What happened yesterday and look ahead to what is happening today.
Fianna Fáil
The Fianna Fáil election manifesto promised the abolition of stamp duty for first-time buyers. The Taoiseach promised a 20 per cent increase in mortgage interest relief which would apply to all first-time buyers who had bought houses from 2000 on.
"We are determined to help first-time buyers directly and substantially without disturbing market conditions."
Fine Gael
The party focused on mental health and suicide prevention. Enda Kenny said the mental health current budget would be increased to €251 million a year over the term of office of the Fine Gael/Labour government. The budget for suicide prevention would be doubled from €5 million to €10 million and increase it to €20 million by year five. "When Fine Gael forms the next government the words 'we're closed' will never be heard by a person who is suicidal or depressed on our watch."
Labour
Tax changes, extra hospital beds, increased funds for education and more gardaí on the beat were among the main features of The Fair Society, Labour's election manifesto, which was launched yesterday. Party leader Pat Rabbitte promised universal health insurance beginning with free insurance for all those under 16.
"People out there who want a public health service that is world-class and accessible on the basis of need ought to vote for the Labour Party."
Progressive Democrats
The PDs held a briefing on "maintaining the flow of high-quality jobs into Ireland". Michael McDowell said the PDs would amend the law to allow the government "to issue a public-policy directive to any of our market regulators".Launching his party's proposals in Driving Further Employment Growth & Prosperity, Mr McDowell said the PDs would invest €8 billion in science, technology and innovation, and would "fund national broadband coverage".
"The best defender against poverty is a job."
Sinn Féin
Gerry Adams launched Sinn Féin's campaign in Dublin, where it is running 13 candidates in 12 constituencies. "We want Sinn Féin ministers at the cabinet table where they can take the kind of decisions which can transform housing provision, healthcare, education and transport - improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of people."
Green Party
The Greens presented six ways to reduce Irish CO2 emissions. Party leader Trevor Sargent said solutions to climate change exist and that Ireland must start implementing them immediately.
"We have the solutions, all that is lacking, as Al Gore has pointed out, is the political will."
What happens today
Fianna Fáil:Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea and Minister of State for Children Brian Lenihan will brief journalists on Fianna Fáil's crime policies.
Fine Gael and Labourwill hold a join press conference to launch their "Alliance for Change".
Progressive Democrats:Michael McDowell, Mary Harney and Liz O'Donnell will unveil the PDs "key health message" and "address head-on Opposition requests to make the election a referendum on the health service".
Sinn Féin:Deputy first minister designate Martin McGuinness will accompany Sinn Féin's general election candidates for Dublin City as they hand in their nomination papers.
Green Party:The Green Party will launch its general election manifesto.