Micheál Martin said there was no government across the EU which had provided as much in cost of living s as Ireland.

Leaders of the three biggest parties visited cafes, shops and reindeer in a final grab for votes.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the economy had full employment, rising incomes and record levels of trade and investment.

Sinn Féin and Labour accused the Taoiseach of presiding over a failing home building strategy

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has accused Sinn Fein of being unable to handle democratic debate during a heated discussion at leaders questions.

The Sinn Féin president clashed with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in the Dáil

Donald Trump has tested positive for the coronavirus, ing a small group of world leaders who have been infected. The US president is 74, putting him at higher risk of serious complications. Here is a look at other leaders who have had the virus.