Here, we take a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

Far-right Dublin City councillor Gavin Pepper has been criticised over comments he made relating to the Jamey Carney murder investigation on American news outlet Fox News

Members of the public, many of whom identified themselves as Fianna Fáil supporters, criticised Taoiseach Micheál Martin over the "humiliating" Jim Gavin controversy

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald attempted to present her party's new immigration policy, but the RTÉ interview raised more questions than answers

In an interview with BreakingNews.ie, Mr Mulhall said Donald Trump will still be the favourite, but that Ms Harris gives the Democratic Party a much better chance in the November vote