Hilary Benn, the UK’s Northern Ireland Secretary, and Irish Tánaiste Micheál Martin met to discuss the contentious Legacy Act concerning Troubles-related deaths. Both governments express commitment to find common ground, with the UK’s Labour government proposing to repeal the act…
Fianna Fáil emerged as the largest party in the recent Irish general election, winning 48 seats in the Dáil. Sinn Féin followed with 39 seats and Fine Gael secured 38. A coalition government is likely between Fianna Fáil and Fine…
The final 12 seats in the Irish general election are to be filled, with Fianna Fáil leading in seats while Fine Gael and Sinn Féin closely contesting. The election saw a low turnout of 59.7%. Foreshadowing potential coalition talks, Fianna…
In a closely contested Irish general election, the Fianna Fáil party has emerged as the front-runner, securing 21.9% of first preference votes. The Fine Gael party and Sinn Féin closely follow with 20.8% and 19.0%, respectively. With 138 of 174…
As the 34th Dáil election progresses into its second night, numerous significant figures have lost their seats, particularly in the Green Party. Aontú and the Social Democrats saw changes in vote share, while sports figures like Alan Dillon have successfully…
In the ongoing counting of votes from the Irish general election, Fianna Fáil is leading a close three-way race against Fine Gael and Sinn Féin. With 101 out of 174 seats filled, Fianna Fáil has secured 21.9% of first preferences….
Fianna Fáil is currently leading a tight three-way contest in the Irish general election, with 97 of 174 seats filled, showing a preference share of 21.9%. The election saw a turnout of 59.7%, the lowest in over a century. Key…
The initial results from Friday’s Irish election suggest a politically fragmented landscape, with Sinn Féin leading in early polls. Fine Gael leader Simon Harris and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin express cautious optimism about their party’s standings, while Mary Lou…
As of the latest update, a total of 39 Dáil seats have been filled with results pouring in from 41 constituencies. Fine Gael leads with eleven TDs elected, including leader Simon Harris. Fianna Fáil follows closely with ten TDs, featuring…
As counting progresses in Ireland’s recent election, Fine Gael leader Simon Harris and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin express cautious optimism regarding their parties’ standings. Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald claims a strong performance, aiming to form a left-leaning government….
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are solidifying plans to form a government in Ireland as they both seek a stable coalition. With Fianna Fáil projected to secure the most seats, Micheál Martin is poised to potentially become the next taoiseach….
In Ireland, the task of forming a government requires the collaboration of major political parties. Fianna Fáil, led by Micheál Martin, aims to establish a coalition potentially excluding Sinn Féin despite its possible gains in seats. The dynamics among political…
