Shane Ross backs counselling plan aimed at hard-to-reach young men aged up to 30

The declining fortunes of the small village of Clonmellon, in the three-seater constituency, epitomise problems that can be found across the state

Move sees party attempt to set itself apart from Fine Gael on financial issues

FF’s Declan Breathnach says gangs are exploiting an operational gap that means ‘hot pursuit’ chases must end at either side

The ongoing controversy around Fine Gael’s Wexford by-election candidate has seen the party‘s support drop by two points, while its main rivals are holding steady

As the North gears up for the election on December 12, SDLP leader Colum Eastwood and Sinn Féin MP Elisha McCallion face a tight contest

Controversy over Isis comments sees party drop by two points in latest Red C poll

Those hoping to replace Clare Daly in Dublin Fingal are getting varied reactions on the doorsteps

OPW describes challenging ground conditions and difficulty of carrying out proper site assessment on private land