What were the most important moments in tonight’s debate between Mary Lou McDonald, Micheál Martin and Simon Harris - and which of the three leaders will be happiest with their performance?

Pat Leahy and Jack Horgan-Jones tell Hugh Linehan how the debate unfolded and how it might impact the campaign in its final days.

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