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Micheál Martin vows to protect Ireland ‘at moment of real threat’

Fianna Fáil leader officially elected as taoiseach a day after chaotic scenes in Dáil, as thoughts turn to future and Trump

The Guardian - UK

Micheál Martin furious at ‘subversion of Irish constitution’ amid chaos in Dáil

Martin’s formal appointment as taoiseach blocked after day of ‘utter disgrace’ in Irish parliament

The Guardian - UK

Starmer says he will strive to prevent Gerry Adams receiving compensation

PM says he aims to stop former Sinn Féin leader claiming damages for his internment as ministers ditch Troubles law

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Sinn Fein Stormont minister to run for election to Irish Seanad

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has lodged his nomination papers for elections to the Dublin parliament.

Evening Standard

Disgruntled police in Northern Ireland responsible for IRA leaks after Good Friday agreement

Newly released Irish archives include leaks from UK government and RUC’s attempts to undermine Sinn Féin

The Guardian - UK

Blair proposed SDLP Irish nationalists support England at World Cup, papers show

Unsealed documents show British PM’s idea in 2002 did not go down well with Northern Ireland politician

The Guardian - UK

Northern Ireland Office ‘should have protected’ murdered solicitor

Newly released documents show senior official accepted that Rosemary Nelson should have been offered help

The Guardian - UK

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What happened to Sinn Féin? Ireland’s opposition fails to make electoral breakthrough

With the dust settled on the 2024 Irish general election, attention has turned to the negotiations which will lead to the formation of the next coalition government. Despite finishing in second place, with a seat tally of 39 (in a parliament of 174 seats), Sinn Féin will not be invited…

The Conversation

Why Ireland’s government was one of the few worldwide to be re-elected this year

At the end of a year that saw parties around the world punished by voters, Ireland’s centre-right Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have managed to avoid the incumbents’ curse.

The Conversation

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

Here’s the real story of the Irish election: beneath the appearance of calm lies a storm

Ireland has, in effect, full employment, an expanded workforce and a booming economy. So why is it such a nation in flux, asks columnist and author Fintan O’Toole

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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

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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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

Boxes opened in count for Irish General Election

The boxes holding the ballots were opened at 9am at count centres across the country.

The Guardian - UK

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%

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Friday briefing: The history, controversy and morality behind the assisted dying bill

In today’s newsletter: Today, MPs debate one of the most significant laws ever to go before parliament. Here’s how the vote came about and what the result might mean

The Guardian - UK

Ireland goes to polls with three parties neck and neck

Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin all on about 20% in opinion polls after short, sharp campaign

Radio France Internationale

Housing, immigration take centre stage as Ireland goes to the polls

As Ireland votes in crucial elections this Friday, the focus on housing, immigration and political accountability has run deep throughout campaigning. Voter discontent has set the stage for a potential shift in power among the country's long dominant parties.

Evening Standard

Who are the parties and leaders standing at the Irish general election?

Ireland is set to hold its first general election since before the Covid-19 pandemic

The Guardian - UK

Who will be Ireland’s next taoiseach? With only one day to go, it’s still wide open

With a housing emergency weighing heavily on voters’ minds, anything could happen at the polls on Friday, says journalist Justine McCarthy

The Guardian - UK

Sinn Féin optimistic but breakthrough unlikely in Irish election

Mary Lou McDonald’s party has risen to second place in the polls but analysts say the chances of victory are slim

The Guardian - UK

Irish PM’s party drops six points in pre-election polls amid ‘Simon slump’

Fine Gael had looked sure of victory on Friday before leader’s disastrous interaction with care worker

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