The Irish Farmers Association wants the next government to increase the CAP budget for Ireland to at least €2 billion.
At the IFA's 65th AGM in Dublin this afternoon new President Tim Cullinan outlined his plans to protect farmers.
Fianna Fail has criticised the Finance Minister for his handling of the insurance crisis.
The party says if it gets into Government it will ensure fraudulent claims are sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Stormont's leaders are being urged to create lasting stability in Northern Ireland as a tribute to Seamus Mallon.
The assembly's former deputy first minister was laid to rest this afternoon after his funeral Mass in Mullaghbrack, Co Armagh.
The Green Party have accused other parties of paying "lip service" to climate action.
It's launched a new policy on water quality - promising to fast track upgrades to the Ringsend wastewater treatment plant in Dublin.
The Labour Party says it will guarantee every worker the right to be represented by a trade union.
The party has launched its policy on employment which includes a raise in the minimum wage to a real living wage.
The Labour party also wants to introduce two new public holidays.
The Housing Minister admits the state has relied on HAP too much to deal with the housing crisis.
The use of Housing Assistance Payments to help tenants meet the cost of renting, is blamed by some commentators for driving up rents.
Housing, health and climate change are some of the biggest issues for young people in the general election.
It's thought turnout among those aged 18-34 will be higher than in 2016.
Stephen Murphy has more:
A married couple has been jailed after being convicted of the female genital mutilation of their daughter.
The 37 year old man and a 27 year old woman both pleaded NOT guilty to the offence against their child who was one at the time, at an address in Dublin in September 2016.
Fine Gael has been accused of operating a 'Trump-style Project Fear' as we pass the halfway point in the general election campaign.
All parties have been on the campaign trail ahead of the next TV debate of the campaign tonight.
Our Political Correspondent Seán Defoe reports:
Two women have had their hair set on fire by other passengers on the Luas in recent weeks.
It’s led to calls for extra security on trams to deal with anti-social behaviour.
Emma Tyrrell has been asking passengers at the Busáras stop what they’ve encountered on-board;
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