Ireland election results: How did the country vote and who will secure power?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ireland election results: How did the country vote and who will secure power?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Voters across Ireland cast their ballots in the country’s general election on 29 November and, with all seats counted, the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael coalition is likely to continue as support for Sinn Féin declines. The results set up members from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael for relatively straightforward negotiations, with the two parties securing a combined 86 seats out of the 88 required to govern. We’ll then be in a position over the next couple of days to assess the landscape, devise our strategies.” The two-seat shortage means that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will need to strike a deal with a smaller party or independent candidates. Sinn Féin has said it is also looking to open negotiations, as the party’s TD for Dublin Mid West said it is looking to talk to other “progressive parties”.

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Micheál Martin returns as Ireland's prime minister after securing backing of the parliament
2 months ago

Micheál Martin returns as Ireland's prime minister after securing backing of the parliament

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Irish lawmakers voted Thursday to …

Micheál Martin returns as Ireland’s prime minister after securing backing of parliament
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2 months ago

Micheál Martin returns as Ireland’s prime minister after securing backing of parliament

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Irish lawmakers voted Thursday to make veteran politician Micheál Martin prime minister for a second time at the helm of a coalition government. It comes almost two months after an election in which Martin’s Fianna Fáil party won the most seats, but not enough to govern alone. After weeks of talks, the long-dominant center-right parties Fianna Fáil and …

Micheál Martin returns as Ireland’s prime minister after securing backing of parliament
2 months ago

Micheál Martin returns as Ireland’s prime minister after securing backing of parliament

LA Times  

Micheál Martin, center, is flanked by colleagues as he leaves Leinster House in Dublin, after he was selected by members of the legislature to be the new prime minister Thursday. Irish lawmakers voted Thursday to make veteran politician Micheál Martin prime minister for a second time, leading a coalition government. After weeks of talks, the long-dominant center-right parties Fianna Fáil …

Micheal Martin returns as Irish prime minister
2 months ago

Micheal Martin returns as Irish prime minister

Al Jazeera  

The Fianna Fail leader was elected for a second time after chaos in Ireland’s parliament subsided. Micheal Martin has been elected as the Republic of Ireland’s prime minister for a second time. Ireland is bracing for economic fallout from the return of United States President Donald Trump, whose pledge to slash corporate taxes poses a potential threat to the country’s …

Ireland is finally set to get a new government led by a familiar face
2 months ago

Ireland is finally set to get a new government led by a familiar face

The Hindu  

Veteran politician Micheal Martin is set to become Ireland’s Prime Minister for a second time on Wednesday when lawmakers formally approve him as head of a coalition government. The confirmation comes almost two months after an election in which Martin’s Fianna Fail party won the most seats, but not enough to govern alone. Fine Gael and Fianna Fail share broadly …

Micheál Martin’s return as Ireland’s leader delayed by parliamentary wrangling
2 months ago

Micheál Martin’s return as Ireland’s leader delayed by parliamentary wrangling

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Irish lawmakers met Wednesday to appoint a new prime minister, but quickly abandoned the attempt amid bitter wrangling over parliamentary procedure. “This is the first time, I think, in over 100 years that the Dáil has failed to elect a government to fulfil its constitutional obligation.” Attempts to form a new government come almost two months after an …

Irish parliament delays vote for prime minister after speaking rights row
2 months, 1 week ago

Irish parliament delays vote for prime minister after speaking rights row

Al Jazeera  

The process of nominating a new prime minister led to widespread disorder and clashes. Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald claimed that Fianna Fail wanted “to place their independent cronies, supporters of the government, on the opposition benches and to afford them the same speaking rights of the opposition”. Following Ireland’s November 29 election, a coalition deal was struck last …

Ireland moves closer to forming a new government after a deal is reached
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ireland moves closer to forming a new government after a deal is reached

Associated Press  

LONDON — Ireland moved a step closer Tuesday to forming a new government. A deal was reached between Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and Regional Independent Group to form the next government a month and a half after the election gave no party a majority of seats needed to control parliament, Irish media reported. Left-of-center party Sinn Fein won 39 seats …

