Both Government parties and Sinn Féin were accused of insulting the electorate in last night’s televised election debate.
A packed line-up of 10 party leaders on RTÉ meant there was a battle for airtime - with the three largest parties ultimately dominating proceedings.
Sinn Féin dismissed suggestions it purposely delayed publishing its manifesto until after the debate - while the coalition partners were criticised for failing to get a handle on the housing and homelessness crisis.
