Party leaders seek to shore up votes in key constituencies

The election circus continues today, with the leaders of the main political parties set to visit a number of key constituencies in the hope of shoring up valuable votes.

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, will be in Tallaght and Swords, while Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny is visiting Athy and Labour leader Pat Rabbitte will be turning his attention to Dublin South East.