Fine Gael’s mandate cannot be taken for granted, Taoiseach warns
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fine Gael’s mandate cannot be taken for granted, Taoiseach warns

Hindustan Times  

Taoiseach Simon Harris has warned that Fine Gael cannot be taken for granted in government formation talks. The party leader said speculation had prematurely jumped to issues around how ministries might be allocated and whether Fianna Fail and Fine Gael would once again rotate the taoiseach’s role during the mandate. And it’s also about recognising that there are other parties …

Ireland's incumbent parties retain power in general election
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ireland's incumbent parties retain power in general election

China Daily  

Electoral workers count ballots at a count centre following Ireland's general election, in Dublin, Ireland, Dec 1, 2024. LONDON - Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, members of Ireland's incumbent governing coalition, have held on to power after the final votes were counted in the country's general election on Monday night. The Green Party, the junior partner of the last coalition …

Ireland's incumbent parties retain power in general election
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ireland's incumbent parties retain power in general election

China Daily  

Electoral workers count ballots at a count centre following Ireland's general election, in Dublin, Ireland, Dec 1, 2024. LONDON - Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, members of Ireland's incumbent governing coalition, have held on to power after the final votes were counted in the country's general election on Monday night. The Green Party, the junior partner of the last coalition …

Ireland's election is over, but the country faces weeks of talks before there's a government
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ireland's election is over, but the country faces weeks of talks before there's a government

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ireland faces weeks of coalition talks before it gets a new …

With election decided, Ireland faces weeks of talks to form a government
3 months, 3 weeks ago

With election decided, Ireland faces weeks of talks to form a government

Associated Press  

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. Both Fine Gael and Fianna Fail have a longstanding refusal to work with Sinn Fein, partly because of its historic ties with the Irish Republican Army during three decades of violence in Northern …

Center-right parties set to hold power in Ireland
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Center-right parties set to hold power in Ireland

Raw Story  

The incumbent center-right parties Fianna Fail and Fine Gael looked set Monday to retain power in Ireland as vote counting in the European Union member's general election continued, with coalition talks looming. Fine Gael, whose leader Simon Harris is the outgoing prime minister, was running second with nearly 21 percent, while Sinn Fein was in third with 19 percent. "Overall …

So Ireland had an election: Trump didn't win, but nobody else did either
3 months, 3 weeks ago

So Ireland had an election: Trump didn't win, but nobody else did either

Salon  

In a year of global political turmoil, anti-incumbent fervor, across-the-board cynicism and the looming shadow of Donald Trump, voters in the Republic of Ireland appear to have delivered the most surprising verdict of all: No change, thanks. For the Irish media, the weekend's most irresistible story concerned an accused Dublin gangster known as Gerry "The Monk" Hutch, who came startlingly …

Ireland’s incumbent parties look likely to hang on to power after a fractured election
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ireland’s incumbent parties look likely to hang on to power after a fractured election

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — 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. In an exception to the global anti-incumbent mood, outgoing governing parties Fianna Fail and Fine Gael took the two largest shares of the vote, narrowly …

Ireland’s incumbent parties look likely to hang on to power after a fractured election
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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Ireland’s incumbent parties look likely to hang on to power after a fractured election

LA Times  

The election count continues Sunday at the Royal Dublin Society, after voters went to the polls during Ireland’s 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. Sinn Fein, which aims to reunify the Republic …

Sinn Fein leader is 'very actively pursuing' trying to form a government in a bid to topple Ireland's ruling coalition after 'incredible performance' in Irish election - as vote counting continues
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Sinn Fein leader is 'very actively pursuing' trying to form a government in a bid to topple Ireland's ruling coalition after 'incredible performance' in Irish election - as vote counting continues

Daily Mail  

Sinn Fein leader engaging with other parties about 'possibility of government' The leader of Sinn Fein has said she is 'very actively pursuing' trying to form a government in a bid to topple Ireland's ruling coalition following an 'incredible performance' in today's election. Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald celebrating after what she called an 'incredible performance' in the election …

Counting Begins in Tight Irish Election Race
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Counting Begins in Tight Irish Election Race

