Bidding for votes: Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fáil’s Micheál Martin have pledged tax cuts that won’t bust the budget. Photo: Collins

Virgin Media are broadcasting a special leaders debate live tonight.

But what are the party leaders saying? Is there substance behind the claims? Our experts at Independent.ie will be fact-checking their claims live.

The debate is available to watch live on Virgin Media and will be hosted by Matt Cooper and Ivan Yates.

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