Irish election: why one single party is unlikely to win – and what it means for the next government
The first reason is that Ireland has a very unusual voting system of proportional representation by single transferable vote, which makes it easier for smaller parties to win seats.
Irish PM's party sees poll lead narrow ahead of election
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris' Fine Gael party has seen its lead over both its main coalition partner and the main opposition party narrow significantly ahead of a general election on Friday, an opinion poll showed.
Irish general election to be held on 29 November
A general election in the Republic of Ireland has officially been called for Friday 29 November. Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Simon Harris made the announcement outside government buildings in Dublin on Friday. He said the time was "now right" to ask the Irish people for a new mandate for the government.
What to know about the Irish election - including polling and issues
The dissolution of Ireland's parliament brought to an end the four-and-a-half-year lifespan of the historic Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and Green Party coalition government. It could be some time before the successors are finalised.
Irish PM's Party Slips to Third Place in Pre-Election Poll
Support for Fine Gael has fallen to 19% from 25%, the Irish Times/Ipsos B&A poll showed on Monday. Fine Gael's main coalition partner Fianna Fail was up two points to 21%, while opposition party Sinn Fein was up one point to 20%.
Factbox-Irish general election 2024: What's in the party manifestos?
Irish political parties vying to lead the next government after a national election on Nov. 29 have published their manifestos, setting out their policies and how they will finance them. Polls suggest two of the three main parties - Prime Minister Simon Harris' centre-right Fine Gael,
Irish Prime Minister Drops in Polls Days Ahead of Election
Just days before Ireland’s general election, Prime Minister Simon Harris has seen his support erode with his Fine Gael party slipping slightly behind both its coalition partner and the main opposition party,
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Sinn Fein hope election will propel it to power in Ireland
Promises made by the Sinn Fein pro-Irish unity party to tackle a housing and cost-of-living crisis and stop young people ...
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Michael D Higgins re-elected as Irish president for second term
Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ni Riada said she hoped it was the last Irish presidential election in which people in Northern Ireland could not vote. Turnout was reported to be low in many areas of the ...
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Urgent Irish general election warning as deadline to register for postal vote is just hours away
Ireland’s next general election is set for little over three weeks away. Voters are being warned to act fast - postal vote ...
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Irish President Dissolves Parliament Ahead Of November 29 Election
Ireland's president ... kickstarting a three-week general election campaign that will end with voters heading to the polls on November 29. Irish prime minister Simon Harris's centre-right Fine ...
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Irish general election date confirmed for November 29
The next general election ... on November 29, Irish premier Simon Harris has said. Mr Harris will travel to Aras an Uachtarain on Friday, the official residence of Irish president Michael D ...