The Fine Gael leader again defended the candidate during the general election leaders' debate on Monday night.

He told a Fine Gael party gathering that he would not employ some teachers to "get things done".

After growing speculation, the Irish prime minister has called a general election.

A general election in the Republic of Ireland has officially been called for Friday 29 November.

Voters in the Republic of Ireland will go to the polls in just three weeks time on Friday 29 November.

Simon Harris says he intends to dissolve the Dáil on Friday ahead of the election in three weeks time.

A newspaper report alleges that a member of the Irish parliament has been recruited as a Russian asset.

Michelle O'Neill says Sinn Féin press officers should not have provided references for Michael McMonagle.