Deccan Chronicle  

Vote counting was underway Saturday in Ireland’s national election after an exit poll suggested the contest is a close-fought race among the country’s three largest political parties.Ballot boxes were opened at 9 a.m. at count centers across the country, kicking off long hours, or even days, of tallying the results. The exit poll suggested voters’ support is split widely among …

Counting is underway in Ireland’s election as 3 parties battle for top place
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Counting is underway in Ireland’s election as 3 parties battle for top place

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — A marathon vote-counting exercise was underway Saturday in Ireland’s national election after an exit poll suggested that the contest is a close-fought race among the country’s three largest political parties. The exit poll suggested voters’ support is split widely among the three big parties — Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein — as well as several smaller …

Counting begins in Ireland's election as 3 parties battle for top place
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Counting begins in Ireland's election as 3 parties battle for top place

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vote counting got underway Saturday …

Ireland headed for coalition government, exit poll suggests
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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Ireland headed for coalition government, exit poll suggests

NPR  

Ireland headed for coalition government, exit poll suggests toggle caption Peter Morrison/AP DUBLIN — A marathon vote-counting exercise was underway Saturday in Ireland's national election after an exit poll suggested that the contest is a close-fought race among the country's three largest political parties. The exit poll suggested voters' support is split widely among the three big parties — Fine …

Ireland elections: Counting under way, exit poll shows tight three-way race
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Ireland elections: Counting under way, exit poll shows tight three-way race

Al Jazeera  

Exit poll put left-wing nationalists Sinn Fein at 21.1 percent of votes, slightly ahead of two centre-right parties. Ireland is tallying votes from general elections as an exit poll suggested a dead heat between the three main parties, with the left-wing opposition Sinn Fein holding a narrow lead. Just behind were Ireland’s two centre-right parties, Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, …

Ireland election: Main opposition Sinn Fein likely to be largest party but ruling coalition to retain power
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Ireland election: Main opposition Sinn Fein likely to be largest party but ruling coalition to retain power

Firstpost  

Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, former rivals that have, between them, led every government since the foundation of the state almost a century ago, may be able to reach a majority with one other smaller party Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald campaigns for the final day, ahead of a general election, outside Government Buildings, in Dublin, Ireland November 28, …

Ireland votes in closely fought general election
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Ireland votes in closely fought general election

Raw Story  

by Caroline TAÏX / Peter MURPHY Voting got under way in Ireland on Friday in a general election in which the two centre-right coalition partners are neck-and-neck with opposition party Sinn Fein after a campaign marked by rancour over housing and cost-of-living crises. Final opinion polling put the three main parties -- centre-right Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, and the …

5 things about Ireland election as it votes today to elect its next govt
3 months, 4 weeks ago

5 things about Ireland election as it votes today to elect its next govt

Firstpost  

Polling stations will close at 10 p.m. local time on Friday, after which an exit poll will offer an early indication of the likely outcome. Ballot counting will commence on Saturday morning, with the complete results expected to take several days to finalize Irish election posters hang from lampposts in Dublin City centre, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, ahead of Ireland's …

Ireland votes in a close-run election where incumbents hope to cling on to power
4 months ago

Ireland votes in a close-run election where incumbents hope to cling on to power

NPR  

Ireland votes in a close-run election where incumbents hope to cling on to power toggle caption Niall Carson/PA DUBLIN — Ireland is voting Friday in a parliamentary election that will decide the next government — and will show whether Ireland bucks the global trend of incumbents being ousted by disgruntled voters after years of pandemic, international instability and a cost-of-living …

Ireland votes in close-run election dominated by housing crisis
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4 months ago

Ireland votes in close-run election dominated by housing crisis

Al Jazeera  

Ireland is going to the polls in a tight election race that has two centre-right coalition parties running neck and neck with the former political wing of a republican parliamentary force. Irish voters began casting their ballots on Friday as polling showed outgoing coalition partners Fine Gael and Fianna Fail and the leftist-nationalist opposition Sinn Fein all hovering around 20 …

Ireland sets November election as President dissolves Parliament
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ireland sets November election as President dissolves Parliament

