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Campaign trail at a glance: Sinn Féin and Social Democrats release election manifestos
FactCheckDebunked: Years-old headline used to suggest Taoiseach wants to bar unvaccinated kids from school
WhichCandidateUnsure about who to vote for in the general election? There's a quiz that might help you
Senior Cycle changesTeachers to protest outside schools to seek delay in implementing Leaving Cert reforms
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Sinn Féin promises mini-budget, property tax abolition and reducing president's term to 5 years
Mary Lou McDonald says she would not immediately resign after the general election if Sinn Fein has a poor result.
Sinn Féin says it will abolish student fees if in government.
The party will legislate to ensure that civil servants are held accountable.
On The JournalManifesto launches
Social Democrats confident of four-day week in our lifetimes despite Taoiseach's scepticism
On The JournalTV debate
FactCheck: RTÉ leaders' debate, from housing and transport to The National Children's Hospital
Countless claims over two hours plus, but who was accurate?
On The Journalten way debate
'Who do you think you are?': First TV debate a frustrating affair with few standout moments
The first debate of the 2024 election took place tonight on RTÉ’s Katie Hannon programme.
On The JournalJohn McGahon
Harris takes swipe at Sinn Féin while defending senator at centre of Dundalk assault controversy
War of WordsMartin disagrees with O'Dea's comments that McEntee is the 'worst justice minister' in Ireland's history
manifestoGreen Party wants a new July bank holiday and a citizens' assembly on a four-day work week
On The Journaldoesn't take the biscuit
Micheál Martin hasn't eaten a biscuit in 30 years and other insights from a canvass in Rathmines
The bike shed, rising rents, disability services and the cost of childcare were all raised with the Tánaiste and Jim O’Callaghan.
Ukraine War
Kremlin warns of 'appropriate response' if Ukraine uses US weapons to attack Russian territory
Biden’s shift in policy has added an uncertain and potentially crucial new factor to the war.
On The JournalAn Post
Constituency changes blamed for election letters being sent to the wrong areas of Cork and Galway
day 11At a glance: Parties gear up for 10-way TV debate as Fine Gael promises new 'Cork City Taskforce'
GaeilgeBilingual packaging is one thing the parties agree on after four-year Canada-inspired campaign
Nine at Nine
The 9 at 9
General election campaign enters second full week, 8 arrested in Shannon protests, and Jon Kenny funeral details announced.
On The Journaldepartment for disability
Soc Dems pledge to spend €5.5 billion on disability legislation reform if in Government
On The JournalFine Gael
Labour lash out at FG sick leave U-turn as cracks emerge between prospective coalition partners
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil had been eyeing up Labour as possible future partners in government, if the numbers added up after the election.
FactCheck
FactCheck: Has the carbon tax led to a reduction in Ireland's emissions?
Mary Lou McDonald said this week that the tax has NOT led to a reduction.
On The JournalUkraine
Biden authorises Ukraine to use US long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia
Party promisesPay-related maternity leave and free GP care for all children promised in Labour's manifesto
On The JournalHealth
Donohoe hits back at Chambers' accusations that Fine Gael manifesto not adequately costed
Dublin Central'I'm happy to stand over my record': Gary Gannon responds to Gerry Hutch claims TDs doing 'shag all'
manifesto launch
Fine Gael promises lower energy bills, fewer taxes and €1,000 for every baby
Major spending commitments in areas such as housing, childcare and the cost of living are included in the document.
On The JournalHousing
FF's 'Rent Back Boost’ to allow buyers factor in rent payments to avail of Help-to-Buy grant
On The Journalposters to podcasts
The Influencer Election: Why politicians are swapping posters for podcasts
the morning lead
FactFind: What professions are over-represented (and under-represented) in the Dáil?
Teachers are overrepresented – but so are farmers lawyers, landlords and, unsurprisingly, career politicians.
Policy MattersSF pledge to crack down on junk food advertising and explore 'fry free zones' near schools
