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If the two parties don’t commit to a pact before the general election, voters may reasonably conclude they are not really serious about being in government and having their policies implemented
Elections in Ireland used to be predictable, but not any more. These elections saw Sinn Féin’s shock nosedive, FF and FG holding firm, and Independents having their day
Deputy leader warns Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael that the climate crisis ‘is way too important to toy around with’ during elections
The elimination of the minnows will clarify the picture in Ireland South and Midlands-North-West
Ciarán Cuffe and Clare Daly lose their European Parliament seats
Well-known personalities especially sought-after for Continental ballots due to vast constituencies and media-driven campaign
Slow race towards European Parliament restarts this morning as counts in Dublin, Midlands-North-West and Ireland South resume
Growing unease in Sinn Féin over series of missteps by Mary Lou McDonald
An election in October or November looks most likely but there are other choices and many factors to consider
Local election results: At less than 12 per cent the Sinn Féin support collapse will be hard to reverse before a general election
Growing expectations that autumn election now on cards as Sinn Féin support collapses
Sinn Féin leader says ‘it hasn’t been our day’ while Harris says view on Government going full term not changed despite positive results
Local election results: Mary Lou McDonald now faces a daunting challenge of rebuilding
Ireland's election results: Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Green Party set to be close to the 50% won in 2020 general election, which would be a remarkable result
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil will lose council seats but this has been a remarkable day in Irish politics