Firstpost  

Ireland, which has a population of 5.2 million, has faced many of the same challenges of other countries since its last election: the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruptions due to the war in Ukraine and a surge of migrants from overseas. Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris makes a statement outside Government Buildings ahead of the Dail being formally dissolved for the …

Ireland prepares for 3-week campaign to decide next prime minister
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ireland prepares for 3-week campaign to decide next prime minister

Associated Press  

LONDON — Ireland’s President Michael Higgins dissolved Parliament Friday, clearing the way for a Nov. 29 election that will determine who controls government. A historic coalition government led by Harris’ center-right Fine Gael party and its center-left rival Fianna Fail has been in power since the 2020 race ended in a virtual dead heat. “The time is now right to …

Election campaign to formally start in Ireland with dissolution of Dail
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Election campaign to formally start in Ireland with dissolution of Dail

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Fine Gael leader Mr Harris will go to President Michael D Higgins’s residence at …

Ireland’s PM Announces Early Election to Pounce on Poll Lead
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ireland’s PM Announces Early Election to Pounce on Poll Lead

Live Mint  

-- Ireland will hold an early general election as Prime Minister Simon Harris takes advantage of favorable poll numbers and a slump in support for Sinn Fein, the main opposition party, which is mired in a series of scandals. Harris, 38, became Ireland’s youngest ever prime minister — or Taoiseach — in April after taking over as leader of Fine …

Simon Harris is installed as Ireland’s new prime minister. He’s the country’s youngest leader
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Simon Harris is installed as Ireland’s new prime minister. He’s the country’s youngest leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — Lawmaker Simon Harris was elected Ireland’s prime minister by a vote in parliament Tuesday, becoming at 37 the country’s youngest-ever leader. Harris, who served as higher education minister in Varadkar’s government, was the only candidate to replace him as head of the center-right Fine Gael party. “As taoiseach I want to bring new ideas, a new energy and …

Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever prime minister
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever prime minister

Al Jazeera  

The 37-year-old replaces Leo Varadkar, who said he was quitting as party leader and PM for personal and political reasons. Ireland’s parliament has elected Simon Harris as the country’s new and youngest-ever prime minister, to succeed Leo Varadkar following his surprising resignation last month. The 37-year-old former health and higher education minister, best known for helping steer Ireland’s initial response …

Ireland to get its youngest ever premier as Harris elected leader of Fine Gael party
1 year ago

Ireland to get its youngest ever premier as Harris elected leader of Fine Gael party

LA Times  

Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris listens to a question during a press conference following his announcement he will run to become Fine Gael leader, in County Meath, Ireland, on Friday. Ireland is poised to get its youngest-ever premier after Simon Harris secured the leadership of the Fine Gael party on Sunday, replacing Leo Varadkar, who announced his …

‘Referendum on Irish unity by 2030’: Sinn Fein Leadership
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Referendum on Irish unity by 2030’: Sinn Fein Leadership

The Hindu  

Northern Ireland will conduct a referendum on uniting with the Republic of Ireland in this decade, the leadership of Sinn Fein, the party that heads the government of Northern Ireland, said on Thursday. “We believe that we will have polls, referendums on the question of unity in this decade,” Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald told journalists at a Foreign …

First among firsts: The Hindu Editorial on the Sinn Fein and Irish politics
1 year, 1 month ago

First among firsts: The Hindu Editorial on the Sinn Fein and Irish politics

The Hindu  

The rise of the Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill, as the first nationalist First Minister of Northern Ireland, is an indication of how the region’s political landscape is changing. According to the 1998 Good Friday agreement, which ended three decades of sectarian violence known as the Troubles, Northern Ireland’s government should include representatives of the largest and second largest political blocs. …

Micheal Martin: I want to make a difference and continue to have an impact
1 year, 4 months ago

Micheal Martin: I want to make a difference and continue to have an impact

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I’m going to lead Fianna Fail into the next general election,” he told RTE …

Sinn Fein wins in Northern Ireland local elections, urges return of government
1 year, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein wins in Northern Ireland local elections, urges return of government

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein made sweeping gains in Northern Ireland's …

Sinn Fein, DUP and Alliance consolidate electoral dominance, poll shows
2 years ago

