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ELECTION 2016
Popular support for the Government parties has fallen by 3%, according to the latest PaddyPower/Red C opinion poll.
Joan Burton has said it is “all to play for” in the Election campaign. Speaking to Sean O’Rourke on RTE One Tánaiste Burton said she was not at all worried by the latest poll that saw Labour at 8%.
Labour have pledged to make the maximum cost of childcare just €80 a week by 2021.
The Taoiseach and the Sinn Féin leader have met and shaken hands on the campaign trail in Sligo. But it took Enda Kenny and Gerry Adams to be at two locations for the meeting to happen.
Fine Gael has been caught flatfooted over the recent murders, while Sinn Féin is shipping a lot of criticism, says Special Correspondent
As the saying goes, there are no dead certainties in politics. Well, maybe one. At a funeral in the Healy- Rae dynasty’s heartland in recent days, one long-standing campaigner showed his die-hard support for the controversial Kerry family by taking the election race all the way to the grave.
There is little doubt that Twitter has become a key 'weapon' in #GE16 with all of the political parties and groupings availing of its unique potential. Keep track of the Twitter action from the parties, leaders and main players
IRELAND
It is expected DNA and forensic test results from the getaway car used by those involved in the killing of Eddie Hutch in Dublin on Monday night will be available to the Gardaí shortly. Crime correspondent Cormac O’Keeffe says tit-for-tat killings are terrorising innocent communities
The Taoiseach has expressed his full confidence in the Garda Commissioner Noirin O'Sullivan. Meanwhile, the Fianna Fail Leader has said the Government is panicking in dealing with the problem of organised crime in Dublin.
Gardaí in Kildare want to speak to three men who may be able to help them solve the murder of Kenneth O'Brien.
Gardaí are questioning four men following an overnight car chase in counties Clare and Limerick. The gang was intercepted following burglaries in Sixmilebridge and Newmarket on Fergus in Clare.
Women’s Aid has described recent revelations of revenge porn at a large Dublin university as “only the tip of a very large iceberg”.
WORLD
Thousands of junior doctors across England are on strike after last-ditch talks failed to reach an agreement. Junior doctors – all medics below consultant level – will provide emergency care only from 8am on Wednesday in the 24-hour walkout.
Military officials in Turkey have stopped a group of 34 people at the border with Syria and seized luggage containing four suicide vests and explosives, according to reports.
SPORT
Footballer Adam Johnson has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child and one count of grooming.
Ireland must shut down Sevens star Virimi Vakatawa at source to pull off back-to-back victories in France for the first time in 89 years, according to Dave Kearney.
Tributes have continued to come in to mark the retirement of Paul O'Connell. Former teammate Jerry Flannery has said "he's the hardest trainer I have ever come across"
BUSINESS
Dutch brewer Heineken has predicted a rough ride ahead in emerging markets despite bolstering profits by a quarter.
Cork Chamber has called for housing and infrastructure projects to be prioritised by the next government in order to build upon the economic recovery.
VIEWPOINTS
After the porn site fraud stories that have emerged,speaks to people who have had their images taken and used on 'CPP' sites.
LIFESTYLE
As a child, loved art but a lack of funds meant he never got to finish his degree course. As he got older art became something he associated with his youth — that is until he discovered the Apple app Procreate.
VIDEO
13-year-old Limerick filmmaker/vlogger Luke Culhane has created a new video highlighting the need to #CreatNoHate on social media in a stand against cyber bullying.
VIRAL
Ash Wednesday, is, of course the first day of Lent. If you feel like taking on a Lenten challenge, take our quiz to find out which of your indulgences you should be forgoing.
A video has surfaced of an elderly couple being swept away by the waves caused by a storm in France on Monday. Thankfully, the couple were saved from the terrifying incident near Breton in the north-west of France, but it shows the perils of being on a beach during a storm.
TECHNOW
: Capcom has released details of the upcoming Capcom Pro Tour for Street Fighter V, which will include a ranking event in Ireland.
It has been almost six years since Edgar Wright unleashed his vision of Scott Pilgrim vs The World on uncaring audiences and only now is there an Honset Trailer to enjoy.
Sony has released the Xperia Z5 in green to celebrate St Patrick's Day in style.
SHOWBIZ
Liam Neeson has shut down reports that he is dating Twilight star Kristen Stewart.
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