We want your opinions on voting, Irish politics and election issuesTaoiseach Simon Harris said he was 'anti-carbon but not anti-car'. Photo: PAAs part of our Irish Independent Election 2024 coverage, we are asking our readers their opinions on voting, Irish politics and election issues in the run-up to polling day. Today, we’re asking the question; “Election 2024: If you vote, do you research a party's policies before voting? ”Let us know your opinion.

Ten-man Brighton survive anxious finish to edge out BournemouthBy George Sessions, PABrighton endured a nervy finale but Joao Pedro’s fourth goal of the season helped them to a fine 2-1 win at Bournemouth to continue Fabian Hurzeler’s flying start to life in the Premier League. Pedro struck after four minutes and Kaoru Mitoma repeated the trick at the start of the second half to put the Seagulls in control. Hurzeler had demanded a quick start after a late comeback victory over Manchester City a fortnight ago and got his wish. It rocked Bournemouth but as both players got to grips with wet conditions the hosts slowly tried to fashion a response. It remained 1-0 at the break but not for long as Brighton grabbed a second in the 49th minute.

Wales hit a new low after losing for the 12th game in a rowBy Andrew Baldock, PA Rugby Union CorrespondentWales slumped to a 12th successive Test match defeat and head coach Warren Gatland saw the pressure ramped up on him as world champions South Africa won 45-12 at the Principality Stadium. For the first time since 1937, Wales went a whole calendar year without winning a Test, and many will feel that Gatland’s job is now hanging by a thread. South Africa were not at their best, but the sad truth for Wales is that they did not have to be. Wales claimed consolation scores from wing Rio Dyer and flanker James Botham, with Ben Thomas adding one conversion, but the game was done inside the opening quarter after South Africa posted three tries. Replacement prop Steenekamp claimed South Africa’s sixth try, converted by Jordan Hendrikse, and Wales still had 17 minutes left before their misery would be over.

Man City ‘playing a little bit in our thoughts’ – Pep GuardiolaBy Simon Peach, PA Chief Football WriterPep Guardiola challenged “fragile” Manchester City to accept their reality and break a shocking slump that extended to a fifth straight loss as Tottenham ran amok at the Etihad Stadium. The reigning champions’ hopes of an unprecedented fifth successive Premier League crown are evaporating as they continue to spiral. “We struggled a little bit to get the balls back. “We are playing a little bit in our thoughts, a little bit of negativity but this is normal. “Now everything is a little bit against – when you feel confident the results are good, but now it is the opposite.

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Teenage replacement Setareki Turagacoke breaks to score a consolation try for Fiji. (AP PHOTO)Hansen himself may have been guilty of throwing one chance away when his try assist for debutant Cormac Izuchukwu drifted forward. But the Irish certainly didn't come out of the match unscathed in a bruising clash, with Ireland coach Andy Farrell explaining they're awaiting injury news on Jacob Stockdale (hamstring) and Jamie Osborne (groin). "It was a lot more pleasing than the last couple of weeks," Ireland captain Doris said in a pitchside interview, saying Ireland's discipline had improved but would still have to be better against the Wallabies. Fiji had to settle for second-half tries from Salawa and 18-year-old replacement Setareki Turagacoke, who was also sent to the sin bin late on.

Jackson and Fernandez give Maresca a winning return to LeicesterBy Jonathan Veal, PAEnzo Maresca enjoyed a winning return to Leicester as Chelsea ran out comfortable 2-1 victors at the King Power Stadium. Maresca led the Foxes to the Championship title in his only season in charge but left for Stamford Bridge in the summer. Chelsea dominated from the off and were rewarded with the 15th-minute lead, though Leicester defender Wout Faes will not want to watch it back. Leicester eventually turned up, albeit briefly, and fashioned two good chances to equalise before the break. Jackson’s header from Cucurella’s cross was straight at Hermansen but the rebound fell perfectly for Fernandez to head home.

