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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

Row over opposition speaking rights leads to delay in electing taoiseach

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy was forced to suspend Dail proceedings for almost half an hour amid chaotic scenes.

The Independent UK

Irish parliament suspended twice in row over speaking rights

It has led to a delay in the nomination of the taoiseach.

The Independent UK

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O’Neill will ‘judge’ invite from US president to St Patrick’s Day events

The First Minister said that Northern Ireland’s relationship with the US administration is ‘crucially important’.

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Politics frames the debate as Ireland holds five ballots in 2024

From the death of former taoiseach John Bruton, to the unexpected resignation of Leo Varadkar as premier, the year has been dominated by politics.

The Independent UK

Verona Murphy’s journey from truck driver to Dail history maker

The independent TD has established a reputation as a straight-talking backbencher.

The Independent UK

Irish support for Palestinians stands firm, despite Israeli anger

Israel may have withdrawn its ambassador, but Irish support for Palestinians is deep-rooted.

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Fianna Fail and Fine Gael eye independent TDs as option to secure Dail majority

The two parties that have dominated Irish politics for a century have fallen just short of the combined number of TDs required for a Dail majority.

Evening Standard

No coalition deal before Christmas, Fianna Fail deputy leader insists

A return of a Fianna Fail/Fine Gael government looks odds on, but uncertainty remains on potential junior partners.

The Independent 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

Martin says time to ‘get on with the work’ following Ireland’s general election

The Fianna Fail leader looks set for a return to the role of taoiseach – a position he held between 2020 and 2022.

The Independent UK

Martin hails ‘good day’ for Fianna Fail but urges patience on coalition make-up

Fianna Fail is on course to be Ireland’s largest party after the general election

Evening Standard

Fianna Fail leader hails a ‘good day’ for party with two-thirds of seats declared in Irish general election

Fianna Fail is on course to be Ireland’s largest party after the general election

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Evening Standard

Harris: Fine Gael ‘will gain seats’ amid further fragmentation of Irish politics

Simon Harris was elected with 16,869 first preference votes, well above the quota.

Evening Standard

Voting continues in Irish General Election

Voting in the Irish General Election continued into Friday evening after a quick campaign that focused on the country’s most pressing issues.

Evening Standard

Irish political leaders urge people to vote in ‘close-fought’ General Election

The country’s deputy premier Micheal Martin encouraged people to brave the wet and windy weather and to use their vote.

Evening Standard

Irish premier casts vote with his family early as General Election under way

Simon Harris said he was hopeful – both for the outcome of the election and the future of the country.

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International Business Times

Ireland Votes In Closely Fought General Election

Ireland goes to the polls on Friday with the incumbent coalition parties neck-and-neck with opposition party Sinn Fein after a campaign marked by rancour over housing and cost-of-living crises.

The Independent UK

Irish voters head to polls in ‘too close to call’ General Election

The three largest parties were virtually neck-and-neck heading into the vote, according to the latest opinion poll.

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

Evening Standard

Simon Harris says ‘entirely possible’ there will be Irish unity in his lifetime

The Fine Gael leader said it is his and his party’s aspiration for there to be a united Ireland, but it is not a priority for him.

The Guardian - UK

Ireland’s election: the parties, the voting, the issues and the likely result

Fine Gael is seeking an unprecedented fourth successive term in office and could well achieve it on 29 November

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Ireland’s general election: as always, this contest matters for Britain too

Editorial: Simon Harris has called a vote for 29 November because he is leading in the polls. But the current economic boom masks serious inequalities

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