12 days to go to polling day, we are now half way through the campaign.

Both Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are focussing on health today. Labour are today launching 'Open Doors', their policy on housing.

The Progressive Democrats will be focussing on commuters - Tom Morrissey is going to provide a bus free of charge to commuters in Lusk, but only until the election.

The Green Party will be focussed on older people.

Bertie Ahern will be visting the Boyne today with Northern Ireland First Minister Ian Paisley, he will be joined by Tanaiste Michael McDowell. Bertie will then be in Louth and Monaghan.

Enda Kenny is visiting Kerry North, Kerry South & Cork North West today.