Talks in Brussels to secure a deal to prevent a British exit from the EU are dominating the general election campaign today.
An attack ad from Labour which features opposition and smaller parties in a band called 'No Direction' has also been a talking point.
The Cabinet met this morning to give Taoiseach Enda Kenny the authority to negotiate in Brussels tonight and tomorrow on behalf of Ireland.
There's growing confidence that Brussels will sign off on a deal with David Cameron to allow for an in/out referendum in the UK by June.
What's not clear is what the result would be – and if there was a 'Brexit' what would happen here – especially with the border with the North.
Finance Minister Michael Noonan says free movement would have to continue.
Sinn Féin's adopting a keep the UK in Europe stance.
Out campaigning Fianna Fáíl leader Micheál Martin says the Government's policies of closing Garda stations isn't a crime deterrent.
The AAA focus is on housing and homelessness.
Dublin West candidate Ruth Coppinger says the Government wouldn't impose rent control on landlords because it would hit their own pockets.
Labour unveiled an attack ad this morning, palying on the One Direction Band, titled no direction and with the heads of Paul Murphy, Gerry Adams, Shane Ross, Micheal Martin and Lucinda Creighton photoshopped in.
