As part of RTÉ’s comprehensive coverage of the General Election 2024 campaign, the first of two definitive leaders’ debates will air this Monday night, offering voters unparalleled insights and direct engagement with party leaders as they face questions on their visions and policies for the nation’s future, across RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.
Upfront with Katie Hannon will host the largest ever leaders’ debate tomorrow, Monday 18th November, with ten political party leaders taking part in the live debate in RTÉ.
Journalist Katie Hannon will be asking the important questions as ten leading politicians vying for votes in General Election 2024 set out their stall before Ireland goes to the polls.
Speaking ahead of the live broadcast, presenter Katie Hannon said: “I’m looking forward to moderating the biggest ever television leaders debate on Monday night. This is the only opportunity there will be during this election campaign to see all ten party leaders debate with each other and make their pitch for our votes. We’ll be asking the questions that people want answered on their polices and promises and ensuring that voters know where every party stands on the key issues before they head to the polls on 29th November.”
The ten political party leaders joining Katie on stage for the major two-hour live debate will be:
- Ivana Bacik, Leader of the Labour Party
- Richard Boyd Barrett, Leader of People Before Profit
- Joan Collins, Leader of Right to Change
- Michael Collins, Leader of Independent Ireland
- Simon Harris, Leader of Fine Gael
- Micheál Martin, Leader of Fianna Fáil
- Mary Lou McDonald, Leader of Sinn Féin
- Cian O’Callaghan, Deputy Leader of Social Democrats
- Roderic O’Gorman, Leader of the Green Party
- Peadar Tóibín, Leader of Aontú
Watch RTÉ Upfront with Katie Hannon Party Leaders’ debate at 9.35pm on Monday 18th November. The programme will be available to watch live on RTÉ One, RTÉ News channel and worldwide on the RTÉ Player.
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Date: Sunday 17th November
RTÉ Communications: Sarah Neville and Laura Fitzgerald