There's just one week to go until the general election.

Polls will open across the country at 7 am next Friday morning.

The main political parties continue with their policy launches today.

Workers pay, the decriminalisation of drugs and plans for a united Ireland will all be unveiled today.

While the Independent Ireland party will publish its manifesto later with a promise of a further 1 billion euro in supports for farmers, and a return to the 9 per cent VAT rate for the hospitality sector.