General election candidate Philip Sutcliffe has quit the Independent Ireland party, with his resignation coming before a meeting to discuss his support for Conor McGregor. AdvertisementLimerick TD Richard O’Donoghue, a co-founder of Independent Ireland, told The Irish Times: "Philip was approached. A statement from Independent Ireland read: "Cllr Phil Sutcliffe (Snr) is no longer a member of Independent Ireland. "Following a meeting with a senior party official today, Cllr Philip Sutcliffe (Snr) has tendered his resignation to the leadership of Independent Ireland. "As we understand it, Cllr Sutcliffe is continuing in politics as a non-party representative.

While roads are passable the advice to motorists is to slow down and exercise caution as the rain continues. Today, Saturday, will be very wet and windy due to Storm Bert with heavy rain and flooding likely, according to Met Eireann. It will be windy tonight with showery rain, heavy at times with possible spot flooding, clearing eastwards, followed by clear spells and blustery showers. It will be a windy day on Sunday with sunny spells and scattered heavy showers, merging to longer spells of rain at times. Highest temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees with strong and gusty south to southwest winds with gale or strong gales near coasts.

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor (2nd left), with friends and family including Cllr Philip Sutcliffe Independent Ireland Candidate for Dublin South Central and McGregor's boxing coach (front), arriving at the High Court in Dublin on Friday. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA WireIndependent Ireland general election candidate Cllr Philip Sutcliffe has quit the party, it has emerged. Limerick TD Richard O’Donoghue, a co-founder of Independent Ireland, said there was a meeting of the party executive last night. He said the reason was because “Philip does a lot of great work with people in boxing but we do not condone his association with Conor McGregor. We work for law and order.”READ MORE[ ‘I know what happened in that room’: the full story of the Conor McGregor caseOpens in new window ]Mr Sutcliffe is a candidate in the Dublin South Central constituency.

Independent Ireland General Election candidate Philip Sutcliffe has resigned from the party. The Dublin South Central candidate, who has coached Mr McGregor in boxing, met with a senior Independent Ireland official this morning. Mr Sutcliffe was advised that he was going to be referred to the party's internal disciplinary procedures. "He offered explanations to the senior party official during the meeting on Saturday morning but ultimately decided to resign from the party ahead of a disciplinary hearing," a senior party figure said. Mr Sutcliffe is expected to continue as an non-party candidate in the general election campaign.

Kenneth FoxGardaí have arrested two men over a drug seizure in Limerick City. €560,000 worth of suspected cocaine was seized on Friday during searches at a number of locations under Operation Tara. The discoveries were made after gardaí stopped and searched a vehicle where €490,000 worth of suspected cocaine was seized. In a separate search of a property, suspected cocaine valued at €70,000 was seized. The two men, aged in their 40s and 60s, are being held at a Garda station in the Limerick area.

Fiji boss claims Sam Prendergast escaped red card due to ‘wearing green jersey’By Ed Elliot, PA, DublinFiji head coach Mick Byrne suggested Ireland fly-half Sam Prendergast escaped an early red card during his side’s 52-17 defeat in Dublin because he was playing for the home team. Shocked Fiji co-captain Tevita Ikanivere was heard exclaiming, ‘what?’ on Davidson’s microphone following the decision not to upgrade the yellow card on review. Farrell said: “I get why it is (a yellow) but, to me, he turned his back and it’s harsh enough. “But the 50-50s, that last try (Kelleher’s), if you have another look at it, the green jersey holding on to the white jersey, nothing happens at TMO. “I’m sure if it was the other way around, we might not have got that try allowed.”

Almost two thirds of voters do not believe Senator John McGahon should be a Fine Gael general election candidate, according to the latest Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks opinion poll. The poll shows 61pc of those surveyed do not believe he should be a Fine Gael candidate, while 14pc said he should and 25pc said they did not know. Mr McGahon has not spoken since new details of his assault case emerged last weekend. The other man involved in the altercation with the politician, Breen White, told the Sunday Times he was “astonished” that Fine Gael selected Mr McGahon to run in the general election. Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch has seen his support increase slightly after officially becoming a general election candidate.