In the first televised debate of the Irish General Election campaign, party leaders clashed on issues like housing, climate, and public spending. Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald accused Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of entitlement to power. The debate saw Simon Harris of Fine Gael and Micheál Martin of Fianna Fáil defend against accusations from Sinn Féin. Leaders from various parties expressed their views on coalition talks post-election, with a focus on delivering more seats and addressing national challenges.