Election 2024: Six things we learned on the campaign trail today

A piggy bank, down with homework, and Garda overtime discussion

In its first stunt of the campaign, Fine Gael has unveiled a new ad that says Sinn Féin are planning to break into the 'State piggy bank' to lift €16bn from its coffers.

1. A row broke out about a piggy bank

A major clash has broken out between Sinn Féin and Fine Gael on the economy, as the latter has accused the main opposition party of attempting to “raid” Ireland’s public finances.