Paul Cunningham

The Coalition has been accused of being a "tried, tested and failed government" when it comes to delivering on disability and housing.

The Roman Emperor Augustus Caeser is credited with the legend: "We write our names in the sand: and then the waves roll in and wash them away."

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said her party is the only option for voters who want a government without Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael.

President Michael D Higgins has been asked not to dissolve the Dail later today, by campaigners who want the Occupied Territories Bill to be passed by the Oireachtas.

Taoiseach Simon Harris will travel to Áras an Uachtaráin this afternoon to request that President Michael D Higgins dissolves the current Dáil.

Fine Gael has rejected suggestions that its new VAT plan will trigger higher gas and electricity prices for households and business, as claimed by Fianna Fail.

The second full day of campaigning in the General Election will get under way later this morning, with political parties and independent candidates out canvassing.

The Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin will be in Dublin for his party's General Election manifesto launch, and is then due to campaign in Louth and Meath this afternoon.

It will be another busy day in the General Election, with many parties publishing policy documents and their leaders campaigning around the country.

Fine Gael will publish its policy on children today, including a plan to deliver a permanent double child benefit.