The recent parliamentary election in Ireland has resulted in a close contest among three major parties, with Sinn Féin slightly ahead at 21.1%. Coalition partners Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil follow closely behind with 21% and 19.5%, respectively. Despite its lead, Sinn Féin, which advocates for Irish reunification, is unlikely to govern due to prior coalition agreements. The election highlighted pressing social issues such as housing shortages, particularly affecting younger citizens. The complexity of Ireland’s electoral system and a record number of female candidates add further intrigue as results are expected to be finalized soon.