Politicians due to remove all election posters by midnight

Politicians have until midnight tonight to remove their election posters from all public spaces.

Anyone whose election material is still up tomorrow morning is liable for fines of €125 per poster.

However some local authorities have hinted that candidates will have a few days leeway to remove their images without fear of fines.

Pat Cronin of Dublin City Council says they'll be giving any candidates whose election material is still on display a warning call after the Bank Holiday Weekend.