Fine Gael has been dealt a blow in the final hours of campaigning after the Labour Party described a push by Simon Harris to transfer votes to parties like Fianna Fail and Labour as “desperation”.

The leaders of the three biggest parties took part in a final canvass push as they hoped to gain an edge in the finely-balanced political battle.

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said not canvassing in Co Louth where Senator John McGahon is a candidate, was an "intentional decision" and that his time was directed to candidates "who deserved that time ...

Political parties have been making last-ditch attempts to attract votes across the country on the eve of Ireland’s General Election. All the parties and independent candidates spent the final hours of ...