Ireland's election is over, but the country faces weeks of talks before there's a government
Ireland faces weeks of coalition talks before it gets a new government, as the country’s two major center-right parties work to form a stable administration. With all but a handful of seats filled in the 174-seat legislature on Monday after three days of counting election ballots,
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Ireland election results: How did the country vote and who will secure power?
Voters across Ireland cast their ballots in the country’s general election on 29 November. First preference vote shares indicated that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are set to continue their coalition as support for Sinn Féin declines.
What happens next after Ireland's general election?
The Labour Party and the Social Democrats have both made good gains in the general election. But both are understood to be wary of becoming the junior member of a predominantly centre-right coalition – given the centre-left party which took that role the last time has suffered a near wipeout at the polls.
With election decided, Ireland faces weeks of talks to form a government
LONDON -- Ireland faces weeks of coalition talks before it gets a new government, as the country’s two major center-right parties work to form a stable administration.
Counting is underway in Ireland’s election as 3 parties battle for top place
Vote counting is underway in Ireland’s national election. An exit poll suggests the contest is a close-fought race among the country’s three largest political parties.
Ireland’s incumbent parties look likely to hang on to power after a fractured election
Results from Ireland's election suggest the two dominant center-right parties look likely to form a new government
Ireland's centre-right parties close in on re-election, likely to need new partner
Ireland's two large centre-right parties looked set to be returned to power after an election on Friday, but will likely need at least one smaller partner to secure a majority, raising questions over the stability of the next government.
Ireland’s Main Parties Edge Out Sinn Féin, Early Election Results Show
At one level, the vote was an endorsement of continuity, but the stability in Ireland’s political center ground masked volatility on the fringes.
Ireland's election is over, but faces weeks of talks before it gets a government
Ireland has proved a partial exception to the anti-incumbent mood in elections around the world. Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, which have dominated Irish politics for a century, remain in the driving seat, though their combined share of the vote has declined to just over 40%.
Ireland’s incumbent parties look likely to prevail after a fractured election
Ireland’s two long-dominant center-right parties looked likely to form a new government as results came in Sunday from a fractured national election, though with a reduced vote share and complex coalition negotiations ahead.
Ireland's election delivers pro-business continuity despite voter discontent
The result shows Ireland is "still open to global companies, and as pro-business as it has been for the last 30 or 40 years." ...
Ireland election: Incumbent center-right parties likely to retain power, but left-wing Sinn Fein holds water
Ireland's election results have yet to be finalized, but exit polling suggests a coalition government between the ...
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What the Election results mean for Ireland’s LGBTQ+ community
The recent general election results in Ireland have set the stage for significant debates about LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion.
Ireland headed for coalition government after election, exit poll suggests
An exit poll in Ireland’s general election suggests the three biggest parties have won roughly equal shares and the country ...