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Sinn Fein leader is 'very actively pursuing' trying to form a government in a bid to topple Ireland's ruling coalition after 'incredible performance' in Irish election - as ...


Published on 2024-11-30 17:30:51 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • Mary Lou McDonald made it clear she wanted to engage with other parties about the 'possibilities of government' as Ireland's ruling coalition of centre-right parties closed in on victory.

The article from the Daily Mail discusses the recent general election in Ireland, where no single party secured a clear majority, leading to a complex coalition negotiation process. Sinn Féin, led by Mary Lou McDonald, emerged as the largest party but still requires coalition partners to form a government. The election results have left the political landscape fragmented, with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil also gaining significant seats but not enough for a majority. The article highlights the potential for a return to office of a coalition government, possibly involving a grand coalition between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, or other smaller parties and independents. Key issues like housing, health, and immigration are expected to dominate the coalition talks, with the possibility of a government formation taking weeks or even months due to the intricate negotiations required.

Read the Full Daily Mail Article at:
[ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14143305/ireland-general-election-coalition-return-office-short-majority.html ]
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