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Tuesday briefing: Why Ireland bucked the trend for punishing incumbent governments

In today’s newsletter: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil look set to retain power after the general election – how have two main, centre-right parties avoided the kicking seen elsewhere?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024

Fianna Fail and Fine Gael eye independent TDs as option to secure Dail majority

The two parties that have dominated Irish politics for a century have fallen just short of the combined number of TDs required for a Dail majority.

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2024

No coalition deal before Christmas, Fianna Fail deputy leader insists

A return of a Fianna Fail/Fine Gael government looks odds on, but uncertainty remains on potential junior partners.

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

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Centre-right Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael set to retain power in Ireland

Parties expected to hold talks as election results show incumbents closing in on majority needed to govern

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024

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

Results suggest that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael’s coalition is set to continue

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

Ireland's election: Trump didn't win

UPDATED: Can a boring election be a surprise? In a year of anti-incumbent anger, Ireland votes for more of the same

Salon · Dec 2, 2024

Martin says time to ‘get on with the work’ following Ireland’s general election

The Fianna Fail leader looks set for a return to the role of taoiseach – a position he held between 2020 and 2022.

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

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Martin hails ‘good day’ for Fianna Fail but urges patience on coalition make-up

Fianna Fail is on course to be Ireland’s largest party after the general election

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2024

Fianna Fail leader hails a ‘good day’ for party with two-thirds of seats declared in Irish general election

Fianna Fail is on course to be Ireland’s largest party after the general election

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024

Centre-right Parties Set To Hold Power In Ireland

The incumbent centre-right parties Fianna Fail and Fine Gael looked set to retain power in Ireland as vote counting in the European Union member's general election resumed on Sunday.

International Business Times · Dec 1, 2024

Ireland's Center-Right Parties Likely To Form New Government

Ireland's recent election results and potential coalition government formation analyzed. Key issues and unexpected outcomes discussed.

‘Difficult’ for Fine Gael to join coalition without rotating taoiseach – Coveney

Simon Coveney said a smaller party would be a better coalition partner than a smattering of independents.

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024

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

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

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024

Fianna Fail set for most seats amid uncertainty over rotating taoiseach re-run

Fianna Fail and Fine Gael look well placed to return to power with Sinn Fein’s vote share well down on 2020.

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2024

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The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024

Watch: Simon Harris hoisted in the air in celebration after re-election to Dáil

Watch the moment Irish premier Simon Harris was re-elected to the Dáil, the lower house of Ireland’s parliament, securing his position as a Teachta Dála (TD) for Wicklow on the first count on Saturday, 30 November.

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2024

Harris: Fine Gael ‘will gain seats’ amid further fragmentation of Irish politics

Simon Harris was elected with 16,869 first preference votes, well above the quota.

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024

Sinn Fein actively pursuing route into government, insists leader McDonald

Outgoing coalition partners Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, however, claim they are well placed to return to power following Ireland’s General Election.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2024

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in pole position to form new Irish government

But Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald vows to fight for left alliance for government as Greens face wipeout

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International Business Times · Nov 30, 2024

Incumbent Centre-right In 'Driving Seat' In Irish Vote

Vote counting in Ireland's general election began Saturday with an exit poll indicating a tight finish with the incumbent centre-right coalition most likely to form the next government.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2024

Ireland’s voters unhappy with taoiseach Simon Harris, election exit poll shows

Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin heads preferred as Dáil leaders over Harris – although return of current government most probable outcome

Al Jazeera · Nov 30, 2024

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

Exit poll put left-wing nationalists Sinn Fein at 21.1 percent of votes, slightly ahead of two centre-right parties.

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2024

Voting continues in Irish General Election

Voting in the Irish General Election continued into Friday evening after a quick campaign that focused on the country’s most pressing issues.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024

Irish election exit poll predicts even split between three main parties

Sinn Féin and Fine Gael both scored 21% in the poll, slightly ahead of Fianna Fáil on 19%

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2024

In Pictures: Voters and a pug cast their ballots in the Irish General Election

Turnout is expected to play a vital role in this year’s General Election – even the furry kind.

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2024

Irish political leaders urge people to vote in ‘close-fought’ General Election

The country’s deputy premier Micheal Martin encouraged people to brave the wet and windy weather and to use their vote.

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