The largest-ever leaders' debate to take place on Irish television gets underway this evening with ten political party leaders set to face questions on their visions and policies for the nation’s future
The largest-ever leaders' debate to take place on Irish television gets underway this evening with ten political party leaders set to face questions on their visions and policies for the nation’s future
Mary Lou McDonald says '100 years of Fine Gael and Fianna Fail is long enough' and that the upcoming election is “the opportunity of a lifetime”. The Sinn Fein leader that housing is the party's number one priority. Labour leader Ivana Bacik says voters 'have the chance of a lifetime to transform our communities,' and pledged that her party will build homes, staff schools and hospitals, adopt ambitious climate actions, raise wages, pass the Occupied Territories Bill, invest in public transport and deliver a public childcare system.
Michael Martin says his party will strenghten legislation to prohibit imports from occupied territories.Richard Boyd Barrett criticises Fine Gael and Fianna Fail for failing to pass the Bill while in office. 'You had five years!' Mr Harris rejects the idea that he bears responsibility for the National Children’s Hospital debacle, denying claims he “signed the contract”.
The Fine Gael leader added that his party have worked with many parties before and is open to discussing forming government, but not with Sinn Féin.The 10 political leaders are ready as the first of two definitive leaders’ debates gets underway. Follow along with our live blog for all the major events from tonight's debate.
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