Sinn Fein tops Irish exit poll, but coalition parties look set for re-election

Incumbent centre-right coalition likely to form next govt

Vote counting in Ireland's general election began Saturday with an exit poll indicating a tight finish with the incumbent centre-right coalition most likely to form the next government. While the exit poll indicated that the leftist-nationalist Sinn Fein, the main opposition party, narrowly led with 21.1 percent of the vote, it was neck and neck with the centre-right Fine Gael whose leader is the outgoing prime minister Simon Harris. FRANCE 24's…

Ireland headed for coalition government, exit poll suggests

An exit poll in Ireland’s parliamentary election released late Friday suggests the three biggest parties have won roughly equal shares and the country is headed for another coalition government.A poll released as voting ended at 10 p.m. (2200GMT) said center-right party Fine Gael was the first choice of 21% of voters, with its center-right coalition partner in the outgoing government, Fianna Fail at 19.5%. Left-of-center opposition Sinn Fein was…

Ireland’s exit poll implies coalition party

Ireland looks to be heading for a coalition as its three biggest parties have won almost equal numbers of votes in the recent exit poll. As voting ended on Friday night, the Ipsos B&A poll, gave the centre-right party Fine Gael 21 per cent with its centre-right coalition partner in the current government, Fianna Fáil polling at 19.5 per cent. At the same time, left-of-centre party Sinn Féin had… Source

Vote counting under way in Ireland as exit poll shows tight three-way race

Exit poll put left-wing nationalists Sinn Fein at 21.1 percent of votes, slightly ahead of two centre-right parties. Read More The post Vote counting under way in Ireland as exit poll shows tight three-way race appeared first on Drudge Report.

Irish centre-right parties close in on re-election but likely need a new partner

DUBLIN - Ireland's two large centre-right parties looked on course to be returned to power after an election on Friday, but they will likely need at least one junior partner to reach a majority, raising questions about the stability of the next government.

Following yesterday's general election in Ireland, the counting of votes has begun.