Auction politics, promises of tax cuts, promises of spending increases . . . plus ça change
With just 16 days to go, Political Editor Pat Leahy assesses the campaign so far
Early days marred by behind-the-scenes divisions over debates and campaign strategy
No campaign was ever decided in the first week
Early skirmishes on economy as formation of next government uncertain
Kenny expected to go to the Aras tomorrow to dissolve Dail
The consequences of bad politics and bad government are still fresh in everyone’s mind
TDs will do what people want them to do
Kenny expected to dissolve the 31st Dail on Tuesday
It is still shocking to read through the recent history of Ireland's recent misgovernment
But what happens when the dust settles?
Eamon Ryan has made representation to watchdog
Policy designed to lure investors with guaranteed income streams
When you do it, it’s cronyism
On these figures, forming a government after the election would be difficult, if not impossible
