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
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
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
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
Gallagher calls for expenditure audit at launch Presidential Election candidate Seán Gallagher says he will urge the Government to carry out an annual audit of presidential expenditure if he is elected. Presidential Election • 12 Oct 18
Presidential Pitch - Seán Gallagher Seán Gallagher gives his presidential pitch to the people in one minute. Presidential Pitches • 07 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
Candidates discuss salary, Trump and HPV vaccine Four of the six presidential candidates have taken part in the first debate of the election campaign. Ireland • 27 Sep 18
Six candidates to contest the Presidential Election The deadline for nominations to contest the Presidential Election passed at midday today, with six candidates to appear on the ballot paper on 26 October. Presidential Election • 26 Sep 18
Gallagher not in debates unless all candidates included Presidential candidate Sean Gallagher will not participate in debates that do not include all the candidates contesting the Presidential Election. Presidential Election • 25 Sep 18
Sinn Féin nominates Ní Riada as presidential candidate Sinn Féin has nominated Liadh Ní Riada as its candidate to contest the Presidential Election. Presidential Election • 16 Sep 18
Duffy secures council support to enter Áras race Businessman Gavin Duffy has secured a nomination to contest the Presidential Election after receiving the support of four local authorities. Presidential Election • 14 Sep 18
Kildare County Council hears from potential candidates Three people seeking a nomination to contest the Presidential Election have addressed a meeting of Kildare County Council. Presidential Election • 11 Sep 18
Guerin hits out at O'Doherty at Fingal meeting Independent Councillor Jimmy Guerin has opened a meeting of Fingal County Council with a pointed attack against prospective Presidential candidate Gemma O'Doherty. Presidential Election • 10 Sep 18
Presidential hopefuls address councils A number of potential presidential candidates are addressing councils today in the hope of getting their endorsement to run in the upcoming election. Presidential Election • 05 Sep 18
Seven cllrs support Gallagher in Presidential Election Seven councillors on different local authorities across the country have indicated that they wish to nominate Seán Gallagher if he is to run as a … Presidential Election • 23 Aug 18
