Last night saw the first televised debate of the Presidential election to feature all six candidates and viewers had their phones at the ready to share their thoughts on the big talking moments.

Michael D Higgins looks on course to be re-elected as President for the next seven years according to the latest opinion polls.

The first debate between all six candidates in the presidential campaign has focused on the funding and expenses of the office of the President.

Sean Gallagher says he will urge the Government to carry out an annual audit of presidential expenditure if he is elected.

As an Irish speaker, viewer, and former board member of TG4, I am extremely disappointed by the broadcaster’s apparent decision not to convene a candidates’ debate as Gaeilge during the current presidential campaign.

Loans, vaccines, a border poll, and the presidential salary were some of the opening topics juggled by candidates during a cautious but fast-paced opening debate in the race for Áras an Uachtaráin.

If I mention the race for the Áras, will you turn the page? You won’t? Many thanks.

Gavin Duffy has secured the presidential nomination from Waterford City and County Council.

The Social Democrats have announced their backing for Michael D Higgins in his bid for a second term as president.

It appears that Sean Gallagher will be receiving the backing of Leitrim County Council in his bid to run for the Presidency.

A week out from the Áras election in 2011, Seán Gallagher was miles ahead in the polls. Why is he back for another shot, asks Michael Clifford.

Latest: A Presidential hopeful has said she would welcome Donald Trump to the Áras an Uachtaráin and would do so wearing a Marilyn Monroe outfit if asked.

The Public Accounts Committee is to propose holding a special hearing to discuss taxpayer funding provided to Áras an Uachtaráin.

Good morning. I would like to take the opportunity of this column to announce that I will not be running for the office of the presidency.

It is almost a decade since former Tory MP Peter Viggers, claimed £1,600 in expenses to pay for a floating duck house at his Hampshire home.

Any PAC review of Áras spending will have to take place before the presidential election, which ensures the issue will form a key part of any campaign, says Fiachra Ó Cionnaith.

Poor Gerard Craughwell. Those Fianna Fáil feckers. How could they do it to him?

A new 'Bottom' bench has been unveiled in memory of Rik Mayall.