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Polls suggest rise in FF support ahead of recess

Two opinion polls suggest Fianna Fáil is the most popular party among voters as the Dáil enters its final week before the summer break.

Support for independents plummets, poll suggests

There has been a significant drop in support for independents, according to a Millward Brown opinion poll for the Sunday Independent.

Poll: Fine Gael edges ahead of Fianna Fáil

Fine Gael have moved just ahead of Fianna Fáil in the latest Sunday Times Behaviour and Attitudes opinion poll.

New poll shows FG and FF on same level of support

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are on the same level of support, according to the latest RED C opinion poll for the Sunday Business Post.

Labour in talks with Greens to form alliance

The Labour leader has said that he has had talks with the Green Party about forming a close alliance of the left in the Dáil.

Poll: Results would be similar in second election

A new opinion poll suggests there would only be minor changes to the general election outcome if voters were asked to go to the polls again.

Govt formation needs two main parties - Shortall

With four days to the opening of the Dáil, Róisín Shortall has said that it would not be possible to put together a government without involving at least two of the main parties.

Kenny's Independents bid in doubt

"This week has been like watching stray dogs sniffing around one another, to check each other out." This was one wily observer’s take on the antics at play, as efforts to form a coalition look set to take some time.

Labour party fighting to hold its status in Dáil

The Labour party is fighting this evening to preserve its status in the next Dáil as it needs to win one more seat to guarantee full speaking rights in Leinster House.

A big weekend for the smaller parties

It is shaping up to be a big weekend for smaller parties and independents.

Poll suggests very 'disappointing day' - Fine Gael

Reacting to the exit polls, Fine Gael has said it is a "very disappointing day from the Government's point of view".

Busy day of press events and election rallies

As well as trying to make sense of a glut of opinion poll data, the parties engaged in a busy day of press events and election rallies today.

Science and Tech pledges under the microscope

With Election 2016 now just around the corner, the focus on policy and issues is intensifying, writes RTÉ Science and Technology Correspondent Will Goodbody.

Ryan: Solar panels can give power to the people

The Green Party has outlined its plans for expanding solar power, with party leader Eamon Ryan saying their use is standard in other countries.

Housing, health and tax dominate Leaders' Debate

The seven leaders of the main political parties clashed on several key issues at the Leaders' Debate including rural crime, the housing crisis and the abolition of the USC.

Election Bites: Burning bridges... and questions

Drop in support for Fine Gael while Sinn Féin up

The latest RED C opinion poll for the Sunday Business Post suggests a drop in support for Fine Gael and gains for Sinn Féin.

Videos: Poll slips and a trip to Tipp

Today's key campaign clips involved polls, migrant calls for Dáil represenation, and a look at the Tipperary constituency, among others.

Poll of Polls Update: Labour, FG falling short

Two more polls to be published tomorrow from B&A for the Sunday Times and RED C for the Sunday Business Post gives us (with Thursday’s IPSOS MRBI Irish Times poll) three this week.

Gains for Labour and Independents in new poll

In possibly the last opinion poll before the general election is called, there are slight gains for the Labour Party and Independents.

July 2015

The Government was dealt a serious blow in July after the European Statistical Agency, Eurostat, ruled that Irish Water was a non-market agency controlled by Government.

Manifestos: What have the parties promised?

The main parties have now formally set out their post-election pledges in their manifestos. Take a look at the headline policies here.

32 Things 'Paddy Wants to Know'

A look at the key battles, issues and pressure points ahead of the General Election.

Poll finds increase in support for Independents

Support for Independents and smaller parties' has significantly increased, according to the latest opinion poll.

Social Democrats pledge to abolish water charges

The newly-formed Social Democrats party has said it will abolish water charges and pause the water-metering programme if in government.