Leo Varadkar, Mary Lou McDonald and Micheál Martin have taken part in their last televised leaders' debate ahead of the general election.
Ms McDonald scored early points on housing, while Micheál Martin went after Sinn Féin's economic policies.
Leo Varadkar attacked the economic policies of both parties, with particular criticism for Fianna Fáil.
The Sinn Féin leader, meanwhile, refused to answer whether she supports the Special Criminal Court.
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All parties will continue to seek votes on Day 22 of the general election campaign.
There are just three days left of campaigning before polling day on Saturday.
Different parties are due to focus on issues such as housing, gender equality and united Ireland today.
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More than 1,700 creches around the country will close today in protest at high fees and low pay in the childcare sector.
A march involving childcare providers, educators and parents is also expected to attract thousands of people in Dublin city centre later.
It is being organised by the Early Years Alliance, who are demanding solutions to what they call a 'worsening crisis' in the childcare sector.
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Donald Trump has delivered his annual State of the Union address during a joint sitting of the US Congress.
Mr Trump struck a tone of optimism as he set out his case for another four years in office.
However, his bitter feud with top Democrat Nancy Pelosi was apparent during the event - he snubbed her outstretched hand and she was seen ripping up a copy of his speech.
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A man has been arrested in Dublin in connection with suspected mortgage fraud valued at over €4 million.
It comes after the Gardai's Serious Economic Crime Investigation Unit was alerted to over 109 suspect mortgage applications.
Searches were carried out in Rathfarnham and Templeogue, and a large quantity of documents and computers were seized.
