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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Albert Toth

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

Voters across Ireland cast their ballots in the country’s general election on 29 November and, with all seats counted, the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael coalition is likely to continue as support for Sinn Féin declines.

Counting took place over three days, with over 90 per cent of seats decided by Monday morning. The results set up members from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael for relatively straightforward negotiations, with the two parties securing a combined 86 seats out of the 88 required to govern.

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