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Michael Healy-Rae releases election music video
“Flat to the mat with his black cap”.
One political party is absolutely trouncing the rest in the social media battle
Here are the top 11 parties by Facebook following.
Anti-water charges leader promises "biggest protest in Ireland ever" before election
A series of smaller protests will be held this Saturday in areas around the country.
8 things we learned at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis
Everything from why Richie Kavanagh was there to how the party will arrange for an independent watchdog to keep them in line.
'We can't risk another five years of Fine Gael and its cheerleaders'
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has made his keynote speech at his party’s Ard Fheis.
Here's how Micheál Martin justifies his €30k salary top-up
The Irish Independent says this places his salary at €117,258.
'Coalitionology' is the new buzzword in Irish politics right now
At the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis, Micheál Martin says there has been an attempt to frame the election around polls.
Don't know who to vote for? 'Tinder for politics' will help
A new website links voters with candidates who have similar views.
TDs are back from their Christmas break - and they've got one thing on their minds
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
Support for Fine Gael and Labour has now risen above 40%
Sinn Féin have also fared well in the latest opinion poll.
If Enda was thinking election this massive poll boost for Fine Gael might just convince him
Combined support for the government parties is almost at 40%
This Fine Gael TD is adamant Enda should let him defend his seat
Fine Gael deputy John Perry says Taoiseach Enda Kenny told him he could defend his seat.
Is this the first poster of the general election campaign?
Sinn Féin are erecting billboards across the country from today.
Enda Kenny is about to contest his 12th general election
The Taoiseach, needless to say, had little trouble getting his name on the ticket for the Mayo constituency.
What do people in Dublin think of Budget 2016?
We got reaction on the streets.
Richard Bruton left a running mate off his leaflets - but she's more disappointed than annoyed
“It’s small beer, but it does happen. There’s no point in making a row about it.”
Sinn Féin thinks that all this election "spin" is nothing but a "con job"
The party says the the public have choices.
'A complete joke': People aren't happy that Mary Hanafin has been added in Dún Laoghaire
The former minister has been controversially added in Dún Laoghaire
Voters are having none of Micheál Martin's denials about possible coalition partners
A new poll shows that six out of 10 people don’t believe the Fianna Fáil leader.
The Filan family are getting into politics
Shane’s older brother Finbarr is running for Renua.
Renua relying on Charity to take out Fidelma Healy-Eames
The new political party has recruited an independent councillor to its ranks.
Joan Burton thinks Irish politicians need to be like the Girl Guides
“Bi Ullamh.”
Poll: Will you vote for Renua?
Or will you save your vote for an established party?
Fianna Fáil aren't 'going to prostitute themselves to anyone'
Willie O’Dea isn’t keen on the idea of coalition with Fine Gael.
Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil are both ruling out coalition with each other
“The report today is two parts fiction from the media and one part wishful thinking by Fianna Fáil,” said one TD.
Poll: Will you vote for a party or Independent candidate in the next general election?
It’s looking likely that Independents will play a considerable role in the next Government.
David Hall: What New Beginning is doing has been an abysmal failure before
The mortgage debt advocate has slammed the planned mortgage-to-rent scheme.
Poll: Will you vote for Sinn Féin in the next general election?
Taoiseach Enda Kenny lashed out at the party yesterday.
Joan Burton: Labour will see out its term in office
The Tánaiste has said that a General Election won’t be taking place next year.
Poll: Should a general election be held before April 2016?
Enda Kenny plans for the Coalition to stay in Government until April 2016.
Micheál Martin: "I'm preparing to be the next Taoiseach"
The Fianna Fáil leader has also firmly ruled out going into coalition with Fine Gael.
He might be back: Fianna Fáil's Conor Lenihan won't rule out a return to politics
He has also said that the bank guarantee “wasn’t a terrible policy”.
Mary Hanafin: Fianna Fáil are doing brutal, appalling... but I will run in next election
The former Minister said there’s still hope for her party.
'It ain't so': Stephen Donnelly dismisses suggestion that he will join Fianna Fáil
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore made the accusation today during Leaders’ Questions in response to a question on budget cuts.