenses dominate Presidential campaign debate Funding and expenses at the Áras dominated many of the exchanges of the RTÉ Radio 1 debate on the Presidency. Presidential Election • 13 Oct 18
Presidential Pitch - Peter Casey Peter Casey gives his presidential pitch to the people in one minute. Presidential Pitches • 07 Oct 18
Casey wants to galvanise diaspora for good of nation Independent candidate for the Presidency Peter Casey has officially launched his campaign in Dublin. Presidential Election • 05 Oct 18
Higgins to take part in three presidential debates President Michael D Higgins has announced that he will take part in two of the four main television debates during the election campaign. Presidential Election • 02 Oct 18
Freeman unaware of Walsh background when taking loan Presidential Election candidate Joan Freeman has said she was unaware of the business background of Irish-American businessman Des Walsh when she took a loan from … News • 30 Sep 18
Presidential candidates address campaign spending RTÉ's This Week programme sent a questionnaire to all six candidates contesting the 2018 Presidential election campaign, with the aim of securing an insight into … Presidential Election • 30 Sep 18
