Party leaders to face off in RTÉ debates ahead of General Election

Firstly, The Claire Byrne Live Leaders' Debate will see leaders from a number of political parties invited to take part in front of a live studio audience, the State broadcaster confirmed this morning.

Party leaders will get the chance to make their case to the nation as RTÉ have announced that there will be two televised debates ahead of the February 8 election.

Firstly, The Claire Byrne Live Leaders' Debate will see leaders from a number of political parties invited to take part in front of a live studio audience on January 27, the State broadcaster confirmed this morning.