Sinn Fein, DUP and Alliance consolidate electoral dominance, poll shows

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Last year’s Stormont election saw Sinn Fein returned with the largest number of MLAs, …

Varadkar returns as Irish leader in political job-share deal
2 years, 3 months ago

Varadkar returns as Irish leader in political job-share deal

Associated Press  

LONDON — Leo Varadkar returned for a second term as Ireland’s prime minister on Saturday as part of a job-sharing deal made by the country’s centrist coalition government. Martin has served as Ireland’s leader, or taoiseach, since an election in 2020 that produced a historic coalition agreement between his Fianna Fáil party and Varadkar’s Fine Gael. He said it had …

N.Ireland parties urged to work together after Sinn Fein win
2 years, 10 months ago

N.Ireland parties urged to work together after Sinn Fein win

Associated Press  

LONDON — The U.K., U.S. and Irish governments have urged rival parties in Northern Ireland to come together to resurrect its power-sharing government after Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein scored a historic victory to become the biggest party in Northern Ireland’s Assembly. But it’s not clear whether Sinn Fein will lead a new government because of Northern Ireland’s delicate power-sharing …

Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ as it wins Northern Ireland vote
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ as it wins Northern Ireland vote

Associated Press  

BELFAST, Northern Ireland — The Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein, which seeks unification with Ireland, hailed a “new era” Saturday for Northern Ireland as it captured the largest number of seats in the Northern Ireland Assembly for the first time in a historic win. The victory means Sinn Fein is entitled to the post of first minister in Belfast — …

Sinn Fein wins historic victory in Northern Ireland Assembly election
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein wins historic victory in Northern Ireland Assembly election

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sinn Fein has won a historic victory in the Northern …

Northern Ireland witnesses ‘seismic’ legislative election result
2 years, 10 months ago

Northern Ireland witnesses ‘seismic’ legislative election result

Al Jazeera  

A pro-Irish reunification party becomes the biggest one in Northern Ireland’s legislative assembly for the first time. Belfast, United Kingdom – Northern Ireland has witnessed a “seismic” election result after Thursday’s legislative vote. Speaking at a Belfast count centre about the prospects for a united Ireland, Sinn Féin leader McDonald told Sky News that “the preparation for that big change …

Northern Ireland set to vote in election poised to make history
2 years, 10 months ago

Northern Ireland set to vote in election poised to make history

Al Jazeera  

Sinn Féin, a nationalist party that supports reunification, is predicted to get the post of first minister for the first time. Party leader Jeffery Donaldson said Sinn Féin becoming the largest party would put them “one step closer to delivering their plans for a border poll”, or a vote on the constitutional future of the province. Sinn Féin’s election to …

Will the N Ireland election pave the way for a united Ireland?
2 years, 10 months ago

Will the N Ireland election pave the way for a united Ireland?

Al Jazeera  

Sinn Féin is likely to be the largest party in Northern Ireland after the May 5 election – what does this mean for moves towards a united Ireland? If that election sees Sinn Féin come to power in Dublin as head of the sovereign Irish state, it will not trigger an immediate referendum on a united Ireland, as the power …

Ireland’s Micheál Martin to lead historic govt coalition
4 years, 9 months ago

Ireland’s Micheál Martin to lead historic govt coalition

Associated Press  

LONDON — Centrist politician Micheál Martin became Ireland’s new prime minister Saturday, fusing two longtime rival parties into a coalition four months after an election that upended the status quo. The deal will see Martin’s Fianna Fail govern with Fine Gael — the party of outgoing leader Leo Varadkar —and with the smaller Green Party. Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, …

Irish election produces an earthquake as Sinn Fein tops poll
5 years, 1 month ago

Irish election produces an earthquake as Sinn Fein tops poll

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland braced for weeks of political uncertainty Monday after an earth-shaking election that saw the Irish Republican Army-linked party Sinn Fein — long shunned by its bigger rivals — take the largest share of votes. I really don’t know what’s going to happen.” Sinn Fein’s left-wing proposals for tackling Ireland’s housing crisis and creaking healthcare system proved a …

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