Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis discusses the results of the weekend's General Election, and if the outcome means we now have more in common with other bailout countries.

Yanis Varoufakis speaks to RTÉ's News At One

Sinn Féin's Pádraig Mac Lochlainn failed to take a seat in Donegal, narrowly losing out to Independent Thomas Pringle. His Sinn Féin running mate Gary Doherty also lost out, but Pearse Doherty was elected. He tells RTÉ's News At One that he's disappointed at the loss, but delighted for Sinn Féin on a national level.

"I'm over the moon for Sinn Féin across the State"

"The people have spoken, we're just not quite sure yet what they have said." Political Editor with TheJournal.ie Hugh O'Connell was speaking on RTÉ's Drivetime about what has been a most dramatic General Election. 


Counts are coming to a close, but the outcome is still unclear

Fine Gael Director of Elections Brian Hayes has said the party underestimated the unpopularity of the government going into the election. Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Environment & Local Government Barry Cowen said the people have asked for a more meaningful and relevant Dail. Both were speaking on RTÉ's Today with Sean O'Rourke.

Govt 'underestimated its unpopularity' - Hayes

Speaking on RTÉ's News At One, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said the last few days have been hard but he is extremely proud of the campaign that was ran and of what the Labour Party has achieved over last five years.

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin on News At One

Fine Gael's Alan Shatter, who lost his seat in Dublin-Rathdown, has claimed that Taoiseach Enda Kenny "has questions to answer" after the party's poor showing in Election 2016. Mr Shatter was speaking on RTÉ's Today with Sean O'Rourke.

Shatter: Taoiseach has questions to answer

Speaking on today's News at One, Simon Coveney said Fine Gael is "not proposing to do away with water bills" or Irish Water. He said: "We will continue to have a fair-charging system for water. Fine Gael is committed to that." 

Coveney: We are not proposing to do away with water charges

RTÉ's Emma McNamara reports on the attacks in Brussels. 

News at One - Brussels attacks

Former Aer Lingus pilot Captain Eugene McCarthy says the Airbus is a very reliable aircraft. Full interview from RTÉ's Today with Sean O'Rourke.

Airbus has 'strong safety record'

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