Counting begins in Ireland's election as 3 parties battle for top place
3 months, 3 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 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. 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 parties and an assortment of independents ranging from the left to the far right. Sinn Fein achieved a stunning breakthrough in the 2020 election, topping the popular vote, but was shut out of government because Fianna Fail and Fine Gael refused to work with it, citing its leftist policies and historic ties with militant group the Irish Republican Army during three decades of violence in Northern Ireland. Though Sinn Fein, which aims to reunite Northern Ireland with the independent Republic of Ireland, could become the largest party in the Dail, it may struggle to get enough coalition partners to form a government.

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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 …

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 …

Ireland moves closer to forming a new government after a deal is reached
2 months, 1 week 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, 2 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 election results: How did the country vote and who will secure power?
3 months, 2 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 …

Ireland's incumbent parties retain power in general election
3 months, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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 …

Ireland headed for coalition government, exit poll suggests
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3 months, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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
Trending News
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Ireland’s PM Announces Early Election to Pounce on Poll Lead
4 months, 2 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 …

How is the general election likely to play out in Northern Ireland?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

How is the general election likely to play out in Northern Ireland?

The Independent  

If Britain now has a five-party system – Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Reform UK and Greens – then so does Northern Ireland, though with completely different major participants. In the six counties, even a quarter of a century since the end of the Troubles, the “national” or “constitutional” issue still exerts some influence on loyalties – in part, a consequence …

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 emerges as largest party at end of marathon council elections count
1 year, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein emerges as largest party at end of marathon council elections count

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 emerged as the largest party in local …

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, …

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 …

Counting resumes in NI Assembly election with Sinn Fein poised for victory
2 years, 10 months ago

Counting resumes in NI Assembly election with Sinn Fein poised for victory

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 Counting has resumed in the Northern Ireland Assembly election with …

Sinn Fein dominates first day of Stormont election count
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein dominates first day of Stormont election count

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. Sinn Fein’s vice president Michelle O’Neill was elected on the first count in Mid …

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

LA Times  

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

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 …

Sinn Fein on course for historic victory in NI Assembly election
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein on course for historic victory in NI 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. Sinn Fein’s vice president Michelle O’Neill was elected on the first count in Mid …

Sinn Fein set to become the largest party in Northern Ireland for the first time as counting starts
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein set to become the largest party in Northern Ireland for the first time as counting starts

Daily Mail  

Sinn Fein are on course to become the largest party in Northern Ireland for the first time as counting in the Stormont election gets underway today. Boris Johnson this morning said 'the most important thing is that we continue to support the balance of the Good Friday Agreement across all communities in Northern Ireland'. It could lead to Sinn Fein's …

Northern Ireland poised to make history as UK votes
2 years, 10 months ago

Northern Ireland poised to make history as UK votes

Al Jazeera  

Polls open for local and regional elections in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and much of England. Polls have opened across the UK in local and regional elections that could prove historic in Northern Ireland and heap further pressure on embattled Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The contest for the devolved assembly in Belfast could see a pro-Irish reunification nationalist party win …

Sinn Fein eyes historic win in Northern Ireland election
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein eyes historic win in Northern Ireland election

Associated Press  

BELFAST, Northern Ireland — Ever since Northern Ireland was founded as a Protestant-majority state a century ago, its governments have been led by unionist politicians who defined themselves as British. But if opinion polls are right, an election Thursday will see Sinn Fein, an Irish nationalist party that seeks union with Ireland, become the largest group in the 90-seat Northern …

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, 8 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 …

Indian origin Irish PM Leo Varadkar's party pushed to 3rd place in general election
5 years, 1 month ago

Indian origin Irish PM Leo Varadkar's party pushed to 3rd place in general election

India TV News  

Ireland's Indian-origin Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has suffered a huge setback in the general election as his liberal-conservative Fine Gael party took a battering in the face of an unprecedented surge in the fortunes of the nationalist party Sinn Fein. As the poll results poured in overnight on Sunday, Varadkar's party was pushed down to the third place with Sinn …

Sinn Fein surged in Ireland’s election. Here’s why that’s so controversial
5 years, 1 month ago

Sinn Fein surged in Ireland’s election. Here’s why that’s so controversial

CNN  

London CNN — Political outsiders Sinn Fein stole the show in Ireland’s general election over the weekend. The moment Northern Ireland’s Good Friday Agreement was signed in 1998, Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams pivoted south of the border rather than take a plum job in the north. Meanwhile in Waterford, Sinn Fein’s David Cullinane, newly elected on a mountain of …

Vote prediction for Sinn Fein puts Irish politics in turmoil
5 years, 1 month ago

Vote prediction for Sinn Fein puts Irish politics in turmoil

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland faced political turmoil Sunday as an exit poll from the weekend’s parliamentary election suggested that Sinn Fein, a left-wing party committed to reunification of the island, finished in a virtual dead heat with the two parties that have governed since the country won independence almost a century ago. While ballot counting remained underway, the poll indicated that …

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