Ireland is heading into a tight election race with centre-right parties Fine Gael and Fianna Fail running neck and neck with leftist-nationalist Sinn Fein. Incumbent Taoiseach Simon Harris of Fine Gael called the election after announcing tax cuts and spending increases. Sinn Fein had been leading in polls before seeing a decline in support amid criticism of their stance on immigration. The campaign focused on cost of living issues, particularly the severe housing shortage in the country. Despite a strong economy, there is frustration over the government’s management of public services. The final result may take days to determine due to Ireland’s proportional representation system.
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Ireland’s election results hinge on housing crisis as votes come in close contest | Elections Update
