Ireland election

Ireland ‘heading for election stalemate’ amid anger at austerity and hardship

Voting got under way in Ireland on Friday in an election likely to see hardship and austerity erode support for traditional parties. Voters began...

Irish voters look set to punish austerity coalition as Sinn Fein lurks in wings

Ireland’s four main party leaders have taken part in their last televised debate ahead of Friday’s General Election.

Polls point towards coalition No.14 after general election is called in Ireland

Ireland’s prime minister has called a general election on 26 February. Enda Kenny went to the official residence of the president, Michael D Higgins,...